Used Volkswagens

A Volkswagen represents an excellent option for a used car due to the manufacturers exacting standards when it comes to build quality and VW’s industry leading reliability.  There are a huge number of Volkswagens on Britain’s roads so the used car market has a rolling stock of quality used vehicles.  

Many people may imagine buying a used Volkswagen in terms of wandering around a used car dealership fending off pushy salesmen.  This is an option, but searching online can save a lot of labour and hassle.  Every four minutes a car is sold on E-bay and sites such as Motors.co.uk offer a vast choice of vehicles that your average used car forecourt would struggle to match.

Buying a used Volkswagen online could seem rather risky but this isn’t necessarily the case with the right precautions.  If you find a car on E-bay which is stationed locally, you’re welcome to arrange a viewing with the seller.  Likewise, on Motors.co.uk, most people will limit their search to a 30 mile radius, meaning they can pick up the vehicle with minimal fuss and they won’t waste time on disappointed viewings. 

The buyer should exercise due caution with any online auction as the bids you make are legally binding when accepted. 

Volkswagen has a huge range of desirable cars and the number of Polos, Golfs, Sciroccos, Beetles and Foxes available should be extensive enough for you to find a fairly exacting match.

Volkswagen was formed in 1937 and VW Group owns industry giants such as Audi, Seat and Bentley.  It’s had more than its fair share of iconic vehicles, including the Beetle and the VW Camper Van but it is now defined by its modern offerings which have attained a lofty status of their own.  The Golf and the Polo have been topping the charts since the 70s. 

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Ones to Watch: Geneva Motorshow 2012

The 82^nd Geneva Motorshow is just around the corner and this year, as ever, it looks like the world’s car manufacturers will be bringing some impressive new models and innovations.  MINI, Nissan, Ssanyong and Rinspeed have already shown us peeks of their concept cars and there have been images released of new small cars from Peugeot, Skoda and General Motors.  The article below rounds up the expected offerings from the major car companies around the world when they roll into Geneva on the 8^th of March 2012. 

Maserati – Gran Turismo Sport

Rinspeed – Dock and Go Concept

Ferrari  - California

BMW – 6 Series Grand Coupe + 4 new M performance vehicles

MINI – Clubvan Concept

Mitsubishi – New Outlander (Lineup of 13 new models)

Chevrolet – Cruze Station Wagon

Cadillac – ATS Compact Sedan

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Ecclestone Confident of Bahrain Grand Prix

Bernie Ecclestone is confident this year's Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead on April 22 despite reports of fresh violence in the country this week.
February 14 marked the one-year anniversary of the 'day of rage' when protests escalated into violent conflicts last year, and international media agencies claimed smaller clashes with security forces took place again on this year. According to the BBC a heavy police presence meant the centre of Manama remained quiet, but youths throwing rocks and petrol bombs were met by police hitting back with tear-gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades outside the capital.
"The only message I got was that there were some kids in trouble with the police," Ecclestone told the Daily Telegraph. "We are planning to go. I've always said that if there was going to be any drama it would be on the 'day of rage'. They would have to do something then. People there seem confident that a race two months away will be alright."
He added: "The teams are not the slightest bit concerned. They seem happy that things will go ahead without problems. Last year was a more clear-cut decision not to go but things have changed a lot since then."
In the past week members of the UK parliament have written open letters in the Times newspaper both for and against the grand prix going ahead. Although a decision either way will be seen to have some political connotations, Ecclestone said safety is his only consideration.
"We've always been non-political," he said. "Any decision will be made on grounds of safety."
But an FIA spokesman said the "staging of a grand prix would be beneficial in bridging some of the difficulties Bahrain is experiencing".
A spokesman for the Bahrain International Circuit told CNN: "We are entirely confident that the race can be and will be an excellent event. The FIA has said that there is no reason why the grand prix should not go ahead. Jean Todt [FIA president] has been visiting Bahrain himself, keeping in constant contact. The FIA has said that there is no reason why the grand prix should not go ahead."
The unnamed spokesman also compared Bahrain's problems of the last twelve months with London's riots last August.
"There's no doubt that [in Bahrain] there have been some small riots, nothing like on the scale that we saw in London," he insisted. "There have been some public order disturbances, but on the kind of scale that Britain has endured many times."
He added: "When it comes to being in and around the track, the drivers and the teams will be extremely safe. Absolutely, totally confident about that."

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Your Career After Being Charged with DUI

If you go out parting together with your friends, you need to leave your car behind and employ a taxi instead. In case you leave the party drunk and you get stopped for driving under the influence, DUI charges can ruin your lifetime and have negative effects in lots of facets of your life. Many people believe that the DUI arrest happens when there is some sort of damage or injury. This isn't the case because the officer who pulls you over will arrest and ask you for for just being drunk and driving. Many laws have been put into effect to manage driving under the influence. In lots of countries the Department of Cars will revoke your licence if you're confronted with DUI charges. Whenever your licence is taken from only you get suspended, this can cripple most of your activities. You will have hardships dealing with work and also running your individual life.

If the licence is revoked and also you really should drive in order to restore normalcy in your lifetime, you are able to apply for DUI licence. This can be a special kind of licence which will only allow you to drive back and forth from work. You will not be allowed to use your car for any other reason whatsoever. There is a distinction between suspension and revocation of the licence. You can get restored from suspension in a short while but when your licence is revoked, the issue becomes complicated. You need to look for a phoenix dui attorney who will help in the application in order to retain your work. This is mostly ideal for those who have driving jobs.

When your licence is suspended, it also implies that you can't drive if you don't apply for a DUI licence. A good arizona dui lawyer can help you understand this licence. In case you have a sick one which you are taking proper care of, it can become quite tricky. Most judges will pay attention to the pleas of people that need to drive to work because of the nature of the work or even the distance involved. First time offenders often enjoy leniency in the courts and for these to get the DUI licence will be easy. Unfortunately from frequent offenders, the likelihood of being allowed DUI licence are extremely minimal as nothing appears to convince the court.

Once you have received the DUI licence, you need to remember to be always sober and not end up on wrong side from the law. After a certain period without any DUI incidents, your suspended licence will be reinstated and your record will be clean once again. A good lawyer can tell you about this and help you with the procedure. If you're able to avoid being charged with DUI, that might be the best option. DUI poses an excellent danger to a lot of facets of your life."

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