http://http://www.carloan4u.co.uk Latest Updates from carloan4u.co.uk http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/assets/images/site-elements/procserve-logo.jpg http://www.carloan4u.co.uk en ProcServe Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:11 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/extending-our-office-hours-to-serve-you.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/extending-our-office-hours-to-serve-you.html Due to increasing demand we are changing our office hours so you can access us 7 days a week. From next weekend (the 4th and 5th of February) we will now be open Saturday and Sunday every week to hand... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:06:10 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/more-porsches-manufactured-than-ever-before-801283800.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/more-porsches-manufactured-than-ever-before-801283800.html Sports car manufacturer Porsche has announced it has achieved its most successful year on record in terms of production.Over 90,000 vehicles were assembled by the firm in its Leipzig factory last year... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:06 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-luxury-electric-concept-car-to-be-unveiled-801282457.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-luxury-electric-concept-car-to-be-unveiled-801282457.html Fans of concept cars may wish to keep an eye on news from the 82nd Geneva Motor Show, as Japanese luxury performance brand Infiniti has announced details of its offerings at the event.An advanced spor... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:06 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/peugeot-to-partner-with-children-in-need-801281000.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/peugeot-to-partner-with-children-in-need-801281000.html Peugeot has kick-started its branding plans for 2012 by announcing a partnership with the BBC's Children in Need charity.It is hoped this move will be replicated for many years to come, with joint... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:06 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/first-rally-win-for-mini-801279248.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/first-rally-win-for-mini-801279248.html The MINI John Cooper Works Super Production Car (SPC) has won its first international event at the Qatar International Rally.Driver Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari took the lead in the first round of the 2012 Mid... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:06 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/ctscc-opener-led-by-aston-martin-801278038.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/ctscc-opener-led-by-aston-martin-801278038.html The early phase of the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC) series opener has taken place at the Daytona International Speedway and was led by the Aston Martin Vantage GT4.Grand-Am regulars S... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:06 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/policing-cuts-will-make-roads-less-safe-801277071.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/policing-cuts-will-make-roads-less-safe-801277071.html Reductions in the number of police officers patrolling the highways in England and Wales could leave the public at risk, one organisation has warned.It was noted by road safety charity Brake traffic p... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:07 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/range-rover-evoque-offers-cheapest-running-costs-in-its-class-801277066.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/range-rover-evoque-offers-cheapest-running-costs-in-its-class-801277066.html The Range Rover Evoque has been identified by one publication as having the cheapest running costs in its class, beating competitors from Audi and BMW.This is according to calculations performed by Wh... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:07 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/renault-unveils-new-model-line-up-801276866.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/renault-unveils-new-model-line-up-801276866.html A revised Megane and improved specification on the Clio range are among the changes Renault has made to its model line-up for 2012. The French marque has simplified its range for this year, focusing ... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:07 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/govt-to-tackle-problem-of-road-works-801275779.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/govt-to-tackle-problem-of-road-works-801275779.html The government is set to hand councils extra powers that should reduce the amount of delays caused by road works in the UK.Transport minister Norman Baker has announced proposals that will allow local... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:07 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/vw-unveils-5-door-up-801274510.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/vw-unveils-5-door-up-801274510.html VW has introduced a five-door version of its award-winning city car the up!, which is set to go on sale later this year.The three-door model has been highly praised by a number of publications, with t... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:08 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/bmw-1-series-wins-business-car-of-the-year-award-801273250.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/bmw-1-series-wins-business-car-of-the-year-award-801273250.html The BMW 1-series has been named as the 2012 Business Car of the Year by readers of BusinessCar magazine.It took the prize ahead of the Range Rover Evoque and Ford Focus, which were second and third re... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:08 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/loeb-clinches-monte-carlo-rally-win-801271974.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/loeb-clinches-monte-carlo-rally-win-801271974.html Defending champion Sebastien Loeb got his 2012 World Rally Championship (WRC) season off to a flying start over the weekend by securing victory at the Monte Carlo Rally.The Frenchman, who is seeking h... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:08 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/audi-r8-to-be-turned-into-world-s-fastest-limo-801270616.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/audi-r8-to-be-turned-into-world-s-fastest-limo-801270616.html A specialist car modification firm is to convert an Audi R8 supercar into what is claimed to be the world's fastest limo.The work is being done by Carbonyte UK on behalf of Limo Broker, which will... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:08 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/renault-unveils-price-and-specs-for-new-twingo-801270607.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/renault-unveils-price-and-specs-for-new-twingo-801270607.html Renault has revealed the specifications for the updated version of its Twingo city car, while also stating the cost of the model will be £10,350.The Dynamique 1.2 16V 75 is available for test drives i... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:08 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/over-7-000-arrested-during-drink-driving-crackdown-801270463.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/over-7-000-arrested-during-drink-driving-crackdown-801270463.html A month-long effort by police across the country to clamp down on drink-driving resulted in more than 7,100 people being arrested.This is according to figures from the Association of Chief Police Offi... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:09 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/tracking-service-recovers-graham-norton-s-stolen-car-801269308.