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Drivers Reveal Number One Driving Anthem

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0000

More than 200 UK motorists have declared The Who's 'My Generation' as the best driving anthem of all time, according to a recent study.   HiQ commissioned a survey to discover which track is the most enjoyable to listen to in the car, and Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend's inimitable sounds were deemed the most popular amongst drivers.  

Meanwhile, a separate poll to find the most popular album put Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' at the top of the charts.  In a top 10 singles list dominated by rock and indie related artists, Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' is second in the chart, with Steppenwolf (Born to be Wild) third, The Prodigy fourth (Firestarter) and David Bowie fifth (Heroes)   

The survey revealed the following as the top 10 driving tunes of all time:

1. The Who - My Generation
2. Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
3. Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild
4. The Prodigy - Firestarter
5. David Bowie - Heroes
6. Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire
7. Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
8. Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
9. Elbow - One Day Like This
10. Take That - Never Forget

Top albums are:

1. Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
2. The Beatles - Revolver
3. Coldplay - Parachutes
4. Radiohead - The Bends
5. U2 - The Joshua Tree
6. Oasis - Definitely Maybe
7. REM - Automatic for the People
8. The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
9. The Stokes - Is This It?
10. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

Do you agree? What's your favourite track to drive to? Car Arena want to hear from you!

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Renault Frendzy concept (2011) first official pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:50:00 +0000

Latest review via Car Magazine

Renault has revealed its new 66bhp electric city vehicle – the Frendzy – and in true concept car style it features non-symmetrical doors (think Mini Clubman) and a TV screen instead of a rear window on the other side (think Pimp My Ride…)

This is the 'Work' installment of new styling chief Laurens van den Acker's series of concept cars showing the different sides of Renault design. It's also a hint of the new Kangoo.
Not a great start then. What about the interior?
At first glance the rear looks like a van with its sloped loading bay, but flipping open a compartment reveals a fold-out rear bench. The minimalistic theme to the interior maximises space, welcome in a compact MPV. The fabric roof can adapt to luggage space.

The Renault Frendzy has two sides – ‘family’ and ‘work’. Its ‘work’ side (right) has a 37in plasma screen where the rear window was and a rear sliding door. The ‘family’ side has suicide doors and the luxury of side windows.

During ‘family’ mode, the Frendzy’s door mirrors swivel round to the horizontal position and the interior is orange-lit. In ‘work’ mode, they sit upright and the interior lighting is green. The point of this is yet to be explained.

Renault Frendzy: catering for the workaholic in everyone
Renault says the Frendzy concept car has all the properties of a mobile office. A detachable Blackberry tablet allows you to work on the move – although a usually safety-conscious Renault doesn’t mention who’s concentrating on the road.

When can I buy one?
Unfortunately you can’t. The Frendzy is a concept to hint at Renault’s future designs, mainly for the Kangoo, which will be replaced in the near future. One final message to Citroen: when designing future dual purpose cars, remember the Citroen C3 Pluriel…

Looking to sell your Renault?
Make sure you get the best price for your old or new Renault by visiting car price comparison sites such as www.cararena.co.uk to list your vehicle for free and ensure hundreds of dealers get access to it. Hassle free and zero time wasters.

Why Is It A Chore To Sell Your Car?

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:43:00 +0000

Selling a car is a real headache for many people. Tyre kickers, advertising costs, day trippers, test-pilots, dealers and dreamers are all issues for anyone selling a car.
It can be a tricky process and, particularly if you are not experienced, you can find yourself losing out on money needlessly.

So, if you want to sell your car, it is worth investigating your options thoroughly. We advise you to go through a professional organisation such as Car Arena or at least check up on the guide price on vehicle registration sites.

Let’s assume you are buying another car – new or slightly used. If it’s a private sale then the seller is not likely to want to take your old car in part-exchange. If you are buying from a dealer a part-ex may appeal, but it can leave you out of pocket.

A private sale is usually a testing and time consuming experience. Firstly you have to advertise the car, or maybe advertise it in your local paper. You have to pay to advertise. Advertising doesn’t come with money-back guarantees, but you’ve paid the money, uploaded the pictures and you are sat waiting by the phone. Sadly the most frequent callers for advertised cars are other advertisers trying to get you to advertise with them instead. When you do get an interested caller you have to make sure it is clean (again), and arrange a time for them to view the car. Maybe they will turn up, maybe they won’t.
The next problem is do you really want strangers coming to your home? It’s OK for bright, young confident men to show their car to prospective buyers, but if you’ve less confidence it could be a potentially nerve wracking experience.

And what are you going to do if the potential purchaser wants a test drive? What about the insurance? What if they want the car inspected and you have to take more time off work? If the sale does go through, how are they going to pay for the car? Is the cash real money or have they printed it at home? Will the Banker’s Draft turn out to be a forgery?

