Author: Gova

Like all human beings, the life of our vehicles is also limited. Indeed, they cannot live forever. We can’t keep them forever to pass them on to our children and grandchildren. The only thing we can do is to make sure that we extend their lives by taking good care of them. For this, there are some good gestures and certain practices to adopt. We tell you all about it.

Budget for maintenance and repairs

The life of a car depends primarily on the model you have. If at the time of purchase, you have opted for a very resistant model. You will certainly have a great chance to keep your vehicle well and extend its life. However, as this is not necessarily the case for everyone, maintenance remains the best way to keep your car in good condition.

So, for each of your vehicles, consider budgeting for maintenance and repair. And take the time to drive them to the garage from time to time so that they can be properly examined. So whenever a malfunction occurs, don’t waste your time. Get your car repaired as soon as possible. If you wait any longer, the problem could get worse.

Getting to know your car

Frequent breakdowns are among the causes of car destruction. In order to extend its life, it is thus advisable to avoid them as much as possible. To do so, you must have a perfect knowledge of your device. Learn about its performance and ask a specialist about everything you need to do every time you drive your car. This is essential to keep it in good condition and therefore extend its life.

Drive at the engine’s pace

Sometimes, good driving habits are enough to keep your car safe. If you are an extreme sports enthusiast, then the best choice would be a sporty and powerful car. Otherwise, you should drive at the engine’s pace and not force it to do too much. This will only weaken it further and therefore lead to its deterioration. The best thing to do is to accelerate gently and let the engine warm up.

In the same vein, it is also important to avoid stopping the engine too quickly. In order for it to reach the ideal operating temperature, it is important that it runs for some time. Otherwise, the exhaust line can quickly wear out and so can the engine. This is why it is not advisable to use your car for a very short trip.

Taking good care of your tires

Finally, tires also play an essential role in preserving the life of a car. Their condition can have an impact on the proper functioning of your vehicle. So take the time to always check them and replace them when they show signs of wear. The best thing would be to change the tires every time the car has done 5000 km. And when it comes time to change them, choose models that are well suited to both the vehicle and the driving conditions.

To obtain a driver’s license, you must first be patient. Indeed, it can only be delivered within 6 months to a year. A time frame that is of course too long for many of us, but that we are still obliged to respect. However, you should know that it is possible to reduce this delay and obtain your driver’s license quickly. Here are a few tips that may be helpful in doing so.

Choosing your driving school

This is the first thing you need to do to get your driver’s license quickly. The time frame and success are not necessarily the same in all driving schools. So, before making your choice, take the time to compare the offers proposed by the institutions. Of course, the price is a criterion not to be neglected in your comparison. However, focus on the success rate and the ability of the instructors. This way, you will know which driving school is best for you.

Start your classes at the right time

Now that you’ve found the right driving school to take your test, you’ll need to consider when you’ll start classes. In principle, there is really no good time to get started. But when the opportunity presents itself, don’t give up. Although courses are usually expensive, don’t use this as an excuse not to get your driver’s license. Nowadays, this document is very important in all types of professions.

Opt for a crash course

To get your driver’s license in a shorter period of time, opt for accelerated driving courses. Indeed, many driving schools offer this option nowadays. In practice, the student will have to pass intensive code and driving courses. They will then be able to take exams faster than those who follow the normal course. Generally, it takes about 3 weeks to complete all the steps to obtain the permit. However, the price is also somewhat high.

Get your license in another region or country

It is also an interesting option and an easier way to get your driver’s license quickly. If you have the possibility to go to another region or country where the driving test is easier, it would be best to organize a short stay and take the test there. In some places, the waiting period is shorter and the formalities for obtaining a permit are lighter. You can take the exams there and once you have obtained your driver’s license, you only need to exchange it for a French license.

When you have a car, you want it to keep the same shine as when you bought it. However, this is not often the case! After a few months or even weeks of use, the car accumulates dirt and loses its original appearance. Fortunately, this is a situation that can be remedied. Indeed, there are solutions that allow you to get rid of all the dirt that accumulates on your vehicle and make it like new. If you are interested, here are some tips and tricks that may help you.

