The Brand NEW Peugeot 308 revealed

The first photos of the brand new Peugeot 308 have been released ahead of its release next year

Here are the photos for the brand new Peugeot 308 and to be honest... I really like it! 

This is the vehicle that Peugeot are hoping ends Volkswagen's dominance over the hatchback world with their Golf model. 

The new vehicle (which has elements of Mercedes and Audi) will arrive on our shores around January 2014.  

The thing which made this car look so good is the fact that it is pure quality and has a clean and sculpted look throughout. The sideways overhangs have been reduced and LEDs help to set the look off nicely. With three claw-like lights at the back and running lights at the front, you are sure to see and been seen in this vehicle. 

Here at Concept Vehicle Leasing we have the current version of the Peugeot 308 available on a Business Lease from £169.99+ VAT p/m over 48 months (that's £203.99 inc VAT p/m over 48 months on a Personal Lease).

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Weekly Car Check- Week Five: Lights

This week's 'Concept Vehicle Leasing's car advice' is one of the ones that usually is obvious when something goes wrong, and therefore is quite an easy one to check and resolve, and that is Lights. 

Firstly it is important to have lights which work because a) it is illegal not to and b) the likelihood of being in an accident (whether your fault or not) is that much higher. Check all of your lights to make sure they are all on and when your lights do go out make sure you either change them, yourself if you are comfortable doing so (check you are buying the correct bulb), get your car put in to a mechanics who can take care of it, or drop it by Halfords or another company who offer bulb replacement services. 

Your lights need to be replaced as soon as they go out so keep an eye out for any damage that might indicate the bulbs are approaching the end of their life. The main bulbs to check include the following: 

* Indicator bulbs and Hazard lights

* Full beam bulbs

* Main beam bulbs

* Fog lights bulbs

* Brake light bulbs

* Reversing light bulbs 

If you or anybody you know are in the market for a brand new vehicle on Vehicle Leasing deal, please get in touch today as we have many special offers currently available for Business Lease and Personal Lease.

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FIRST flying car to go on sale in two years

Over the last year or so we have heard the news that flying cars could be just around the corner. It appears that we have now reached the moment in time when it actually becomes a reality. 

According to the Daily Mail, flying cars could be on sale in two years time meaning that the future of motoring is here and things are about to change... for the better. 

The £190,000 'Transition' is part plane and part sedan and a future version has been designed with the ability to take off vertically, meaning traffic jams are a thing of the past. However does this mean that there will be traffic jams in the skies? Only time will tell.

The company who designed the Transition have stated that owners will need to have a pilots license and will need to complete 20 hours of fly time to be able to fly the car, which may put some owners off. Also another thing which may put someone off is the price. For £190,000 you could buy a £50,000 plane, a £100,000 Supercar and have £40,000 free to use on whatever you like. This would give you more options, more money and also let you get 2 better vehicles for the price one one combo vehicle. The marketplace for this type of vehicle could be very small indeed. Think businessmen in London looking to get back to their country cottage quickly and avoid London traffic and I think we have found our niche group. I certainly wouldn't need one to get into the Concept Vehicle Leasing office but I think it could be a nice vehicle to own if I had the money.

For that money you could have any vehicle on a Car Leasing offer from our website, however it would take a lot less than that amount to get into a really nice car. For example we currently have a great special offer on our range of convertibles, including the stunning Mercedes E220 CDI Cabriolet Sport 2dr from £321.49+VAT p/m over 24 months. 

What do you think about the idea of flying cars? Is it a good idea or a bad idea? 

Weekly Car Check- Week Four: Checking Tyre pressure

When it comes to looking after your car there is one great place to get all the details you really need... Your owners manual. 

The owners manual will allow you to find out the recommended pressure for your specific tyres both front and rear. Once you know what level your tyres should be you can proceed to pump them up or indeed deflate them if needed. For example my Hyundai Santa Fe has a recommended tyre pressure of 30psi both front and rear. In this example I now know I can go to a petrol station or use a car pump to get each of my 4 wheels back up to 30psi. 

So why is tyre pressure so important? Firstly it helps improve your fuel economy (and therefore save you money) but more importantly it helps keep your vehicle safe on the road. If the tyre pressure was lower than recommended you could suffer from handling issues as well as excessive wear and damage to the tyres, which you do not want.

To help you out we have a few items in our Concept Shop which you will find useful for testing your tyre pressure. We have the Digital Tyre Gauge which you will find very helpful.  

Here at concept vehicle leasing we love to help our readers to have the best driving experience they can. The vehicle you own does not matter to us. If you feel you have an old vehicle and would like to upgrade to something new on an Audi contract hire give us a call on 0800 043 2050 or visit our website. 

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Weekly Car Check- Week Three: Checking Car Tyres for damage

Think about it... without tyres your car is going nowhere. It is not always as cut and dry when it comes to minor damage as you can still physically drive with bad or damaged tyres but it is not a good idea to do so. 

Damaged tyres can easily burst under pressure and if you hit a bump in the road or if they wear too much, serious problems can occur. 

When you check your tyres (and it is advisable to do so every month or so) it is a good idea to check the following things: 

1. Check the Tyre pressure- this is done with a tyre pressure gauge (available in our Concept shop). 
2. Check for any visible damage- around the outside and sides of the tyre.
3. Check that the depth of the tyre is withing the legal limit- Current law states it must be 1.6mm over the centre 2/3 of the tyre. If you are pulled over by police with lower than this you can get a £2500 fine and 3 points on your license. You can check the depth with a Tyre Tread Depth Gauge.
4. Check for any bulges or white patches- these would need IMMEDIATE attention.
5. Don't forget to have a spare tyre in the car. You never know when you might need it. 

Check back with us next week for more helpful tips and advice. 

