Have you ever told a little white lie that you think could help but actually it does quite the opposite? A fair amount of people lie on their Insurance forms when they first start driving to help bring down the costs. The main way people do this is by saying that they are a secondary person on the insurance and say for instance their mum is the main driver. 9 out of 10 times, the parent will have a long period of no claims bonus to put forward meaning significantly lower costs. The problem with this practise (known as fronting) is that if caught out, you can be risking prosecution and insurance in the future will be even higher- is there any point?
When I started out driving on my 17th birthday, I got a car from my parents and they really helped me out with my costs, but the bonus of being a named driver with no claims for a long period of time means that my insurance is now very low- good news for me!! Yay!
I know this is probably very sad, but when I passed my test I had a thorough read of the motoring laws just so that I was fully clued up on what was acceptable when driving and what was not. After all, some acts were actually quite surprising and I wouldn’t have known that I was committing an offence! Scary really! But, that being said, there is nothing better than being clued up should something come up in the future...
Monday, 7 June 2010
Crash, bang wallop. £££.
This morning on my way to work, I was unfortunately subject to a bit of a bump into my rear end from another car quite obviously in a rush to get somewhere! To say it was a bad start to my Monday morning is an understatement, I was well and truly hacked off.
My poor little Ford Ka has taken a bit of a battering and will need a bit of a makeover to restore its natural beauty (Or so I think). To be honest, any work on my car would be an improvement! I have been searching online for Ford Parts companies that can custom fit my older version of the Ka and I was lucky to find one site that catered for all of the spare parts that I needed- Bingo.
I had a list of items, a wish list if you will for my Ka which I was happily going through but my bump will require a few more specific parts, like a replacement of my rear bumper and also protection foil to prevent any further scrapes. I am also going to invest in some Ford Door Sill Scuff Plates, just to neaten everything up around the vehicle. Unfortunately it is all money money money, but the website I have found features some great discounts.
My poor little Ford Ka has taken a bit of a battering and will need a bit of a makeover to restore its natural beauty (Or so I think). To be honest, any work on my car would be an improvement! I have been searching online for Ford Parts companies that can custom fit my older version of the Ka and I was lucky to find one site that catered for all of the spare parts that I needed- Bingo.
I had a list of items, a wish list if you will for my Ka which I was happily going through but my bump will require a few more specific parts, like a replacement of my rear bumper and also protection foil to prevent any further scrapes. I am also going to invest in some Ford Door Sill Scuff Plates, just to neaten everything up around the vehicle. Unfortunately it is all money money money, but the website I have found features some great discounts.
My KAr for the day...
Whilst walking into town at the weekend, this beauty drove past me and I was stunned. The shape, the speed and my gosh- how it took the corner! This is now on my wish list. Nod to Audi.
One car is not enough!!
The new Kia Forte is one to watch!! The sporty number for release this year is set to be a hit, with speculation that it is Kia’s best design to date, quite an achievement. With a fantastic design, which looks as good from every angle, the car draws inspiration from the Audi TT, which has proved a top player in the automotive industry from its release.
The commercial for the Kia Forte Koup is slick and stylish, with a simple concept- a young, handsome man driving around in the car (in two colours) with various women in the passenger seat with the slogan –‘2 is enough.’ The car gives off an air of sophistication and expense, with the placement of what appears to be Tiffany jewellery boxes set against a sexy backdrop of New York. The commercial, although slightly long, does not become tiresome with the car interesting to watch.
If you are looking for a sporty Kia model that does its job as well as looks the part, then await the arrival of the Kia Forte Koup as it promises not to disappoint... I just wish the car came with the guy in the commercial and what with the Kia Soul commercial giving away a free hamster with every purchase I don’t see why I shouldn’t get one either!! Take a look for yourself, at the car I mean.....
The commercial for the Kia Forte Koup is slick and stylish, with a simple concept- a young, handsome man driving around in the car (in two colours) with various women in the passenger seat with the slogan –‘2 is enough.’ The car gives off an air of sophistication and expense, with the placement of what appears to be Tiffany jewellery boxes set against a sexy backdrop of New York. The commercial, although slightly long, does not become tiresome with the car interesting to watch.
If you are looking for a sporty Kia model that does its job as well as looks the part, then await the arrival of the Kia Forte Koup as it promises not to disappoint... I just wish the car came with the guy in the commercial and what with the Kia Soul commercial giving away a free hamster with every purchase I don’t see why I shouldn’t get one either!! Take a look for yourself, at the car I mean.....
Hamsters take a lead roll for Kia
Hyundai Kia Automotive are giving the Kia Soul car another big push in the advertising stakes between its next product launch using its furry friends; the hamsters which were first seen in commercials last year.