Car facelift to make the body shine

A car lift may be necessary to restore your car to its former glory. But first, make sure you wash it well with water, sponge and cloth. Now that it is clean and dry, we will have to move on to the next step. Here you need to use specific products depending on the condition of your bodywork. If it is already very old, you will need a polish. On the other hand, if your bodywork is still new, opt for a polisher. It should be noted that these products must be applied with a cloth and for more effectiveness, it is best to proceed by small areas. Finally, during the application of the products, be careful not to put any on the plastics or they will be destroyed.

How to proceed for the headlights?

Over time, your headlights can become opaque. This can of course alter their shine, but it also contributes to corrupting the beauty of your vehicle. But don’t worry, it is possible to remedy this. And for that, you won’t have to look far since a simple toothpaste can help you restore their shine. To do this, simply wash the headlights first and then apply the toothpaste evenly. Wait a few minutes before removing them and then rinse your headlights with water. Here, try to remove all traces and then finish by wiping the optics with a soft cloth.

What about the car’s chrome?

Chrome on a car can consist of wheels, hubcaps, door handles and more. Like other parts of the vehicle, they can also be altered by various external aggressions. This is why it is important to maintain them on a regular basis. Moreover, for that, you will not have much to do nor specific products to use. You can use the same household products that you use for silverware. So, to restore your car’s chrome, all you have to do is rub some Marseille soap on it and wait a few minutes. Then take a cloth and soak it with cider vinegar. Now apply it to the surface to be cleaned before rinsing and drying with a microfiber cloth. Finally, you can rub the chrome with talcum powder or ash.

Cleaning of the car’s interior

Last but not least, it is also important to clean the interior of your car properly. This is essential to preserve the health and well-being of all who enter. The first thing you’ll need to do is to vacuum it. Then take a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide and get rid of stains and other dirt on fabrics and carpets. Plastic surfaces should also be cleaned with a sponge and detergent. Finally, take care of the seats, upholstery, windows, etc. Here, the best thing would be to always use a product adapted to each type of material with which the different parts of the car’s interior are made.

Having a car is good! This allows us to go anywhere we want without any constraints as far as transportation is concerned. However, it also has its drawbacks. And here, we are obviously talking about the expenses that it can generate not only regarding the operation, but also the maintenance and repairs of all kinds. Regarding the first point, it is quite possible to reduce consumption and therefore save money. It all depends on how you use your car, but also on how you drive it. In this section, we offer you some tips on how to reduce your consumption and save money on your car.

Turn off the engine at every opportunity

When your engine is running, it consumes fuel. The best way to reduce fuel consumption is to turn off the engine at every opportunity. This can be done for example when you are in front of a traffic light and it turns red. In this case, you must wait 30 seconds before you can move forward. To avoid unnecessary fuel consumption, it is best to turn off the engine during this time. You can then turn it back on when the light turns green. The opportunity may also arise during a huge traffic jam. There is no reason to keep your engine running when it’s totally stalled. Turning off your engine will not only save you money, but will also help reduce the rate of gas emissions.

Shift gears as soon as possible during acceleration

Cars consume the least amount of fuel in the highest gears. In order to save money, it is therefore advisable to start off smoothly and increase the gear ratio as much as possible. Nevertheless, you must be careful not to push too hard. The result can quickly be reversed. Also, try never to make sudden accelerations. This is not good for the engine and also contributes to increased fuel consumption. So, you won’t find any interest in it! Finally, when you find yourself on a climb, it is best to downshift as long as possible. As soon as you are in 1st,^2nd or^3rd gear, fuel consumption increases rapidly.

Anticipate the driving

To save money on your car, you have to start by taking care of your driving. And for that, try to always anticipate. In other words, when you are driving, you should watch the traffic as far away as possible. This will help you avoid unnecessary braking and acceleration. Two behaviors that cause accidents and increase fuel consumption. The best thing to do is to keep a steady speed. If it were possible, it would be ideal not to use brakes at all. But for the time being, we will have to make sure that we use them as little as possible.

