Ideal Engines and Gearboxes would like to notify all Audi owners that we currently stock a full line of Audi engines and gearboxes for their Audi vehicles.

We are diversifying our product range in order to support the shift in the common marketplace towards more German vehicles, implementing a larger inventory of Audi engines to bolster the growing trend in Audi vehicles.

The current list of Audi models we cover are as follows: a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, a6, a7, a8, rs, r8, rs 5, s3, s4, s5, s6, TT, q3, q5, q7. Each of these model lines had different variations depending on the manufacturer’s specifications. Ranging from 1.2 litre petrol engines all the way up to a monster 6 litre diesel engine.  We even carry engines for some of the discontinued models from Audi like the 50, 100, 80, 920, Quattro and the rs2 Avant.

Finding a replacement engine for your Audi has never been easier. Our sales staff at Ideal Engines & Gearboxes will be more than willing to help you find the replacement engine to suit your needs. If you contact one of the sales staff during normal business hours they will be able to get information from you to help you locate the proper replacement engine for your vehicle. In many cases we can offer you a choice between a reconditioned engine or a second hand tested unit so you have a choice as to what you install in your vehicle.

We also have available a full service garage with the ability to both supply and fit any of the Audi engines we sell. Offering this service lets you take advantage of not only a parts warranty but if the fitting is completed by us the labour carries a warranty as well.

Finding a replacement Audi engine can be a daunting task at the best of times, we try to make the purchase as painless as possible so you can get back on the road in a timely manner. Specializing in reconditioned and second hand engines and gearboxes we have many years of experience in the trade to be able to help you get your vehicle sorted for you.
For more information about Audi Engines please visit:

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Confused.com has revealed the results of a new poll which suggests motorists need a fuel injection of mannersConfused.com. The majority of UK drivers consider themselves to be courteous drivers (92%) but think that almost 1 in 3 (31%) of other motorists are in the slow lane when it comes to courtesy in the car.

If motorists could stop other drivers doing one thing while driving it would be using mobile phones at the wheel (27%), tailgating (23%) and showing aggressive behavior (22%). Drivers would also like to see more road users indicating at junctions (35%); less litter thrown out of car windows (17%) and more people letting drivers out at junctions (11%).

London and the North West are home to the rudest drivers (by their own admission), and young drivers, older drivers, people in white vans and in four wheel drives are UK motorists’ biggest bugbears on the road according to the UK poll of 2,000 motorists*.

The poll of 2000 drivers in the UK was carried out by Onepoll on behalf of Confused.com and all figures have been rounded up to the nearest 1%.

For more information on the driving etiquette guide from Sim De La Torre, and other motoring articles, visit Confused.com.

About Confused.com:
Confused.com was the UK’s first price comparison site for car insurance. Confused.com is one of the biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include home insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance.

Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com’s service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators.

Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.

PR Contact:
Sarah wenham
Confused.com press office
Friary House
Greyfriars Road
Cardiff
CF10 3AE
02920 434275
www.confused.com

Stena Line, the largest ferry company on the Irish Sea, has signed a sponsorship deal with another giant, the Belfast Giants, in a two year title sponsorship deal. The Stena Line Belfast Giants will take to the ice in August for a special pre-season Hockey Fest Weekend at the Odyssey on 27th and 28th against the Nottingham Panthers and will play their first competitive home game at the Odyssey against the Sheffield Steelers on 3rd September.

Stena Line’s area director, Michael McGrath, said: “The Belfast Giants are much more than an ice hockey team. They are an outstanding example of how a professional sports organisation can mesh with the community. Winning trophies is always the measure of sports teams but it doesn’t show their contribution to their community. The Stena Line Belfast Giants provide excellent family entertainment; work with schools and youth organisations across Northern Ireland and through the Giants Foundation they are dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. Stena Line is proud to be associated with them through this title sponsorship.”

It’s quite fitting that Stena Line is teaming up with the Stena Line Belfast Giants at this time as we prepare to introduce two of the largest ferries ever to sail between Northern Ireland and Scotland when we open our new route and port in Cairnryan in November 2011. The two Superfast vessels will be another two giants to add to the Stena Line team.

