The latest addition to the Golf’s MkV family is the R32, which is essentially a more refined and somewhat more expensive version of the GTi. With its tasteful body and subtle styling tweaks it has been hailed as the gentlemen’s GTi.

With its 3.2-litre V6 engine, capable of achieving 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds, the R32 is the most powerful Golf. Its meaty engine sound, smooth acceleration and snappy response also make it the most pleasurable Golf to drive.

Even though there is a small debate on whether the GTi, which has a better in-gear pace and considerably lighter is the superior of two cars, the R32 levels out the playing field with its 4-wheel drive and optional DSG gearbox.

4-wheel drive is as standard, providing superb traction, allowing the R32 to breeze through bends while oozing confidence. The DSG semi-automatic gearbox has one clutch in gear and another with the next gear pre-selected, making shifts lighting fast.

The R32’s near faultless interior is just as pleasing to the eye as its exterior. This is thanks to the incredible attention to detail, expensive materials and user-friendly layout. The driver and front passenger seats are supportive and highly adjustable, with the rear seats feeling very roomy - even on the 3 door models. Even though the rear transmission has meant a reduction in boot space, the Golf’s renowned practibility hasn’t been lost.

The R32 has a wealth of equipment crammed into it, which helps justify the cars steep price tag. Some notable examples include; dual-zone climate control; rain sensing wipers; 10-speaker stereo; blue brake callipers; bi-xenon headlamps; 18-inch alloy’s and sports suspension.

To top it off, the R32 is incredibly safe, scoring 5-stars on the Euro NCAP crash tests. This is down to the highly sophisticated equipment that it has been fitted with such as ABS with brake assist, electronic stability and traction control. The R32 is also fitted with twin front, side and curtain air-bags.

By: Liam Gerken

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There can be many reasons why a driver could get banned and disqualified from driving. We will look at some of the more common and then explore ways in which you can reduce the car or motor insurance premiums you pay.

Drink or Drunk Driving - Coded DR10 in the license. Usually this will result in a driver being banned for a minimum of 12 months or 18 months. If the driver has had previous convictions the the length of the disqualification can be increased.

Totting Up - Coded TT99 on the driving license. This conviction is normally given when a driver has more than 12 points on their license. Obviously car insurance premiums rise with this conviction.

Speeding - SP30 is the most common speeding conviction, generally car insurance companies don’t load premiums for this motoring conviction on the first offence. However if there are multiple occurences then quotation prices will be higher. If normally get 3 points for a speeding fixed penalty but can get more depending on the severity of the offence. Drivers can be banned in extreme cases, or when driving license points exceed 12.

Traffic Light Offences - TS10 is the most common which is failing to stop at a red light. A fixed penalty for this driving conviction would give 3 points and a



As regular as clockwork, once a year your car insurance renewal notice lands on your doorstep. Like a bolt out of the blue, there’s an additional expense you can’t simply forget about. Although searching for car insurance isn’t many peoples’ idea of fun, that doesn’t mean you can be lazy and simply allow your current insurer to renew your policy - unless you want to lose a ton of money.

Most don’t realise that if you do nothing when you receive your renewal notice, your current insurer will automatically take money from your account and continue your policy for another term when the renewal date passes - even if you buy a policy from another insurer. This is a precautionary measure to ensure you’re never driving without any car insurance cover and allows you to maintain your legal obligations.

As your car insurance renewal date begins to appear on the horizon, you’re likely to receive a letter in the post from your current insurer. This will not only remind you of your renewal date but the insurer will also take the opportunity to sell you another policy - by automatically generating a quote for the next term and issuing your policy documents and a new certificate of motor insurance.

If you do not want to renew your policy with the same insurer, you must get in touch with them. They will set out what you need to do in your renewal notice letter. If you don’t, you’ll automatically be in for another term and you’ll be charged for the privilege.

It’s tempting to do nothing at this time. Sit back in the smug satisfaction that everything is being handled for you. If, on the other hand, you don’t want to be ripped off, you should do something about it. Your easiest way to find out if you’ve got the best price and the best policy with your current car insurer is to use a car insurance comparison website [http://uk.insurancewide.com/insurance/car/] to find out if anyone can offer you a better deal. If you take this route, all you need to do is make sure that you’re comparing like-for-like policies - going solely on price could leave you under-covered.

It’s common to see your insurance renewal quote go up, even though you could have had another claim free year. This is done on the basis that laziness usually prevails and customers simply allow their policy to renew. It allows the insurer to recoup some of their costs to attract you to them in the first place - namely their advertising and marketing budgets. Just goes to show that loyalty isn’t always repaid!

