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Monday, November 29, 2010
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
When it’s frosty outside, your car can suffer just as much as you can. While you worry about a runny nose and getting a cough, or whatever horrible bug is going round, your car may suffer from salt!
Salt, which is put onto the roads to try to prevent ice-related road traffic accidents, can unfortunately cause the finish of your car to become damaged.
Leaving salt on your car, especially in wintry conditions, promotes rust – which is never good news for vehicles.
No need to spend money going to the carwash though, there is a product you might be using on yourself which your car will benefit from equally - baby shampoo.
Yes, it’s true, just two little squeezes of plain baby shampoo into some lukewarm water, rubbed gently over your car with a soft washing glove, will return your car to its shiny, pre-salted glory.
Something to remember though: only give your car this little pampering treatment when it’s above one degree centigrade outside, otherwise the water you use on your car might freeze onto its surface.
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Don’t get caught out by winter driving
Many inexperienced drivers or those who have low mileage car insurance will be glad of an excuse to stay at home when winter weather strikes in Britain but with so many of us being working women we may have to grit our teeth, put on our boots and get out on roads covered in ice, snow and slush.
With modern cars, winter driving is nowhere near as tricky as it used to be and there is plenty of advice on the internet to help you travel safely to avoid an accident and the need to call the company which handles your car insurance for women.
Simple safety measures suggested by the Institute of Advanced Motorists include checking before you start that windscreen wipers are in good condition. Lights and the inside of the windscreen should be clean to reduce glare.
Tyres are the most important factor to keep you safe on a slippery road and for optimum safety the tread should be more than 3mm all over.
An emergency kit to be kept in the boot should include a warm coat and a rug, a high visibility jacket, some food and water, a good pair of boots, de-icer and a scraper, a torch, a spade and a mobile phone either with a well-charged battery or an in-car charger so that if the worst happens and you are stuck or have a winter accident, you will be able to call for help and tell your woman’s car insurance helpline.
Simple safety measures suggested by the Institute of Advanced Motorists include checking before you start that windscreen wipers are in good condition. Lights and the inside of the windscreen should be clean to reduce glare.
Tyres are the most important factor to keep you safe on a slippery road and for optimum safety the tread should be more than 3mm all over.
An emergency kit to be kept in the boot should include a warm coat and a rug, a high visibility jacket, some food and water, a good pair of boots, de-icer and a scraper, a torch, a spade and a mobile phone either with a well-charged battery or an in-car charger so that if the worst happens and you are stuck or have a winter accident, you will be able to call for help and tell your woman’s car insurance helpline.
Image © Woodley WonderWorks vis Flickr, under Creative Commons Licence
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Multi-tasking man not a myth
A recent news story has busted the myth that only women can multi-task, but given us further proof that behind every great man there must be a great woman, and behind every stupid man there is either a very patient woman, or no woman at all.
In the case of the man who was recently videoed reading a book, looking at his Kindle and talking on his mobile phone, all at once, while driving at 60mph in America, we can only hope that there was not a woman behind this insanity.
Just as in the UK, it is against the law to drive while using a mobile phone in the US. There probably aren’t any direct laws against using a Kindle yet, but it seems to me like it might be just a little bit distracting.
How gripping has a book got to be before you really can’t put it down? Furthermore, how can a book be that gripping, but not so gripping that you can’t delve into your Kindle e-book too, and not mind being interrupted by a phone call? In fact, how can you be happy to do all these things and not be much more comfortable staying at home on your sofa?
I suppose that every now and then there comes a time in every man’s life when he feels the need to go on a little road-trip, then remembers that he’s been meaning to get back to those two books he started, and really needs to catch up with that friend too.
Madness.
In the case of the man who was recently videoed reading a book, looking at his Kindle and talking on his mobile phone, all at once, while driving at 60mph in America, we can only hope that there was not a woman behind this insanity.
Just as in the UK, it is against the law to drive while using a mobile phone in the US. There probably aren’t any direct laws against using a Kindle yet, but it seems to me like it might be just a little bit distracting.
I suppose that every now and then there comes a time in every man’s life when he feels the need to go on a little road-trip, then remembers that he’s been meaning to get back to those two books he started, and really needs to catch up with that friend too.
Madness.
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Nissan Leaf may be sign of greener future
For those of you who thought that the electric car would never arrive on Britain’s roads – or at least not any time soon – the Nissan Leaf is here and ready to be sold in the UK.
Apparently, it’s going to cost £23,990 – so start saving.
