Upgrading your car when you have a growing family

Remember when you were young and single, when you had money to spare and could have almost anything you wanted? Those were great days, but are usually just a memory when you have a family. Often, the first thing to go is your sporty car because the fact is that you need to upgrade your car when you have a growing family.

Why upgrade?

There are several reasons why you may need to upgrade your car when your family gets bigger. The first is down to space. A sporty two-seater car does not have the room in the back for the safety seats that all children need when being driven in the car, and it does not it have sufficient trunk space.

A family car is also fitted with plenty of safety features. These can include features that help you to avoid accidents, such as proximity sensors, advanced braking systems, electronic stability controls, and lane-keeping support. Some cars also feature alerts, such as a collision warning system and drowsiness alert. Then there are the features that come into play once an accident has happened. These include airbags, which are often located not just in the front now, but also at the side and at knee height.

The first step to acquiring a decent family car is to consider your family’s needs. For example, how big is it likely to get? How much trunk space is required? How economic are the models on your shortlist in terms of mileage? What features come as standard? Once you have whittled down your choices in this way, you need to find out where you can buy such a car.

You could opt to buy from a private seller, but it may be more financially attractive to check out local dealers who may offer a better deal by taking your old car in part exchange. A dealer may also be able to offer you an attractive payment plan, allowing you to spread the cost of the car out over a few years. If not, however, you may want to consider other ways of spreading the cost, such as taking out a car loan with a company such as Auto Loan Solutions. If you buy a brand new car, or even one that is only six months old, it is likely that you will need to make a down payment to secure it. You will also need to find the money to pay for the insurance.

With an official dealer, you may also be able to negotiate the inclusion of extras in your deal. This may be something minor such as free car mats, but it could also be a favorable upgrade in terms of features. Some car manufacturers are also designing child seats to fit exactly into their models, so it is worth checking these out.

When you have a family, your priorities change. Protect your family when driving by investing in a car that works to keep them safe and yet still has all the features that you as an adult require.

source: 20smoney.com

New BMW dealership opens in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines - A new BMW dealership has opened in Eton Centris, along North EDSA in Quezon City.

Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, recently inaugurated its latest dealership AutoAllee BMW.

This is the 8th BMW dealership in the country, making BMW the only luxury car brand with the widest dealer network in the country.

The new dealership was officially inaugurated by Graeme Grieve, Vice President of Importer Regions of the BMW Group and Neil Fiorentinos, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia, together with Gov. Jose Ch. Alvarez, ACC Chairman and Maricar C. Parco, ACC President.

"We are proud to welcome AutoAllee BMW as the newest member of the BMW dealership network. As the 8th dealership in the country, AutoAllee BMW is a testament to BMW’s commitment to further build and strengthen the brand in the Philippines. Having the widest dealer network in the luxury vehicle segment, we affirm our unmatched leadership in the country for over a decade.” said Maricar C. Parco, ACC President.

The three-storey dealership is built on a 1,900 square meter lot area and houses the most complete line-up of services in BMW’s network of dealerships.

AutoAllee BMW boasts of an expansive showroom that can hold up to six display vehicles, as well as a BMW Lifestyle where customers can avail of the premium items that are reflective of the BMW lifestyle.

The Isetta Bar on the second level, inspired by BMW’s iconic car from the 1950’s, provides customers with a place to wait in ease and comfort while their transactions are processed.

A New Car Delivery area is also housed inside the showroom, where customers can wait in comfort for the formal turnover of their newly purchased vehicle. Highly trained BMW sales consultants are ready to conduct a 6-point walk-around to introduce customers to the features and details of their new BMW.

Autoallee BMW also boasts of extensive after-sales services. The air-conditioned service assessment area, the first in the country, is designed to provide customer with ultimate comfort while certified BMW technicians inspect and assess the vehicle prior to being serviced.

A large-capacity service garage, equipped with the latest tools and equipment, allows multiple vehicles to be serviced at the same time to expedite service efficiency and ensure customer satisfaction. A two-car service elevator also allows easier access to the 3rd floor, which holds additional parking spaces for customers.

The latest addition to the BMW dealership network also features a fully air-conditioned BMW Premium Selection (BPS) showroom on its third floor. BPS is an exclusive selection of pre-owned BMW vehicles that fulfill the highest standards, thereby providing customers with continued sheer driving pleasure.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Berjaya PH takes over UK luxury car distributor

MANILA, Philippines - Berjaya Philippines has acquired a controlling stake in UK-based luxury car distributor H.R. Owen PLC.

In a disclosure to the stock exchange, Berjaya Philippines said it had acquired 17.46 million shares, representing 69.74% of H.R. Owen's issued and outstanding capital after the tender offer ended on October 11.

HR Owen is Britain's largest luxury and super car dealership, selling high-end vehicles such as Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Bentleys and Rolls Royces.

In June, Berjaya Philippines expanded its car dealership business, buying 29.81% of H.R. Owen for P540.36 million as a long-term investment in line with its diversification strategy.

Berjaya Philippines had earlier entered into a deal with Mazda Motor Corp. to set up a Mazda vehicle distribution business in the Philippines.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com