By: Harvey McEwan

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Standard car insurance policies come in three, six, or twelve month periods. But it is possible to get monthly no deposit car insurance rates instead.

Getting monthly no deposit car insurance is a good alternative to the problem of driving illegally without liability coverage if you have problems paying the expensive annual premiums up front. This is especially true for people who have had an accident and have seen their premiums go up 50 percent or more.

No deposit car insurance is usually paid at the beginning of each month and is the preferred payment choice by many first time car owners such as new drivers and students who do not have a lot of spare cash lying around after buying their own vehicles.

But even people who can afford to pay up front sometimes choose not to. It is basic human nature to feel more comfortable keeping cash in one’s pocket for emergencies rather than to hand over a lump sum to an insurance company.

Longer term auto insurance is slightly less expensive, but no deposit car insurance has easy installment payments and there are few good reasons not to do so. You don’t even have to write a check each month as you can have the amount debited from your account if you would like.

Another benefit, is the option to switch providers or make changes to your policy while remaining with the same company. You can choose to cancel your existing policy and get another new one without losing anything at the end of every month.

If you find a better insurance quote, you no longer have to worry about being bound to your policy and miss out on a great deal.

All in all, no deposit car insurance provides the flexibility and the economy needed by many of today’s drivers.

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Looking for full coverage auto insurance quotes? Want to get the most coverage for the least amount of money? Here’s how …

Full Coverage Auto Insurance

Full coverage auto insurance pays for medical expenses, repair costs, and liability law suit expenses when you’re involved in an automobile accident. It also pays for expenses if you’re hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver. Here are the various coverages you should have and how you can save money on them.

Liability Insurance

Liability insurance pays for claims made against you, plus your legal fees, if you injure or kill someone. It also pays for claims made against you when you damage someone else’s property.

Imagine what would happen if someone won, say, a $500,000 lawsuit against you? Would you be able to pay it? Probably not. That’s why liability insurance is so important.

If you don’t own a lot of personal property you may want to carry the minimum liability insurance your state requires. If you do own a lot, then you’ll want to increase it to cover your assets.

Personal Injury Protection Insurance

PIP pays medical expenses for you and your passengers when you have an accident. It also pays for you and your family’s medical expenses if you’re in another car.

If you have medical insurance you may want to skip this coverage. But if you don’t, or if you live in a high-accident area, then you should purchase it.

Collision and Comprehensive Insurance

Collision coverage pays for damage to your car from an accident no matter who was at fault. Comprehensive coverage pays for damage to you car from fire, theft, vandalism, storms, etc.

To save money on collision and comprehensive coverage you’ll want to get the highest deductible you can afford to pay. If you drive an older car that’s worth less than your annual premium plus your deductible, consider dropping these coverages.

Uninsured Motorist Insurance

Uninsured motorist insurance pays for medical expenses and property repairs caused by an uninsured, inderinsured, or hit-and-run driver. This is good coverage to carry, especially if you live in states that have a large number of uninsured drivers like Alabama, Arizona, California, Mississippi, and New Mexico.

How Get The Cheapest Full Coverage Auto Insurance

The best way to get the cheapest full coverage auto insurance is to get quotes from an auto insurance comparison site. Here you can compare quotes from different companies and choose the best policy with the lowest rate.

By: Brian Stevens

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Visit http://www.LowerRateQuotes.com or click on the following link to get full coverage auto insurance quotes from top-rated companies and see how much you can save. You can get more insurance tips in their Articles section, and get answers to your insurance questions from an insurance expert by using their online chat service.

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Car insurance is a wonderful thing. Not only is it getting cheaper over the course of time, but it also can allow you to get into an accident and still have the money leftover in order to get different things to happen. Car insurance might not be transferable to other countries however, primarily because of the fact that the governments in the two areas do not match. If it was up to the company, then any multinational corporation would be able to offer you transferable car insurance, but because that is not the world we live in, there are many concerns that you need to take into account when figuring out if your car insurance might be transferable.

Get Clarification

The first thing that you will want to do is go straight to the horse’s mouth and get clarification from the company if the car insurance that you currently have can be transferred to other companies. Either you ask the representative directly, giving them the name of the new country, or you go right to their website in an attempt to figure that information out for yourself. Either way, there is no answer more reliable than one from the company and that is definitely where you want to go first.