So what about a part-ex with the dealership? Unless you really know the market I would steer clear, it’s hard to know if you’re getting the right price or deal.

Most car dealerships specialise. That becomes your problem as they can’t give you the best price on a car they don’t deal in as they themselves have to resell it within the trade.
Even if your dealer is a main dealer and you are buying the same make again, when you are part-exchanging any chance of discount will be bundled up in your part-ex valuation, making it difficult to work out whether or not you’re getting a good deal.

So where to turn? Well try a simple and free vehicle registration checker and get the guide, market price for you car, then why not list it quickly and easily on a Car Auction website who’s audience is professional dealers or car tradesmen (in other words, not timewaster!) Sit back and then simply wait for the offers to roll in, there’s no stress and you won’t be under any pressure to accept offers given – but if you do then you can be sure to receive your money quickly and have your car picked up by the dealer themselves.

Car Arena will make you a cash offer for your car, the whole process should take a matter of minutes. It’s so easy!

BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe - New Pictures!

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:45:00 +0000

Latest spy shots reveal BMW's new Mercedes CLS rival in all its glory

It's been a long time coming, but finally BMW has a rival for the Mercedes CLS – and the Audi A7 too. This is the new Gran Coupe, the firm's four-door version of the 6 Series.

First revealed at the Beijing Motor Show last year, the new model has appeared on German roads almost unchanged from the original 'concept' that previewed it.   Apart from some of BMW's usual swirly disguise on its flanks and rear lights, this prototype shows that the new model is a very handsome machine – looking every inch the more practical and spacious 6 Series.   At the front is the traditional kidney grille flanked by aggressive LED headlights.

In profile, all the BMW hallmarks are present and correct – there are short overhangs front and rear, a long wheelbase and a coupe-like roofline which is a full 10cm lower than a 7 Series. The C-pillar features the latest interpretation of the Hofmeister kink, which will be outlined in chrome on the finished car.  At the rear, there are L-shaped LED lights, tailpipes on either side and a concave bootlid. One change over the concept is that the third brake has been moved from the top of the rear windscreen (as on a Bentley Continental GT) to the top of the bootlid.  Inside, expect BMW to offer a spacious rear seat layout with just two seats, allowing occupants to stretch out in more comfort. Just like the 6 Series two-door coupe and convertible, the Gran Coupe will get the same range of engines too, including BMW’s latest direct injection 3.0-litre turbo petrol and diesel engines, as well as a flagship V8 petrol.   The Gran Coupe is set to star at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September with sales starting in early 2012. Prices will kick off at around £45,000.

Selling your BMW?
Make sure you get the best price for your old or new lotus by visiting car price comparison sites such as www.cararena.co.uk to list your vehicle for free and ensure hundreds of dealers get access to it. Hassle free and zero time wasters.

Lotus to unleash Britain's fastest car

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:39:00 +0000

Esprit Superleggera hits 212mph, has sub-three-second 0-60mph, city car also set to join line-up in 2014

The battle lines are drawn. The race to build Britain’s fastest and most  powerful production  car is on. But it’s not McLaren, Bentley or even Aston Martin that aims  to lead the way. It’s Lotus.

During an exclusive gathering at the company’s HQ in Hethel, Norfolk, chief technical officer Wolf Zimmermann told of his plans to build a flagship Superleggera version  of the next-generation Esprit – and we can show you what it will look like here:

Bosses held the meeting to face critics of the New Era plan, which in June 2010 revealed five new cars would be launched in five years. As well as confirming the flagship Esprit, Lotus unveiled plans for a city car called Ethos – to rival the Aston Martin Cygnet  – plus the 2+2 Elite, four-door Eterne and the Elise Evolution.

There was also news on the  next Elan, which Lotus says it will put on hold until 2017, when it will replace the Evora. The range-topping Superleggera features an upgraded version of the firm’s 562bhp 4.8-litre V8 engine. This generates maximum power of 612bhp at 9,000rpm. It will also get a special  aluminium body that promises to be even stronger and lighter than the one in standard models.

According to Zimmerman, the car will not simply be a stripped-out racer for the road, but a  carefully designed evolution of the standard Esprit. In fact, the Superleggera will be the fourth model in the range, alongside  the coupé, convertible and a glass-roofed Targa edition.

Based on projected figures for the standard car, the Superleggera could sprint from 0-60mph in under three seconds, and  hit a top speed of 212mph.

A seven-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic gearbox will offer rapid shifts, while an electro- hydraulic power-steering system will give the driver as much ‘feel’ as possible. “This car will not be like the McLaren MP4-12C,” said Zimmermann. “It will be cooler  – there will be more emotion.”

Selling your Lotus (Perhaps you’re making way to be first in line for this one?!)
Make sure you get the best price for your old or new lotus by visiting car price comparison sites such as Car Arena to list your vehicle for free and ensure hundreds of dealers get access to it. Hassle free and zero time wasters.

