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- Motability scheme offers Freedom - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownThe UK Government introduced the Motability Scheme to give registered disabled people the opportunity to purchase a brand new car by assisting with the financial repayments. There are over 2 million people registered disabled in the UK, so the Motability Scheme is there to offer the freedom and ...
Views: 450 - Searching for the right place - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownBuying a house for the first time can be very daunting; there are so many things you need to consider before you start looking for a house. When I was moving houses, or house relocations as my 5 year old son said, I made a priority list which had things like nearest school, transport links, ...
Views: 449 - Volkswagen Servicing - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownCitygate Servicing specializes on Volkswagen servicing and genuine parts for any type of Volkswagen. The company is a renowned expert when it comes to VW servicing and boasts of using advanced diagnostic equipment and professional technicians to facilitate all types of maintenance service and ...
Views: 449 - Temporary car for customers waiting - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from benson brownThe dealers that sell new and used car in Aberdeenshire are offering customers to own a new 1.7-litre diesel manual Hyundai ix35 immediately until their original Hyundai ix35 2.0-litre diesel is ready. Hyundai has taken action to ensure that its 200 longest waiting customers receive an interim ...
Views: 448 - Increasing Production in 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from benson brownAudi plan to expand on its exceptional 2010 global production and sales figures with the help of 13 new models which are due in 2011, at 1,148,791 cars produced in 2010 this equated to an increase in production of 23.4% compared with 2009. One of the members for the Production department at ...
Views: 447 - Car Servicing in Worcester - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownAre you constantly trying to find a trusted and dependable dealer that specializes in car servicing Worcester? Vauxhall and Chevrolet owners should look no further than the responsible and affordable service offered by Baylis. This is where Chevrolet and Vauxhall owners in the area of ...
Views: 446 - New insurance law in force - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from benson brownA new law cracking down on uninsured drivers came in to force on the 21st June 2011. The new law puts the responsibility of proving they have valid insurance cover on the registered keeper of the vehicle. The new law means that the keeper of a vehicle must keep it insured unless they’ve ...
Views: 444 - Toyota Land Cruiser gets through tough times - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownA lot of you may remember a few years ago, BBC’s top motoring show Top Gear put a Toyota pickup truck through hell and back, blowing it up a few times to test its robustness, reliability and integrity. These extreme tests and the fact that over six million units were sold helped Toyota establish ...
Views: 439 - Anything you can do I can do better - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownThe BBC has recently got its journalist Brian Milligan to do a 484 miles journey from the English capital of London to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. The journey was done in an all electric Mini to highlight the feasibility and advantages of electric motoring. The journalist’s report has ...
Views: 437 - Positive first half for Renault - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownIndustry experts and pundits predicted a tough year for the automotive sector this year. In many cases this is definitely the case, premium brands are still feeling the pinch of the lack of available consumer finance. Mass volume brands such as Ford, Vauxhall and Renault appear to have benefited ...
Views: 437 - Great new offers for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownWith the grim wintery weather, uncertain economic times and the recent announcement of the train fare rise, Renault customers can relax in the New Year with the new long term money saving three-year/30,000 mile fixed price Renault service plan. The offer is available from 4th January 2011 for ...
Views: 434 - Article 35 Vauxhall Dealer Aberdeen - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownThe recent good weather has prompted my husband and I to take a short holiday in the UK. The forecast seems to be good for at least the next seven days and so we have decided to pack up the Vauxhall Dealer Aberdeen car and head south. We are thinking of going to the fabulous beaches of Cornwall ...
Views: 433 - Honda goes racing - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownAt the end of 2008 Honda Racing F1 pulled the plug on the Formula 1 campaign, leaving Briton Jenson Button without a drive. The pull out included withdrawal of any Honda parts UK supply to other teams. A last minute management buyout saved the team but massive spending cuts has to take ...
Views: 432 - As light as Aero - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from benson brownFord has produced lighter plastics, as part of their quest to reduce weight and emissions inspired by the Aero chocolate bar. There are many ways to reduce weight when it comes to metals, such as changing the type or grade which can help shed kilos from the total weight. Plastics have been a ...
Views: 431 - Restaurant Management - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from benson brownI used to run my own restaurant and it was the best job in the world. Don’t misunderstand me, I wasn’t a chef. I cannot actually cook at all. I burn toast, over cook meat and undercook fish. When it comes to the kitchen I am an absolute disaster. Thankfully my husband is something of a master ...
Views: 431 - More than 30 days of freezing weather - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownFord and Pirelli have predicted that the UK will see more than 30 days of temperatures below 7 degrees Celsius. They have suggested that these cold days will be between the 1st of January and the 28th of February. They are so confident of their prediction that they are offering customers who buy ...