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/tracking-service-recovers-graham-norton-s-stolen-car-801269308.html TV personality Graham Norton may have been relieved recently after his stolen car was able to be recovered through the use of a tracking device.The presenter announced the theft of the black Lexus hyb... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:09 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/bmw-to-recall-235-000-minis-801268152.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/bmw-to-recall-235-000-minis-801268152.html Automaker BMW is to recall 235,000 Minis around the world - including almost 30,000 in the UK - after discovering a fault in the water pump.The problem has the potential to be a fire risk in some case... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:09 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/senna-to-drive-for-williams-in-2012-801266801.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/senna-to-drive-for-williams-in-2012-801266801.html Bruno Senna will race for the Williams F1 team next season, it has been confirmed.He will replace veteran Rubens Barrichello to line up alongside Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado for the 2012 season, which... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:09 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/british-workers-spend-a-year-sitting-in-traffic-801265555.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/british-workers-spend-a-year-sitting-in-traffic-801265555.html The average worker in the UK will spend a year of their lives sitting in traffic jams on their daily commute, it has been claimed.This is according to a study conducted by Continental Tyres, which est... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:09 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/nissan-sees-record-sales-in-2011-801264258.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/nissan-sees-record-sales-in-2011-801264258.html Nissan has announced its European operations saw record sales in 2011, mainly thanks to the success of its crossover SUV models.The firm stated it sold 695,702 vehicles across the continent - a 215 pe... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:09 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/lexus-lf-lc-picks-up-award-for-top-concept-801264252.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/lexus-lf-lc-picks-up-award-for-top-concept-801264252.html Lexus' new LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept has been wowing the crowds at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week and has picked up an award for the best concept model on d... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:10 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/alonso-looks-forward-to-landmark-f1-season-801264246.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/alonso-looks-forward-to-landmark-f1-season-801264246.html Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso has stated the current line-up of Formula One drivers is the strongest in the history of the sport.With the return of Kimi Raikkonnen to the new-look Lotus team for the ... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:09 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/vw-up-wins-prestigious-motoring-award-801262978.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/vw-up-wins-prestigious-motoring-award-801262978.html The VW Up has been named as Car of the Year 2012 by motoring magazine What Car? at its annual awards ceremony.Although it has yet to go on sale in the UK, the city car impressed the judges due to its ... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:10 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/honda-to-revive-nsx-model-with-new-concept-801261562.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/honda-to-revive-nsx-model-with-new-concept-801261562.html Honda is set to bring the NSX brand back to market with a new concept, seven years after the original sports car ended production.The carmaker has unveiled a new concept design at the North American I... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:10 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/vauxhall-reveals-new-small-suv-801260331.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/vauxhall-reveals-new-small-suv-801260331.html Vauxhall has released the first details of a new small SUV that will be officially unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March.Called the Mokka, the vehicle will be available in front or al... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:10 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/gone-in-60-seconds-car-to-be-auctioned-801258953.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/gone-in-60-seconds-car-to-be-auctioned-801258953.html A 1967 Mustang GT500 that starred in the 2000 film Gone in 60 Seconds is set to go under the hammer next weekend.The vehicle, dubbed 'Eleanor' in the movie - which was a remake of the 1974 fil... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:10 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/many-drivers-worry-about-car-crime-poll-finds-801257665.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/many-drivers-worry-about-car-crime-poll-finds-801257665.html A large number of people in the UK admit to being concerned about falling victim to car crime, it has been revealed.Research conducted by Admiral found almost three-quarters of motorists worry their v... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:10 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/drivers-need-to-regularly-update-their-knowledge-801257662.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/drivers-need-to-regularly-update-their-knowledge-801257662.html Motorists need to make sure they maintain and update their driving skills and knowledge on a regular basis in order to avoid problems.This is according to head of road safety at the Royal Society for ... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:11 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/bizarre-crash-leaves-car-on-roof-801257657.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/bizarre-crash-leaves-car-on-roof-801257657.html Police in California may have been surprised this week when they responded to a call about a car crash to discover the vehicle involved had ended up on the roof of a building.Officers in Fresno arrive... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:11 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/in-car-internet-to-become-the-norm-801256333.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/in-car-internet-to-become-the-norm-801256333.html Many new cars could be equipped with technology allowing owners to access the internet while on the move in the near future, a new study has predicted.The KPMG Automotive Executive Survey found over a... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:11 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/many-drivers-confused-by-road-signs-801256331.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/many-drivers-confused-by-road-signs-801256331.html A large number of people in the UK could face problems when they are on the roads as they are unable to identify basic signs.This is according to a survey conducted by Castrol, which revealed two-thir... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:11 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/woman-threatens-to-sue-over-20mph-speed-limit-801255018.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/woman-threatens-to-sue-over-20mph-speed-limit-801255018.html A woman from Lancashire is threatening to take her local council to court if it imposes a blanket speed limit of 20mph in her town - because she claims it will damage her car. Diana Greenwood, who ow... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:57:11 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/drivers-must-not-underestimate-wind-801253721.