Car Manufacturers turn up their ‘eco’ credentials in bid to sell more cars

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:32:00 +0000

Manufacturers turn up the ‘eco’ volume.
Car Manufacturers are continuing to turn up the ‘eco’ volume on their model ranges, just at the time when recent research is showing greater demand for lower emissions cars.

Volkswagen announced details of its Up supermini (which as noted on numerous sites seems to have sensibly dropped the exclamation mark at the end of the model name), which will achieve just under 100mpg. The car will use a derivative of the engine found in the XL1 super-sleek concept car. The Up essentially runs one half of VW’s existing 1.6-litre four-pot turbodiesel, with a power output of 47bhp from the engine and an extra 26bhp from an electric motor. Perhaps somewhat unexpectedly for a car of this size, it will have a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Stop-start and regenerative braking are both utilised to achieve the emissions figures, which will undoubtedly be well below 100g/km.

The German brand is also planning a Golf that is capable of achieving 100mpg by 2020. There is pressure on all manufacturers to get their average emissions figures for their models down to 95g/km within the decade, so electric and hybrid drive is likely to be seen not just in VW’s fleet, but in most manufacturers’ model ranges.

Competing in the Golf segment, although coming to market immediately, is Peugeot’s revised 308. The super-frugal version of the new 308 will use the e-HDi motor with stop-start technology and other ‘green’ features like low rolling resistance tyres to achieve tailpipe emissions of just 98g/km.
In the segment above, Ford is also lowering the emissions of its Mondeo with a new derivative that will kick out just 114g/km CO2. Stop-start technology helps the 113bhp model achieve the figure from its 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine. The Blue Oval brand has confirmed that the engine will also appear in its S-Max and Galaxy models, with further details still to be confirmed.

Looking for an eco car or trying to sell yours? Try online car sales sites such as www.cararena.co.uk to see what they believe your best offer should or could be.

Getting the price you want for your car Here’s some top tips for getting the most from your car when you sell it

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:04:00 +0000

You've loved it, taken care of it, serviced it religiously and cleaned it come rain or shine. Perhaps you’ve decided you’d like something bigger, smaller, more economical or simply fancy a change. Whatever the reasons it’s now it's time to sell your car. So what should you do to get the best price for it?

Getting your car ready for sale is essential. Clean the car inside and out and make sure it's tidy. It's also worth getting a new MOT as this says a lot about the car's basic condition. Many people like to see the car has a certain number of months still taxed so if possible try and see with some cover still left.

Time to Impress
Key point If your vehicle has a serious defect and is unroadworthy, you could be breaking the law by selling it, if you haven't described it accurately.

Consider a full, professional valet service. It can really make a difference to the price and how easily you can sell the car. Repair any minor paintwork damage or simple mechanical faults too.  Now you're ready to market your car, so here are some tips for a stress-free sale.
Ten Top Tips for a Smooth Sale

1. Price your car realistically. This is vital if you want a quick sale.

Check the prices of similar cars in popular classified ad magazines or online
Try car price comparison sites such as http://www.cararena.co.uk or car buying sites such as http://www.bestcarbuyer.co.uk or www.freecarvaluations.co.uk

2. You can't sell a car with outstanding finance.

This includes outstanding hire-purchase or conditional sale agreements.
If you do want to sell, get the finance company's permission or settle the finance first.

3. Don't make false or reckless claims. Take care how you word your advert.

Lines like 'First to see will buy' won't convince anyone.

4. In adverts, stick to facts that will interest potential buyers.

Describe the car as accurately as possible.
Quote the year/number plate, how many months are left on the MOT and where you are based.

5. State the condition of the car in adverts and on the receipt.

If it's being sold for spares only, or it requires substantial repairs, say so.
Include this information on the receipt once you've agreed to sell.

6. Have all documents and history handy.

Keep receipts for work carried out.
Have all MOT certificates and service records to hand.
A fully-stamped dealer service record adds value if you've got one.
Don't forget to hand over all relevant documents when you sell.

7. Check the buyer is insured to test drive the car. Your own insurance may cover you.

Always go with them.
Key point Avoid becoming a victim of car theft – if you change seats part way through, take the keys with you and hand them over when you get back in the car.

8. Build in a margin for haggling.

That way the buyer's happy and you still get close to the amount you want.

9. Provide a 'Sold as seen, tried and approved without guarantee' receipt.

Bear in mind that no wording on the receipt is foolproof.

10. Get paid.

Don't let anyone drive your car away until you're satisfied that you've been paid in full.
Cash or CHAPS transfer directly into your bank account are always the best ways to be paid
If you are given a personal or building society cheque, wait for it to clear in your bank before you hand the car over.

Would you go electric?

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:55:00 +0000

A new study shows that people would be more willing to ‘go electric’ if there was easier access to charging posts and a better understanding of the cars themselves.