One problem that you might run into however is the company not working in other countries and therefore having no idea whatsoever if their insurance is transferable. This is rare, but it does tend to happen sometimes when you are working with smaller firms that do not work on the national level. Because many people still do work with these types of firms, here is what you can do if the company is unable to offer clarification.

Compare Road Laws

Road laws within different countries are quite different and one way for you to figure out if your insurance is transferable to a specific country would be to compare the road laws of that country to the road laws of your current area of residence. This is because certain insurance plans are built upon certain road laws and if those road laws do not exist in the new country, then there is a very good chance that the plan you have right now is not going to be transferable.

Additionally, you will also want to consider the insurance laws in the new country that you are visiting. These laws will tell you right away whether they recognize insurance companies from other countries and there will usually be a list of the recognized companies as well. You can always call the consulate working in your country and get the information from them as well. There are many places that you can go to get road and insurance law information on a specific country, so figuring out if your insurance is good in that country even without the help of your provider is not something that should be that difficult to do.

Changing for Compatibility

If you find out that your current insurance plan is not transferable to the new country, then chances are that you are going to have to chance your insurance provider to one that directly operates in the new country. At the same time however, if you are really attached to your provider and do not want to change, then there might be a way for you to make your current plan compatible with the laws that the new country has. The only way to find out if this is possible is from the actual country’s representatives, since they are the ones that have control of that issue.

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Your age can be a big problem in auto insurance. It could also be a great advantage. Whichever group you fall into, there’s a way for you to make the most remarkable savings in your auto insurance premium. Unless you’ve taken time to research and study this subject, you will certainly pick one or two tips that will help you reduce your auto insurance premium.

If you’re above fifty-five, thank your stars. You’ve entered the hallowed zone in auto insurance. If you don’t get pampered by an auto insurance provider now, you never will. This is because you belong to an age group that has a high reputation of road safety. Just think of it — Would you expect a man with a college age kid to go making reckless turns on the road? He has way too much at stake to joke behind wheels. Furthermore, unlike his much more older compatriots (those above 65), the effects of old age on driving hasn’t yet caught up with him. However, a poor driving history wipes out all such benefits that should have accrued to you. So keeping a clean slate still counts despite your age group.

How about those who find themselves at the other end of the spectrum — The highest risk age group? There are several options open to you. You can get married if you are old enough and it makes sense in your circumstance. I’m not kidding here. Marriage does reduce the perception of risk auto insurance providers have of you.

Let me get a little deeper into this. If you’re under-25, you’re considered a very high risk as far as auto insurance is concerned. Yes, if you’re in your early twenties you’ll be better off than a teenager. However, you still are a high risk group. But once you get married, a lot of auto insurance providers begin to see you in a whole new light. They consider you less reckless and more responsible. This reflects on your auto insurance premium.

Come to think of it yourself. It certainly takes a lot for a guy to settle down when he could be playing around. That shows a lot of stability. Such stability affects your driving. This makes you less likely to have an accident and thus reduces the likelihood of a claim. And you know that the lower the chances that you’ll make a claim, the lower your auto insurance premium.

Another thing you can do as an under-25 is to be on your parent’s auto insurance policy.

This isn’t certainly going to go down well with many young folks. They’ll have to give up a lot of their independence as they have to be resident with their parents and have their car registered in their names to take advantage of this option.

Age is just one of many factors used in calculating your auto insurance rate. And, add to that the fact that different insurance companies albeit using the same factors, score them differently. This means that given the same profile, you’ll get different quotes from different auto insurance companies (I’ve seen a difference of over $2000). So how do you use this to your advantage? Go to as many auto insurance quotes sites as you can. For just five minutes of your time, you’ll get quotes from around five A rated auto insurance providers.

By: Chimezirim Chinecherem Odimba

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A lot of people aren’t happy with their auto insurance these days, either because of its high cost or they wish they had more discounts. But if you happen to be a teacher, you don’t have as much to worry about. According to an article on MSN Money, “Horace Mann Insurance…offers discounts to teachers who belong to state education associations or the National Education Association… (also) available through…one of its two subsidiaries — Allegiance Insurance or Teachers Insurance.” The discounts are apparently based on the assumptions that teachers have a stable occupation, stable employment, and the understanding that the community scrutinizes them. These companies claim that stable jobs, being under the watchful eyes of society, and having responsibility make teachers more likely to be better drivers and therefore deserving of auto insurance discounts.

You will be able to use your good driving record to your advantage due to your status as a “good driver.” There’s a discount available for people with an engineering or science degree; specifically, most insurance companies offer a teacher discount because teachers are rated as “above average drivers” by the Auto Insurance companies.

