http://www.carloan4u.co.uk Latest Updates from carloan4u.co.uk http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/assets/images/car-loan-4u-logo.png http://www.carloan4u.co.uk en Car Loan 4U Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:56:54 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/britain-s-roads-at-tipping-point-2015294.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/britain-s-roads-at-tipping-point-2015294.html Further flooding or another severe winter could render much of the local road network unusable, highway bosses claim. The Local Government Association (LGA) warns that some roads may have to close ... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:24:29 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/safety-call-over-unsettled-weather-2015293.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/safety-call-over-unsettled-weather-2015293.html There's never been a better time to check out the best car loan rates, with long-suffering motorists finally able to enjoy the pleasures of summer driving, or so it seems. After the washou... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:24:04 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/renault-gives-its-sc-nic-a-facelift-2015292.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/renault-gives-its-sc-nic-a-facelift-2015292.html Renault has announced price, specification and Renault car finance options for its fresh-faced new Scénic range. The French car manufacturer revealed the new Scénic to the world at th... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:23:30 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/helen-slips-up-in-engine-oil-tweet-2015288.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/helen-slips-up-in-engine-oil-tweet-2015288.html Many drivers don't know exactly how their car engines work - that's what they pay mechanics for - but surely everyone knows that engines need oil? Well, apparently not everyone. Dizzy blond... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:35:20 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/insurers-warn-of-uk-whiplash-drain-2015287.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/insurers-warn-of-uk-whiplash-drain-2015287.html Whiplash insurance claims account for as much as £90 of drivers' annual premiums, according to a body of insurance companies.  The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has confirmed... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:34:55 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/volkswagen-makes-30-millionth-golf-2015286.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/volkswagen-makes-30-millionth-golf-2015286.html Many motorists have used VW finance to get on the road behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Golf over the past 39 years. And now the iconic German model has reached a major milestone with the productio... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:34:16 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/advice-for-brits-driving-in-germany-2015285.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/advice-for-brits-driving-in-germany-2015285.html Grabbed yourself a savvy UK car loan and looking forward to a summer holiday in Germany this year? Read some top tips for driving in the country from the UK’s top advanced driver. Peter Rodge... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:19:00 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/motorway-lessons-for-learners-call-2015284.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/motorway-lessons-for-learners-call-2015284.html Learner drivers should have their training extended to include motorway driving as part of an effort to boost road safety, a leading charity says. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:17:59 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/car-production-insight-from-toyota-2015283.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/car-production-insight-from-toyota-2015283.html Toyota is to reveal its principles and production processes in a world-first social media project on Twitter. Taking place on 19 June, the carmaker will broadcast hundreds of tweets following the s... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:17:16 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/hayfever-warning-for-drivers-2015281.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/hayfever-warning-for-drivers-2015281.html Rocketing pollen counts will cause misery for millions of motorists with hayfever over the next few weeks, experts are predicting. Drivers who have the allergy are urged to stay safe by taking extr... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:42:43 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/volkswagen-launches-bespoke-amarok-for-uk-2015279.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/volkswagen-launches-bespoke-amarok-for-uk-2015279.html There’s limited edition, then there’s super limited edition. If you like the look of Volkswagen’s new special edition Amarok, you’d better be quick if you want to get your ha... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:38:49 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/toyota-tops-global-green-gauge-2015278.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/toyota-tops-global-green-gauge-2015278.html If green concerns are at the top of your priorities when looking at Toyota’s car finance deals, rest assured you’ll be doing business with the world’s most environmentally-friendly... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:37:20 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/fears-over-traffic-fine-targets-2015273.