Todd Kelman, General Manager of the Stena Line Belfast Giants, added: “We are delighted to be onboard with Stena Line as our title sponsors for the next two years.  Stena Line have been great supporters of the Belfast Giants’ community programmes over the years and their commitment and support will enable us to go out and build a winning team for Belfast.  Stena Line has always believed in what we are trying to do for Northern Ireland and they are an organisation that we are very proud to be associated with. There are a lot of synergies between both teams and we are looking forward to working together and see if we can sail away with this year’s title.”

About Stena Line:
Stena Line is the market leader on the Irish Sea, offering the biggest fleet and the widest choice of routes from Ireland to Britain, including the Belfast to Stranraer, Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead), Dun Laoghaire and Dublin Port to Holyhead, and Rosslare to Fishguard routes.  The company carries more than two million passengers on its Irish Sea ferry routes each year, more than its rival ferry operators combined.

PR Contact:
Eamonn Hewitt
Communications and PR Manager Irish Sea
Stena Line
The Ferry Terminal
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
00353 1 2047617
www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry

VOLKSWAGEN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES BOOSTS FLEET TEAM

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK is boosting its corporate sales department to enhance the service it can provide to its customers.

To enrich the service it provides to fleets, the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ team has responded to customer research by creating a new Business Centre support team who will be able to provide fleet managers with the best professional service and advice quickly and efficiently.

The new fleet team at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles includes five area managers, three corporate managers and four Business Centre managers covering England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, plus four Business Centre executives.

In addition, to improve the awareness and supply of its range of off-the-shelf ‘Engineered to go’ conversions range of tipper, dropside and Luton bodies and ‘Engineered for you’ specialist conversions, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has created a dedicated conversions team offering specialist engineering support and supplier relationship management.

‘Our vision for the fleet team is to offer industry leading knowledge and solutions that give a direct benefit to our customers through trust, integrity, knowledge and professionalism,’ said Alastair Hemmings, National Fleet Manager, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK, who leads the fleet team of 15 people with a total of over 80 years’ experience.

‘From legislation to emissions, and of course in-depth vehicle knowledge, every member of the fleet team will be on hand to offer advice and expertise where it is needed,’ he continued.

These developments come during an exciting period for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles following the launch of the new Caddy and Transporter last year and the new Amarok pick-up this year. In addition, it has just hosted an exclusive event for fleet customers for the new Crafter ahead of the official launch on 1 August.

Full details of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles range and locations of its Van Centre network are available from www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk or by calling 0800 717131.
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Notes to editors: For more information, please contact John Rawlings, Press and Public Relations Manager, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles on 01908 601478, 07872 379544 or john.rawlings@vwcv.co.uk.

Tesco Compare is offering 500 Clubcard points to all Clubcard holders who buy a car or home insurance policy through www.tescocompare.com.

The comparison website searches and compares over 65 leading brands of car insurance and over 25 of home insurance to help customers choose the right deal.

It is the only comparison site to offer its customers loyalty points, giving them that little bit extra when buying a car or home policy through Tesco Compare.

Commercial Director, Vikki Macleod, said: “Our Clubcard offer is our way of saying thank you to Clubcard customers. In the current economic climate it has never been more important for customers to search for competitive car or home insurance quotes. With this offer there is now the chance to collect 500 points as a welcome bonus.”

How does it work?

The offer couldn’t be simpler. Customers visit the Tesco Compare website, enter their Clubcard number when getting a car or home insurance quote, and the 500 points will then be awarded after the policy is purchased.

Vikki Macleod added: “Our intention is for Tesco Compare to be the comparison site of choice for Tesco customers. We believe the offer is a great way for people to pick up a little something extra when shopping around for a car or home insurance deal.”

Alongside launching the offer, Tesco Compare is focused on helping customers to search for deals so they could save money. In addition to comparing by price, customers can also compare car and home insurance quotes by features and benefits according to what is most important to them.

Tesco Compare’s services don’t stop there: It can also introduce people to comparison services for products including Money, Utilities and Telecoms, and a wider range of insurance products.

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 For media enquiries please contact:

Monica McCormack, Tesco Bank on: 0131 479 1346 or monica.mccormack@tescobank.com

Notes to editors:

Tesco Personal Finance Compare Limited (trading as Tesco Compare) is part of the Tesco Personal Finance Group Limited, the financial services arm of the UK’s number one supermarket chain, which is fully owned by the Tesco Group. Tesco Personal Finance Compare Limited, registered in Scotland No.318925. Interpoint Building, 22 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh EH12 5BH. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

The Financial Services Authority does not regulate loans, credit cards, telecoms or utilities.

