Upgrades Galore - The Mazda 6
Posted on | June 30, 2010 | 2 Comments
As the official Mazda Website describes it “if all you want from your car is to get from A to B, then the upgraded Mazda 6 is not for you. This car is for those with an unashamed passion for driving”. So that is straight from the horses’ mouth; the Mazda 6 is not for the fainthearted! And quite rightly so because this is a car that offers a truly unique design that is backed up with a performance, which can rival most others in its class. The older used Mazda 6 still remains a feasible option but the new and more advanced model offers much more including a new 2.2 litre Diesel engine that is offered in a number of different power derivatives. Read more
The Mercedes A-Class - A New Generation of Car
Posted on | June 30, 2010 | No Comments
There is something a little bit different about the A-Class and it seems that Mercedes, like many other car manufacturers, are branching out and introducing cars of the “now” into their range. Of course, public opinion and consumer choice is an ever changing cycle and so manufacturers have the task of keeping up to date with what is in and what is out. The new and used Mercedes A-Class is very much a step to the future as it ticks many boxes that comply with the road standards of today. Read more
The Indifferent Mazda RX-8
Posted on | June 7, 2010 | No Comments
Every now and then there are certain cars that come into the market that quite literally just stand out from the rest. These cars often contain something visually indifferent and this is usually in the form of the exterior; perhaps a bigger sized spoiler or different coloured neon lights etc. However, in the case of the Mazda RX-8, this is a car that came into the market offering much more than just an updated outer shell. Sure it did offer some new innovations such as the 2-way door opening system and it was also visually stunning. However, it was underneath the bonnet where the real magic came into being as the RX-8 included the infamous rotary engine that Mazda were universally renowned for creating. Of course, the RX-8 wasn’t the only Mazda car to have this in place (the used Mazda RX-2, RX-3, RX-4 and RX-5 all incorporated this feature), but it was the RX-8 that really made people sit up and take notice of this truly fantastic piece of engine engineering. Much of this success was attributed to the fact that Mazda had indeed entered into a gimmicky marketing campaign that incorporated the used of the now universal “Zoom-Zoom” slogan, which immediately became associated with new and used Mazda vehicles. The cars’ top speed was pegged at roughly 150 mph and it was able to achieve 0 to 60 mph in around six seconds; making it an adventurous auto for one that included only a 1.3 litre engine! Of course with the rotary engine this meant that the equivalent was more like a 2.6 litre engine but let’s not spoil the fun! One negative that drivers do speak of, however, is that the used Mazda RX-8 is a bit of a fuel guzzler. And so with petrol prices seemingly increasing by the day, it is worth taking into consideration. Removing this disadvantage for a moment, the RX-8 is highly regarded by many and makes for an excellent choice when buying a used Mazda.
MINI – The New Style of Mini
Posted on | June 7, 2010 | No Comments
The time of the 1960’s and The Italian Job and Austin Powers movies no doubt spring to mind when thinking of a used Mini. And all of these would be accurate; the 60’s was a time of parties, raves and the iconic Mini, and the vehicle did make appearances in both of the aforementioned Hollywood on screen hits. However, as time moved on the brand of MINI went through some drastic changes; none more so than when BMW, the iconic German car manufacturer, purchased the rights to the MINI brand name and created their very own version of this truly wonderful vehicle. This time around though, the new style MINI was very much an updated version of the previously iconic used Mini from years gone by. With a clearly evident new exterior styling and much more powerful engines installed, the new MINI was a sight to behold and marked a tremendous improvement on the previous generations. In all honesty though, did anyone expect anything less when the news come that BMW wished to undertake the reinvention? As mentioned previously, this was an iconic German car manufacturer wanting to take what is perhaps the most loved vehicle in UK automotive history, and transfer it into a modern day challenger to the throne of super mini! And when the introduction of the new design came into place, it certainly did not disappoint as it took the market by storm. As things progressed and the popularity of the new and used MINI markets started to grow, BMW introduced new models such as the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S; with the latter being the sportiest version in the range of cars. Both took to the market like a duck with water and this propelled the new brand of BMW MINI to similar heights to that of the 1960’s Mini. More recently, the MINI Clubman, a five door Mini (!) has been introduced and, once again, British consumers have reacted with positive feedback.
