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18/04/2012

Vandals Jealous of New Fiat 500

I was very surprised to discover today that the most-vandalised car in the UK is not a luxury sports car or even a rusty old banger. According to data from a leading car insurance company, the quirky Fiat 500 is actually the most vandalised car in the country. According to the insurer, the Fiat 500 had a 3.62% chance of being damaged by vandals in 2011/12.

Next on the list of most vandalised cars was the BMW Z4, which has a 2.97% chance of being vandalised, in third place the Peugeot 207 had a 2.39% chance.

However, the Ford Focus, the UK's best-selling car in 2011, had only a 0.58% chance of being vandalised according to the insurer. My conclusion; people are just jealous! The Fiat 500 looks fantastic, is really quirky, fun and cool. Vandals typically damage something because they actually want it for themselves. If anything, this research just makes me think that the Fiat 500 is actually even more desirable!


Tyres in Dublin

Before taking the car on holiday I did all the usual checks; tyre pressure, oil, screenwash, etc. I packed plenty of drinks and snacks for the long journey and set off from Kent to Dublin via ferry. I did not account for needing a new tyre though so when I got a serious puncture a week into our trip I was relieved to find a great place for tyres in Dublin. Cherry Orchard Tyres were recommended to me by my aunt and were fantastic. Very quick service and pretty good prices too. Worth a shout out to them, thanks for keeping our holiday on track!

12/04/2012

Looking for a Cheap Used Car in Michigan?

Try These 5 Top Tips

If you want to buy a cheap used car in Michigan, you have come to the right place. Below I share five tips that will help you find the best used car for sale that meets your budget and needs.

1. Do research

Before you visit the used car dealers in Michigan, do research to identify the certified used cars online. This is because the certified used cars generally offer the benefit of a new car, at the price of a used car. Factory certified used cars can be found usually and factory certification process will be done by the company after inspecting entire vehicle.

Therefore most probably you will be able to get a warranty plan in addition to the deal. Also it is better to familiarize yourself with Michigan Auto Lemon Law which is being used for refund, replacement and cash compensation procedures. This is because you can have the advantage of the best customer protection plan.

2. Go to local dealerships in Michigan

Another best way you can use to get a cheapest used car from Michigan is by visiting the dealerships and showing your interest to them. Also you can ask the dealers to call back you whenever a best used car deal comes to them as those dealers receive many used car deals daily.

Some customers of Michigan car dealers are purchasing brand new vehicles and sell them with a great condition by using those vehicles for few years or even sometimes for few months. Checking back the Michigan cars in usual basis and being familiar with the selling cars definitely will be a great help to you in finding the cheapest and high performance car among the thousands of Michigan used cars.

3. Locate the best auction in Michigan

If you are able to locate the best auction in Michigan, you can find many cars at lowest prices as some of them are vehicle impounds by the police or bank repossessions. Easiest way of finding these types of auctions is referring the news papers named "The Michigan Chronicle" or "The Detroit News".

Another method you can use is searching through the internet as there are many sites which provide the latest and up-to-date information related to the local Michigan auctions.

4. Visit sites that offer private sales of used cars in Michigan

Also you can browse online websites which offer the private sales of used cars in Michigan. Only thing what you will have to do is filling the space provided with the Michigan ZIP code, make and model, price range you can afford for the used vehicle. Through these websites, normally the private sellers provide some photos, even some videos of their vehicles.

This may be a great help to you in selecting the car which suits you the best. Also you can compare the provided description with its real appearance without having a drive to see the particular used car. With the list which provides by the website, you can easily go through each and review them. If you feel any doubt, don’t think twice, just contact the seller.

5. Ask for a Carfax document

Many people are not aware of the Carfax and it is a service which provides all the details and history of any used vehicle. This resource is very useful in purpose of making sure that the car you hope to purchase is not a stolen one or not have a questionable history. You have to use this, as this reduces the risk factor on your side from a big portion.

In most of the cases, sellers don’t release all the details and necessary information of their vehicles and through the Carfax, simply you can get answers for all the hidden question lies with the cheap price of the vehicles.

Guest post from: Meongobale Onibolo, a blogger from South Africa. He writes anything related used cars on his blog. He is also a member of a classic car community in his town.

Earn money from your motorbike...

Here's an interesting idea...if you have a motorbike and you have some spare time on your hands, you can become a motorbike transporter. I've never really considered motorcycle transport but apparently it's doing well down under. Australian websites like Uship allow feedback rated motorcycle transporters to compete for your business. They also work with car transporters and van transporters too.

If you're a customer looking to courier an item around the country, you can simply list your job and let rated motorcycle transporters compete in a bid to win your business. Genius idea! Have you got any other suggestions of how you can earn money from your motor?

11/04/2012

What's your group?

I don't know about you but when it comes to car insurance groups, I find the whole thing a little confusing. However, with rising car insurance costs and ever increasing fuel prices, the insurance group is becoming an important factor when considering a new car purchase. Do you know what group your car is in?

There are lots of online resources available that help you compare car insurance prices and offer more details about the insurance group systems. Of course, there are other factors such as your postcode, driving history and whether the car will be parked on / off road that affect the price too. Still, something to think about when looking at buying a new car.