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In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the creation of the brand

2010-06-02T20:58:00.000-07:00

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the creation of the brand, Peugeot is expanding its UK range of the 207 hatchback and SW models with the introduction of a special edition 'Millesim 200' version. Available with a choice of petrol and HDi diesel engines, the new trim level comes with upgraded standard specification and unique Millesim badging.

All models are based on the current 207 S hatchback and SW versions but benefit from a range of extra features including 15-inch alloy wheels, Peugeot Connect USB & Bluetooth, front fog lights, sports front grille with chrome detailing, coloured coded side rubbing strips with chrome inserts and in the case of the estate model, aluminium roof bars also.

The new 207 'Millesim 200' hatchback and SW models will be launched in the UK in June priced from £11,995.00 on-the-road for the1.4 8v 75 petrol hatchback version.

To further sweeten the deal, Peugeot said that all models bought in June will also come with a free Nokia 5230 smart phone with inbuilt satellite navigation with free future updates and an in-car mounting kit.

Model	OTR Price	Combined MPG
207 3-Dr Millesim 1.4 8v 75	£11,995	44.8
207 3-Dr Millesim 1.4 VTi 95	£12,395	47.9
207 3-Dr Millesim HDi 70	£12,895.	65.7
207 3-Dr Millesim HDi 90	£13,595	65.7
207 5-Dr Millesim 1.4 8v 75	£12,595	44.8
207 5-Dr Millesim 1.4 VTi 95	£12,995	47.9
207 5-Dr Millesim HDi 70	£13,495	65.7
207 5-Dr Millesim HDi 90	£14,195	65.7
207 SW Millesim 1.4 VTi 95	£14,035	47.9
207 SW Millesim HDi 90	£15,135	64.2

2011 Audi RS5

2010-04-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

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With European deliveries set to begin in just a couple of months, reports indicate that the Audi RS5 will, in the end, make it to the North American market, 444-horsepower V8 and all. But it could take a little while.

The first RS5s will begin arriving in customers' hands in Germany this coming June with a sticker price pegged at €65,300, representing a 32.4 percent price hike over the existing S5 coupe. Inside Line calculates that translates to about $88k by straight conversion, but applied to the U.S. market price for the S5, the 32.4% increase comes out closer to $69,500. Audi, however, doesn't anticipate selling many of the super-coupes Stateside, and is therefore planning on bringing every RS5 over fully equipped, with the sport differential, Dynamic Ride Control system and Boysen sport exhaust.

So equipped, sources peg the American price for a loaded RS5 at around $75,000. But Audi reportedly warns not to start counting the days just yet, as first North American deliveries likely won't begin before August or September 2011.

2011 Audi RS5

Auto New Car

2010-04-16T07:47:00.000-07:00

I am writing to thank you for giving Nancy and I the opportunity to purchase our 6th, 7th, and 8th vehicle from Import Car Centre. It's been a couple of weeks since our purchase and as always we feel extremely satisfied with our purchase. I have compared our purchase with a friend of mine that bought new and feel that once again our purchase from Import represents a phenomenal value for the dollar: both in quality and cost of financing.

In this age of low prices and poor customer service it is refreshing to see an organization that has managed to price its products competitively and still provide exceptional customer service. These two business fundamentals help us feel that we have made another smart choice by dealing with Import.

Rest assured that we will be back for our next vehicle.

Car Insurance Maximizing Coverage

2010-03-24T22:13:00.000-07:00

Car Insurance

Maximizing Coverage

Now, how can you maximize your coverage, minimize your expenditures and make sure you have quality insurance? Here are some tips to do all those things.

* Know what you need and what you have. Determine for yourself what you need and want from a policy.

* Shop around. You are the most important consideration in buying insurance. Play agents against one another to find the best price for the policy you want.
* Make certain the company underwriting your insurance is reputable. Ozark Jimmy's insurance may be perfectly solid but consult consumer agencies to make certain.
* Ask about discounts.
* Take the highest deductible you can afford. The higher your deductible, the lower your payments.
* Consider buying a vehicle that insures at a lower rate. A new Volvo and an old Studebaker do not insure at the same rate.
* Weigh the effect of commuting on your insurance rates. Insurance rates are often higher for cars that are used for transportation to work.
* If your car is worth less than $1,000, forgo comprehensive and collision. You'll wind up exceeding the car's worth in insurance premiums.

How to buy a used car

2010-03-18T23:32:00.000-07:00

Buying a used car can have potential pitfalls - but it should not be a painful experience if you are a simple set of rules and check.

We bring you the essential guide for buying a used car.

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Do your research

It is important to thoroughly research before buying a used car. Search our used car listings online or find at your local Auto Trader magazine at the price of the model. This saves you paying too much - but whether the price is too low.

Consult the Guide to the CAP for a proper assessment of your vehicle.

It is also important to set a budget and include insurance, road tax and other expenses, if your calculations.

If you choose a loan, it is important for the lowest prices.

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Call the Seller
Contact the seller with a series of questions
Make a list of questions for the seller and make notes during the conversation with them.

1. As long as they are in possession of the car?
2. One car had the last MOT?
3. Is it necessary?
4. What condition is the car?
5. Why are they selling?
6. The car was involved in an accident?
7. What are the characteristics of the car you?
8. Is it in good condition?

They must also ensure that you have a fixed number for the seller - and not just their mobile phone.

Vehicle Check

If you have a bit of research. An examination of the history of the car is the smartest investment you make when buying a car.

This analysis showed that when the vehicle is reported stolen or is pending (if so, it is still technically owned by the financial institution), is removed or rejected and that the full specification the vehicle.