Downshift instead of braking

As mentioned above, downshifting can significantly increase your vehicle’s fuel consumption. To avoid this, we advise you to do it as late as possible. However, if you are given a choice between downshifting and braking, go for downshifting. It is more economical than braking. The latter causes the vehicle to consume more fuel and, as you already know, frequent braking is detrimental to the quality of your tires.

The price of car insurance is constantly increasing. Indeed, based on the latest published figures, the cheapest average price is €491 per year (in Brittany) and the most expensive is €647 (in Île-de-France). Of course, such a situation is not easy to live with for many French drivers. However, a new system called “connected insurance” is now about to appear in France. It will allow drivers to better control their driving and pay less for their car insurance.

Connected insurance: what exactly is it?

This new system has been launched in the United Kingdom and we must say that it does not fail to arouse our interest. Connected insurance is a direct result of the “pay as you drive” system. Literally, it can be translated into French as “pay as you drive”. In other words, the price you pay for your car insurance will depend on how you drive. And to know it, insurers will use a connected box (hence the name connected insurance).

It will analyze your behaviors as well as your driving style (acceleration, braking, kilometers driven, etc.). Your insurer will then use the data collected and the resulting score to determine the amount of the premium you owe. Seen in this way, it is certain that this system will provide many advantages. This is as much for the drivers as for the insurance companies.

A great way to reduce the cost of your car insurance

For good drivers, connected insurance is an interesting solution to pay less for their car insurance. Indeed, since they will have a tracking application at their disposal, they will be able to better control their driving. Better yet, the insurer can offer them advice on how to improve the way they drive. As a result, they will be able to benefit from a reduction in the insurance premium and realize savings of up to 50%. At the same time, accidents on the road can also be considerably reduced.

Currently, connected insurance is offered by only two companies: Allianz and Direct Assurance. However, other companies may also invest in it in the following years or months. And we hope that the insurers in France will be part of it.

Car insurance rates are never the same for all drivers and vehicles. Insurers charge more for new drivers and powerful cars. However, the difference would not be limited to that! According to the results of a comparison made by the website LeLynx, car insurance rates also differ from one region to another. And the least we can say is that the gaps are huge.

A significant difference in prices between regions

It was known that the rates applied by insurance companies are not always the same from one region to another in the same country. However, we didn’t expect the difference to be so great. At least, that’s what the figures recently published by the site LeLynx on its Twitter account reveal.

Indeed, the difference can apparently be more than a hundred euros for the average price of car insurance. So if you’re planning to move to a new area and buy new car insurance there, don’t expect to get the same rate as in your home area. While the indicators for defining prices are generally the same, it is now clear that insurers do not have the same pricing policy for all locations. And the results of this study, based on a sample of 764,315 auto insurance premiums, make this clear.

The cheapest insurance would be in Brittany

Based on the results of the study mentioned above, living in Brittany would be the best solution if you want to take advantage of the best price for car insurance. The average insurance premium is estimated at €491 per year. It is closely followed by the Pays de la Loire region, which has an average annual fee of €511. The Centre-Val de Loire region is in third place with 541 € per year, the Bourgogne-Franche Comté region is in fourth place with 552 € per year and finally, there is the Occitanie region with an average annual price of 553 €.

These prices are largely low compared to the Ile-de-France region, which records an average price of €647 per year for car insurance. Among the other most expensive regions alongside it are the PACA region (€619 per year), the Hauts-de-France region (€580 per year) and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (€576 per year). At this time, the exact factors that contribute to these disparities are not known. Nevertheless, it is certain that this has something to do with the risk indicators put in place by insurers.

The 2017 Geneva Motor Show will be an opportunity for many car manufacturers to unveil their newest product. For this 2017 edition, most of the major brands will be present to lift the veil on their new models. Some of the most anticipated include Ferrari and its 812 Superfast, Audi and its 2017 RS 3 Sportback and many others. Alongside them, there will also be a few small manufacturers. And for this new edition, Nanoflowcell will certainly be among those who will surprise us the most with its new Quant 48V.

A particularly interesting technical sheet

If there are any manufacturers who really want to impress us at this ^87th edition of the Geneva Motor Show, Nanoflowcell will be one of them. He has always challenged us with his crazy and seductive concepts. Whether it’s design, power or autonomy, this automotive innovation company always has something to pique our interest. And of course, this will still be the case with the new Quant 48V.