It will be able to do 90mph and complete a journey of 100 miles on one full charge. This sounds good as electric cars go, but a full charge takes eight hours and it will only maintain this performance if you don’t fancy using the air con or heating.
However, to steer away from the negative, the Leaf is 100% electric, has zero-emissions and will only cost £2 to charge up fully, so it beats petrol cars on that front. Also, we mustn’t forget that this car will dramatically reduce carbon emissions. Maybe in the long run, owning a Nissan Leaf will save people money.
Traffic noise might be cut down too because electric cars are practically silent, especially compared to petrol cars. We may have to change the “Stop, Look, and Listen” road safety slogan, though.
So, it looks like the next few years may see some huge changes on the roads. The introduction of electric cars could see London and other busy cities becoming a great deal quieter if the Nissan Leaf and other makes of electric car prove popular.
Apparently, it’s going to cost £23,990 – so start saving.
It will be able to do 90mph and complete a journey of 100 miles on one full charge. This sounds good as electric cars go, but a full charge takes eight hours and it will only maintain this performance if you don’t fancy using the air con or heating.
However, to steer away from the negative, the Leaf is 100% electric, has zero-emissions and will only cost £2 to charge up fully, so it beats petrol cars on that front. Also, we mustn’t forget that this car will dramatically reduce carbon emissions. Maybe in the long run, owning a Nissan Leaf will save people money.
Traffic noise might be cut down too because electric cars are practically silent, especially compared to petrol cars. We may have to change the “Stop, Look, and Listen” road safety slogan, though.
So, it looks like the next few years may see some huge changes on the roads. The introduction of electric cars could see London and other busy cities becoming a great deal quieter if the Nissan Leaf and other makes of electric car prove popular.
Image © Richard-G via Flickr, under Creative Commons Licence
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Cars and bars don’t mix
We’re careering headlong towards Christmas – yes, I know it’s early, but I am far from the first person to mention it - the Argos Christmas commercial campaign has been running for weeks already and the Boots “Here Come the Girls” make-up ads have already got me thinking I need a new shade of lip gloss for those inevitable mistletoe moments.
So, with that in mind I am writing to remind all women’s car insurance holders that now is not the time to risk your no-claims bonus – not to mention your personal liberty – by getting behind the wheel of your motor having had a couple of glasses of Pinot Grigio at the office do.
Being found guilty of drink-driving is a very serious offence, and if you have caused a car accident whilst driving under the influence of alcohol you are likely to face stiff penalties.
If you happen to cause a death under such circumstances you will be subject to an unlimited fine, an obligatory 2 year driving ban and, oh yes, a little matter of up to 14 years in prison.
Is another glass of cheap wine really worth it – we think not.
Being found guilty of drink-driving is a very serious offence, and if you have caused a car accident whilst driving under the influence of alcohol you are likely to face stiff penalties.
If you happen to cause a death under such circumstances you will be subject to an unlimited fine, an obligatory 2 year driving ban and, oh yes, a little matter of up to 14 years in prison.
Is another glass of cheap wine really worth it – we think not.
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Labels: women's car insurance
Monday, November 15, 2010
Winter Wonderland
No, there’s no snow a-glistening, it’s just dark, wet and windy and I’m so glad I have comprehensive women’s car insurance because driving conditions are pretty treacherous at the moment in the UK.
High winds seem to make you wobble all over the road and pounding rain can sometimes reduce visibility to barely a few metres. Combine all this with the fact that some motorists reduce their speed to around 15 mph as soon as a splash of rain hits their windscreen, while others continue on at 90 on a dual carriageway and you can find yourself in some pretty tricky situations within the blink of an eye.
Aquaplaning may sound like an Extreme Sport but it’s actually a dangerous hazard on waterlogged roads and can have you gliding across the road like Torvill minus Deane as quick as you can say, “skating on extremely thin ice”. And that’s even without thinking about icy road conditions. Brrrrrrr!
No, I don’t really like winter driving. It’s dark, dangerous and downright dastardly. Yep, I think I’ll keep walking in a winter wonderland – and I’ll keep my women’s car insurance intact by only driving in good weather.
Aquaplaning may sound like an Extreme Sport but it’s actually a dangerous hazard on waterlogged roads and can have you gliding across the road like Torvill minus Deane as quick as you can say, “skating on extremely thin ice”. And that’s even without thinking about icy road conditions. Brrrrrrr!