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/fears-over-traffic-fine-targets-2015273.html Cost-cutting is a key priority for today’s drivers, with many turning to car finance deals and adopting money-saving motoring tips to bring driving costs down. But a new investigatio... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:11:07 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/vauxhall-unveils-new-insignia-range-2015272.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/vauxhall-unveils-new-insignia-range-2015272.html Vauxhall has released the first official pictures of its new Insignia range, offering drivers enhanced quality without the inflated price tag. The new Insignia range will make its world debut at th... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:10:18 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/seat-leon-verde-hybrid-unveiled-2015271.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/seat-leon-verde-hybrid-unveiled-2015271.html Seat has been showing off its first ever hybrid vehicle in a move sure to tempt environmentally-conscious motorists looking for Seat finance deals. The Spanish carmaker’s plug-in electric pro... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:09:36 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/nissan-juke-gets-revised-diesel-engine-2015269.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/nissan-juke-gets-revised-diesel-engine-2015269.html The Japanese carmaker Nissan has won a rightful reputation as one of the world's most reliable manufacturers. Now that reputation is set to get even better with the announcement that Nissan is ... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:50:39 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/pupils-march-for-safer-streets-2015268.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/pupils-march-for-safer-streets-2015268.html Anyone buying a vehicle through car financing knows how important road safety is, and it seems thousands of schoolchildren agree. More than 100,000 youngsters from 600 schools across the UK have be... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:49:41 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/co2-data-critical-to-used-car-buyers-2015267.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/co2-data-critical-to-used-car-buyers-2015267.html Environmental and cost factors are becoming increasingly important to people looking to secure car finance on used cars. A poll of car dealers by HPI, a vehicle information firm, shows the carbon d... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:49:06 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/audi-takes-the-tickets-out-of-parking-2015265.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/audi-takes-the-tickets-out-of-parking-2015265.html Audi car financing has never been so attractive – especially for drivers wanting to make retaining car parking tickets or chip coins a thing of the past. The German car manufacturer is piloti... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:26:43 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/kia-hits-half-a-million-uk-sales-milestone-2015264.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/kia-hits-half-a-million-uk-sales-milestone-2015264.html Drivers thinking of taking out Kia car finance should know they are joining part of a rapidly growing club. The popular Korean carmaker Kia has now sold more than 500,000 cars in the UK since first... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:25:36 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/chevrolet-s-new-camaro-a-snip-at-35k-2015263.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/chevrolet-s-new-camaro-a-snip-at-35k-2015263.html A beauty, isn’t it? If you’re looking for a new car finance deal for 2013, you’re bound to be interested in Chevrolet’s super-duper, newly remodelled Camaro, a top of the ran... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:24:41 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/two-year-high-in-car-finance-deals-2015258.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/two-year-high-in-car-finance-deals-2015258.html Car finance deals proved extremely popular in April, especially in terms of second hand motors, according to the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). The latest figures show the strongest growt... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:11:04 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/top-tips-for-buying-a-used-car-2015257.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/top-tips-for-buying-a-used-car-2015257.html Being possessed of as much information as possible when buying a used car after having secured a car finance deal is crucial if you want to make a sensible decision. Used cars in the UK are becomin... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:10:36 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/hayfever-warning-for-summer-drivers-2015256.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/hayfever-warning-for-summer-drivers-2015256.html The warmer weather has finally arrived – but while we no longer have to worry about de-icing the car on a dark and dank morning or navigating icy roads, many of us will be tackling a new pheno... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:09:46 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-car-sales-up-11-in-may-2015255.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-car-sales-up-11-in-may-2015255.html According to the latest industry data new car registrations are up 11% on this time last year. Experts dubbed private sales as one of the key factors of the rise in new car sales that have now hit a ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:20:00 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/hybrid-toyota-prius-in-global-recall-2015254.