You can change the vehicle identification number, you can use the numbers on the car itself (commonly correspond to the frame on the windshield or on the floor beside the driver found).

Discover ten reasons why you need a car to be checked.

Attendance

Always to the seller at their own university. Do not settle into a motorway service station, garage or to an address outside, where they live. Check the address is the same as on the V5C document and check the V5C changed is not illegal. Read our disclaimer for more flight certificate V5C.

Leaving you with you note in the notes when you call the will of the seller. This way you can see details such as mileage and taxes are the same as you told during the interview.

Revision of the car
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It is essential to check the car thoroughly for any flaws or damage.

Follow these steps to ensure that everything is tested and treated:
• Never check a car in the dark or rain. It is very difficult, dents, scratches, rust recognize, and many other defects.

• If you can look at the car before the bell rang. This gives you the opportunity to watch without distraction by the seller.

• Always start the car with the engine cold. It is easier to recognize how startup problems, or smoke too many books.

• Creep for each front wheel and look out over the entire length of the vehicle. Both front wheels should be directly to the back - if not, that would mean the car was in an accident with a slightly twisted chassis. This is known as a cancer.

• Check the gaps between body panels are the same - if not, the car can be expanded and harm in an accident.

• Take a look at the tires. Are they good? The legal minimum depth for the rotation of the tires into the United Kingdom is 1.6 mm.

• Check under the car under the bonnet and the carpet for rust and signs indicate that vehicles in an accident in May, has been selected, such as welds.

• In the car, make sure the belt properly, steering wheel and dashboard are well locked. Make sure the front seats move well and all switches work.

• Under the hood, looking for signs of oil leaks on the engine top and bottom. Use test strips to verify the amount of oil. If the level is low, the owner does not care of the car.

• Take a look at the cap oil mayonnaise and white matter - this is an indication of a damaged cylinder head gasket, which can be very expensive to repair.

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The test drive
for a test drive with a used car
You should never buy a car without driving it first.

Make sure you are fully insured to drive the car dealership, and take the evidence of this with you.

Before the start of the trip, the wheel of an attack on one another. There should be no noise, hit or strike.

Test the handbrake. Look at it and slowly start pulling. If not the car itself is something wrong.

Driving on the roads in many areas as possible. Use all the gears, and check the gearbox is smooth and creamy. The clutch pedal should 'bite' between the upper and middle of the pedal travel.

Do you hear strange noises from the engine, and you do not get distracted by conversations, the seller or the radio set.

Read our guide More Car Test Drive.

Negotiation

Take a moment you think the fact that such events drive to work or you have to think, perhaps, to the car. Use this option to negotiate the price with the seller.

Ask the seller what they can realistically expect. Share indicate a lower offer for the car, then. This gives them two options - make your offer or an offer-cons.

If they seem to work, go shake his hand and accept to confirm the transaction.

For a complete overview of the negotiations with the advice of experts Used Dominic Littlewood and Jason Dawe, read our articles, how to negotiate for a used car.

Paperwork

Make sure that all of the following information:

1. The logbook (V5C document) - make sure no one Fluzertifikat V5C
2. Service history of the car
3. MOT Details
4. The registration number and vehicle identification
5. A valid tax disc (if the vendor that the tax is included in the price)

All must be present and correct, or you should walk away from the case. Make sure all documents are originals - copies are not accepted.

Examine the logbook (V5C document) carefully. Make sure the seller is the registered proprietor of the V5C. If not, they are not legally allowed to sell cars.

Many dealers say stamp in the logbook, the likelihood is that the car is well maintained. It is always worth calling the garage to check they have the work done.

Payment

Remember to ask for a receipt whenever a payment, especially if it is in cash. Get signed two copies - one for you and one for the seller. Make sure that the address of the seller and the car are available at both.

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2010-03-08T16:14:00.000-08:00

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Consider These Factors Before Applying For a Car Loan

2010-02-25T23:00:00.000-08:00

Car loans are the loans that are available for buying cars, buying which is otherwise not very feasible for people. These loans make it really easy for customers to make their dream of buying the luxury car, they have been eyeing for long, come true. These loans are very much accessible to the customers, which makes it really convenient for them. And it's also available on easy terms with easy low interests involved. Car loans are loans with need much consideration by the customers and only then they should be settled upon.

There are several factors that should be analyzed in detail before taking any kind of decision regarding considering a car loan. If the individual needs to buy a new car from the market, a reliable one, and then the individual should inquire about all the minute details regarding the car, the benefits he is supposed to enjoy after buying a new car, benefits like a good and long warranty period. Buying new car also decreases the hassles of dealing with the existing or the previous owner. But for all these enticing benefits, the individual has to pay a huge lump-sum for buying the new car.

Buying an old car is much more economical than buying a new one. The customer gets offers involving great prices which are very much affordable for the customer. Other benefits involved with buying old cars are that the depreciation that accrues has already been charged and is no less good than any other trustable car.

Grabbing loan for financing a new car can be much more profitable if the vehicle is going to be used for leasing out. Leasing out the vehicle can actually reduce the amount of monthly payments since the individual earns from leasing the vehicle, the burden of paying back the installments slackens its tight noose on the drawer of such loan. But taking loan for buying a vehicle, which is supposed to be used for leasing, involves much more legal formalities. But besides all these things and information it will be really important, that the individual consults about these with his accountant.

For taking car loans , the past records of the credits of the individual are checked. People with a strong credit background need not pay much as interest for their loans but for the people with weak or bad credit background need to pay higher auto loan interest rates. The credit scores are also the determining factor for deciding on any car loan that is to be considered.