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- Husband with bad taste in furniture - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownMy sister bought a new house last week which needs to be decorated top to bottom. It’s a beautiful three bedroom house, through lounge and a huge kitchen. The best part of the house is that is has a front drive way as well as a garage big enough to fit two cars. She asked me to help her ...
Views: 1365 - What is Ford Privilege? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from benson brownMy retired next door neighbour has a brand new car every 6 months, it was once a year but with the new registration format it’s every six months. I’ve always wondered how he affords to upgrade his car so frequently. At our local neighbourhood watch meeting I got chatting to one of my other ...
Views: 1273 - The Touran has 33 Storage Compartments! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from benson brownVW has been producing the Touran since 2003, it is a compact MPV based on the Golf platform. It is available as a 5 seat or 7 seat vehicle with ample luggage and load area. The first generation Touran received a facelift in 2006 for the 2007 model to keep it fresh and inline with VW’s updated ...
Views: 1001 - Funky prototype coming our way - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownThe new Range Rover which is in its final phase of testing has been dispatched as hundreds of prototype models around the globe for trial in the toughest climates and conditions. To introduce the new car in ten key cities worldwide, Land Rover’s design team have fitted ten prototypes with funky ...
Views: 969 - Abarth Parts - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from benson brownIt is important that you only use genuine Abarth parts for your Abarth 500 or Abarth Punto Evo. This is due to the fact that every Abarth car has been designed to give uncompromising performance. If you take the chance to use replacement or non-genuine parts then you could very well affect or ...
Views: 935 - Honda’s version of Britain’s got talent - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from benson brownOver 80% of Honda vehicles sold in the UK are built by the 3,000 engineers at Honda’s plant in Swindon, Wiltshire. The factory produces around 600 cars a day for the UK, as well as export to 63 countries across the world. These cars are shipped around the world as well as around the UK so that ...
Views: 892 - Vauxhall Motability Recognised - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownThe Motability scheme is a government backed scheme to help people with mobility difficulties get around easier. The scheme is available to those receiving the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance. People getting this benefit can use some or all of that allowance to ...
Views: 855 - Cars and finance - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownThe car market heavily depends on the finance sector, now a day no one buys a car for cash. They either use car finance packages or a personal loan. Bearing this in mind when the financial crisis kicked in and consumer credit became difficult to get hold of the car market suffered as a ...
Views: 852 - The Toyota Versatility - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from benson brownToyota was one of, if not the first main stream manufacturer to mass produce petrol-electric hybrid vehicles. The Toyo Prius set new standards for fuel efficiency and battery powered propulsion, it was the first practical hybrid. The latest generation Prius further enhances its fuel ...
Views: 846 - Top 8 high MPG affordable used cars - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownPetrol prices are at a record high with no end in sight! The average price per litre for unleaded fuel is at a record high of £1.35 a litre, Diesel price per litre is averaging at about £1.41 a litre. 10 years ago these were 0.70p and 0.80 respectively. When the cost per litre surpassed £1.00 a ...
Views: 804 - The Aston Martin city car - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownThose that watch Top Gear – BBC’s motoring show may have seen the Aston Martin Cygnet mentioned in the “news” part of the show. Jeremy Clarkson famously laughed off the idea of an Aston Martin city car, but the concept has come to reality – The Cygnet has been on show at the famous Harrods store ...
Views: 756 - Audi, the early adopters - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownAudi is proud of its philosophy “Vorsprung Durch Technik”, or advancement through technology. In staying true to this philosophy Audi has become one of the 1st car manufacturers to release its magazine as an iPad Application. Audi magazine’s current publisher, Northstar has designed and ...
Views: 751 - The new Aston Martin Vantage S - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from benson brownThe Aston Martin Vantage range has been around since 2005, the V8 Vantage is now coming to age and Aston Martin are producing special edition models to help keep it fresh and introduce new technology. The latest edition is the Aston Martin Vantage S, it is packed with a host of new ...
Views: 750 - Happiest person alive - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from benson brownWhen the Aston Martin DB9 was named as Britain's favourite supercar, in a survey commissioned by Manheim Auctions, I was the happiest person alive. Since my husband bought himself the Audi R8, he has been driving me crazy by saying that he has the best car on the road. I have had my Aston ...
Views: 691 - Audi’s Quattro, the perfect remedy for the cold weather - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownYou may have seen it on the news, or witnessed it first hand – this winter has seen many drivers caught out by the snow and ice. Some drivers have even abandoned their cars because the cars were unable to cope with the conditions. In the snow and ice traction and grip become very limited, this ...
Views: 687 - Used Audi Croydon - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownUsed car buyers in Croydon should look into a used Audi when searching for a reliable and durable used car. A quick visit to a used Audi Croydon dealer will present to you the wide array of Audi cars that are specifically engineered to please the needs of the demanding driver. It is no secret ...