In terms of basic features, everything seems to be the same as what the manufacturer has proposed with its previous concepts (which unfortunately never went into production). We find the same technology of liquid, the autonomy of a thousand kilometers with a full tank, the 4 electric motors with a power of 760 horses, etc. The only difference this time is that a low voltage 48 volt electrical system is integrated. It is surely from this characteristic that it was named Nanoflowcell Quant 48V.

Production and launch dates still unknown

Apparently, the data sheet presented by Nanoflowcell for its Quant 48V is very attractive. We would even dare to say that it will make the great car lovers dream. However, for this new concept, it is not yet known if the Liechtenstein manufacturer will go all the way with the production or if it will, once again, stay there. Especially since, for the moment, no production or launch date has yet been revealed. However, we don’t know yet what surprise Nanoflowcell has in store for us at the Geneva Motor Show, which will be held from March 9 to 19 at Palexpo, Geneva.

The year has just begun and it seems that Honda is already looking to make its mark on the market. The famous Japanese car manufacturer has just unveiled a new car with a sporty look. Named Honda Civic Type R, this one presents interesting characteristics that will certainly please the fans of Japanese sports cars. Find below some of its characteristics.

A Japanese sports car par excellence

As for the design, Honda decided this time to hit hard! With the new Honda Civic Type R, the look is very much a Japanese sports car par excellence. It is indeed clear that the brand is trying to seduce fans of this particular type of vehicle and to impose its name on the market. Introduced at the 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon, this newcomer proudly stands an oversized spoiler, wider wheel arches as well as more aggressive bumpers. In short, the great fans of this model of vehicle will not be indifferent.

To understand by what the manufacturer announced, it is still only a prototype. However, the final version should not be very far from the latter. European customers who love Japanese sports cars will be delighted. According to the rumors that are currently circulating about it, the new Honda Civic Type R could be marketed in Europe. And its presentation in Europe could even be scheduled at the time of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

The motorization still unknown

If the Honda Civic Type R is particularly attractive in terms of appearance, information about its engine is still unclear. Based on recent rumors, it could be powered by a 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo with 310 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. This corresponds to the same power as the previous version. But other rumors also point to improvements in power. Although the manufacturer hasn’t said anything about it yet, we shouldn’t have to wait long to find out what this new car really has under the hood.

Renault seems to have walked on gold during 2016. The French group has indeed reached a new record in terms of worldwide sales of its cars. This success can be explained by the numerous efforts that the manufacturer has undertaken over the past year. We are talking about its geographic expansion strategy, but also about the arrival of a large number of new products. This article tells you all about it.

3.18 million vehicles sold in 2016

The brand with the diamond has exposed the sales during the year 2016 and the numbers are there to prove it. The carmaker managed to sell more than 3.18 million cars in the past year. This corresponds to a 13.3% increase based on sales in 2015. It should be noted here that these figures correspond to worldwide sales and are not limited to those in France or Europe.

However, such a result is still remarkable, especially as it has enabled Renault to overtake the PSA group, which only managed to sell around 3.15 million vehicles this year. If the Losange is nowadays the first brand in France, its exploits of the last year have allowed it to position itself as the second brand in Europe. In particular, it sold approximately 1.39 million vehicles, which corresponds to an increase of 12.1%.

An effective expansion policy

As mentioned above, geographical expansion is one of the strategies adopted by Renault to promote its rise. And it seems to be working well so far. By deciding to sell its products in other non-European countries, the brand has managed to boost its sales and improve its positioning. For example, sales have increased by an incredible 145%. This is mainly due to the huge success of the Kwid, which sold 105,745 units in this country. The same is true for Iran, where Losange managed to sell 108,000 vehicles and thus experienced a strong increase of 110%. These are just a few examples of countries where Renault has succeeded in selling its cars more successfully. But they already give you an idea about the huge success the group had during 2016.