At least one insurance company maintains that there is a direct relationship between what you do for a living and your risk of being in a car accident. Therefore, a scientist will pay the least amount of money and owners of businesses will pay the most. Not only does job type determine the cost of your insurance premium, geographic location, driving record, claims history, credit history, gender, age and car make and model also determine the cost of your premium. Therefore, if you are a teacher, you are in luck. The reasons for this are justified with statistical evidence.

It is proven statistically that teachers have better accident records and have lower records of reported claims than other drivers. Teachers have lower insurance because they are typically more alert. There is an insurance program particularly for teachers entitled the Teachers Insurance Plan. Under this plan, both active and retired teachers may obtain insurance coverage at a more affordable cost. This is a reward for the wonderful driving plan of teachers.

You are eligible to use the Teachers’ Insurance Plan if you are currently teaching or are a retired education professional. It is great that many insurance companies reward the education community for good driving habits with savings for teachers and other education professionals who are the pillars of their communities.

By: Diego Gaitan

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Receiving a DUI can come with several types of punishment, each aimed at penalizing that person’s ease of getting in a car and driving. Although it is not part of the sentencing, if an auto insurer hears about a DUI, it is common in the industry to drop that driver once their policy comes up for renewal. So long as the company finds out about the DUI, that means that the driver has a limited time to find a new car insurance policy that will handle their claims. This can be a troublesome process, given the limitations imposed by a DUI conviction.

While the courts do not cancel insurance policies, they can order that a driver file an SR22 form. SR22 is synonymous with high-risk policies, and is usually required by the state for any driver who has undergone a license suspension or revocation. Also known as a Certificate of Financial Responsibility, SR22 forms are important documents that inform the state of proof of insurance, even after a DUI. These forms often require a small fee, usually around $25, to file with the state.

High-risk policies are available for those are looking to obtain car insurance after a DUI has been applied to a person’s record. Policies available are usually fewer in number and type, as high-risk insurance is generally less welcomed by most companies. Considering that the insurance comes with the danger of costing the policy provider a great sum, high-risk policies can be significantly more tight in terms of requirements and details.

While auto insurance alone can prove expensive at times, but high-risk insurance can be especially expensive. The additional evidence of past irresponsibility explains why these policies can be significantly more expensive.

By: David S Caldwell

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Negotiating Car Insurance Rates needs to be done by phone as opposed to over the internet. This is a rare case where the internet comes in second best. First analyze what you need or do not need in the way of car insurance coverage.

Bargaining by Leverage

Start by calling a number of the major companies and say that another company has offered you a lower rate. It is doubtful this will work, but is worth a try. Ask if you get a discount for being a long time customer. Do not forget to point out that you have another car insured with them along with a motorcycle and a home, only if true. Then you should get a lower rate. Many companies offer lower rates if you pay the entire bill up front. If it is worth it to you to pay as you go and save cash, then do not jump at this option.

Discounts for Being a Good Driver

This means that you have taken a defensive driver course and you have never filed a claim. Tell the representative that you have ABS brakes, an anti-theft device, you drive only a few miles a week or year. Do not forget to add that you are married and own a home (if you in fact do).

Unnecessary Items

If you have triple A coverage you do not need the insurance companies road service. If you are a good driver lower your bodily injury and property damage sections. Raise your deductible for collision and comprehensive and you will see your policy go down. It might be wise to go to through one of your employer or labor organizations. They may offer discount insurance, through companies they work with.

There are a number of items that people forget to include either online or on the phone when negotiating car insurance rates. Have them written down before hand so as not to leave them out when discussing their policy. The company will not remind you of these things many times. It is up to you to make sure they know of the conditions that will lower your car insurance policy rates.

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What does financial responsibility mean?

Like all other states, Arizona has financial responsibility laws which means that if you are involved in an accident you will be asked to present proof of your ability to cover the cost of damages caused up to a minimum amount. To comply with this law most drivers buy automobile liability insurance.

What type of automobile liability insurance am I required to have according Arizona Auto Insurance Law ?

Arizona Auto Insurance Law requires that you have Bodily Injury liability and Property Damage Liability

What are the minimum liability limits?

According to Arizona Auto Insurance Law, the minimum amount of liability coverage needed for personal injury is $15,000 person and $30,000 per accident.

The minimum amount of liability coverage needed for property damage is $10,000. This will usually appear on the policy in the form 15/30/10.

