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Much of the world’s labor force rely on their trusty vans to transport them and their tools to and from jobs.Ask any van owner and they will explain how their van in the work horse of their trade and when they don’t have use of it, they simply cannot do their job properly. Tradesman cannot rely on the same standard insurance cover that is suitable for the majority of drivers.They need to ensure that multiple items have cover, regardless of whether they have purchased a van outright or are using van contract hire.

Vehicle insurance. First and foremost they need to have standard vehicle insurance cover to protect other road drivers. This means that their policy will pay out if they cause any damage to other road users or their vehicles.  They may also want to take out more extensive insurance to cover them from fire, theft and damage to their vehicle.

Insuring contents. A great many van owners use their vans to transport goods and tools which can often be quite expensive.  Let’s say for example someone has a Vauxhall van leasing deal and carries valuable items in their van. If these become damaged or stolen, it is unlikely that the standard vehicle and even the leasing insurance would cover them, meaning they would have to come out of the owners pocket.

Loss of earnings. A surprising amount of people don’t even consider insuring themselves for loss of earnings due to vehicle loss of use when taking out their policies. Now normally this will be included if you have comprehensive business insurance but often you have to make sure the insurance company are aware you rely on your van to work.If it is not specified in your policy then your business can become crippled by something as simple as break down. For Volkswagen van leasing visit Crusader Vans

The Vauxhall Corsa has seamlessly eased itself into the Great British consciousness by providing reasonably priced, stylish and ecologically sound motoring. In the small hatchback market, the target demographic is not often considered to be looking for a high performance vehicle; they are more interested in the MPG ratios and how much CO2 is leaking out of the exhaust. The standard Corsa fills this niche admirably and has become a consistent and popular top seller throughout the country. Vauxhall, however, have had a change of heart with the Corsa’s regulation blueprints and have released a mega monster.

The Vauxhall Corsa 1.6 16V VXR takes the tried and tested styling of the more common Corsa and puts fire and brimstone under the curvy bonnet. This car seems to be squarely aimed at those amongst us who not only want to get away from the traffic lights first, but want to rip a huge hole in the space/time continuum whilst we do so.

I, like many people, learned to drive in a Vauxhall Corsa, so I was genuinely looking forward to revisiting the humble beginnings of my driving career. What I was presented with was a fantastically different beast to the 1.3 CDTi I used to chug down the dual carriageway in. The Corsa VXR has been modelled to look sportier; the bodywork looks like a rally car, the seats hug your contours and the whole affair seems to have much more of a snarl about it.

I was used to the Diesel Corsa 0-60 capabilities of around 13 seconds, so was incredibly surprised when I realised that the VXR model could manage it in half the time. When I say “pleasantly surprised”, I was actually whooping like a furiously excitable Gorilla.

The Vauxhall Corsa VXR may very well appeal to the rather unsavoury boy racers amongst us, but its appeal really deserves to be enjoyed by a wider audience. The price range puts it in direct combination with the higher spec Ford Fiestas and the zippy Vauxhall makes a fantastic case for itself.

If you are looking for a car that can slap a smile on your face, I doubt you will have to look much further than the Vauxhall Corsa 1.6 16V VXR.

The Vauxhall Corsa has seamlessly eased itself into the Great British consciousness by providing reasonably priced, stylish and ecologically sound motoring. In the small hatchback market, the target demographic is not often considered to be looking for a high performance vehicle; they are more interested in the MPG ratios and how much CO2 is leaking out of the exhaust. The standard Corsa fills this niche admirably and has become a consistent and popular awesome seller throughout the country. Vauxhall, however, have had a change of heart with the Corsa’s regulation blueprints and have released an amazing monster.

The Vauxhall Corsa 1.6 16V VXR takes the tried and tested styling of the more common Corsa and puts fire and brimstone under the bonnet. This car seems to be squarely aimed at those amongst us who not only want to get away from the traffic lights first, but want to rip a ragged hole in the space/time continuum whilst we do so.