This new year 2017 is not exactly looking good for motorists. In addition to the new measures concerning ticketing and tinted windows, insurance companies will also have their say. Indeed, if the estimates of various specialists in this field are to be believed, an increase is to be expected for 2017 car insurance. This shouldn’t really come as a surprise to drivers. However, be prepared to compare offers again because the increase is not expected to be the same for each company.

An increase of 0.5 to 2.5%.

At this time, it is not yet known exactly which car insurance companies will increase their prices, nor at what rate the increase will be. However, estimates lead us to an increase of between 0.5 and 2.5% from the beginning of this year. This is quite considerable considering that many motorists are already complaining about the current prices. But there is a reason for this increase and it is related to the increase in the price of car repairs. The sector has grown by 2% in recent months. This results in costs for motorists, but also in lost revenue for insurance companies. Their strategy is to raise prices to fill the void.

Not all insurers are affected by the increase

The increase seems inevitable for some insurance companies. However, other insurers (such as Matmut or MACSF) have decided not to apply it. A decision that will certainly arouse the interest of motorists and encourage them to migrate to this company. Especially since with the Hamon law, they will be able to do so at any time and at their sole discretion. They will just need to be affiliated with the company for more than a year.

For all motorists, now is the time to shop around and review your car insurance contract. As usual, it is best to make a comparison and choose the offer with the best benefits.

Once again, Mercedes-Benz has risen to the top of the list of car manufacturers that sold the most cars last year. Indeed, the brand has just surpassed BMW, which was at the top of the list last year. This is not really a surprise considering the performance of the Stuttgart-based company in terms of production and sales last year. Focus on this topic.

2.084 million cars sold in 2016

It seems that the efforts made by Mercedes-Benz have finally led to something. By deciding to increase the number of countries in which it markets its products (especially in Asia), the German firm has managed to sell about 2.084 million vehicles. This is really considerable based on the sales it was able to achieve in 2015.

In fact, an increase of 11.3% was recorded. This, of course, allowed it to overtake BMW, which only managed to sell 2.003 million cars in 2016. The figure is obviously higher than that achieved in 2015 (5.2% change). However, this is not enough to win the first place, which this time goes to Mercedes-Benz. The third place is still held by a German brand, Audi, which managed to sell 1.87 million cars.

A favorable extension outside Europe

As mentioned above, Mercedes-Benz has gotten to where it is today because of the expansion strategy it has adopted. In recent years, the brand has decided to make a place for itself in non-European markets and it seems to have worked. In China, for example, its products are selling very well and have even grown by a whopping 27%. The same is true in some other Asian countries. However, it is a different story when it comes to the U.S. market. The company saw its sales decline by 0.8%. However, it shouldn’t stay that way, at least not for long.

One of the world’s largest car manufacturers may be coming to our doorstep soon. Indeed, Tesla has announced its interest in establishing itself in Europe. A plant will be set up by the year 2018. However, it is not yet known in which country it will be placed. For the moment, many countries have shown their interest in this project and of course, France is one of them.

A new plant to meet high demand

Tesla was one of the most successful car manufacturers last year (2016). Its sales have in fact increased by 50% and the forecast is still good for this new year 2017. While the firm produced roughly 80,000 vehicles for 2016, the bar is being raised a bit higher this year with a goal of 100,000 cars. Of course, it will not be easy to produce all this. This is why the manufacturer is planning to open a new factory in Europe. This will allow him to avoid delivery problems and to make them in a shorter time for the models intended for European customers.

France is in the race

After Tesla announced the news, several European countries rushed to approach the giant to discuss with him. Among them were Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. France is also one of the countries that participated in the race to have the new plant located on its soil. The French Minister of the Economy, Michel Sapin, went to San Francisco to meet with Diarmud O’Connel, the firm’s vice-president in charge of economic development. His goal was to show him the advantages that France has for the establishment of a new Tesla factory. And according to the minister’s report, France could well have the market since the American manufacturer’s team is interested in France.

2016 seems to have been a good, if not great, year for Tesla. Indeed, this car manufacturer has achieved huge sales during this period. If we rely on the statistics provided on this subject, the American firm would have seen its sales increase by 50% compared to 2015. This is huge compared to the numbers presented by other manufacturers who struggled to get through 2016.