Increased access to more electric vehicles charging posts could hold the key to greater Electric Vehicle (EV) sales if the results from a recent survey are to be believed.

The study, conducted by charging point provider Elektromotive, claims that nearly two-thirds of UK drivers (65%) would be tempted to fork out for an electric vehicle if more recharge points were made available at places like car parks and roadsides.

The fear of being stranded with a juiced-out EV is at the heart of motorists’ decisions the study claims.
The development of electric vehicles has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, but many consumers are understandably concerned that if they buy a new EV they might not be able to easily charge it when away from home or the workplace.

It’s clear that much more needs to be done to create the charging infrastructures that are essential to underpin mainstream acceptance of EVs.

Black-spots

Despite a £5,000 discount off the price of an EV, courtesy of the British Government, only 534 applications were made in the first quarter of 2011.

While 7.8% of the 1,417 respondents insisted that more charging points wouldn’t be enough to persuade them to switch to EVs, it seems a quarter of the market could be swayed, ticking the fence-sitting ‘undecided’ box.

We are finding there are still huge misconceptions and confusion about electric vehicles, not just from the public but, surprisingly, from within the motor industry too.

People are unsure how EV batteries charge, the physics and science of amps and volts, the range, running costs and the types of chargers available and their capabilities.

Around 200 Elektrobays can be found around London with another 400 located around the rest of the UK.

So what do you think? Will you ever sell your current vehicle and go electric?

To sell your car quickly and securely try www.cararena.co.uk

Are These the Worlds Luckiest People Caught on CCTV

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:52:00 +0000

Car Arena - Targets the No. 1 Position for Selling Your Car On line

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:37:00 +0000

Following the low profile launch of Car Arena in October 2010, which was a new web site created to enable private car sellers to sell their cars quickly, on line, with more choices and at a higher price. Car Arena is now preparing to take the brand to the next level. With hundreds of registered dealers already using the site, they are building the brand slowly to ensure they can meet the expectations of not only the public selling their cars but of the subscribing dealers who are buying cars.

After months of initial development and subsequently refining the web site during the initial three months after the soft launch, Car Arena are now pushing forward into 2011 and are certain they can facilitate the sale of thousands of cars a month between private sellers and trade buyers.

January sees Car Arena launch a nationwide trade advertising campaign to attract even more high quality Motor Traders, Motor Dealers and Professional Car Buyers to the team. As a result of the anticipated increase in subscribing Motor Dealers the public advertising spend will be increased so that they can carry on matching buyers with sellers as the demand increases.

With a TV campaign already in development, 2011 looks like it will be an exciting year for Car Arena as they strive to be come the number one brand for selling your car on line.

For Motor Trade Professionals, they need never worry about supply issues again, Car Arena will feed an almost endless supply of stock for purchasing, whether you need to buy one car a week or 10 cars a day with the collection of inclusive package prices available Car Arena will be an extremely competitive solution for sourcing new stock within the motor industry. All package prices include unlimited trade listing of vehicles.

For more information call 0844 414 0985 or complete our on line form and we will be in touch with you.
http://www.cararena.co.uk

A Month to Forget

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:21:00 +0000

December 2010 has been one to forget for the beleaguered Car Industry. With the banks about to cash in their £7 billion + bonuses the car industry is reflecting on an awful end to 2010. Normally a quiet time of year for car sales anyway, the exceptionally hard cold spell we are currently experiencing has put the big freeze on anyone considering changing their car.

With the country quite literally frozen solid many people who were considering changing their car are putting off buying a car until at least the New Year. With the snow and ice covering the UK and you can understand why people would not want to be driving a new car at the moment. In fact the only people changing their car at the moment are those that are able to buy a 4x4. Whilst they are bucking the trend and 4x4’s selling like proverbial hotcake, for many people those types of cars are out of their reach financially and to some people even morally!

Many are asking if the Car Industry will pull through, of course it will. A few of the smaller dealers may go out of business and perhaps some of the larger ones may struggle with cash flow, especially if they rely on high volume and low margins but many will have been prepared for a quiet December and will hopefully managed their stock and cash accordingly. But, inevitably lots of cash will be tied up in stock that isn't moving and in a lot of cases depreciating each month dealers will be offering some great deals to those that do manage to get out and can be persuaded to change their car now.

Those buyers that are holding out for nicer weather may be missing out on the great deals that are out there at the moment. As soon as there is a prolonged break in the weather, the industry will pick up again, find its feet and probably break into a sprint. Those people who didn’t or couldn’t venture out in the snow and ice will be coming out of hibernation and all hoping to grab one of those great deals. The chances are though, those great deals will have disappeared with the snow and within days the clogged forecourts will be virtually empty with only the cars that no one else wants remaining.