Terms and Conditions of 500 Clubcard Points Offer for Car and Home Insurance.

The Clubcard must be in the policyholder’s name and the Clubcard number must be entered correctly when completing the details on tescocompare.com. Failure to do so will mean the points will not be allocated to the Clubcard holder’s statement. Tesco Compare will notify the policyholder via email when the Clubcard points have been awarded. Please be aware that from purchasing insurance to points being awarded could take up to eight weeks. If the policy is cancelled within two weeks of purchase then no Clubcard points will be awarded. Tesco Compare reserves the right to amend, vary or cancel these terms and conditions or to withdraw this promotion at any time.

Tesco Compare

• Tesco Compare is a comparison site, based in the UK. Since our launch in 2007, our business activities have extended to facilitate the introduction of a wide range of comparison services.
• Our own principal comparison services are for car and home insurance to which we compare over 65 and 25 providers respectively.
• Products compared by third party suppliers include: Money (credit cards, loans, mortgages, current accounts and savings accounts). Insurance (business, life, van, motorbike, travel and health). Utilities (broadband, mobile broadband, home phone, digital TV and gas & electricity). We also provide customers with links to pet and breakdown insurance providers.
• Our aim is to introduce customers to fair prices and deals from a range of leading brands.
• We believe that comparison sites should be about more than just the lowest price so our comprehensive comparison service helps you search and compare a wide range of products and providers by feature as well as price.

Entries are now open to nominate your dad for a very special prize

Do you know a father who deserves to be treated? To celebrate fathers this week, the low cost airline, bmibaby, are inviting the public to nominate their dads to receive a special surprise.

The airline are looking to bestow random acts of kindness upon unsuspecting fathers who will be flying with bmibaby from East Midlands airport on the week commencing 20th June.

The public can nominate their dads on the bmibaby Facebook page or alternatively send their names in via the bmibaby Twitter feed.

• bmibaby Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/iLTPnn

• bmibaby Twitter feed: http://bit.ly/gZcGC7

Two lucky dads will be picked from the nominations at random and will receive a very exclusive present. Fathers that are nominated must be flying with bmibaby from East Midlands Airport this week.

So what are you waiting for? If you know a dad in need of an act of kindness, make sure you visit the bmibaby Facebook or Twitter page to get your entries in!

For more information or to book a flight visit www.bmibaby.com.

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For further media information contact:

Kirsty Sloan, The Rabbit Agency:

020 7894 5761 or email kirsty@therabbitagency.com

Bridey Lipscombe, The Rabbit Agency:

0207 894 5360 or email bridey@therabbitagency.com

About bmibaby

bmibaby was launched in 2002 and operates from four UK bases: East Midlands,
Cardiff, Birmingham and Manchester to 39 destinations: Alghero (Sardinia),
Alicante, Almeria, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast City, Bordeaux, Chambery,
Cologne, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Edinburgh, Faro, Geneva, Gibraltar, Glasgow
International, Ibiza, Ireland West Knock, Jersey, Lisbon, Lourdes, Malaga,
Malta, Menorca, Montpellier, Munich, Murcia, Naples, Newquay, Nice, Palma,
Paris (CDG), Perpignan, Prague, Rome, Stansted, Toulouse, Venice and Verona.

If you’re sending a package that needs to be there as soon as possible, you want to get in touch with your nearest sameday couriers. These services collect and deliver goods that need to be at their destinations as soon as possible. However, there are people who don’t know how these services work or the best way to send a package with sameday couriers.

The sameday courier service is one of the most essential industries in the United Kingdom, with so many people relying on couriers to deliver their items as soon as fast as they can. Sameday couriers are also reliant on the customers – at both ends of the delivery – to make the process run smoothly. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, as either the recipient and/or the customer don’t recognise the difference between Sameday Couriers and standard courier services. Sameday couriers get the item from the collection point to the drop-off point that day. But how do you choose your sameday couriers?

At CRV Sameday, we’ve compiled our top five tips for getting the right sameday courier service.
One of the biggest mistakes that customers make is actually quite a simple one. Such a large number of customers call a sameday courier service, wanting to ship a package that doesn’t actually need to be there on that same day. If the item doesn’t have to be at the destination as a matter of life or death then another service might be better, allowing other customers to take advantage of our sameday courier service.