When will I be required to present proof of Insurance?

Within 30 days of registration. If you’ve had an accident you will be required to present proof of Insurance/financial responsibility at the time of the accident. Further, the State requires that you have proof of insurance at all times in your vehicle. In most cases a card issued by the insurer is sufficient.

Will my insurer required to verify the validity of my insurance policy?

Yes. According to Arizona Auto Insurance Law, if you’ve had an accident or you have been arrested, your insurance company will be required to verify that your policy is in good standing. Your insurance company must also inform the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicle if you cancel or fail to renew your policy. And according to Arizona computer data law, insurance companies are required to submit their entire list of policies in force, which the State may compare with registrations.

What are the penalties for non-compliance to the financial responsibility law?

A $250 fine.

What are the laws governing AZ liability insurance

Liability insurance in Arizona is based on the tort liability system. This means that if you were involved in an accident that is not your fault you and/or your passengers have the right to sue the party at fault for pain and suffering, and for other out-of-pocket expenses such as medical costs.

ARIZONA DUI/DRUNK DRIVING LAWS

What is the BAC (blood alcohol content) limit is the state of Arizona?

The BAC (blood alcohol content) limit for the state of Arizona is .08

Will I have my license revoked or suspended if my BAC is above 0.08?

According to Arizona Auto Insurance Law, yes. If you are pulled over by an officer and your BAC test result returns a reading above .08 you will face an on-the-spot driver’s license revocation or suspension. Further, if you refuse to take the BAC test your license will still be revoked or suspended.

What is the implied consent law?

Like most states, Arizona has the implied consent law. This law is base on the premise that because you choose to drive on the streets and highways of the state, you have given your consent to submit to the BAC and or urine test to ascertain alcohol or drug levels.

What is the penalty for violating the implied consent law?

The mandatory penalty for violation of the implied consent law in Arizona is suspension or revocation of one’s driving privilege.

Are preliminary breath tests permitted my law in Arizona?

According to Arizona Auto Insurance Law, yes. In states where it is permitted by law, sometimes an officer will do a preliminary breath test on-the-spot to confirm that you are actually under the influence. An alcosensor machine, a hand-held device, is often used. Although its results are not admissible in court, if the machine returns a positive reading, you may be taken to a police station the take the actual BAC test.

What is DUI Plea Bargain?

In a DUI plea bargain, the driver charged with DUI agrees to plea guilty to a lesser charge than one for which she could stand trial. When this happens, she receives a more lenient sentence, and/or have certain related charges dropped. The DUI plea bargain is prohibited in Arizona.

What is the open container law?

The open container law makes it illegal for the driver and passengers to have unsealed alcohol containers in an automobile passenger compartments.

ARIZONA SEAT-BELT LAWS

Are seat-belt laws enforced in the State of Arizona?

Yes. As of January 1, 1991, driver and all passengers are required to wear seat-belts in the State of Arizona.

Are seat-belt laws primary or secondary in Arizona?

Seat-belt laws in Arizona are NOT primary. Primary enforcement means that an officer may stop an automobile and issue a ticket for violation of the seat-belt law. Secondary enforcement means that the officer may issue a ticket for not using seat-belt if and only if the driver was stopped for some other violation.

What are the fines for noncompliance to seat-best laws in AZ?

$10

LAWS GOVERNING OLDER DRIVERS

Am I required to perform medical, knowledge, road, or vision retests when I renew my license?

Retesting for all drivers is usually required for vision, road retesting is only required under certain conditions. For example, if you’ve had too many accidents over a certain period of time.

Is my doctor required to report a physical condition that may affect my ability to drive safely?

NO

Is there an age limit on driver’s license renewals

Yes. 70 years.

LAWS GOVERNING TEENAGE AND YOUNGER DRIVERS

Do teenage drivers require graduated licensing?

YES. All states have graduated licensing (a rigorous learning period before full driving privileges are granted) laws for drivers 15 to 18 years old.

For what period of time are teenagers required to maintain a learners permit? For a minimum of six (6) months.

Are teens required to own an intermediate or provisional driver’s license before they a granted full driving privileges?

No.

Do young drivers have certain restrictions on night driving?

No.

Can teenage drivers carry the maximum number of passengers allowed in a vehicle?

Yes.

OK. What about BAC (blood alcohol content) level? Are there restrictions on that too?

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the answer is yes. Although the BAC level for other drivers is 0.08, Arizona drivers under the age of 21 years with a BAC level greater that 0 (yes zero) could be charged with DUI.

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