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Posted By Admin ,
Friday, 31 December 2010 | Comments (0)
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With the price of petrol becoming more expensive, it’s critical that you spend more time focusing on decreasing how much petrol you’re using. If you know these few simple tricks, you’ll be able to decrease the amount of petrol you use quite easily. Try them out and see the results for yourself.
- Compare Petrol Station Prices: Compare petrol station prices. Not all of the petrol stations have the same prices. Some are more expensive and some are cheaper. Make sure that you always go for the lowest option.
- Clean our your car: Make sure that you clean out your car regularly. The more your car weighs, the more petrol it guzzles. Spring clean your car as often as you can. Don’t keep anything heavy in it either.
- Check your tires: Check your tires often. Make sure that they’re inflated properly. If your tires are not inflated properly, you’ll use more petrol.
With these few tips you’ll be able to decrease the amount of petrol use. To make sure that you’re on the right track, measure how much petrol you use before you start using these tips and after you start using these tips. You’ll be amazed at the difference. |
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Posted By Admin ,
Tuesday, 30 November 2010 | Comments (0)
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Being environmentally friendly and a driver doesn’t often seem to go hand in hand. We spend a lot of money on gas and getting our gas-guzzling monsters on the road. The question a lot of people ask when deciding to purchase a hybrid or not is: is it worth it? The reality is that most hybrids are simply not the economical versions they claim to be - so don’t go running to a dealership yet.
Hybrids vs Economy Cars
Due to the technology found in hybrid cards they might be less expensive than a snazzy Cadillac but they’re certainly not much cheaper than an economy car. In fact, hybrids can be anywhere between twenty and thirty percent more expensive than economy cars. When you take into consideration that you’re going to be paying off this car for a couple of years - this thirty percent difference can make a big splash in your budget.
Depreciation Increases
According to the website Edmunds.com hybrid cards will depreciate much quicker than their counterparts. The reason behind this is due to the fact that hybrid technology is constantly changing and improving at a rapid pace. This means that if you purchase a hybrid car that has fantastic technology now, in two years time it could be out of date and worthless.
Spend time looking around at different hybrid cars and whether or not they are worth the extra investment. Our advice? Wait until they get a little more affordable.
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Posted By Admin ,
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 | Comments (0)
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With the economic deficit at an all-time high, the government plans to raise VAT once again from 17.5% to 20% at the beginning of 2011. This is another VAT rise additional to the one seen at the beginning of 2010 from 15% to 17.5% - which also hit drivers hard.
Research shows that over 12 million British people are unaware of this plan to raise VAT again. This lack of awareness will have a big effect on consumer spending - particularly on larger purchases such as holidays, homes and cars. In fact, research shows that 55% of consumers are not forward planning for this. With many people already struggling, it is difficult for many people to forward plan even if they were aware.
Nobody likes tax increases, particularly taxpayers. Many people believe this rise will backfire in the long-term making it even more difficult for Britain to rise from the recession.
Consumers planning on purchasing a new car are going to be hard-hit by this rise in VAT and may decide to keep their current car that little bit longer to see just what happens to the VAT level over the next year or 2. This type of behaviour will have a detrimental effect on the car industry with billions of pounds expected to be lost.
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Posted By Admin ,
Thursday, 29 July 2010 | Comments (0)
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British motorists are being told to choose cars with electronic stability control (ESC) giving more grip and control even though it could add an additional £500 price tag.
Recent figures show that only 6 in 10 new cars are fitted with the anti-skid system where as this life-saving system is fitted to 99% of cars in Sweden, 80% in Germany and 72% in Spain.
Experts reckon that manufacturers aren’t making the situation any better as they’ve been slow on the uptake to fit to new models choosing comfort over safety. Mike Penning (Road safety minister) said, Implementation rates are still alarmingly low across fleets.
It will be a legal requirement for all new cars to have this fitted from the 1 November 2011 and is expected to cost car makers £100 a time - a fifth of what buyers pay. This is expected to save 380 lives a year. |
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Posted By Admin ,
Sunday, 11 July 2010 | Comments (0)
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Have you ever wondered how the car industry began in the United Kingdom? The history of this industry is very interesting. Who started car businesses in the UK? Has this market always been successful, and does it continue to grow? Does the UK own all businesses related to the industry of automobiles, or do foreign countries own some of them? What are some of the brand names the UK car industry manufactures, and how popular are the automobiles in the UK?
