Latest Sandicliffe News
The latest news from Sandicliffe. Please click on a news story below for more information.
Could the stunning new Ford Focus EcoBoost spell the end for diesel?
Superb fuel economy, low emissions and brilliant performance - and all from a one litre engine. Too good to be true? Not when you drive the brand new Ford Focus 1 litre EcoBoost.
Ford commercial launch superb new generation Transit
2015 will see the 50th anniversary of the Transit, one of Europe’s most recognised Ford vans. And now, the Transit will go into its silver jubilee year with its first major makeover in a decade. The brand new Ford Transit Custom has been launched at the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle show with the company aiming to give drivers of the iconic Transit more than just a ‘white van’ experience.
The London Low Emission Zone: Your Questions Answered
As a specialist in new and used vans, we are regularly asked questions about the LEZ by our customers. So, we’ve asked David Haynes, specialist in Ford vans and our Head of Commercial Sales, to answer some of your most common questions about the Low Emission Zone.
Saving energy, saving the planet and saving you money
Sandicliffe install solar panel generation at two of its dealerships
Sandicliffe now stock half of the top six most popular new cars in the UK
Sandicliffe, one of the region’s most trusted new Ford and new Nissan retailers, believes that it is the quality and value offered by the leading models that is mainly responsible for an increasing number of East Midlands motorists deciding to buy a new car this spring.
Petrol crisis fuels demand for more efficient new and used cars
Have you been affected by the fuel shortage? If not, you could be hit hard over Easter with fuel shortages set topersist and the cost of petrol and diesel continuing to rise. The threat of strike action by tanker drivers is threatening to affect all your Easter plans and so keep reading for our advice as to how you can overcome the problems of fuel shortages and record petrol and diesel prices.
Leicester gets state of the art car dealership to showcase brand new Mazda model
Sandicliffe have long been one of Leicester’s most trusted motor retailers. Now, the company are investing further in the city by opening their brand new Mazda dealership on Welford Road. And, they have a very special launch planned with the arrival of the new Mazda CX-5, a class leading crossover from the sixth generation Mazda range.
Great used cars fuel deal aimed at motorists hit hard by lack of Budget help
It’s been a tough few years for motorists. Petrol prices have reached record highs in recent months thanks to rising oil prices and increased fuel duty. Indeed, the Daily Mail reported in November that a family with two cars spent an average of £241.54 more on petrol in summer 2011 than they did the previous year.
Brand new Kia dealership offers more choice to Leicester motorists
Kia cars are one of the fastest growing motor names in the UK. The company sold over 1.4 million vehicles worldwide in 2010 and now our new state of the art showroom in Leicester will offer you a great choice of new and used Kias at terrific prices.
Sandicliffe’s £1m Loughborough makeover means even more choice for customers
It’s been a well-known part of Loughborough life for nearly 50 years. And now, in order to further improve your choice of new and used cars, parts and servicing, we’re investing £1m in our popular Derby Road site and will be offering Nissan for sale.
Are you prepared to break the law to save on motoring?
Fuel and insurance prices make driving less enjoyable – but how far would you go to stay on the road?
Clarkson’s Top Ten – faux pas
Love him or loath him, the self-professed motoring critic certainly knows how to get under the skin of the motoring public – and everyone else it seems. Here we have the top ten of Clarkson’s how-not-to’s.
Is this the world’s best luxury car for the money?
And with a surprisingly low price, Kia’s new executive saloon launched in February is taking the world by storm
Staying on the road whatever the weather.
OK, so the UK is late to catch on but better late than never.
Crisis, what crisis? People queue for the house-priced Bentley.
And sales of the luxury brand go through the roof…
And the survey says…
What you voted as the best New and Used Car Deals of 2011. Yes, you spoke and we listened!
The only way is (how not to park in) Essex!
Is this the worst case of disrespectful parking and should the Bugatti have been clamped?
Is nothing safe?
The need for cheap oil is on the up – so lock your kitchen doors!
It’s 30 for a reason – my house says so!
Here’s someone who decided enough is enough – and took the council’s job in to his own hands
You’ve been sold for £2.50… or to be more precise, your personal data has.
DVLA sells details of motorists for £2.50 a go – that’s a few extra million in their bank…
What’s your colour?
