2011 Was A Difficult Year For Japanese Car Manufacturers

Monday, 31. October 2011

You have to have some sympathy for Honda after our hearts go out to those that died in the Tsunami then over the last few days those that have lost their lives in the Thai floods. But talk about bad choices of location, Honda shut down production for most of the summer following the tsunami and we now hear that following the severe floods on 4th Read more »

Expert Advice On Selecting Leases

Sunday, 30. October 2011

If someone does a particular job for a living and you need some advice related to the work he or she does would it not be a good idea to ask them for advice? For example if you weren’t sure how to record expenses in your books would you ask an accountant? Changing some taps in the bathroom, it might be a good idea to get some advice from a Read more »

Lease Profiles Quoted To Con Customers

Saturday, 29. October 2011

Lots of lenders and brokers are starting to quote lease rentals based on 6 rentals in advance in order to make the monthly rentals appear low. It also helps with underwriting as the higher the initial rental, the lower the risk. However, I still try to stick with 3 rentals in advance which may make the monthly cost look high but it makes the initial rental Read more »

Will The Speed Limit On Motorways Increase To 80mph?

Saturday, 29. October 2011

I just love the way that the press looks at a fact and pretty much turns it into fiction in an effort to make a headline. Lets take all the talk recently about raising the speed limit to 80mph from 70mph. Whilst 79% of company car drivers are in favour of the increase we hear all the arguments from the do-gooders that spout on about increase in accidents, Read more »

Don’t Be Conned By 0% Finance

Friday, 28. October 2011

Oh dear, can you hear that bubbling? If you can it’s my blood boiling. Today it’s a manufacturer that’s managed to get my back up and the fact that Auto Express seems to be a bit short on advice again. A reader negotiated a good discount on a Vauxhall Corsa but then saw an ad for zero percent finance so naturally asked for the deal. The dealer explained Read more »

Great New In Car Charging Gadget Of The Week

Friday, 28. October 2011

English: Motorola V66 mobile phone

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We’ve become hands free, clearly we have all become cableist, we don’t like cables but unfortunately we have to get power into all these devices that we like to wander around with. So at sometime we have to connect up our mobile phones to a charging device, either a length of cable or more usual a docking station of some sorts. However in our cars Read more »

Advice On Euro Laws If Travelling Abroad For Booze

Thursday, 27. October 2011

We’re getting to that time of year when many start to think about flitting over to France on the pre-Christmas fag and booze run. Some may pop over to Belgium whilst others may make a bit of a trip of it and drive down to Spain or elsewhere in Europe. And not a bad idea, but don’t forget to check the motoring laws for each country you will visit, Read more »

Is Car Design Responsible For Increase In Blind Spot Accidents?

Wednesday, 26. October 2011

Have you noticed how windows in cars have become – skinny? Years ago the height of a rear window in a car was probably a couple of feet unless you were one of my dopy mates that cut the roof off their mini and dropped it by about 18”. In fact thinking back that may have been the inspiration behind the design of the modern car. Look at the new Read more »

Rejecting A Car That Is Not Fit For Purpose

Tuesday, 25. October 2011

I love talking and studying the law, much to the annoyance of many who think they’re above it and try it on, especially with my clients. As a result I read a lot of legal papers and study case histories. Years ago I wrote a piece about the responsibility of dealers and brokers with regard to vehicles being fit for purpose and the importance of everyone Read more »

Lenders Get Tougher Over Finance Applications

Monday, 24. October 2011

It seems that lenders in the vehicle finance sector are becoming more anal in the way that they are transacting business, requiring more information than ever before when applications are made in company names and becoming very tough about complete information and proofs when it comes to personal applications. This has led to customers Read more »