Dealers will have a lot of lost profit to make for and in true “Supply and Demand” fashion the prices may start to rise to help them try and recover from the “lost" December. This may mean there is no such thing as a January Sale in the Car Industry in 2011.

Dealers will be on the look out for good quality car stock in 2011 and for people who are thinking who will buy my car it could be a great time to sell your car online to a dealer rather than trying to find a buyer your car privately.

Sell to a car dealer through Car Arena, they will look after everything for you and ensure you are paid in full when they collect your car

New Vehicle Sales Production

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:41:00 +0000

After the 5th successive monthly fall in New Car Registrations in the UK, with November 2010 seeing an 11.5% fall against November 2009.

Is it really as bad as it seems, are we heading for a double dip recession led head first by the car industry?

The headline figures would certainly suggest that, but dig a little deeper and things start to look a lot more rosy, well you can see the bulbs at least.

Last years figures are heavily distorted, largely due to the government scrappage scheme. Anyone with a car older than 10 years old, could get £1000 from the government, this was then matched by the manufacturers with another £1000. If truth be told the cars sold in the scrappage scheme more often than not were the low end of the market. People trading in a 10 year old car were very unlikely to buy a BMW 3 series or Audi A4, but very likely to buy a Fiat Punto or Vauxhall Corsa. If the effects of the scrappage scheme was stripped out then actual like for like sales would show something like a 14% increase according to the SMMT.

Fleet sales are up 6% with many companies trying to upgrade their fleets before the VAT rate rises to 20% in January. Also as many of the cars produced in the UK are now exported to Europe further good news in that actual car production was up 31% against the same period in 2009.

So lets look at the positives:

Higher value cars now being sold versus the low value cars in the scrappage scheme.

Like for like sales up 14%

Fleet sales up 6%
Exports up 31%

Things all of a sudden start to look a lot better, so sell your car, buy a new car and lets start getting the country moving again instead of wallowing in self pity!

In 2011 used cars will be in high demand, both from the public and dealers wanting to supply those cars, if you are thinking I want to sell my car, make sure you go to the right place and get a few valuations on your car before committing to anything!

Car Arena will work hard to get you the best possible price for your car.

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noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:47:00 +0000

Winning the World Cup...not in this decade..or the next!

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:38:00 +0000

BREAKING NEWS...ENGLAND HAVE LOST THE RACE TO HOST THE 2018 WORLD CUP

The world cup fails to come home again, today at 3pm England failed in their efforts to become the host nation of the 2018 World Cup. It went to Russia!!!

Not since the heroes of 66 Banks, Cohen, J Charlton, Moore, Wilson, Peters, Hunt, Hurst, B Charlton, Stiles & Ball carried the Jules Rimet trophy high above their heads has the people’s game been on our shores and it won't be now until at least 2030

The BBC and some of the UK media did their best to derail the attempt to bring this tournament to our shores, for whatever reason they were putting their own short term interests in front of the interests of the entire country…it looks like they succeeded.

I hope the UK Media are pleased with their efforts, surely they could have timed their documentaries better than a couple of days before the vote.

The country must now come together as one first for the Olympic Games in 2012, then regroup to bid for the 2030 World Cup Bid

I do hope though that a serious investigation is started into the corrupt world of FIFA. football is corrupt and it starts at the top and runs right down to the professional game with players attempting to cheat and dive their way to success.

This does beggar the question though “how far would you go to secure tickets for a world cup finals match and would you travel to Russia?”

Sell a car? Sell the family jewels? Split up with a wife/girlfriend?

I personally think I would sell my car. Yes it`s nice to have some nice wheels, but come the time of the tournament I’m sure the infrastructure for transport in our country will be first class, trains, buses, trams, the underground will all surely have had a major upheaval.

But who would actually buy my car if everyone else is doing the same?
a) Car Arena will buy your car!

Winter Driving

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:46:00 +0000

A few inches of snow and the country comes to a standstill, how do places in Russia carry on with every day life when the temperature plummets to -60C for months on end?

Well today I have some sympathy for those that were unable to get into work. It is getting pretty bad out there. Living at the bottom of a very slight incline isn't good news on days like this. After digging six neighbours cars out of the snow ruts (and my wifes after I decided to have a go at getting out), all of which decided not to venture any further, I decided not to even attempt to get my car out of the garage. I didn't want to cry off work though...what if I was the only one in the office that didn't make it in?

So I donned my trainers, jogging bottoms and waterproof jacket and headed off into the snow swept landscape that is Hull. 5 miles and one hour later I stumbled in to work (which I thought was good going in the snow) to a full office! If you can get out of your side street than the main roads seem pretty much OK and because most people have decided to stay at home the roads were pretty empty.

There's a lot to be said for owning a four wheel drive, if only to pull others out of the snow. Digging at 6.45am is not much fun!!

Whilst you may mock people in the gas guzzling beasts, I bet everyone wishes they had the use of a 4x4 for the winter.

