Cars

As a driver (and/or owner) of a vehicle you need to be sure to check your tyres regularly for wear and tear. What you might not realise is that you could be fined, whether you were the driver at the time or just the owner. Both (if separate persons) could be found liable for the car being driven with a defective tyre. The maximum fine that could be imposed upon you is £2,500 and three penalty points (£5,000 if it’s a goods vehicle or a vehicle carrying more than eight passengers). If you are found to have more than one defective tyre you are at risk of being summonsed for each and every tyre which is considered to be illegal! Disqualification can also be considered by the court! When a tyre is fitted to a motor vehicle (this includes trailers) the owner and driver must ensure it is “fit for purpose”. You may get let of lightly and be given a Fixed Penalty Notice by a police officer instead of being reported for prosecution, but this is at the Officer’s discretion. It simply is not worth the risk.

If you want to go for an Electric or part-time electric model, you will find that the price range is even higher than a hybrid vehicle. Hybrids can be as much as 20% more expensive than its industry counterpart – ie. One powered by a conventional engine. There are some government/industry schemes available to help with the costs, so it would be an idea to do some research prior to your purchase. These types of vehicles will not normally be subject to Road tax; which could save you hundreds, maybe even thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the car. You can find this in other cars like the Alfa Romeo Twin Air – its engine emissions are just 99 g/km±, which means it is zero road tax rated and just 11% BIK.

Hybrids vary in specification, but there are two general types. Pure hybrids and mild hybrids. Pure will deliver significantly increased gas mileage an improvement of between 40-50 mpg; at a significantly higher purchase price. Whereas Mild deliver less improvement in fuel efficiency, but this will therefore come at a lower cost.

2014 SRT Viper is a beautiful piece of machinery. Getting you from 0-62 MPH in a low 3 second range and a max speed of 206 mph you couldn’t say no to. But not only does this car have an impressive engine, but the look is devilish! Aggressive yet functional with its gill-shaped side ports, carbon fiber hood and aluminium door panels make this the lightest model yet. The air extractors in the hood not only add to the look of this car but help cool your V-10 engine. If you like to test your car round the corners, this Viper won’t disappoint. With a near-perfect 50/50 weight ratio from front to back, race-tuned performance coil springs, stabilizer bars and more, this car will confidently allow you to lean into those curves.

For those really wanting to make a point, they have also got 2 special edition models: the TA and the Anodized Carbon Edition. However, even with the standard option, you won’t be disappointed. The interior is proof of this attention to detail, with added luxuriousness and comfort that will entice you in for those long car journeys.

New driver? Looking for your first car? Why not try the Citroen C1 which is all-new for 2014?!

Prices start at: £8,245 and with it being in the Lowest insurance group (group 1) you’ll save yourself some money on insurance, which is high enough as it is for new drivers!!

This second-generation model slightly larger and has a more sophisticated predecessor whilst only being around £150 more expensive. You’ll also find this car quite eco-friendly. The manual version will give you 65.7mpg with just 99g of CO2/km whilst getting you from 0-62mph in a reasonable 12.3 seconds.

With a selection of optional accessories, including carbon look door trims, bumper grille chrome surrounds and 4 trim levels will help you “pimp up” this car and enable you to make the car your own.

You can also add front and rear parking sensors to help you with the challenges of modern day parking!!

Not sure? Well the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo are both very similar to the Citroen C1.

If you have the budget to consider both options, and you want more power, I’d go for the 5.0L engine, with 420-Horsepower why settle for the 3.8L with only 311?

With 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC as standard as well an intelligent driving mode, the driving experienced is promised to be a smooth and controlled one.

You’ll feel the luxuriousness of the ultra-premium leather and the genuine wood trim with matt finish, whilst enjoying the comfortable spaciousness of this car – 123 cubic feet of it to be exact! That amount of space needs a serious Audio system. Hyundai haven’t fallen short with the Lexicon Audio system with Discrete Logic 7 Surround Sound Processing! The 17-high efficiency speaker system provides pristine audio.

With over 15 different safety features mentioned as standard to include Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy the drive.

With limited numbers coming to the UK later this year, visit the Hyundai’s website to keep updated.

If you take one look at the Crosstour you can easily mistake it for a bulky family car but it is classed as hatchback. There’s no doubt that it is a large hatchback, but you can choose between a 2.4-litre engine or a 3.5-litre V6, and that’s not exactly an option you get with the majority of other hatchbacks.

The Crosstour is renowned for its astonishing safety record, and it has earned 5 stars for a all of its passenger areas by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The interior is classy, and there’s the benefit of leather seats, a smart navigation system, a Bluetooth infotainment system, an engine start button, ample space and a rear-view camera.

There are a number of reasons why the Cross tour should not be deemed a hatchback. And while it certainly won’t be cheap on insurance for young drivers, it’s designed to be nippy and safe with really smooth handling, and that’s exactly what modern hatchbacks are all about.

Welcome to Unique Car Service. We want to keep you up to date with the latest cars as well as motor industry information, while we also aim to offer practical advice to drivers to help keep you safe, well informed and up to date with the latest industry information.

Whether you’re a complete novice driver or an experienced petrol head, we feel there’s something out there for everyone, even those who are yet to pass their driving test. Every car is unique, and so too is the individual driving the car, so expect a lot of information on the latest hatchbacks, saloons, family cars, sports cars and classics.

Different vehicles will have different benefits, but they will also have their own disadvantages, and our advice is designed to help visitors come away with an understanding that they may no have acquired elsewhere. So if you’re interested in cars, or perhaps just want to learn more about different manufacturers and models, then stay tuned.