Views: 653 - International Moving Companies - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from benson brownHave you ever arrived at your holiday airport only to stand at the carousel and find out that your luggage has been sent to a different airport. Well today that has happened to me, only a little bit different. Due to a fabulous job opportunity I have moved to Tenerife in Spain only the ...
Views: 639 - House Removals - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from benson brownI have just returned home from the one of the hardest days ever. My Grandmother is moving house. I love her dearly and I will always do anything I can to assist her when she needs my help but I was not prepared for today. She has lived in the same house all her life and the house has actually ...
Views: 636 - Overseas Removals - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from benson brownThere are many curiosities in life and I live with one. My flatmate moved from Italy to live in the UK. How can that work? What possibly would attract somebody to Overseas Removals from sunny skies in Italy to the grey skies of the UK! It cannot be the food, it cannot be the wine and it is most ...
Views: 633(1 vote) - Used Car Dealer Newcastle - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownBuying a used car need not be an utter waste of time. There are countless horror stories where car buyers are often cheated of their hard earned money and end up with a second-rate used car. It is hard to accurately judge the condition of a used car just by simply looking at the exterior. The ...
Views: 624 - Tough used car market - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from benson brownAs many industry insiders and experts had predicted, the used car market is facing tough times at the moment. The financial meltdown has left many continuing to tighten their belts. According to Manheim Retail Services, retail sales in May decreased from an average of 12.8 to 12.1. The ...
Views: 615 - Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX excel in safety - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownFord unveiled the new C-Max and Grand C-Max in November of this year; both models have been received well by the motoring press as well as prospective customers. Like all new models the C-Max and Grand C-Max had to undergo a Euro NCAP crash test, both the models scored very well for both adult ...
Views: 614 - Abarth Slough - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownIt is no secret that Abarth is an Italian carmaker that focuses on producing racing cars during the late 1940’s. Fiat gained control of Abarth during the early 1970’s and quickly became the racing department of the Italian automotive giant. All Abarth cars are meant to provide spirited ...
Views: 607 - Used Audi A3 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownA used Audi A3 is a wise choice for a car. In this day and age where small cars are being offered by every manufacturer in the hopes of grabbing a steadily rising market share, the A3 is the only small hatchback that is manufactured by a luxury car maker and has no direct competition in the ...
Views: 605 - New iPhone App for Ford Drivers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownTo help cut fuel costs Ford has launched a new iPhone app as the latest addition to the company’s Econo Check Service. The new Ford Check app calculates potential fuel savings for any car and pick up fuel efficient driving tips on any iPhone or iPad. Ford Cars will be fitted with a data ...
Views: 604(1 vote) - New Audi S6 for 2012 - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from benson brownThe new Audi A6 is a luxury saloon that has become more refined and luxurious with every generations, Audi has unveiled new pictures of the latest S6 – the high performance version of the A6.just like the new A6, the new S6 will be more refined than its predecessor, it will harness the ...
Views: 596 - BMW Mini Dealer - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from benson brownI have just bought myself a very nice treat. I have been working hard and decided that I needed a little reward however in all honesty it is really not so little! I have purchased a beautiful villa in Tenerife! The bank balance was looking healthy and so I decided to go for it, I just hope I ...
Views: 595 - Used BMW Croydon - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownResidents of Croydon who are searching for a used BMW should look into a qualified dealer such as McCarthy Cars. Established more than 37 years ago, the company believes in the value of providing top notch service and only the highest quality used cars in Croydon. If you are looking for a used ...
Views: 595 - James Bond’s Quantum of Solace - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brown2010 saw Aston Martin celebrating its product line up by demonstrating its ability to react quickly to customer demands and create tailor-fit sports cars. Aston Martin is a small volume manufacturer, this year the cars created will cater for individual tastes across the world, the selection of ...
Views: 592 - 30 years of the Audi Quattro system - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brown2010 marks the 30th anniversary of the Audi Quattro system, it has now been confirmed to be the most successful all wheel drive system if all time around the world. Over 3.3 million cars around the world feature this key safety and driveability feature. Since 2000, in the UK there are over ...
Views: 583 - Selling cars is hard work - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownSelling a car involves many things, so when I decided to sell my old car I was so confused, as I didn’t have a clue where to start. I decided to search for information on how to sell a used car in Epson on the internet. I found out that there are two traditional ways to sell your car, ...
Views: 582 - Another award winning model for Audi - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownSince the turn of the century Audi has experienced an astonishing rise to prominence in the premium car sector. In 2000 over 43,000 Audi cars were purchased in the UK, since then and up until 2008 the German car manufacturer has broken its annual sales record year on year. In 2007 Audi broke the ...
Views: 581 - Let the good times roll - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from benson brownWho would have thought, since the introduction of the Jaguar XF it has won 80, yes 80 awards! Some say it is the most crowned luxury car in the world. The most recent award was from What Car? it was voted “Best Executive Car” for the fourth year in a row. Geoff Cousins, Managing Director of ...