If I was able to I wouldn't hesitate to sell my car and buy a nice Mercedes ML or Range Rover. Then I wouldn't be facing the prospect of a 5 mile hike back home later!

I guess selling my car, a convertible in winter isn't going to be easy though and by the time I have sold the convertible, the weather will have changed and there'll be no need for a 4x4...well until the next time at least!!

Sell your car at Car Arena quickly and easily

Selling Your BMW

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:04:00 +0000

Sell my BMW

BMW has long being the car that all drivers have aspired to owning, even those that compare BMW drivers to hedgehogs secretly dream of driving a BMW…they just don’t want to admit it.

For decades now BMW has been the car to own, the one to have sat on the driveway, the one that says you have made it!

The demand for BMW cars has never waivered, sure they have made a few mistakes in the styling of some cars but by and large they get it right and, more often than not set the bench mark for the other manufacturers to follow.

The ever popular 3 Series has had a long life, beginning in 1975 as the E21, right through three decades to today’s E93 version bursting to the brim with technology.

BMW has relentlessly pursued innovations, incorporating technologies such as stop start, iDrive, run flat tyres and also produces some of the best performing sports variants available with the M sports additions.

BMW were also the force behind the rekindling of Britain’s love affair with the Mini, whilst almost twice the size of the original Mini, partly for safety reason and partly for practicality, BMW managed to keep the quirkiness of the mini, with its cheeky looks and go-kart like handling.

There’s no doubt a BMW car whether brand new or a used one is still one to be treasured. Residual values remain some of the highest around, meaning you should be able to demand a great price if you are trying to sell your car, but don’t worry if you are looking to buy one, you can be sure you’re getting a lot of car for your money. Providing you look after your BMW and service it regularly you should still be able to recoup a large part of your investment when you sell it on in the future.

www.cararena.co.uk for the quickest and most secure way to sell your car.

Sell my Audi

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:28:00 +0000

Unlike some manufacturers Audi has never had a problem with image or reliability problems. Their strapline Vorsprung durch Technik (translated into English - Progress through Technology) is one of the most recognised phrases in the world. Audi have been using it since the 1970’s and it still remains today. It has even been quoted by Del Boy in an episode of Only Fools and Horses.

Audi are producing some of the most desirable cars in the market and the A4 competes pound for pound with the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C Class for the top spot in the most competitive of categories - the Compact Executive Car.

With a full range of cars from the A2 super mini, through to the Large 4x4 Q7 and on to the astonishing R8, Audi appear to be the company that have everything at the moment.

The R8 is a true supercar, built in its own factory in Neckarsulm, Germany, by a team of engineers hand picked by Audi. To work on the R8 the engineers have typically been working with Audi for at least 10 years. The main assembly is by hand, with each car taking 120 engineers approximately 70 hours to build. Interestingly all the welding on the Audi R8 is by hand, only 6 robots are used in the entire production process. Audi produce 28 cars a day with a car rolling off the semi automatic production line every 32 minutes.

Audi has based its success on producing high quality, reliable cars that have wowed drivers for decades. That doesn’t look like stopping now and is good news if you are looking to sell your Audi. The market demand for used Audi’s is high, if you have a well maintained and clean Audi you are sure to have a highly desirable car on your hands which will put you in the driving seat when you look to sell your car. Make sure you try Car Arena to get the best price you can quickly & hassle free

Selling My Alfa Romeo

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:33:00 +0000

Any one thinking I want to sell my Alfa Romeo will be pleased to know that they are seeing somewhat of resurgence in recent years, long gone are the days of poor build quality, workmanship and reliability. They are some of the most unique looking cars available. At a time when other manufacturers are sharing platforms and body shells producing cars that look almost identical to one another.

Alfa seem to have worked on the design of their cars over the past decade and really are producing drivers cars, with just as much thought put into the interior as the exterior.

Some of the recent launches such as the Mito and Guilietta really have captured the imagination, with distinctive styling that really is up there with the class leaders.

This is all good news if you are thinking of selling your Alfa Romeo, whether that be a 156, GT Coupe the 159 they are sure to be in high demand.

White is the new Black so if you had the foresight a few years ago to buy a white Alfa when everyone else was buying black, you could well be inundated with offers for your car. Obviously the Red option is forever a popular choice and will help the residual values of your car.

Don’t just take our word for it, to quote Jeremy Clarkson “Do not pretend the 159 isn’t there next time you want a mid-range four-door saloon because that would be a mistake. A bad one. First of all, it is exactly one million times better looking than a BMW 3-series. And with those triple headlamps, and perfect proportions, at least half a million times better looking than any rivals from Audi, Mercedes or Jaguar.”

Mr Clarkson went on to say how good the interior was and was equally enthusiastic about the performance of the engines.

