Sep
15
2011
The car part market is pretty much controlled with after market units after the warranty of a vehicle is passed and that is no exception with Vauxhall. The logic to this, is that most of us only own a car for a few years each time, so we look to buy Vauxhall car parts only to keep the car running for the duration we own it. There are other solutions such as buying genuine used Vauxhall parts from breaker yards. The problem here is how much time you have to put in, ring each breaker yard only to find out they do not a have your Vauxhall in stock and of course, they can’t just order what you need, they have to wait until a suitable donor car comes in.
However is you use a service like CarSpareFinder, you can locate you Vauxhall car parts, by only filling in one form and have that request sent to several breaker yards Nationwide, massively increasing your chance of getting that part. There will be a delivery charge, but what you have saved in phones and petrol, in most cases it would be worth it.
It only takes a minute to fill in that form also,, so locating those Vauxhall car parts really isn’t that hard and get genuine versions, not aftermarket.
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Comments Off May
9
2011
The importance of online marketing and SEO is not to be overlooked, even for established corporations such as Vauxhall.
SEO analyses and constructs web pages so that they are accepted and indexed by search engines which then transfers this to ranking on search results pages.
Gone are the days of just offering the cheapest prices when promoting online, what use is the cheapest price or best product if your target customer cannot find you?
Employing an SEO company to do this is essential as the constant updates to search engine algorithms mean managing this without little or no experience is almost impossible and not recommended. German car manufacturer BMW were on the receiving end of a Google update when they were caught
With over 75% of all searches Google is still the most popular search engine to optimise your site for, in fact Google is the market leader in all but five countries, all of which however don’t use an English based alphabet making global integration tricky.
The best way to break down why online marketing is becoming the most popular form of advertising is to compare it to traditional advertising methods, there is not guarantee that someone will read the edition of a magazine/newspaper where you placed an expensive double page add or watched the advert you paid extortionate amounts for on prime time TV. A search engine used by over 75% of internet users, searching for people in your industry however is going to get you a phenomenal return.
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3
2011
Digital Spy is offering reader the opportunity to win a Fast & Furious inspired track day to celebrate the cinematic release of the movie.
The winner will get the chance to take a brand new Aston Martin around a UK race track of their choice.
The winner must have held a full British or international licence for over one year and not suffer from any impairments or disabilities preventing them from driving.
Gift track days are becoming more and more popular and need not be the stuff of dreams, hundreds of affordable packages are available, whether you want to drive your dream car or just experience the thrill that racing drivers feel there’s something for everyone.
Location is also no longer an issue, tracks throughout the country offer gift days, from Brands Hatch to Silverstone. Making them the perfect gift for any milestone birthday.
All track days are also fully supervised so safety need not be a concern, all drivers will be given an induction by one of the skilled instructors at the track before being let loose.
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20
2011
A man has accused a Vauxhall dealership in Wiltshire of selling him a vehicle “only fit for scrap”.
Robert Williams, of Bremhill bought the Vauxhall Frontera from a dealer in Calne and when the HGV driver got the vehicle home he found a host of faults.
Mr Williams, 44 said:
“The car was only fit for scrap and I asked for my money back but was told it was sold as seen and that I should just take him to the small claims court.”
The money for mot failures industry is a growing one, and to avoid problems like this the EU and UK government have introduced legislation that forces all dealers to issue appropriate documentation when scrapping cars to prevent them being sold on.
To gain the authority to distribute these certificates breakers must be inspected by both local councils and environmental agencies and meet strict EU and UK guidelines.
One of the other reasons behind the introduction is the growing cost of recovering vehicles that have been disposed of incorrectly. The ‘dumping’ of vehicles costs the UK taxpayer millions every year with the most dumped part being tyres. Something which would be removed first by a licensed breaker.
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6
2011
Local Irish automotive companies are set to battle it out in the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards.
Companies are being encouraged to enter the awards in a bid to kick start the nations economy. One of the companies nominated is pioneering inflatable child booster seats.
Northern Island is one of the four countries making up the United Kingdom. As of 2009 it had a population of around 1.7million constituting to around 3% of the total population of the UK.
Over half of the population have access to one or more vehicles and sales of cars increased almost 30% last month on figures last year. Increasing the need for scrappage and other car disposal companies.
Heavy industry and manufacturing has always played a key part in the history of Northern Ireland but the recent financial problems has caused a lot of production to cease. Bombarider Aerospace is currently the countries largest employer and is responsible for more than 5000 workers over five sites.
Scrap car Northern Ireland works with a network of registered and established firms throughout the province including Belfast. As a registered waste salvage company, ScrapCar can save you time and money when disposing of a vehicle and get you all of the relevant certificates.
Vehicle scrappage has come to the forefront of peoples minds since the introduction of schemes by UK and EU Governments, the rising cost of running a vehicle also makes scrapping your unwanted cars much more viable. The vehicle doesn’t even have to run. ScrapCar offers free vehicle collection if required.
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31
2011
A teenager has revealed he was quoted £33,000 to insure his second hand Corsa hatchback.
Jake Redshaw, 17 from Eccles Greater Manchester told BBC that he had been checking out price comparison sites and was given a quote by the AA of £32,819.
The company have since admitted this was an error on their behalf and should never have happened, an average quote for a male in his circumstances should be around £3,000 they confirmed.