76,230 Tesla Model S and Model X sold in 2016

Elon Musk, the founder and boss of Tesla, has set a sales target of 80,000 vehicles in 2016. The goal was not extinguished as the firm only managed to sell 76,230 Tesla Model S and Model X. This is already surprising considering that other major car manufacturers could not even make half. And compared to sales in 2015, that’s also a 50% increase as mentioned above. During this period, the American firm was only able to sell 50,580 vehicles. And while the increase is already significant, it still doesn’t seem to satisfy Tesla’s number one. For him, if the objective is not reached, the year was not a success.

2017 will be another good year for the firm

2016 was a great year for Tesla although Elon Musk refuses to admit it. And the forecast for this new year of 2017 is also looking promising. Thanks to last year’s outstanding performance, the manufacturer is ahead of the game. And what is certain today is that this will not stop this year or the others to come. As proof, we can already cite the example of the Tesla Model 3, which is about to hit the market and whose pre-orders have already passed the 400,000 mark. One of the great advantages of this model is its optimized design associated with a price of about 35 000 €. This is quite affordable for a car of the brand.

We have just started the new year and as you probably already know, new measures are about to take effect. For the specific case of motorists, there are many changes coming in 2017. If some of them are quite good, others are much less appreciated. In this section, we’ll give you an update on everything that’s going to change in the automotive industry in the new year.

Verbalization

Beginning in January 2017, company vehicle drivers will be held accountable for all violations they commit. Indeed, if they are flashed for speeding or red light violation, they will now be sanctioned by the withdrawal of points. For their part, employers are required to report their employees who engage in such dangerous conduct. If they fail to do so, sanctions may be taken against them. And this is a fine of 1,875 euros.

The repair

Some changes have also been made with respect to garage repairs. From now on, garages will have to offer used spare parts to customers if they request them. This will reduce the cost of repair for motorists and save them money. However, this does not apply to all spare parts. Only the following parts can be offered as used: unglued windows, removable body parts, headlights, certain mechanical and electronic parts.

Tinted windows

Starting January^1, 2017, tinted windows are going to be penalized. According to the decree published in on April 13, 2016, the windshield and front windows must now no longer be equipped with over-darkening films. All those concerned have had until the end of December to comply. After this period, penalties are now provided for violators. And this is a^4th class fine with 135 euros and a withdrawal of 3 points on the driving license. One of the reasons for this is to allow law enforcement to quickly identify serious violations such as not wearing seat belts.

Ticket without driver interception

Until December 30, 2016, 4 traffic violations could result in a ticket without the driver being stopped. And now, 7 others have been added: not wearing a seatbelt, using a hand-held cell phone, driving, stopping or parking on the hard shoulder, straddling or crossing the continuous lines, not respecting the rules of overtaking, not respecting the “bike lanes” and not wearing a helmet on a motorized two-wheeler.

For those who bought a new car during this 2016 year, they must have certainly noticed the increase in price. In fact, it has been steadily increasing during this year. According to the official figures available, the increase is 4.5% in France and this has not failed to change some of the behavior of car buyers.

An average price of 24,300 euros for a new car

For this 2016, buying a new car is not really available to everyone. Because of the significant price increase (+4.5%), it has become difficult to get one. This is what the results of a study published in the newspaper
Les Echos
newspaper on December 26, 2016 and bearing the title NCBS (New Car Buyer Survey). A new car will sell for an average of 24,300 euros in France during this year. There are several reasons for this sudden price increase. Among the most important, there is the appearance of technological innovations that provide more comfort and safety to drivers. The latter now have more options and equipment in their vehicle. This is not, of course, without consequence on the price applied by the manufacturers.

A situation that benefits the occasion and the low-cost

Buying a new car is now a luxury that not everyone can afford. This is of course a brake on their sales and favors second-hand and low-cost sales. Disappointed with the rising prices, many buyers have decided to turn to used and low-priced cars. Also, car-sharing, car-pooling and rental are becoming more and more popular. This is certainly a plus for the environment. However, this really doesn’t help the situation for new car dealers.

If this is the case for this year 2016, it is very likely that prices will remain the same for next year. One reason for this is that new regulations are encouraging the integration of more and more technologies into future cars.