So whether you’re looking to sell your Alfa Romeo or thinking of buying an Alfa Romeo there couldn’t be a better time. If you are selling your Alfa then try www.cararena.co.uk They will try hard to get you the best deal they can to buy your car for cash.

All Seeing Speed Cameras - or ASSET

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:59:00 +0000

A new type of road safety camera that as well as catching speeding motorists, will be able to pick out those not wearing a seatbelt, identify tailgating and can recognise number plates, so will be able to identify those cars without tax or insurance as well. ASSET (advanced safety and driver support for essential road transport).

Are drivers a soft touch for raising extra revenue or will this new type of camera really lead to improved road safety and catching those without TAX and insurance.

Depending on which report you read, speed cameras have either saved thousands of lives or not made the slightest bit of difference to road safety, with the only beneficiary being the treasury!

My argument after having been involved in two serious accidents in the past 10 months and two very near misses is that the other drivers who were at fault in all the incidents would still not have been caught by the new ASSET cameras. Speed wasn't a factor, nor was tailgating. In all incidents it was just the drivers not paying attention. So I guess my question is will these make any difference to Road safety or just bump up the government coffers.

One thing I think will improve road safety, especially if you're driving a dark grey car (my C4 Picasso despite its size seemed difficult to see on the road to other drivers) - is drive with your lights on at all times.

Ashley

www.cararena.co.uk

Earn Money from your web site

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:01:00 +0000

Car Arena has launched an affiliate scheme to enable you to earn money from having a Car Valuation tool on your own site. Everytime a valuation is completed using our service we pay £0.20p
For more information or to sign up click here
Car Arena is a web site where the public thinking I want to sell my car, or buy my car or value my car can log on and receive multiple offers from Motor Traders and Dealers across the UK.
These are no obligation offers but if they are happy with the money offered they can liaise directly with the Dealer to sell their car.
Ashley
Car Arena
0844 414 0985

The London Congestion Charge

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:52:00 +0000

The times I have been to London, had a fantastic meeting with clients, come away feeling great only to be whacked below the belt two weeks later by my wife as a letter arrives informing me of an £80 charge...
I do plead guilty of all the offences, the worst one was once I actually called them to see if I had driven into it by accident, they couldn't tell me and said I should just pay it if I was in any doubt, running late for a meeting I said I would call back and do just that...only I didn't!
It looks like progress is being made though, you can now register for auto charging....I'm going to do this as soon as I can. The thought of another £80 bill landing on my door mat doesn't fill me with pleasure, rest assured if I don't I can guarantee the next time I go to London I'll get another lovely letter from Boris!
Or perhaps I should sell my car and buy a New Mini One D....somehow they have got their emissions down to 99g/km.....1g/km below the 100g/km exemption level...this looks a bit contrived to me. The hours of work they must have put in to arrive at that figure must be phenomenal, was the car stripped out and Frankie Dettori employed as the driver, driving down hill, with a hurricane strength tail wind. I wonder what the emissions are under everyday use.
www.cararena.co.uk

Car Arena - Creating Buying Opportunities for Motor Dealers, Motor Traders and Car Buyers

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:34:00 +0000

Car Arena is bringing new vehicle buying opportunities’ in their thousands to Motor Dealers, Motor Traders and Car Buyers.

The current economic climate is having a well reported impact on new cars sales, volumes are lower, the end of scrappage scheme etc, etc... but so far, any mention of the difficulties facing the used car dealer, motor trader and buyer seem to be few and far between.

Car Arena has been launched to help used car dealers, motor traders and car buyers overcome the low supply issues. Through Car Arena they can now buy cars directly from the public. Once a preserve of just a few of the larger companies with the money to spend on advertising, now using Car Arena, professional motor traders can have the luxury of 1000's of cars a month being delivered directly to their desk top! They can then view the cars details, including specification, cap data, cap values and DVLA data before they decide whether or not to make an offer for that vehicle.

Using Car Arena can help you create additional business within your existing business, opening up stock channels previously out of reach. Any one in the motor trade looking to expand their business into the cash for my car market should contact Car Arena and discuss your requirements.

High quality vehicle stock shortages will get progressively worse over the next few months. Those dealers using the Car Arena system will, without a doubt will be at an advantage when it comes to securing this stock. Those thinking “it isn't just new cars they buy, but we buy any car.” Then no problem Car Arena lists cars of all ages, makes and models. You just set your filters up to only see the cars you want to make an offer on and don't forget if you're a trader and thinking I want to trade my car then you can do just that...Free of charge!

The public are able to find our web site easily because of our ongoing work with search engine optimisation and the substantial budget we have allocated for marketing and advertising. If a member of the public is thinking I want to sell my car, they can easily find Car Arena where a simple 1 minute process allows them to list their car free of charge. They know a dealer bid on their vehicle is safe, secure and hassle free.