Views: 575 - Office Relocation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from benson brownSome of the departments in the company where I work will be Office Relocation relocating and I am hoping and praying that my department is one of them. I work in the translation department of the company. I speak German, French, Italian and of course English. The company is involved with the ...
Views: 573 - New Audi Q5 Epsom - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from benson brownCornwall is a great place to holiday with kids. I love it. It has fabulous beaches, quaint villages and towns and is served with a good range of family hotels. The only drawback can be that it is quite a trek if you live in the North of England. I don’t mind a long journey if I am on my own but ...
Views: 572 - Automotive Website Management - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownMaintaining an online presence is critical if you want to succeed in these trying times. Automotive website owners should know the critical strategies needed in order to grow leads and produce more traffic. Remember that your website needs critical amounts of traffic in order to succeed and earn ...
Views: 569 - Peugeot’s guide to kids and long journeys - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownIn conjunction with the launch of Peugeot’s new 3008 family car range, the French manufacturer has carried out some research on long family car journeys. According to the Peugeot survey 55% of parents admit to losing their temper with their children on long car trips. Furthermore, 62% of ...
Views: 568 - Used Ford in Brighton - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownSettling for a used Ford in Brighton may be the wisest decision that you will ever make when it comes to choosing your next car. It is without question that Ford cars present an attractive ownership proposition for those who want true European driving feel for a relatively low price. It is easy ...
Views: 563 - Citroen Surrey - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownWilsons Automobiles is a Citroen Surrey dealer that presents to you the commendable line up of new and used Citroen cars. The French carmaker, widely known for producing quirky but extremely comfortable cars, presents a lot of attractive cars for each and every car buyer for a low price tag. ...
Views: 561 - The best month ever - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from benson brownAs I was packing my suitcase with my holiday clothes, I suddenly thought about buying a car before I fly out which was very weird as I won’t be able to drive it until I get back after 2 weeks. My current car is getting very old, parts are actually starting to fall off, and now I feel embarrassed ...
Views: 559 - Buying and selling cars - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownEver since I can remember I’ve loved cars, small ones, big ones, powerful ones - I just love cars. As I grew up my passion for cars grew too, while my mates spent their pocket money on toys and sweets I spent mine on toy cars, car magazines and model cars. At 17 I took my theory driving test ...
Views: 554 - Becoming a teacher was a dream come true - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from benson brownAs a teacher I get to hear funny stories from the children, made up from their wild imagination. When I was young I always dreamt of becoming a teacher, I remember I used to sit all my teddies and dolls on the floor and pretend to be the teacher. While I was studying to become a teacher, I ...
Views: 551 - Used Volkswagen Dealer Buckinghamshire - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownWhen in the need for quality used Volkswagen cars, it is best to consult a used Volkswagen dealer in Buckinghamshire to get the best prices on all used Volkswagen cars. Buying a used car need not be a harrowing experience as long as you take the time to consider the offer of certified dealers in ...
Views: 545 - Used Land Rover Surrey - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from benson brownSearching for a used Land Rover in Surrey? McCarthy Cars has been around in the automotive market since 1973 and specializes on high quality used Land Rovers at a friendly price. Car buyers who are looking for a fully capable SUV and off road vehicle have much to be happy about with a Land ...
Views: 543 - Christmas Car Hire - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownDuring Christmas everything seems a blur, so much shopping – so little time, so many people to visit – so many of them you don’t like! Every Christmas I see the same thing happen, people panic buy! I feel like standing in front of my local supermarket and screaming, “This shop will only be ...
Views: 540 - Citroen Essex - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from benson brownIf you are considering a Citroen for a new car, it is best to check out the most reputable and honest Citroen Essex dealer to make the most out of your purchase. Eddy Grimstead has been a certified Ciroen dealer in Essex for many years and has already established a growing customer base. This is ...
Views: 540 - Spending time with my dad - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from benson brownMy dad has been bugging my for over month to go with him to choose a car but I just haven’t had the time, as my work has become very busy and my girlfriend is due to have our first child in two months. I managed to catch up with work so I have this weekend free, I told my dad to make a list of ...
Views: 539 - Abarth Dealers - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from benson brownAbarth cars are one of the most coveted small cars in the automotive market. One look at their inspired design is enough to get your heart racing to the nearest Abarth dealer to find out easy and affordable ways to drive an Abarth. Remember that these cars are not just pumped-up reincarnations ...
Views: 534 - The legendary VW Transporter Van - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from benson brownVolkswagen has been producing the Transporter van for 60 years; the Volkswagen Transporter has earned the title of being one of the longest running, most iconic and durable vans ever. Over 10 million Transporter vans have been produced and it has reinvented itself through five generations to ...
Views: 529 - New job age 60! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from benson brownMy mother has been a primary school teacher ever since I can remember. She absolutely loves it, well most of the time. When she was a little girl, a local journalist asked her what she wanted to be when she grew older. She told him she wanted to be a teacher and they ran an article on her, she ...
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