Another major mistake, is assuming that because the item isn’t going very far, or isn’t very expensive, it doesn’t need insuring. Often, accidents happen shortly after setting off on a journey because you’re either not concentrating fully, or accidents involving the packages happen early because they haven’t been secured in the car or van. If your item is so important to someone that it needs to be with them by the end of the day, it is essential that you get it insured. This isn’t a suggestion, it’s a fact.

Also, when you ring up to book your item in with a sameday courier service, be sure to specify whether or not it can be loaded in with other items. If you fail to do so, you could find that your expensive antique vase is in with some stone garden furniture, and there’s only going to be one winner in that battle in the back of the van if something should go wrong. You could wrap your item up in as much packaging as you like, but there is bound to be one weak or overlooked point that if caught just on the wrong angle, causes a disaster. In summary, if your fragile package shouldn’t be sharing van space with solid items, you probably shouldn’t have it co-loaded.

When you make your booking, have a good idea of the weight of the package you are sending. The right vehicle for the delivery of your item depends partly on the weight of the package. Couriers are dispatched according to the size and weight of the package in proportion to their car or van so knowing the weight is a huge advantage.

The delivery of goods can often be expensive so be prepared to pay more for the heavier items, and even more so when using a sameday courier service. The delivery charge includes the cost of fuel, driver wages and the insurance of the vehicle and the goods.

For more advice on choosing a same day courier, visit CRV Sameday – one of the UK’s leading sameday couriers – by clicking the link here: http://CrvSameday.co.uk

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Peterborough
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Young drivers are being increasingly priced off the roads as rising fuel and insurance costs put car ownership out of reach for many teenagers.

New figures from the Driving Standards Agency show that the number of 17-year-olds taking driving tests has fallen by more than 55,000 in the past three years.

And many people priced out of running a car are looking to motorcycling, with a 17 per cent increase in the number of people taking CBT (compulsory basic training) courses in the past year, according to industry group Get On.
Campaign director Miles Taylor said that “more and more people are looking at the cost of driving a car for a year and seeing they can save thousands of pounds by riding a motorcycle instead, particularly a 125cc model.”

“This sector of the market is currently almost 25 per cent up on last year, with scooters up 30 per cent.”

Taylor said that opting for a motorcycle should be a no-brainer for many who wanted to maintain their transport independence, particularly youngsters at university facing increased tuition fees and rental costs.

Get On provides free riding sessions to give potential motorcyclists a taste of life on two wheels, and Taylor said: “There is a strong interest in bookings from young people and we would encourage them to look at motorcycling as an affordable form of personal transport.”
In the past year, drivers have been hit by an average 40 per cent increase in car insurance premiums combined with record fuel costs, up an average of 15.43p a litre compared to a year ago.

Newly-qualified drivers can face premiums of up to £6000 a year.

Against this background, the number of 17-year-olds taking a driving test has fallen nearly 15 per cent from 384,571 in 2007/8 to 329,307 in the year ending March 2011, the steepest falls coming in the past two years.

In contrast, the number of people taking motorcycle tests increased from 68,792 to 105,362 in the decade up to March 2009.
Robert Balls, of specialist motorcycle broker Bikesure, said the days when youngsters could put themselves on mum and dad’s policy as an “occasional” driver were over, with insurers wising up to a practice known as fronting.
“People keen on getting their independence often used to ride a motorcycle for a few months before they passed their driving test and got their own car at the age of 17 or 18,” he added.

“But we are seeing more people sticking with their motorcycles, or even selling their cars and coming back to bikes.

“The premium for a 125cc motorcycle is often less than a quarter of that for a car, and when you add in lower fuel costs and cheaper road tax you can see the temptation of sticking with two wheels.

“For example, a 17-year-old can insure a 125cc bike for about £400, whereas a car might cost 10 times that, and for some teenagers that’s the only way they can afford their own transport, even if they have passed their driving test.”

Research by Get On shows a saving of over £4000 in the first year, and £3700 a year thereafter, for a new Honda CBR125R compared with a used Peugeot 306, based on a 19-year-old living in Birmingham.

“The Honda can do 158 miles per gallon, and even a BMW F650 can do 76mpg, while it costs £1000 on average just to learn to drive a car before you even think about insurance, but a CBT is, on average, just £125 and can be done in a day,” said Taylor.

“A lot of people whose incomes are being squeezed at the moment are clearly seeing the benefits.”