So whether you're a dealer looking for nearly new stock for your forecourt, a buyer trying to source their next car, a trader looking to list some cars to sell to fellow traders or indeed a member of the public thinking who will buy my car then Car Arena is all you need.

Contact us now on 0844 414 0985 to discuss our launch offers, you can be up and running in minutes without it costing you a penny!

www.cararena.co.uk

What's the quickest way to sell my car?

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:39:00 +0000

You may be thinking how do I sell my car with the minimum of effort, minimum of hassle but at the best price?

Car Arena will distribute your cars details to all our registered Motor Dealers, Motor Traders and Car Buyers, professional buyers who won’t waste your time, they have everything they need from the information supplied to make you a cash offer for your car.

If you really are wondering how do I sell my car, give Car Arena a go, it is free of charge and won’t cost you a penny.

Once your car is on our site, the dealers can view the details and decide if it is a car they would like to buy. The more information you can include the better, you are more likely to receive offers for your car if you let potential buyers know about any extras.

Another important thing to remember when you are asking how do I sell my car? Is, is the offer genuine. All the potential buyers on the Car Arena site make their living buying and selling cars, as you will be receiving more than one offer you will be able to judge for yourself a realistic price for your car. Once you have received your offers, feel free to call the buyers and discuss their offer. You may be able to sell your car for more should there be something you didn’t mention on the original listing i.e. it has four new tyres, has recently being serviced or has sat nav etc..

Because the dealers listed on Car Arena pay to bid on your car you can be sure they are committed, and not just there to make the numbers up. If you really want to sell your car you will sell it on Car Arena.

New Car Registrations down..but who's to blame?

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:56:00 +0000

The headlines are out again and no doubt the press will be full of the joys of optimism (not), they will be claiming that an 8.9% reduction in new car registrations, second worst September since 1999, is proof we're on the verge of a double dip recession...I guess it sells papers in the short term. Perhaps if they were more optimistic in their headlines people would go out spending again. At the moment we're all too petrified to spend anything as we keep getting told the black hole of a DDR is just around the corner.

Anyone reading past the headlines will see that the figures for the whole of 2010 should still be up on 2009. We're also not comparing like for like, apples with apples. Last years figures had the enormous help of the scrappage scheme and without researching the fact I think it is a pretty safe bet the the majority of the cars sold under the scrappage scheme were at the lower end of the market for value. This is probably reflected in the fact that the premium manufacturers figures are nowhere near as bad as the headline figure.

So instead of worrying about this 8.9% reduction in volume can we be more optimistic....what was the actual figure in Value???

Also contributing to these figures must be the long lead times currently being quoted by manufacturers, I know if I was looking for a new car at the moment and I was quoted 3-4 months lead time I would look at the alternatives and this would include a used car 6 months to a year old. You only need 1 in twenty potential buyers to take this route and you have a massive impact made on the figures.

You can probably gather from my blogs I'm neither a professor of English nor am I in anyway an economist...just someone in the real world fed up with all the doom and gloom, who is trying to be optimistic about the future.

The one thing for sure that neither the scrappage scheme or the reduced volume helps is the used car market. Scrappage took a lot of roadworthy cars out of the market altogether, this reduced volume is now doing the same. Meaning dealers have to box clever when looking at ways to buy used cars to retail. Alternatives are available, part exchange car volumes are reducing so dealers are having to rely more and more on trade contacts, auctions, car buying sites. A great new tool for Dealers, traders and Buyers to use is www.cararena.co.uk, they have a great supply of cars that you can buy directly from members of the public and other traders.

I guess all I am saying if we all look on the bright side, glass half full, side of life and start spending a little bit more than perhaps things will start to look better a lot quicker than if we all mope about in our cloudy little world staring into our half empty glasses.

Happy Spending!

Don't stop me now...not BMW's favourite Song

noreply@blogger.com (Car Dealer Data) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:52:00 +0000

BMW's The envy of many a car driver, well not today! They'll be driving home hoping they're not going to plough through the garage door when they get home...if they get there at all.

Every brake light in front will be met with panic..will they stop in time, or will they hurtle in to the back of the No. 9 bus.....Can it be any worse for BMW doing their utmost to emulate Toyota.

Oh dear the press will have a field day, turning something that probably effects a dozen cars out of the 350,000 recalled in to a major crisis, speculating it will lead to job losses at BMW and a double dip recession throughout the developed world.

The press I suspect have a lot to answer for, they simply love to build something or someone up just so that they can knock them down again. And BMW will be no exception.

We seem to loose all sense of perspective when it comes to slightly bad news, instead of focusing on the positive action taken by BMW all the coverage will be on what may possibly happen if (a big IF) the brakes do fail.

Lets get some perspective in our lives and start looking forward with a bit of optimism instead of looking for the negatives in everything.

If you're selling a BMW no doubt it will still make good money and you can rest easy knowing that BMW will fix the problem with the minimum of fuss and inconvenience to you.

RANT over