The car industry in the UK is famous for its unique kinds of automobiles. Some popular brands are Bentley, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Land Rover and the Mini, which is also referred to as the iconic Mini. Some well-known places use these types of cars regularly. Auto racing is one place in particular where you will see some of the UK popular brands.
Since 1896, the car industry in the UK has been a continuous development. Frederick Simms was the man who purchased full rights to patent an engine called the internal combustion engine, and he was the founder of The Daimler Motor Syndicate Ltd, which originally manufactured boats. That was around 1893.
Later, in 1895, a man named Harry J. Lawson made a business arrangement with Mr. Simms and purchased full rights to the engine that Frederick Simms invented. Mr. Lawson came to the conclusion that this engine would be very beneficial to the auto industry. The Daimler Motor Company was founded and opened by Mr. Lawson in 1896, which is where Britain’s first consecutive vehicle was produced.
The car industry in the UK has remained successful since the late 1800’s, all through the 1900’s and up until now. Certainly, there were struggles, as there are with most auto industries, but the brands manufactured and sold in the UK have been some of the most popular vehicles in the world, which has added to their success.
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Posted By Admin ,
Sunday, 30 May 2010 | Comments (0)
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You must have pondered over the following few questions many a times. How big exactly is the used car industry worldwide? Is it an area of growing opportunity? How does the average used car turn rate affects sales opportunities? How much of the used car market do dealers own? Are we heading towards good times or bad? With the consistent rise in the retail prices of brand new automobiles, the preferable market has now become for used cars. Once used cars were demoted only to low-income earners, but now the used car industry finds a potential market with the mainstream workforce as well.
This market trend has enhanced the growth of used car dealerships nationwide. The accelerated rate of growth of used car industry is evident from the number of brand new car dealers who have shifted to selling used cars. In fact, many car dealers have chosen to distribute their offerings and incorporate used cars in their showrooms to serve trade-in buyers, hoping to spice-up sales and expand its windows of opportunity. Car industry estimates display a higher rate of return for used cars in comparison to the exclusive sale of brand new vehicles.
It is widely acknowledged that on buying a new car, its value depreciates by approximately 20 percent as soon as it’s driven off the forecourt. Also, it has been observed that buying a used car, which is just one or two years old, can offer the consumer a generous depreciation in its ’as new’ price. What’s more, it has also never been so easier to search for and buy used cars. In the past few years, developments in the online used car industry have provided the consumers with various tools to search, compare, and even buy a used car from the comfort of their own home.
There is a wide range of online mediums available to help you find a perfect used car, from online auctions to the more well-known and trusted used car advertising online magazine equivalents. In addition, there are several websites available, which can also provide you with a car insurance quote online. Click4carfinanceuk serves as your one stop solution for all your financing needs.
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Posted By Admin ,
Sunday, 9 May 2010 | Comments (0)
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Electric cars are present in Europe, Asia and America. America alone has around 24 manufacturers producing electric cars in one form or another and this year they prepare to welcome the new all real electric car. People are dragging their feet when it comes to switching from petrol to electric however governments around the world are giving more and more incentives to lower CO2 emissions; such as cheaper road tax.
Electric cars were notorious for stalling; however, the Reva Smart Car has been named the world’s most successful electric car. Its motor is powered by an energy controller which regulates the flow of power to the car to stop blackouts.
Asia is home to the Tesla Roadster, an electric sports car which can do 0-60 in just a few seconds. This puts it in the same boat as some of the better petrol sports cars that exist today. Given the fact that this car is 10 times more energy efficient than its counter parts, it should be a clear choice for any car owner serious about saving a buck or 2, shouldn’t it... well, the Tesla Roadster will set you back about 130’000 US dollars, which is roughly about 88’000 pounds. Ah. That’s a problem.
For the immediate future, car owners are looking at converting their own small vehicles to electric power. There are many DIY guides out there explaining how to do this. Unless car manufacturers can bring the cost of full electric cars down to a price that the average car buyer can afford, it seems unlikely electric cars will outlaw petrol cars any time soon. |
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