Views: 427 - 4x4 the safer option? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownFor a lot of female drivers safety is paramount, especially for those who have kids they ferry to and from work and leisure activities. Many women now look towards 4x4 cars to find that safety. For families living in the country side, buying a 4x4 is easy to justify because of where they live ...
Views: 420 - Quattro system still running strong - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownOn the 30th Anniversary year of the quattro system, it has been confirmed as the most successful all-wheel-drive system in the world, with over 3.3 million cars featuring this key safety feature produced so far. Since the year 2000, over 235,000 of all-wheel-drive cars have found homes in ...
Views: 419 - Be careful when choosing removal companies - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownMoving homes is a very stressful on its own so it is important to hire the right removal company that help you make your move more convenient and easy. My main worry is how they will handle my fragile labelled boxes, also how will they treat my furniture when taking them out the house and ...
Views: 419 - Customers come first - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from benson brownNissan will be offering a free loan car for buyers facing a delivery lead time of more than three months to tide them over until their new Nissan arrives and is ready for collection. Due to the unexpected demand for the Nissan Juke in Salisbury, the Qashqai and Qashqai+2 models, Nissan has taken ...
Views: 419 - Working from home is the best - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from benson brownWorking from home is the best thing for me, as I don’t like the work environment because people always talk behind each other’s back which I don’t like at all. When I was offered the job, before I accepted I asked them if it was possible for me to work from home most of the week and to my ...
Views: 413 - Article 36 New Vauxhall Deals - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownI have just enjoyed a really good night out which was most unexpected indeed. At Christmas my husband bought my stepson some tickets for Glee. He was a big fan of the program at Christmas and so my husband presumed he would want to go. He was thrilled with the present and intended to take two ...
Views: 412 - Career Change - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from benson brownFor the past fifteen years I have worked for an online retailer of sports merchandise as a web designer. Unfortunately, due to the current financial climate, the company are down-sizing and I have lost my job. Consequently I have been browsing the job market at great length but have so far drawn ...
Views: 412 - Want to try out your new 4x4? Head to the Peak District! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownIf you own a 4x4 vehicle it’s easy to get bored of driving if all you do is drive to and from primary schools with kids in the backseat and to and from the office with a tuna sandwich as your passenger. What you need then is a driving challenge and ideally you would want to hit roads with lots ...
Views: 409 - Relatives visiting from America - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownLast week, my aunt came to visit me from America; I have never met her as she has been living there since before my birth. She is my mum’s only sister, who is older than her, they haven’t seen each other since she left to live with her husband. My mum was very excited, she couldn’t control ...
Views: 408 - Moving Overseas - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from benson brownI am in a really tricky situation. I am twenty five years old, work for a high street bank and have been with my boyfriend for about six years. We live in a nice apartment just a five minute walk from where I work and until recently we hardly argued and had big plans for our future. However all ...
Views: 406 - Easter Fair - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownEaster is here, it’s my favourite time of the year. I love eating the chocolate eggs, it’s also the only time I eat chocolate as I find it very sweet. The one other thing that I like about Easter is buying a cute soft toy which usually is a bunny rabbit or a little chick. Every year, during ...
Views: 405 - Our annual family day out - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from benson brownDuring the summer holidays, my close and extended family like to get together on one of the days and spend it as a family. Throughout the year every family member is always busy with work, school, college, university and other things which mean we don’t meet up and spend time as a family. I’m ...
Views: 405 - Volkswagen the value choice car? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownWhen looking for a value for money used car it is sometimes difficult to know which one to go for given the enormous choice there is on the market. One way to get some help in deciding what is the right car for you is to look at what various motoring magazines have to say about the ...
Views: 403 - Attending Pre-school - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownWhen my son turned two, I decided it was time for him to attend school but mainstream schools don’t take in children under 3 years. So I started doing research into pre-schools, how they work and what the costs are as they tend to be quite expensive. After a week of searching on the internet, ...
Views: 402 - First invitation to a party - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownMy daughter already got her first birthday party invitation from one of her classmates. She started nursery two weeks ago, she settled in very quickly and made few friends. I was very nervous at the thought of how she would react when she realises I will leave her there alone but she amazed me ...
Views: 400 - Crossovers – a confusing mix or a great family car? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from benson brownA crossover car is a vehicle that combines features from a conventional passenger vehicle with that of a sports utility vehicle. This will traditionally include high ground clearance, all-wheel-drive capability and large interior space. The term ‘crossover’ is fairly new and many people can ...
Views: 397 - Volkswagen Golf Servicing Buckinghamshire - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownCitygate Servicing provides top-notch and affordable Volkswagen Golf servicing in Buckinghamshire. The company offers a wide range of service deals for every make and model of Volkswagen. The VW Golf, in particular, would need up-to-date maintenance and service to maintain peak performance. It ...
