There are a number of ways you can save money on your car insurance, and here are just a few simple tips to get you started:

• Up Front Payment – you may be tempted to set up monthly insurance payments to spread the costs, but this can actually work out to be more expensive in the long run, as most insurance companies charge interest on these type of payments which can add up to as much as £50. It is much cheaper to pay for a year’s worth of insurance up front, and can even work out cheaper if you have to put it on a low rate credit card, as some insurance companies can charge up to 24% for monthly payments.
• Avoid Renewal Quotes – don’t just renew your quote with the same company that you had last time round, customer loyalty is not rewarded in the insurance business and you will almost certainly get a much better deal on your car insurance quote if you apply for one of the introductory rates with another company.
• Shop Around – take some time to look online at all of the car insurances offers currently available, and get a few different quotes before you choose a policy.
• Avoid Small Claims – avoid making claims for anything under £500 on your car insurance, as this will actually save you money in the long run. People who make lots of small claims on their insurance end up paying much higher premiums, and in some cases insurers may think you are too high risk, and will not be willing to cover you at all.
• Invest in Security – insurance quotes will be based partly on the security of your vehicle, so invest in some approved security measures such as alarms, immobilizers and tracking devices.

One of the quickest and easiest ways to save money on your car insurance is to go online and visit a car insurance comparison website such as CIQ (carinsurancequote.net). This way you can compare quotes from multiple insurance companies at once, without having to spend hours contacting them all directly and waiting for someone to get back to you. This is a fast and effective way to find quality coverage and low yearly premiums, and if you want find out more simply contact carinsurancequote.net by visiting the website www.carinsurancequote.net, and filling in the quick and easy coverage form, which will enable the CIQ agents to find you the right policy at the right price.

If you are self employed, need to provide vans for your workforce or just want a van for a one off job then a cost effective, practical way of getting the vehicle you need is to lease a van from Vanarama. You can choose from a great range of popular small, medium and large van leasing options, all at very competitive prices including:

• Fiat Ducato Van Leasing – from just £62.08 per week (£269 p/m)
• Fiat Doblo Van Leasing – from just £37.85 per week (£164 p/m)
• Ford Van Leasing (Transit) – from just £41.31 per week (£179 p/m)

Vanarama are experienced in van leasing and contract hire, and can provide a number of additional services such as expert advice to help you get the van best  for your needs, an administrative centre that provides van test drives, and also a competitive part exchanges service through the Vanarama vehicle centre.

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There are several large used car companies that specialise in transporting cars from Japan for sale in the US, and this can be a cheap way of buying models that are not available on the domestic market, or that have much better specifications for a similar price to domestic models. Remember though that while some models may be cheaper to buy directly from Japan, they can depreciate greatly in value when it comes time to sell them on and this is mainly because they will not be one of the official US models.

Japanese used car exporter Rezista and also Royal Trading make it easy to buy used cars from Japan, and have extensive stock lists available online so that you can view all of the makes and models of cars they currently have on offer. Shipping costs will depend on where you want the vehicle delivered too, but generally it will be shipped by ocean freight to your nearest port, and all the necessary paperwork will be sent to your home address so that you are able to pick the vehicle up when it leaves customs. Shipping can take from just a few days to several months, depending on when you order, which model your order (some already have deregistration documents and so are ready for immediate shipping) and also where you live. Read the rest of this entry »

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The A Class series are some of Mercedes most flexible vehicles, and offer impressive interior space in a small, compact and attractive package. Used Mercedes A Class cars represent good value for money, as you will be able to get a practical, powerful vehicle with that special up market image that the Mercedes badge can bring. However there are a few things you need to consider before you think of buying a used A Class model.

Problem Areas
The early models are known for their cheap, plastic moulded interiors and also that disturbing propensity to turn over under certain high-speed conditions, (failing the standard industry ‘Elk Test’). So avoid the early models if you can and go for the later versions that corrected this roll over problem and also upgraded the interior. Take the car for a test drive and if you are looking at one of the Sept 2000 and Jan 2001 models, give the brakes a really through test, as the brake master cylinder is a known weakness on these models and is expensive to replace. Read the rest of this entry »

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Despite the global economic downturn Porsche are forging ahead in 2009 with their next generation Porsche 2009 911 Carrera and Carrera S models (cabriolet and coupe), but at an estimated starting price of $102,900, with an additional $4,000 for the classic beige leather interior alone, will Porsche have done enough to halt their declining sales?

Power
With any sports car the first stop for many is the motor, and the new Carrera models have been upgraded to a choice of a 3.6 liter in the base models, or a 3.8 liter monster in the Carrera S, which is said to put out a maximum of 385 horsepower. What this translates to is impressive acceleration and a realistic top speed of around 170 mph (183mph under test conditions) and an engine sound that will haunt sports car lovers dreams emanating from the seats behind, purring, growling and roaring as you play with the smooth 6 speed (or optional 7 speed) automatic transmission. The highest spec transmission is a wonder, with a new ‘PDK’ double-clutch gearbox (optional extra at around $2,000), which is as slick and speedy as you could hope for, and thankfully replaces the awkward steering wheel paddle ‘Tiptronic’ system that made a few brief and unpopular appearances in many of the previous 911 models. The new Carrera’s have shown their pedigree on the road, and sheer raw power combined with seamless changes through the gears all adds up to lightening fast acceleration away from the lights, a feeling of solid, continuous power delivery from the engine to the road, and virtually no stuttering or unexpected power loss as you move up and down the revs. The Porsche Carrera may be small and chic by many standards, but it sure packs a heck of a wallop, and the AWD and beefed up brakes with give you excellent handling, stability and security at any speed.

Looks
Just as important as power and handling for some, design is the next big issue for sports cars. The new Carerra models are virtually unchanged in their overall design, retaining that effortless combination of elegance and naked aggression that Porsche are famous for, and there is just some subtle reshaping of the headlamps, air inlets and exterior mirrors to set them apart. Optional extras will see base models upgraded to suit your whim, from heated seats to keep you toasty at $500 to ventilated seats to keep you cool at $800. The interior is beautifully finished, and if you can afford it go for that optional classic leather interior, which raises the Porches from merely comfortable to luxurious (although beige isn’t perhaps everyone’s favourite color choice). The top down model looks fantastic and has additional safety features including two main rolls bars, the reinforced windshield pillars at the front and additional roll bars mounted behind the seats at the rear, which are covered in sensors and deploy in the event of a roll over. The engine is in the back of course, so the trunk is at the front, but it is miniscule, and defies attempts to fit more than one or two small bags, (golf clubs will have to be slung over the back seats).

Conclusion
Porsche have always made individual and beautiful cars, from the exquisite technology and machinery through to the stunning exteriors, and it is clear that the new 2009 Carerra models are some of Porsche’s brightest and best so far. Although these cars are a little heavy on fuel, they are certainly not the worst out there, and to be honest 27mpg (6 speed transmission base model) on the open road is actually better than quite a large number of less sporty cars currently in use. The main worry is the price tag. There is no doubt that Porsche cars are special and well worth a lot of money, just think of all the years of careful design and technological advances that have gone into each model, but with other amazing top end cars on offer in this price range, such as the jaw dropping Maserati GranTurismo from around $117,500, you have to wonder just how many people will be rushing down to the nearest Porsche dealer to snap up a new Carrera.

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