As for parents worried about the safety of two wheels, Taylor said: “Motorcycles are also a lot safer than they used to be, with features like ABS on many bikes, traction control on some and new modern tyres accident rates as a proportion of riders are coming down.
“Some people still have the perception that all motorcycles are fundamentally dangerous, but with better education of car drivers, the right training, equipment and rider attitude they can be a practical, economic form of transport. And great fun too!”

What’s so good about:

Motorbikes:

Fuel economy up to four times that of cars
Beat the rush by skipping through traffic jams – journey times typically 30 per cent faster
Significantly cheaper insurance and other running costs
One day to licence pass – with a CBT typically costing just £125 and not £990 for a car
Enjoy the freedom of being out in the open and make the most of the summer breeze
Better for the environment
It’s fun – bikers are happier commuters
You’ll never have to buy de-icer
You never have to clean out empty crisp packets, sweet wrappers or coffee cups
You never have to pick your gran up from the airport
Parking has never been easier
You’ll never need to buy an air freshener

Cars:

No helmet hair
You can take more than one passenger
There’s room for luggage, or the weekly shopping
Heating, air conditioning, a stereo and, of course, a roof
You can sleep in a car – and entertain guests…
You can drive backwards
Cup holders
You can’t fall off a car
Your dog can come for a drive with you

For more information please contact Matt Ware at Maze Media at matt@mazemedia.co.uk or on 07540 496046.

Carrentals.co.uk, the top UK car hire comparator is lending a helping hand to hundreds of UK travellers this spring and summer by helping them to find cheap car hire in Paphos. The site’s price comparison tool searches more than 50 famous car hire brands allowing tourists to find the best value for money. This means that those who are travelling from the UK to the Cypriot resort in the coming months can find bargains galore.

Tourists who want to discover the island by car, visit the famous sites of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and learn about why Cyprus is such a popular holiday destination, can get the best discounts on Paphos car hire by visiting Carrentals.co.uk.

Paphos International Airport is the most convenient starting point for most visitors looking to discover Paphos by car and is quick and simple to organise. Organising car hire online before you arrive will make arriving at your holiday destination stress free and without the additional cost of a taxi.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says, “There is no better comparison tool online for finding fantastic deals on car hire Paphos. We are proud that we are able to give Brits a way to save money on their sunshine breaks at a time when they need it most.”

The UK’s best price comparison tool can be found at Carrentals.co.uk. The tool allows customers to find the best deals from more than 50 of the top car hire brands. Log onto www.carrentals.co.uk to check out the best deals from brands including, Budget, Alamo, Holiday Autos, Sixt and Auto Europe, from more than 10,000 worldwide locations.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches more than 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 10,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

Media Contact
Helen Young
T: 0844 448 1489
press@asapventures.co.uk

Leading car hire website launches new search facility to help people find 7 – 15 seat cars easily

16 March 2011 – Carrentals.co.uk is helping holidaymakers to find the best prices for people carrier rentals with its new search facility dedicated to finding the best deals on larger cars. Hiring a people carrier relieves the headache of travelling in a large group.

The site’s new function can be found at www.carrentals.co.uk/peoplecarrierhire and helps customers find the best deals on 7 – 15 seat vehicles from over 50 suppliers in more than 10,000 locations.

Gareth Robinson, the Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, said: “People get stressed when going on holiday in large groups, as luggage space in regular hire cars isn’t enough sometimes. With large groups going on holiday becoming more popular, the need for a people carrier has increased, and until now, there hasn’t been a dedicated site available.

“Our latest search function helps people find the exact specification of vehicle more easily, such as number of seats, transmission type and price. The new people carrier comparator is a great addition to our car hire site.”

Whether customers need a full-size or compact, standard or intermediate sized people carrier, the new search function shows the different information that is searchable. Customers can specify air conditioning, the amount of doors, the number of seats and the type or transmission, as well as price.

The models that are included in the people carrier site include the VW Transporter, Peugoet 807, Vauxhall Vivaro, Ford Transit, Renault Scenic, Seat Alhambra and the Chrysler Voyager. The new site will work in the same way as Carrentals.co.uk existing car hire site, showing the best prices from 50 suppliers.

The Carrentals.co.uk site compares prices from Budget, Alamo, Sixt, Holiday Autos, Auto Europe and many more. For more details on the latest prices, visit www.carrentals.co.uk
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 10,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

Media Contact
Rachel Builder & Jenny White
Context
T: 01625 511966
F: 01625 511967
carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
www.contextpr.co.uk