The new commercial sees the hamsters driving around town in the car, blasting out lyrics to the 90’s classic “The Choice Is Yours” at any other hamsters not driving the car. The rodents, fully clad in tracksuits and ‘ghetto’ wear have caused such a stir that they have started their own clothes wear line aptly named ‘Hamstar.’ A classic marketing technique from Kia there!
Some car dealerships took to giving away a free hamster with every Kia Soul car purchase, capitalising on interest from the customers, who could not get enough of the little hamsters! Personally, I think the car would be enough, but there you go!
The Kia Sorento has been in the news recently, with marketing at its peak just before its release in February of this year, but now it seems the sporty SUV, the Kia Soul car has been given a chance to shine!
I think that there are so many benefits to the advert, with its young and hip feeling so notable, the brand can really open up to the younger demographic, not just the more mature audience. A winner all round I predict, but check it out here and let me know what you think!!
The new commercial sees the hamsters driving around town in the car, blasting out lyrics to the 90’s classic “The Choice Is Yours” at any other hamsters not driving the car. The rodents, fully clad in tracksuits and ‘ghetto’ wear have caused such a stir that they have started their own clothes wear line aptly named ‘Hamstar.’ A classic marketing technique from Kia there!
Some car dealerships took to giving away a free hamster with every Kia Soul car purchase, capitalising on interest from the customers, who could not get enough of the little hamsters! Personally, I think the car would be enough, but there you go!
The Kia Sorento has been in the news recently, with marketing at its peak just before its release in February of this year, but now it seems the sporty SUV, the Kia Soul car has been given a chance to shine!
I think that there are so many benefits to the advert, with its young and hip feeling so notable, the brand can really open up to the younger demographic, not just the more mature audience. A winner all round I predict, but check it out here and let me know what you think!!
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Sex and the City DO Mercedes
The eagerly anticipated release of Sex and the City 2 has arrived and it is taking the world by storm. It is enjoying success in the UK and in America and over the Memorial Day weekend in the US, the film ranked third in the Top Box Office ratings. Although third in ranking in the Box Office stakes, it is currently ranking first for Product placement, through its heavy use of high brow brands such as Hewlett Packard and Mercedes Benz.
Featured in the film is the Mercedes Maybach, which is discussed at length by the cast. This paid appearance in the film will be a massive advantage for the brand as the target audience for the film is so vast. Teenager’s right through to more senior members of the public will go to see the film and see the Mercedes cars advertised throughout, which will mean maximum exposure for Mercedes.
The iconic gang of four in the film are influential characters that people look to imitate, whether it is by wearing the clothes that they wear or owning the cars that they drive, so the use of product placement is extremely important. I myself am guilty of purchasing a pair of Jimmy Choo’s on the back of seeing them featured in the Television series a few years back, so I can understand with a bigger budget the things people would be prepared to buy!
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Transformers Vs Vauxhall
The all new Vauxhall Ampera is awaiting release and after seeing pictures of the new model on the net I can’t help but think that there is a real connection between the new Ampera and Transformers the movie.
The new Vauxhall Ampera has a two tone colour scheme with the body kit in one colour and the front end bumper in another, which I think draws resemblance to that of the cars in the film. The new Vauxhall model is an extension of its already advanced Vauxhall cars available but with a sporty make-over. With faster speeds and more powerful engine, the new Vauxhall Ampera is alike the transformer models, fast and furious!!
Adverts really get me thinking...
I saw a fantastic advert online at the weekend for the Kia Sorento.
The advert revolves around 5 stuffed toys on the back seat of the 4x4 car that magically come to life and drive the car on a bit of a wild adventure, all the way to Monte Carlo and back. It shows the creatures dancing in a club, getting a tattoo and them taking part in a number of activities that they have fantasised about, but it ends with them waking up again on the back seat of the car.
The tagline is ‘A departure from the expected’ which I think is fantastic advertising for the car. I had never looked at the Kia Sorento before, but since watching the advert, I have wanted to know more!
Although I am not looking for a 4x4, but if I was it would be a strong contender. Take a look at the Kia Sorento advert and judge for yourself!
The advert revolves around 5 stuffed toys on the back seat of the 4x4 car that magically come to life and drive the car on a bit of a wild adventure, all the way to Monte Carlo and back. It shows the creatures dancing in a club, getting a tattoo and them taking part in a number of activities that they have fantasised about, but it ends with them waking up again on the back seat of the car.
The tagline is ‘A departure from the expected’ which I think is fantastic advertising for the car. I had never looked at the Kia Sorento before, but since watching the advert, I have wanted to know more!
Although I am not looking for a 4x4, but if I was it would be a strong contender. Take a look at the Kia Sorento advert and judge for yourself!
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