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/hybrid-toyota-prius-in-global-recall-2015254.html The popular Japanese car manufacture Toyota looks set to take yet another blow to its global reputation as it looks to recall over 233,000 Toyota Prius hybrid cars bought around the world, including a... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:57:16 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-instant-fines-for-middle-lane-hoggers-2015253.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-instant-fines-for-middle-lane-hoggers-2015253.html Drivers who use a car in an anti-social manor are to be punished by means of an on-the-spot fine. The Government have announced an initiative to clampdown on drivers who cruise in the middle lane or ... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:41:00 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/-165-million-to-reduce-uk-congestion-problems-2015214.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/-165-million-to-reduce-uk-congestion-problems-2015214.html The UK Government looks set to invest £165 million to tackle the ever congested roads in England and has said the work will create jobs while easing the stress that traffic problems cause motori... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/don-t-drink-any-alcohol-before-driving-this-summer-2015213.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/don-t-drink-any-alcohol-before-driving-this-summer-2015213.html A charity is urging motorists in the UK to not consume a single drop of alcohol before driving their vehicles this summer. The road safety charity Brake has warned drivers that even just the slightes... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:47:14 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-online-road-safety-resource-to-help-teachers-educate-youngsters-2015207.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-online-road-safety-resource-to-help-teachers-educate-youngsters-2015207.html Stephen Hammond, the UK Governments Road Safety Minister has put live a new online tool to help school teachers "give children the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe on the roads". ... Fri, 31 May 2013 06:00:00 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/driver-racks-up-18-000-in-penalty-fines-and-has-car-seized-2015206.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/driver-racks-up-18-000-in-penalty-fines-and-has-car-seized-2015206.html A car owner in Portsmouth has had their car seized due to failing to pay £18,000 worth of driving-related fines. Most people have been guilty of parking on double yellow lines, breaking the spe... Thu, 30 May 2013 11:48:01 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/older-drivers-urged-to-stop-driving-before-they-cause-an-accident-2015204.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/older-drivers-urged-to-stop-driving-before-they-cause-an-accident-2015204.html Britain's most advanced driver from the Institute of Advanced Motorists has urged older drivers to take a serious look at their ability to drive and potentially save their own and others’ li... Wed, 29 May 2013 00:01:00 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/brake-report-suggests-minimum-of-35-hours-of-lessons-for-learner-drivers-2015203.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/brake-report-suggests-minimum-of-35-hours-of-lessons-for-learner-drivers-2015203.html The UK road safety charity Brake has published a report that suggests learner drivers should complete a minimum amount of hours before being allowed to take their driving test. However, one of the UK... Tue, 28 May 2013 00:01:00 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/nissan-to-recall-micra-in-uk-as-weather-loosens-steering-wheel-2015200.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/nissan-to-recall-micra-in-uk-as-weather-loosens-steering-wheel-2015200.html Japanese car maker Nissan is set to recall over 130,000 Nissan Micras in the UK due safety concerns about the build quality of its steering wheel. Some Nissan Micra owners have reportedly experienced... Fri, 24 May 2013 12:29:27 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-suffolk-mayor-crashes-car-in-to-tesco-store-2015199.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/new-suffolk-mayor-crashes-car-in-to-tesco-store-2015199.html A car driving through the doors is not what you would normally expect to see when popping out to the supermarket – but that wasn’t the case for shoppers in Bury St Edmunds recently. Sev... Thu, 23 May 2013 14:06:10 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/longer-days-could-drop-accident-rate-2015198.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/longer-days-could-drop-accident-rate-2015198.html As well as more sunlight, warmer evenings and longer days, as many as 185 serious injuries could be prevented on the UK roads each year if the country altered the way it manages the changing of the ... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:37 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/renault-zoe-dominates-awards-2015194.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/renault-zoe-dominates-awards-2015194.html The French-born car manufacturer Renault has a reason to smile today as it scooped two top prizes in the Fleet World Honours – just like it has for the last five years in a row. The small but s... Wed, 22 May 2013 09:58:24 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/motorists-want-more-restrictions-on-new-drivers-2015193.