The German Volkswagen Group has decided to improve the performance of its Golf R. The 2017 model just got an extra 10 horsepower under the hood. This means that it has now increased to 310 horsepower and can therefore compete very well with the other big sports cars of our time.

100 km/h in only 5 seconds

All fans of the Volkswagen Golf R will certainly be happy to hear this news. By opting for the 2017 version of this model, they will be able to enjoy more power and better performance. With a powerful 310 horsepower engine under the hood, you can’t help but go faster and challenge the other competitors of the brand. Moreover, according to the information that has been provided about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R, it could reach 100 km/h in just 5 seconds. The time will be even better for the model with automatic transmission (DSG) since the passage from 0 to 100 km/h is done in barely 4.6 seconds.

In short, the least we can say is that the German manufacturer has decided to strike hard this time and the new Golf R that it is about to release will certainly not fail to arouse the interest of fans of this model.

Attention, 7 073 € of malus!

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf R lands with more power and performance. This is certainly very good news! However, one should not neglect the consequences that this increase in power will have on the insurance premium. For those who don’t know yet, new bonus/malus scales have been introduced and will go into effect on January¹, 2017. With a car like the 2017 Golf R, the penalty will be severe because of the fuel consumption and CO2 emission rate of this model. For those with a manual gearbox, the penalty is set at €7,073 due to an emission rate of 180 g of CO2/km. On the other hand, if you opt for the model with automatic transmission, the penalty is €2,773 with an emission rate of 160 g of CO2/km.

We are now only days away from 2017. While this is good news for everyone, it is not good news for drivers. Indeed, as every year, you should expect a change in the pricing of your car insurance. And for 2017, increases are likely. Focus on this topic!

An upward trend is confirmed

Car insurance will increase! Although this was not entirely certain some time ago, the trend is now gradually being confirmed. For next year, we can expect an increase in the rates charged by the various insurance companies. At this time, it is not known how much the increase will be. However, according to the calculations made by
Fact & Figures
the increase could be 1.5%. This is significantly higher compared to 2015 when rates only increased by 0.64%. Such an increase would be related to the fact that car insurance is not at all profitable. A fact that would be explained by the lack of improvement in the road safety figures.

How to get the best car insurance?

While it is now certain that car insurance rates are going to be on the rise, you need to start looking for ways to get the best deal. The best thing to do is to play on the competition. In fact, policyholders have a better way to do this. We are talking about the Hamon law which offers them more flexible conditions for the cancellation of their car insurance contract. Nevertheless, there are limits to this and it is important to take them into account.

In addition, it is also recommended to compare the offers proposed by the different insurance companies. To do this, you don’t need to go around to all the companies. There are online tools that allow you to quickly compare car insurance quotes and find the best one. Finally, if you’re planning to buy a new car, look for a model that can afford a low insurance premium.

Are you going to the mountains or the countryside? Then you certainly need an all-terrain car. As its name indicates, this type of vehicle can indeed cope with different types of road. You can take it to the city, but it is also perfectly suited for driving in the mountains or on secondary roads. In this section, we offer you some advice on how to choose your off-road car.

What is the purpose of an all-terrain car?

Before choosing an off-road vehicle, it is important to know what it will be used for. There are many different models depending on the use. For a trip in the mountains or in somewhat isolated places, a 4×4 will do very well. Thanks to its endurance and high performance, it can cope with the most difficult driving conditions without any problem. However, if you are going away with your family and need a more comfortable and spacious car, the best choice is an SUV. Many models are available on the market and you will be spoilt for choice.

A model with two or four wheel drive?

In addition to need, there are other criteria to consider when choosing your off-road car. Among the most important elements to see, there is first of all the motor skills. Will you choose an all-terrain vehicle with two or four wheel drive? There are really no big differences between the two. However, a four-wheel drive car will provide better traction than a two-wheel drive model. In this case, the handling will be excellent even in the most difficult driving conditions (rain, snow, winding roads, etc.). In practice, most 4×4 vehicles have four-wheel drive. The SUVs, on the other hand, are available in two versions: two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models.