No, I don’t really like winter driving. It’s dark, dangerous and downright dastardly. Yep, I think I’ll keep walking in a winter wonderland – and I’ll keep my women’s car insurance intact by only driving in good weather.
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Labels: comprehensive women's car insurance
Friday, November 12, 2010
“White van dog”, now that is news
I’ve a feeling professional women drivers shouldn’t be news any more. After all, my uncle recently got remarried to a woman trucker and it seems to me that at least every one in four truckers I see on the roads today is a woman.
The same goes for van drivers, as was recently confirmed by a study carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
According to the company, one in every three “white van men” is, in fact, a woman.
While it is natural to assume that quite a few of these women are involved in typical white van man trades, it is also a safe bet that a fair proportion are from more traditionally “feminine” jobs such as the floristry, catering and clothing industries.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles head of marketing commented, "Our research looked to challenge some of the more outdated perceptions of modern van drivers and it certainly has."
And from a professional perspective the survey only confirms what I already know: more and more women drivers are looking for car insurance quotes for vehicles they use both commercially and privately.
I don’t want to stereotype male drivers of vans as being in any way pigheaded or cultured but the growth of women van drivers may also help explain why one in three van drivers enjoys regular visits to a theatre, opera or art gallery.
Now, canine van drivers - that would be news…
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The same goes for van drivers, as was recently confirmed by a study carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
According to the company, one in every three “white van men” is, in fact, a woman.
While it is natural to assume that quite a few of these women are involved in typical white van man trades, it is also a safe bet that a fair proportion are from more traditionally “feminine” jobs such as the floristry, catering and clothing industries.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles head of marketing commented, "Our research looked to challenge some of the more outdated perceptions of modern van drivers and it certainly has."
And from a professional perspective the survey only confirms what I already know: more and more women drivers are looking for car insurance quotes for vehicles they use both commercially and privately.
I don’t want to stereotype male drivers of vans as being in any way pigheaded or cultured but the growth of women van drivers may also help explain why one in three van drivers enjoys regular visits to a theatre, opera or art gallery.
Now, canine van drivers - that would be news…
Image © visual.dichotomy via Flickr, under Creative Commons Licence
Thursday, November 11, 2010
James Bond’s sexy car is off the market
How long have we women been in love with James Bond? Too long for some of us.
Well, his lovely silver car has just been sold!
It’s 40 years old and so delightfully vintage, and Bond actually sat in it – Mr 007 himself!
The Aston Martin DB5 was sold for $4,608,500 – that’s £2,912,000 to us in the UK – to an American bidder called Harry Yeaggy, who’s going to put it in his private collection of classic cars somewhere in Ohio.
Private? You mean will never get to see it again? That’s terrible news!
The car still has all its Goldfinger and Thunderball gadgets on it, for example its revolving registration plate, courtesy of “Q.”
Still, I imagine that with all that gadgetry still in place, taking it for a spin would be a no-no – and I bet women’s motor insurance would get pretty expensive if you had to cover that piece of iconic film history!
On second thoughts, maybe it is safer off the road away from other traffic.
Well, his lovely silver car has just been sold!
The Aston Martin DB5 was sold for $4,608,500 – that’s £2,912,000 to us in the UK – to an American bidder called Harry Yeaggy, who’s going to put it in his private collection of classic cars somewhere in Ohio.
Private? You mean will never get to see it again? That’s terrible news!
The car still has all its Goldfinger and Thunderball gadgets on it, for example its revolving registration plate, courtesy of “Q.”
Still, I imagine that with all that gadgetry still in place, taking it for a spin would be a no-no – and I bet women’s motor insurance would get pretty expensive if you had to cover that piece of iconic film history!
On second thoughts, maybe it is safer off the road away from other traffic.
Image © matchity via Flickr, under Creative Commons Licence
Labels: women's car insurance
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Horse box drivers are not my favourite motorist
Equestrian magazine Horse and Hound reported that Mr Todd was pulled over by Dutch police, as he made his way to the Boekelo Horse Trials, for what they described as “overtaking in his lorry”.
We can only surmise that their must have been an element of danger involved or perhaps speeding, but if you’ve ever been stuck behind a large horse lorry, you’ll know that low-speed is usually the issue.
Mr Todd said he had been fined “quite a lot of money” and fellow horse rider Andrew Nicholson, who had been driving his own lorry in the horsey convoy, was also fined.
Happily though, Mr Todd rode nine-year-old NZB Land Vision to a commendable second place in the horse trials and his driving woes must have been put firmly behind him.
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Labels: woman's car insurance