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/motorists-want-more-restrictions-on-new-drivers-2015193.html According to latest research figures, 90% of motorists questioned in the UK believe that learner drivers should face poor weather conditions and drive on the motorways during their lessons. The roa... Wed, 22 May 2013 02:06:43 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/government-looks-to-build-new-thames-river-crossing-2015192.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/government-looks-to-build-new-thames-river-crossing-2015192.html The Government is predicts that UK will see around a 20% rise in traffic over the course of the next 30 years. The concerning estimation has prompted Roads Minister Stephen Hammond to call for an urg... Tue, 21 May 2013 17:31:36 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/motorists-wrongly-punished-for-driving-licence-offenses-2015189.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/motorists-wrongly-punished-for-driving-licence-offenses-2015189.html Courts in England and Wales have said that “many” drivers who have previously been convicted of failing to keep their licences up to date may have been punished out of all proportion. T... Tue, 21 May 2013 15:16:45 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/london-has-largest-urban-charging-network-in-europe-2015187.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/london-has-largest-urban-charging-network-in-europe-2015187.html The total number of public charging points available to electric car owners in London has successfully hit the Mayor’s target of 1,300 - making it the largest urban charging network in Europe.... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:17:41 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/chief-examiner-of-road-safety-tells-motorists-to-watch-out-for-two-wheelers-2015186.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/chief-examiner-of-road-safety-tells-motorists-to-watch-out-for-two-wheelers-2015186.html Over taking cyclists with greater care and making sure to not cut up cyclists when turning left are just a couple of pointers that Britain’s top advanced driver has offered motorists. Peter... Mon, 20 May 2013 09:53:09 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/met-office-data-urges-drivers-encouraged-to-fit-winter-tyres-2015184.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/met-office-data-urges-drivers-encouraged-to-fit-winter-tyres-2015184.html Figures released by the MET Office highlight the risks of not preparing your properly car for winter – especially your tyres. Drivers are being advised to take note and fit winter tyres as ... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:38:21 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/ford-using-augmented-reality-to-test-new-cars-2015183.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/ford-using-augmented-reality-to-test-new-cars-2015183.html It may sound like something from a futuristic movie set but new augmented reality technology is boosting the rate at which Ford is developing it’s prototypes – meaning that they don&rsqu... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:52 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/no-independent-government-oil-investigation-2015182.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/no-independent-government-oil-investigation-2015182.html Despite the fact that car owners across the UK could have been paying over the odds for petrol and diesel for a decade, the British Government has admitted that the recent allegations of oil price f... Thu, 16 May 2013 10:51:28 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/no-temporary-blue-permits-for-disabled-drivers-2015181.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/no-temporary-blue-permits-for-disabled-drivers-2015181.html Government plans to bring in special parking permits for motorists suffering with temporary disabilities are set to be scrapped. There are already over 2.5 million blue disabled badge holders in En... Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:21 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/uk-motorists-could-be-unlawfully-paying-more-for-fuel-2015178.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/uk-motorists-could-be-unlawfully-paying-more-for-fuel-2015178.html Motorists in the UK may have been paying extortionate amounts for their petrol and diesel amid allegations that oil prices have been rigged for a number of years. Global Oil companies includin... Wed, 15 May 2013 10:38:42 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/perception-that-older-drivers-cause-more-accidents-is-not-true-2015176.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/perception-that-older-drivers-cause-more-accidents-is-not-true-2015176.html According to a recent poll of 3,763 motorists by Auto Trader three in five motorists beleive that older drivers should have to retake their driving test at the age of 66. The most people that want ... Wed, 15 May 2013 09:50:30 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/lamborghini-celebrates-half-a-century-since-first-sports-car-2015177.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/lamborghini-celebrates-half-a-century-since-first-sports-car-2015177.html Italian car giant Lamborghini celebrated the 50th anniversary of its car division this week with the largest group-gathering of Lamborghini supercars in history. A convoy of 350 Lamborghini’s... Tue, 14 May 2013 10:21:09 +0100 http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/rolls-royce-to-support-new-land-speed-record-attempt-2015175.html http://www.carloan4u.co.uk/news/rolls-royce-to-support-new-land-speed-record-attempt-2015175.html British born car maker Rolls-Royce has announced its intention to sponsor a British world record attempt to break the world land speed record. It will be the first time that the world-famous car an... Mon, 13 May 2013 20:40:03 +0100