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The secret of parking- Tip to improve parking skills

A picture is worth a thousand words... so here it is, Good luck!

If you would like a new vehicle to go with your new skills, give us a call on 0800 043 2050 or visit our website today. 

 

Jaguar F-Type Movie "Desire" Directed by Ridley Scott Associates

Jaguar have created a short film (13 minutes long) which has premiered at the Sundance London film festival. Director Adam Smith from Ridley Scott Associates described the film as "a real adventure story; a story of betrayal, retribution, passion and greed". 

The stars of the film are 'Homelands' Damian Lewis, Shannyn Sossamon and Spanish actor Jordi Molla. Obviously the real star of the show is the New Jaguar F-Type which we are sure retains most of the audiences attention throughout the film.

Enjoy the film and if you like the vehicle why not contact us on 0800 043 2050 or visit our website for our current prices on the latest Jaguar F-Type.

New electric Toyota concept car

As far as ideas go, using plastic body panels on a mini might seem a bit strange but this is exactly what the Toyota team have created with their current concept ideas for the new Electric Toyota 'ME.WE'. 

The car is created using plastic body panels, has a four wheel drive option and a stripped-out interior, making it perfect as a city-car. This anti-excess, reduced weight and reduced cost vehicle would mean that a lot of urban drivers could save time, money and space for their daily commute or on the school run. 

Interestingly enough the flooring is constructed with bamboo as is the dash which gives an exotic twist to the design styling. The battery is located under the floor panel to keep the centre of gravity low and to also help maximize interior space. 

What do you think about it? 

If you are interested in this style of vehicle have a look at our Mini Hatchback 1.6 currently on offer. Prices start very low so have a look today or call us on 0800 043 2050. 

Ten cars which changed the world!

Think about what your top 10 Cars of all time would be and see if any of them appear below. These are a selection of vehicles which have, for one reason or another, put their stamp on the world and made huge technological advancements, paving the way for the vehicles we use today.

Number One
The 1961 Jaguar E Type- Showed the world that the British could design great cars, just as beautiful as the Italians could. With a top speed of 150mph and great 0-62mph times this was a great all round vehicle.

Number Two
The 1957 Lotus Elite- Was the first to introduce fibreglass monocoques. As a six time winner at Le Mans alongside its beautiful design makes this one awesome vehicle.

Number Three
The 1947 Ferrari 125 S- Was the first car to carry the Ferrari name as well as the V12 engine which would become the standard engine for its predecessors for decades to come.

Number Four
The Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic- Is considered to be one of the best looking, Pre-war car. This is likely thanks to its aluminium body panels. Only two of the three Atlantics made have survived. One is owned by Ralph Lauren and the other sold for £20-£30 million recently.

Number Five
The Ford GT40- Shattered Ferrari's grip on the race circuit by winning Le Mans (which Ferrari had won 4 times in a row). Customer demand was so high that they managed to only build seven road cars, all of which are now considered priceless.

Number Six
The 1959 Cadillac- This vehicle has evoked a huge sense of national identity for America. The car was design to give the sense that it was in motion, using the Fins, the jet-engine lights and the curves all help create this effect.

Number Seven
Lamborghini Miura- Made commercial vehicles which were designed and produced for the race track and not the other way around. Interestingly the vehicle was designed by the engineering team in their spare time as Mr Lamborghini wanted to produce big, meaty sedans rather than small nimble two seaters.

Number Eight

The 1968 Porsche 911- Showed the world that it was not just Volkswagen and Mercedes running the German vehicle industry but that there was a third name to look out for... Porsche!

Number Nine

The 1954 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing- The first vehicle to have Gull wings and the first ever petrol-powered car to use fuel injection. The was the best looking and fastest car around, with a top speed of 161mph. 

Number Ten

The Ford Model T- was not the best looking car around but compared to other cars it was affordable for the working class. This brought the motoring industry to the masses rather than just the rich. In total, Henry Ford has sold a huge 15 million Model T's.  

If you are after a new vehicle (iconic or not) just get in contact with us today. Call us on 0800 043 2050, Visit our website or download our App today! 

Happy St George's Day- Special Lease Offers Now On!

It's Saint George's Day and to celebrate we have some fantastic Special Lease Deals, on cars Made in England!

Ellesmere Port - CheshireEllesmere Port has been the home of the Vauxhall Astra since it's inception in 1980 and is still going strong today - employing over 2,000 people in England to make what is still a Top 5 Best Selling Car in the UK more than 30 Years On!  Click Here for our Fantastic Special Deals on the Vauxhall Astra

Mini Plant - Oxford 
 The iconic Mini - first produced by the British Motor Corporation in 1959 and given a new Lease of Life by BMW Group in 2001, Mini Plant Oxford is responsible for the production of over 190,has supplied over 2 Million Mini's to over 400 countries across the world.  Click Here for our Latest Offers on the Mini Cooper!

Halewood - Liverpool
Home to the exceptionally successful Rangerover Evoque, produced in Halewood in Liverpool since 2011.  Landrover sold an amazing 88,000 Evoque's in their first year of production and demand remains very high.  Check out our Evoque offers here...
Nissan - Sunderland
Nissan's continued investment and support for UK Manufacturing provides employment to over 4,500 people in Sunderland.  The Nissan brand continues to rise from strength to strength, with their ever popular Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Juke models - fantastically popular cars with great standard specification and excellent rates for Fleet, Business and Personal Leasing...
Jaguar - Castle Bromwich, Birmingham
Home to Jaguar Cars since 1980, this plant provides for the final assembly of Jaguar XJ, XK and XF models and will also produce the stunning new Jaguar F-Type - which launched at the Paris Motor Show in 2012 is now available to order.  Call us for a no-obligation quotation ON 0800 043 2050!
Happy St George's Day...
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