Jake did admit however that the average quote was around £12,000 with the cheapest coming in at close to £6,000 saying:
"I was amazed because I was expecting to pay £3,000, £4,000, but not that high.
"I can’t insure it. If I want to go out I’ll have to get my mum or dad to drop me off to go out. I can’t be independent as I wanted to be.
"At 18 it apparently goes down, so I’ll have to wait until then. But it’s only a couple of months away so it’s not that bad."
According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) around 42% of accidents either involve a young driver or is caused by one.
Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback leasing is an option if your insurance premiums are astronomical, especially if you are looking at getting a new vehicle. The initial payments when leasing are small compared to purchasing so money saved can be put towards the insurance costs.
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29
2011
“No Job Too Big” boast Vauxhall on their website and looking at the Movano you certainly wouldn’t argue with them.
The Movano is available under a few different ‘guises including the Renault Master and Nissan Interstar. All of which come in a range of different sizes with different engines and chassis configurations, making it a popular base for ambulance and mini-bus conversions.
As the winner of What Van? Van of the Year and Large Panel Van of the year 2011 you can expect some excellent functionality with the Movano, including some of the lowest CO2 emissions of any van.
As most use this vehicle for business or trade purposes Vauxhall Movano contract hire has always been a popular choice as its allows you to claim back certain costs as part of your tax and vat allowances. Rather than going with a standard finance option
If you’re looking at running a fleet of vans then a Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) may be an option worth exploring. The price you will pay is tailored of the resale value of the vehicle and at the end of the initial lease period you will get the option to purchase and own your own fleet of Movanos. As with standard lease deals some companies will include servicing and small repairs as part of their monthly payment costs, taking a weight off your mind and keeping it in your wallet.
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28
2011
Workers at Vauxhall’s Luton factory have been celebrating after they were told 1,500 jobs would be saved.
Workers had been told they would likely be out of work by 2013 when the production contracts with the plant expired. However bosses at the plant have struck a deal to produce new models of the Vivaro.
Plant Manager Mark Stein praised workers saying that it is an incredible testament to them that they have carried on despite knowing they may not have much time left.
The contract secured is to continue production of the Vivaro van, a big player in the medium-sized light commercial vehicle market since it was awarded the Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Van of the Year award back in 2006.
The news will come as a relief to Vauxhall suppliers and Vauxhall Vivaro leasing services due to the popularity and adaptability of the vehicle.
Known on the continent as the Nissan Primastar and the Renault Traffic it offers a range of features suited to any most businesses.
At the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Show Vauxhall revealed that they would be launching an electric hybrid version of the vehicle capable of travelling over 250 miles when in use and well over 60 miles of pure electric driving.
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9
2011
he average value of a used car has risen again this month to almost £7,000.
A report by Manheim Marketing has shown that the price paid for used vehicles has grown by 4.4% to £6,394 when compared to February 2010. Despite this dealer part exchange values have fallen by 0.7% to around £2,474.
Mike Pilkington, MD at Manheim said:
“The positive start to 2011 has continued into February with high attendances both online and in the auction halls and is a reflection of the traditional levels of high demand at this time of year as well as the inherent stability in the market.”
Again despite the rise in value the sale of new cars is continuing to decline by almost 8% compared to February averages.
This was to be expected though say industry experts as many will be waiting for the release of the new registration plates in March before buying a new car. This figure is also up 14.5% when compared to February 2010.
SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said:
“The UK motor industry is looking for a strong March market to help boost confidence and kick-start demand for the new 11-plate.”
He added:
“This month’s Budget will be critical in determining consumer and business confidence and the ongoing stability of the market. We’re looking for certainty on motoring taxes, a freeze on fuel duty and measures that support business investment and access to finance and credit.”
Many are hoping for a freeze on fuel duty especially with oil prices spiralling out of control to around $115 a barrel and petrol hitting a record breaking £6 per gallon.
Two petrol stations in Cornwall have introduced a discount card offering users 2p off every litre of fuel they buy.
The scheme which is valid in two petrol stations across the town has been a hit, Manager Nadarajah Inparaj said:
“The area is a little bit expensive, but customers are getting the benefit.
“We have been getting 10-20 people a day coming in with the cards. People really appreciate it.”
One of the reasons behind the decline in new car sales is that people want to keep vehicles on the road longer to save money. Car part finders can help save you money even further by finding the best price for the part you need.
Feb
19
2011
Vauxhall car salvage auctions give you the opportunity to acquire used Vauxhall models or car parts at very cheap prices. Salvage makes reference to a title that the insurance company confers on a vehicle, writing it off. You can use this to your advantage by purchasing a Vauxhall at the auction though you may have to bid for it through a third party.
A salvage title on a car indicates that the costs of repairing the car to make it road ready would be in excess of 75% of the car’s value. Such a Vauxhall is sold at actions, refurbished or used for its auto parts. A vehicle with a salvage title that is stripped off its useful parts is of no use and is recycled to make other usable products. The owner of the vehicle may also choose to buy the vehicle back and make the required repairs. In such a situation, the respective authorities will inspect the vehicle before giving the green signal about its road worthiness.
Considering a Vauxhall car salvage auction where the Vauxhall model(s) on offer have workable parts, is a good idea. Instead of buying new Vauxhall auto parts you can keep costs low with Vauxhall car salvage.