I, like many people, learned to drive in a Vauxhall Corsa, so I was genuinely looking forward to revisiting the humble beginnings of my driving career. What I was presented with was an awesomely different beast to the 1.3 CDTi I used to chug down the dual carriageway in. The Corsa VXR has been modelled to look sportier; the bodywork looks like a rally car, the seats hug your contours and the whole affair seems to have much more of a snarl about it.

I was used to the Diesel Corsa 0-60 capabilities of around 13 seconds, so was incredibly surprised when I realised that the VXR model could manage it in half the time. When I say “pleasantly surprised”, I was actually whooping like a furiously excitable Gorilla.

The Vauxhall Corsa VXR may very well appeal to the rather unsavoury boy racers amongst us, but its appeal really deserves to be enjoyed by a wider audience. The price range puts it in direct combination with the higher spec Ford Fiestas and the zippy Vauxhall makes an awesome case for itself.

If you are looking for a car that can slap a smile on your face, I doubt you will have to look much further than the Vauxhall Corsa 1.6 16V VXR.

Thousands of UK workers are at risk of losing their jobs in the wake of the collapse of General Motors (GM), the biggest car manufacturing company in America. The company were forced to finally file for bankruptcy protection in the US, causing uncertainty for all its workers about their future with the company. GM Europe, which consists of UK brand Vauxhall and the German Opel, has already been sold off to Magna International, a Canadian car parts company.  But although this means that both the British and German brands will continue production, a fall in demand for car sales and car leasing deals could mean that Magna will be making significant job cuts.

The concern for Vauxhall’s workers comes because Magna is a relatively new company in the UK, with ties to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska’s vans company and Sberbank, a Russian bank. The Russian involvement has raised worries about production at Vauxhall’s Luton plant, where they make Vivara vans, could be moved to Russia, leaving the Luton’s 1,400 workers without jobs. The German government also had a part to play in ensuring that the takeover was a success, leading to fears that all the company’s German plants could be protected and that if cutbacks in production and staff were necessary, it would have to happen in the UK. Of course nothing has been officially confirmed to date as Magna have made no promises yet and have made it clear that they will do everything in their power to protect as many jobs as possible in all areas.

For Vauxhall’s 5,500 UK workers, all they can do is to remain hopeful that the company will recover quickly after the takeover by Magna, who obtained the company over other potential buyers including Italian car manufacturer Fiat. Car leasing and car sales will need to improve soon for the decision to keep factories open to be viable. In the meantime for buyers interested in purchasing a car from Vauxhall, car leasing could be a better option as it enables you to choose from a wider range of vehicles, and is less likely to leave you in a difficult position if the company suffers any further disaster in the future.

 

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General Motors, one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, has filed for bankruptcy protection in America. For generations General Motors (GM) has been one of the big three car manufacturers in America and one of the largest in the world. Now the car industry is on its knees, and two out of the three big American car giants have already been forced to ask the government for protection from their creditors. But what effect will this all have on us?

Well, for UK consumers, the answer is probably not much. If you have a car that was made by GM, you don’t need to worry about the possibility that you might not be able to get parts for it in the future, as the company is still in business and hasn’t ceased trading. With the financial protection of the US government, they predict the company will be reconstructed in as little as three months. In addition GM Europe, which is responsible for Vauxhall and the German brand Opel, has been bought by a Canadian company who have said they will do all they can to protect the 5,500 UK jobs at stake.

For consumers looking to purchase a new car in times like these, it could well be that leasing or contract hire could be a better option than buying outright, as it gives you more freedom of choice and wouldn’t leave you in the lurch later if the manufacturer did go out of business. Certainly if you are worried about buying a car by one of the main manufacturers tied to one of the companies that is at risk such as Vauxhall or Ford, car leasing could put your mind at ease.

Whether you’re looking for a handy little car about town or a fancy new BMW, car leasing gives you a wider choice of vehicles including those that may otherwise have been out of your price range for buying outright. Your contract allows for your estimated mileage and normal wear and tear to the vehicle, so the value of the car will not decrease over time and at the end of your contract you can simply trade it in for the upgrade of your choice. While the car industry is struggling to stay afloat, it could be the best way to make sure you’re not affected by any future surprises!

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