Are you vibrant and popular, or does your car blend into the background?
The winter’s Dozen – 12 top tips for safe winter motoring.
Free and legal advice to help you steer clear of trouble – and get you to your destination on time
Ten jobs that mean expensive car insurance
We all know it is common knowledge that age, location and gender, affects the price of car insurance, but it may not be so widely known that a job title impacts greatly on premiums.
Fuel Prices - Oil prices have fallen 17% since April this year - So why aren't fuel prices falling in line?
There’s no wonder the UK is one the most expensive countries in the world to fill up…
Form an orderly queue – Ford’s new Ranger goes on sale next month – is it worth the wait?
? If the standard features are anything to go by, this could well be the ‘Ute’ to be seen in…
Parking tickets: They're on the increase - we guide you through complaining
Here’s how others appear to have made it work…
Bond’s £2.9m DB5 sale – All the gizmo’s including machine guns and revolving plates – shame the radio is still in mono!
James Bond Aston Martin DB5 sells for £2.9m
The famous James Bond Aston Martin DB5 sold recently at a London auction was purchased by American businessman, Harry Yeaggy paid £2,912,000.
Dangerous Driving – on the spot fines and up to five years in prison instead of a trip to the court with your lawyer. Will this new strategy get rid of reckless drivers?
Power has been awarded to police for them to give on-the-spot fines for careless driving as part of the government's latest road safety plan for England, Scotland and Wales. The initiative is part of the Strategic Framework for Road Safety, released recently by the DfT (Department for Transport).
What’s the point? Are you up to speed with how many points are awarded for motoring offences? You may be in for quite a surprise when you see how little you have to do to lose your licence…
Here’s a quick look at what will be added to your licence when you commit a motoring offence. Enough points and you will lose your licence and you know that means buses, taxis and trains for the journey you once took for granted.
Should Women-friendly garages be run by women?
Foxy Lady Driver’s Club’s Steph Saville explains what she would like to see happen to make it a female-friendly business – and it’s working…
Big cars for a big crisis! Have you ever thought how the once ‘small’ cars seem to now be a whole lot bigger? It’s a fact, cars are growing!
In the past fifty or so years, your average family car has become more than a foot wider and almost double the weight as manufacturers now have to cater for the world’s obesity crisis. According to the latest figures a Ford Prefect was 4ft 9in wide with an 18in long seat cushion in 1953. This compared to a 2011 Ford Focus that was 6ft 1in wide with a 23in long seat cushion.
Where are the UK’s top five dangerous roads? – Incredibly, they are right here on our doorstep. Within a 30 minute drive, you may find yourself on the country’s most lethal tarmac – be warned…
What used to be called 'accident black spots' are now called 'high-risk roads'. Irrespective of title, the casualty totals unfortunately put them in a league all of their own. By taking published figures from EuroRAP, the European Road Assessment Programme, we have compiled our own list of the top 20 roads in the UK which persistently find infamy for their death and accident rates.
Kia launch the New Kia Rio
The new Kia Rio , which goes on sale next month, has been designed by Kia to make environmentally friendly cars available to the masses. With emissions as low as 85 g/km CO2 and a fuel economy as high as 88.3 mpg, we’re pretty sure that everyone will want one!
A new special edition Ford Fiesta
Ford is launching a brand new, special edition Fiesta to celebrate 100 years in Britain. The new Fiesta, namely the Centura, features Metallic Panther Black paint, chrome mirrors and door caps, 16-inch seven spoke alloys and LED day running lights up front, and is set to be pretty stylish!
Mazda launch the stunning CX-5
Mazda has recently unveiled the stunning new CX-5, of which is in the running to be one of the most economical SUVs on the market. The vehicle is going to be the first to operate Mazda's fuel-efficient SkyActiv technologies for the chassis, engine and transmission in an attempt to appeal to the environmentally conscious SUV owners.
WhatCar? reinforce Suzuki's renowned reputation
What Car? Magazine’s reliability survey has reinforced Suzuki’s renowned reputation yet again with another strong result for the brand. The lower the number, the more reliable the brand, and Suzuki’s was considerably lower than the average score across all 35 manufacturers. You know where to come if you want a reliable car!