Leasing can be a confusing business. There are so many things to consider and decide upon that sometimes you can be left wondering if you wouldn’t be better off purchasing instead. Stop right there! Purchasing might give you a great feeling initially but after a while you’ll be left selling a vehicle at half the value you purchased it for and you’ll almost definitely be left out of pocket.

Leasing is a fantastic option for any individual or business that values their money and offers great benefits such as no depreciation worries, no maintenance fees and fantastic lease vehicles. I know it can seem daunting at first but once you get your head around the confusing jargon, leasing can actually be fairly simple to understand. read more…

The new Mazda Shinar concept car has finally been designed and it has to be said that it’s a groundbreaking design that sets it apart from earlier models.

A Mazda representative described it as a “pure design concept model of a four-door, four-seater sports coupe which perfectly expresses the ‘kodo – soul of motion’ design.”

This new style and descriptive language has been adopted by Mazda to take the brand forward and create a new identity. As a result, the new Mazda is not dissimilar to a Jaguar, the Merc CLS or the Audi A7 Sportback.

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The new Bentley Continental GT is set for release in 2011 and a special internet viewing has been organised for next week. However, before this official release Central Contracts is pleased to bring you an exclusive review of the new model.

The new Continental GT has been stunningly designed and significant improvements have been made on the innovative and elegant 2003 model.

The interiors are pure luxury offering the class and modern features that drivers have come to expect from high-spec vehicles. It also has immense levels of handling due to its four wheel drive system and adjustable air suspension.

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UK drivers have recently been warned that if they drive an electric vehicle they are like to spend considerably more on running costs, than if they had leased a petrol or diesel alternative.

Many car manufactures have claimed that their electric vehicles can run at as low as 1p a mile, however recent figures from the BBC have revealed that costs could actually be much higher.

This is partly due to a high purchase price and a high rate of depreciation for electric vehicles.

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The Nissan Juke is still not available until next month and yet its popularity means that over 22,500 orders have already been made, prompting Nissan to recruit 75 apprentices.

Its popularity stems from its design, which has been developed to give drivers a viable alternative to the traditional hatchback vehicles.

The entry-level Nissan Juke Visia also has 16-inch alloy wheels, six airbags, sports seats, air conditioning and practical five-door contours.

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Many fleets and large-scale companies are making the commitment of leasing a car rather than buying it outright.

As a result, leasing businesses are now taking notice of the increased customer focus by giving people more choice than ever.

So why is this the case? Let’s go through some of the benefits of leasing.

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With a timeless design that has been popular since the 1930s, a hatchback car is a prime example of expert engineering and robust manufacturing. The design of a hatchback allows for a generous mix of passenger and cargo space with a sloped boot door that opens upwards.

Perfectly equipped for urban living, a hatchback vehicle will handle superbly in cities, but perform equally well in rural environments. Generally available at an affordable price, hatchbacks are a common choice for a first car.

Providing affordable options for the needs of different drivers, hatchbacks can also seat up to four children or other passengers, excluding the driver, making them ideal for families and the school run. Listed below are the top three factors to consider when leasing a hatchback;

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Toyota have released a new electronic humming device which has been designed to make pedestrians more aware of their ultra quiet Prius hybrid.

The £96 system can be fitted under the bonnet of a third generation Prius and emits a whirring sound which mimics the engine sound of traditional vehicles. The device was constructed after pedestrians, especially blind pedestrians, complained the vehicle was dangerous because they couldn’t hear it approaching. The speaker system is set to go on sale in Japan on Monday (30th August) for 12,600 yen, not including tax or installation, but overseas sales plans have yet to be decided. read more…

A Which? survey has revealed that UK car garages may be putting lives at risk after 9 out of 10 failed to spot basic car faults.

The watchdog asked 62 of its members to book their cars, which had at least 1 of 4 basic faults, into garages but only 8 of the garages managed to return the vehicles fault-free. The other 54 failed to fix the “potentially dangerous” faults, which included a deflated spare, brake level at minimum level and a blown bulb on the reversing light. Worryingly, nearly 50% failed to spot the low brake fluid level, while just under 60% missed the reversing light. read more…