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/drivers-must-not-underestimate-wind-801253721.html People who are heading on to the roads over the next few days have been advised to take extra care and be aware of the effect high winds may have on their vehicle.As the Met Office has issued severe w... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:55:45 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/iam-make-safer-driving-a-new-year-s-resolution-801252158.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/iam-make-safer-driving-a-new-year-s-resolution-801252158.html One road safety organisation has encouraged drivers to use the new year as an opportunity to improve their skills behind the wheel.The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) said individual need to be ... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:57:57 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/which-highlights-best-cars-of-2011-801252150.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/which-highlights-best-cars-of-2011-801252150.html Consumer magazine Which? has unveiled a list of some of the models it has identified as being among the best cars of 2011.The publication highlighted the Range Rover Evoque as one of its top picks for... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:57:57 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/contest-winner-crashes-new-lamborghini-after-six-hours-801251120.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/contest-winner-crashes-new-lamborghini-after-six-hours-801251120.html For many people, owning a supercar such as a Lamborghini is a far-fetched fantasy, but one man in the US saw his dream turn into reality and then into a nightmare in the space of a few hours.Utah resi... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:55:19 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/nissan-qashqai-picks-up-another-used-car-award-801250103.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/nissan-qashqai-picks-up-another-used-car-award-801250103.html Nissan's Qashqai crossover SUV has added to its collection of motoring awards by picking up the Used Car of the Year title from pricing experts CAP.This is the second year in a row the organisatio... Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:44:11 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/girls-aloud-singer-designs-unique-renault-twingo-801249030.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/girls-aloud-singer-designs-unique-renault-twingo-801249030.html A promotion for the new Renault Twingo has enlisted the help of Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, among other artists, to create a unique interior design for the car.The model, entitled Twingo Goes P... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:41:26 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/many-people-unaware-of-drink-drive-limit-801249028.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/many-people-unaware-of-drink-drive-limit-801249028.html Individuals who will be out celebrating over the Christmas and New Year period may need to ensure they abstain from alcohol completely if they are driving, as there is a widespread lack of awareness a... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:41:26 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/audi-to-launch-limited-edition-a1-801248474.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/audi-to-launch-limited-edition-a1-801248474.html German carmaker Audi is set to launch a special edition of its A1 hatchback - the A1 Quattro - which it claims will be the most powerful and fastest accelerating model in its class ever created.The co... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:41:27 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/car-buyers-warned-to-be-wary-of-criminals-801247180.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/car-buyers-warned-to-be-wary-of-criminals-801247180.html People looking to buy a new car this winter need to ensure the vehicle they choose does not have any hidden surprises lying in wait.According to HPI, a quarter of motors checked by the service have ou... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:33:43 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/jeep-grand-cherokee-wins-4x4-award-801245873.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/jeep-grand-cherokee-wins-4x4-award-801245873.html Jeep's Grand Cherokee model has received a major award for the best four-wheel drive vehicle of 2011.The prize for 4x4 of the Year was handed out by Total 4x4 magazine, which praised the car for t... Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:53:07 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/lotus-to-take-centre-stage-at-goodwood-2012-801244706.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/lotus-to-take-centre-stage-at-goodwood-2012-801244706.html While 2012's Goodwood Festival of Speed is still six months away, it has been revealed iconic British carmaker Lotus will be honoured with the Central Feature installation.Next year will see numer... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:52:06 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/unreliability-top-regret-for-car-buyers-801243166.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/unreliability-top-regret-for-car-buyers-801243166.html Purchasing a car that turns out to be unreliable is the biggest regret experienced by new vehicle owners, it has been revealed.A survey conducted by Manheim Auctions found 30.3 per cent of respondents... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:34:25 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/kia-sorento-picks-up-best-suv-award-801241974.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/kia-sorento-picks-up-best-suv-award-801241974.html The Kia Sorento has picked up the title for the best SUV from Total 4x4 for the second year in a row, beating off stiff competition from other manufacturers in the sector. Kia's latest SUV was la... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:55:32 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/skoda-reaches-octavia-second-generation-landmark-801240383.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/skoda-reaches-octavia-second-generation-landmark-801240383.html Manufacturer Skoda has succeeded in building the 1,500,000th second-generation Octavia, a white Octavia Combi of the GreenLine collection. Skoda board member for production and logistics Michael Oelj... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:32:28 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/drivers-overcome-tough-conditions-to-complete-hero-s-le-jog-801240378.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/drivers-overcome-tough-conditions-to-complete-hero-s-le-jog-801240378.html The Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation's (HERO's) 17th annual Le Jog - a 1,400-mile drive between Lands End and John O'Groats - saw drivers battle all the elements, from snow and ice... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:32:28 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/autocar-announces-long-term-test-car-awards-winners-801239891.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/autocar-announces-long-term-test-car-awards-winners-801239891.html Although numerous awards are given each year for the best new car creations and most advanced technologies, one set of prizes focuses on long-term usability and how a vehicle deals with everyday life.... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:32:29 +0000 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/stopping-drink-driving-is-everyone-s-responsibility-801240249.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/stopping-drink-driving-is-everyone-s-responsibility-801240249.html Brits are being urged to avoid drink driving this festive period, with a charity and an insurance company calling on everyone from passengers, families, young people and motorists to adopt a zero tole... Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:32:28 +0000