Views: 390 - Information and Communication Technology System - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from benson brownAt the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Nissan, AT&T, NTT DOCOMO and Telenor Connexion announced that the Nissan LEAF system marketed as Nissan Connect powered by CARWINGS has been awarded the Global Mobile Awards 2011 prize for the "Best Mobile Innovation for Automotive and ...
Views: 386 - Used van prices up - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownIn 2009, during the economic turmoil van prices were hit hard. 2010 has seen van prices bounce back, according to Manheim Remarketing’s latest analysis; trade used van values increased by £373 to £4,067 compared to 2009, while average age of vans in Canterbury fell by six months to 50 months and ...
Views: 384 - UK built success story - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from benson brownNissan has been building the Qashqai at its Sunderland plant here in the UK for the past four years, the car has been a great success not only in the UK but worldwide too. Nissan has recently announced that over 1,000,000 units have now been sold worldwide in just 4 years of production. This is ...
Views: 380 - Fund raising events - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from benson brownI have been working for a charity organisation for over 10 years but as a volunteer, every year we have a fair to raise money for the charity. This year we are hoping to raise more money than ever before but I can’t think of any way to do that, as we don’t want to spend money to raise ...
Views: 379 - Eating Fruit and Veg Won’t Reduce the Risk Of Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from benson brownEating five fruit and veg a day might keep the doctor away but eating large quantities of the good stuff doesn’t reduce the risk of cancer according to an article published by the British Journal of Cancer. For decades fruit and veg intake has been linked to the risk of developing cancer, but a ...
Views: 377 - Expanding the business - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from benson brownMy catering business is doing very well, I’ve been getting more than 2 orders in a week which is great and it keeps me busy. After I lost my job, I didn’t take it very well, I got depressed and didn’t get out the house for a few months. My family helped me through my tough times, now I have a ...
Views: 376 - Another accolade for the Golf - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownEver since its inception in 1974 the Volkswagen Golf has been collecting awards every year, this year it has, for the fifth consecutive time been awarded What Car?’s “Small Family Car 2011” award. The Golf manufacturer Volkswagen also claimed the highly prestigious Security Award, which is ...
Views: 375 - Article 33 Ecommerce Website Design - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownOMG! I have just met an old classmate from my high school and he asked me to go on a date with him tomorrow night. He is officially gorgeous. He was always very good looking when we were at school but he has matured even better. Think Tom Cruise but better looking. I actually did fancy him when ...
Views: 375 - Suspension tested on pot holes - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from benson brownDespite confirmation from the Government that extra funding will be made available to fix Britain's roads, Ford continue to ensure the toughness and durability of the suspension systems on all its cars and vans. The pothole testing and development processes for chassis and suspension systems are ...
Views: 372 - My husband’s project - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownMy husband is crazy about cars; he has been from a very young age. My mother-in-law is always telling me stories about what my husband would do just to buy a toy car. He has done everything a spoilt child would do to get his way, from falling on the shop floor screaming to holding on to the toy ...
Views: 370 - My big plan - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from benson brownHaving been born and bought up in central Edinburgh I’ve not really experienced open living, barns, cows or horses. I have a 2 year old son now and I would like him to be more in touch with nature as he grows up. Due to work and other commitments we cannot just get and leave Edinburgh but we do ...
Views: 368 - Setting up my own business - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownWorking 9-5 is getting boring, so I have decided to start my own business but on-line. I won’t leave my job until my business brings in enough money for me to survive on. The first step is to think of what exactly I would like to sell on-line but so far I have come up with noting. The only ...
Views: 366 - Keep your child safe with a booster seat. - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from benson brownChoosing a car seat which is safe and correct for your child is not as straight forward at it seems. The regulations on children travelling in cars changed in September 2010 and any child under the age of 12 who are smaller than 135cm tall must be seated in a booster so that they can safely use ...
Views: 359 - Waiting for summer to arrive - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownWaking up to sounds of the birds singing in the morning during the summer days is wonderful; it gives me a feeling of happiness and joy. When winter comes, I start to count the days till its summer time, spring isn’t so bad but I prefer the lovely sunny hot days. The thing I love the most ...
Views: 356 - Article 31 Shopping Cart Software - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownI honestly do not like the clothes that the majority of British people dress their children in. Are we the worst dressed country in Europe? Everybody else seems to get it right but the British tend to look scruffy and have no pride in their appearance, especially when it comes to dressing their ...
Views: 337 - Article 34 Ecommerce Website Software - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownI have been selling beauty products online for about six years. It all started when I sold some unwanted gifts on ebay. I enjoyed the buzz of making money online and wanted to do it over and over again. At the time I was unemployed and so it gave me the idea of maybe trying to start a business ...
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