Handy Auto Guide

New Car Hire Guide

A new rental car would be the pick of most persons engaging a car rental agency whether for a ride for your vacation, a temporary replacement for your out-of-service auto or that Hertz stand-in for your away means of transport. Care hire or rental agencies usually carry a range of vehicles for the discerning driver to choose from. Most if not all are usually in good working order but you can insist on model and age to suit your desire.

Car Insurance: First Time Buyer

Car insurance for the first-time buyer can be pretty costly especially if you are a young driver. It would certainly do no harm if you were to invest some time in researching options available before you make a decision to purchase.

Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce that the new Swift Sport which goes on sale on the 16th January has been awarded a 'Best Buy' accolade at the prestigious 2012 What Car? Magazine awards. The new performance flagship of the Swift model range was comprehensively judged by the editorial team and the final conclusion resulted in it receiving the 'Best Buy Hot hatch' for less than £15,000, toppling a close competitor's hold in this category for the first time since 2010.

All-new Accord will feature next-generation powertrain technologies, class-leading fuel economy plus innovative safety and technology features

Honda unveiled the dynamic Accord Coupe Concept today at the North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse of the athletic styling direction, as well as revealing a host of new technologies for the all-new, ninth-generation 2013 model, set to go on-sale this fall.

The Clore Automotive JNC660 1700 Peak amp 12-Volt Jump Starter has been reduced from $317.77 to $127.50 over at Amazon.com. 'The JNC660 delivers 1700 Peak Amps and 425 Cranking Amps of starting power and weighs just 18 lbs. It's perfect for a variety of professional starting environments, including automotive service, fleet service, auto dealerships, auto auctions, marinas, implement dealerships and more. Give it a try and you'll see why it's the choice of pros the world around.'

The four-cylinder model delivers an EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway

Two new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive Honda Crosstour® models are set to go on sale next month, broadening the vehicle's appeal through a lower price point and EPA-estimated fuel economy that increases 3 mpg1 in the city and 2 mpg1 on the highway.

The Battery Tender 022-0165-DL-WH 12-Volt 2-Bank Battery Management System has been reduced from $129.95 to $74.81 over at Amazon.com. 'The Deltran Battery Tender 12-volt/1.25-amp 2-Bank Battery Management System is the simple solution to the challenge of keeping multiple vehicle batteries optimally powered when not in use. It is able to charge any two 12-volt lead-acid batteries, including standard and sealed AGM and Gel Cell battery types and is also designed to utilize a 3-step charging program and safely function in a fully automatic mode. Taken together this makes the Battery Tender 12-volt/1.25-amp 2-Bank Battery Management System an excellent means of ensuring that your batteries are fully charged and ready to go when you are.'

Performance elements from V-series offered for standard models from $2,065

DETROIT - Cadillac is offering some of the performance elements of its V-series product line on standard 2012 CTS models through the new Touring Package Sedan, Coupe and Wagon starting at $2,065.

High performance, high specification all-wheel-drive A1 premium subcompact will be limited to just 333 examples worldwide

Sparks are about to fly in the subcompact class as a new limited edition Audi A1 stakes a claim to be the most powerful and fastest accelerating car of its kind ever created. The new ultra-exclusive A1 is not only the first to enter production with quattro all-wheel-drive but is also the first to adopt a larger capacity petrol engine ramping power up to 256PS. Limited to just 333 examples worldwide, it will combine its unprecedented performance and agility with a suitably rarefied equipment list.

- Features patented silicone technology; delivers OEM fit -

Portland, OR PIAA-USA Corporation, an acknowledged leader in innovative automotive products has just launched a new line of premium flat wiper blades with key applications for high-end European vehicles. The new PIAA Silencio X-TRM Silicone Wiper Blade series is the latest addition to PIAA's growing line of high technology, high performance wiper blades. PIAA Silencio X-TRM incorporates a patented water repellant silicone rubber formulation that delivers improved and longer lasting wiper performance. It also provides an OEM fit and features a radius design that is precise to OEM specifications.