Smart Cars – The Smarter Way to Drive
Posted on | June 2, 2010 | No Comments
What an invention the Smart car has become. Backed by Mercedes-Benz, it is no wonder that the conventional Smart car has gone on to rejuvenate the art of driving. So what makes both new and used Smart cars so unique? Well first of all there is the most obvious point and that is the size of the vehicle. It is described as being a car that can occupy half a parking space and, if parked horizontally; two Smart cars could be situated side by side. Therefore, this is the most obvious feature why Smart cars are so different to other, more regular, cars. Read more
Used Porsche Boxster
Posted on | September 30, 2009 | No Comments
The Porsche Boxster is a model from the Porsche that does not need to be introduced. Happy owners say it is a dream come true with its astonishing performance and handling better than all the rest. Not everybody can afford to buy a new one, but when it comes to purchasing a used Porsche Boxster the price becomes more reasonable. The car is absolutely gorgeous, once you get in and feel grabbed by the seats, then literally nothing else matters - you just want to drive and listen to the sound of an engine. The machine is very fast and has plenty of power under the bonnet so you will not be disappointed with the performance. If you decide to purchase a used Porsche Boxster you will get an extraordinary smooth clutch which makes changing gears extremely easy to execute. Read more
Van Window Tinting
Posted on | September 1, 2009 | No Comments
So why do people get have their van windows tinted? Well for starters it provides a bit more privacy and also acts as a security feature against thieves. For example, certain used vans due to the nature of what they are used for often carry expensive equipment such as power tools. Due to them being worth a lot of money, should the van have tinted windows, passers-by are less likely to notice them in the vehicle. Now most people either remove valuable items from the van altogether or lock them up in the back of the van but sometimes, through no fault of their own, people do forget and so having window tints could prove to be a little life saver during these forgetful moments. What a thief cannot see – he/she cannot steal. Read more
Van Monster Website
Posted on | August 26, 2009 | No Comments
Trawling through some of the top vans Websites in the Google search engine, I came across a very decent and well structured design from the people at Van Monster. By the looks of things, a new look and feel has been incorporated, which I must say does offer much more in terms of appearance and functionality. Both new vans and new vans are sold and promoted with the main manufacturers all present such as Citroen, Ford and Mercedes etc. From a users’ perspective, the search function is very simple and easy to use and the results are displayed in a very “easy on the eye” way. In terms of the buying process, there are seven locations throughout the UK, which are strategically placed to be able to provide coverage to pretty much most of the UK. Whatever your taste though, it seems that commercial vehicle wise, this Website will be able to provide a solution. Personally, I particularly liked the news section, which brought me right up to date with what was going on in the industry. Interestingly enough, in today’s news on the site, the people behind the Van Monster Website, Northgate Plc have been awarded with the ‘Best Van Rental Company in Britain’ award. All in all then and to summarise, I found the Van Monster Website easy to use, easy on the eye and pleasantly informative. As far as commercial vehicles and used vans go by, there couldn’t be a better place to begin your search.
Local Honda Dealership
Posted on | August 25, 2009 | No Comments
Now Honda has a fabulous reputation for providing, safe, efficient and reliable cars. In fact, they are recognised by many as being the best provider of efficient cars in the whole industry. Whilst this is obviously down to personal opinion and choice, there wouldn’t be many that argued otherwise. The fact is they do make very good cars and have had some classic models over the years such as the Civic, Type-R and the S2000. My favourite of all time though was the Honda CRX. When I was growing up that was the one car that I said I would buy if when I had the money. It’s funny because now I look at it in its used format and think it is quite an ugly car! Obviously times have changed as has technology and so cars that were once the best of their era are no longer in the same league, which is more than understandable given the nature of the car industry and the automotive business. New designs are being introduced on an almost constant basis, which is probably why the used cars industry is constantly busy with potential buyers – even under the circumstances we find ourselves in currently with the markets what they are. Read more
Used Vauxhall Astra
Posted on | May 14, 2009 | No Comments
The used Vauxhall Astra offers both comfort and a trendy look to a driver. The model has a Coupe form based on Astra hatchback which seems to be a pretty clever solution – with a taut chassis and good cornering ability. The used Vauxhall Astra drives more sportily due to the fact that sitting is approximately 30 mm lower than in a standard car and the vehicle itself has firmer suspension settings. Read more