Archive for June, 2010
Worst Burglars Ever
Jun 24th
No-one wants to be burgled, but as this TV reporter found out, stealing items from a car is not as easy as it looks:
As with any job, professional robbery is easier when you have the right tools. This lot are plainly amateurs:
Any theft can lead to a hefty claim on your home insurance or car insurance, but there are things you can do to minimise the risk of a theft occuring. Hide valuables, make sure you use all your locks, fit an alarm. Otherwise you’d better hope you get burgled by this guy:
Dave Wilson on Google+Building Bugatti Veyrons
Jun 17th
This fabulous machine is probably the perfect car to rebuild! Well, so people lead us to believe! From the Lego version we posted about a few weeks ago, to the odd – a cigarette packet replica, to the completely elaborate- a £2 million, 24 carat gold ‘put on your night stand and never stop looking at’ mini version, shown below.
It is obvious why this car is so popular to replicate. Its simply beautiful!
Screen Wash Saves Lives!
Jun 17th
It has emerged in the news this week that the water in your windscreen washers may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaire’s disease in Britain. Research from the Health Protection Agency found that ‘stagnant, warm water’ is a breeding ground for the bacteria, the same bacteria which causes Pneumonia. The research also showed that professional drivers are 5 times more likely to be infected than the average driver!
Tip of the week? Add screen wash! The purpose-built cleaner will kill the bacteria…leaving your washer safe to use. Not only is it safer than normal water, it makes your windscreen cleaner too! It’s a no-brainer really!
Gone Paddling Update!
Jun 11th
Joe Andrews and James Bonell have a passion. A passion for Kayaking. So much so they have decided to kayak around the coast of Britain, totalling 3000 miles. They estimate this circumnavigation will take around 5 months! This adventure, called ‘Gone Paddling‘ isn’t for fun though, they aim to raise £20 000 which will be split equally between two charities, Water Aid and the NACC (National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease). Using Sea Kayaks, the duo paddled off on Tuesday 20th April 2010, leaving from the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth. So far they have traveled 959 miles, and have reached Stein in Scotland. They have had their trials and tribulations during this time though. Inconsistant weather, strong headwinds and an injury which affected Joe’s elbow have meant that the pair have had to juggle their schedule about a bit! Remarkably, they are still ahead of themselves!
 Joe |  James |
This adventure certainly isn’t going unnoticed. With television and radio interviews under their belts, the pair are well on the way to reaching their target. The two charities have been chosen for a reason. Joe and James are both engineers, and are keen on helping the developing world. Water Aid provide safe and clean water for those who don’t have access to any, something which is taken for granted in the western countries. The NACC has had a direct effect on James’ sister, Emma. She was diagnosed with this debilitating disease in 2008, and the pair have decided to help this charity, who provide support and information to those affected.
For five months the guys will be living out of a van insured by Adrian Flux, and Flux have kindly sponsored them on this journey! As no sponsor money is being used to cover the costs of the trip, everyone can be confident that the money donated will go to the designated charities.
So far the total raised is just over £5500, still in need of your help! To follow this adventure click here!
Good Luck Guys!
World Cup Stars and Their Cars.
Jun 10th
As England is over taken by World Cup fever, I think its a good idea to keep in mind what is important in life. Cars. What’s more, Footballer’s Cars. The England Squad is renowned for their high wages, high lifestyle and occasionally high level of skill, but what machines do their fortunes buy them?
Wayne Rooney – Striker. Rooney earns somewhere in the region of £100k per week, and decides to spend it on a Bentley Continental GT. What a choice. At around £141k you get an amazing car. This 6 litre beast punches out an incredible 552bhp, getting you from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. Not bad at all. As beautiful on the outside as the inside, this is a truly stunning vehicle. Overall, Rooney has spent an amazing £750k on vehicles, including a BMW M3, a Porsche 911 turbo and an Aston Martin Vanquish. Not bad considering his first car was a Ford Streetka!
Steven Gerrard – Midfielder. This Liverpudlian is the Captain of the England squad 2010. He rakes in a meagre weekly wage of just £120k, and goes and buys an Aston Martin Vanquish. In grey. Not jealous at all. At around £164k this is another truly magnificent car. With 454bhp, you will be at 60 in less than four and a half seconds. Swift. I’m unable to comprehend why they don’t make them any more! From the sleek but sharp interior to the incredible 5.9ltr engine, this car is truly spectacular.
Frank Lampard – Midfielder. This Chelsea midfielder holds the title of Vice Captain. Earning £150k per week, it seems that a Ferrari 612 would be an ideal choice. This beautiful car has a 5.7ltr engine, producing 530 bhp, getting it from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. In a completely different league from the Bentley and the Aston Martin, this speedy motor is one of the more ‘footballeresque’ looking. This car can be purchased for around £164k – for the basic model, although I’m sure our definition of basic differs from that of Ferrari.
John Terry – Defender. Raking in £150k per week for running around Stamford Bridge once in a while, he has built up a list of cars which totals around £450k, including the Porsche 911 Turbo. At 500bhp, and a top speed of 194mph, this is a fast car. 0-60 in 3.5 seconds fast actually! £123 263 new, its no wonder its one of Mr. Terry’s favourites.
Peter Crouch – Striker. On a small wage compared to his fellow footballers, £80 000 allows for a more modest car. An Audi Q7 V12. Starting from just under £100k, it provides, comfort and luxury, as well as the much required performance and style. A 6ltr people carrier weighing in at 2.5 tons, still manages to get from 0-62 in just 5.5 seconds. I say modest…probably better monstrous. This is a diesel, probably best as it still only produces 25mpg combined, just 16mpg more than the Ferrari! However this is the big daddy of big cars. Striking, Mr. Crouch.
Joe Cole – Midfielder. Another Chelsea Player, he makes something in the region of £120k a week. Driving a Range Rover TDV8, this will reach a maximum speed of a mere 124mph, slow compared to the other cars mentioned. A small max speed is comparative to the small-ish price tag. At £66, 880, it reaches 60 in 8.6 seconds, still not a slow car. A great machine to look at, and a great reputation to go with it, this is a car worth having.
Jamie Carragher – This Liverpudlian defender likes to spend his travelling time sitting in a Range Rover Sport. Coming in cheaper than the Vogues, the cheapest being just £46k, this is the most cost sensible in the list today! Not much different from the Vogue though, with the exception of the exterior. Reaching 0-60 in 8.6 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the Vogue, this 3 ltr engine doesn’t pack much punch. In it’s defence, its is much prettier and sleeker than the Vogue. Personally I prefer the Audi Q7 over the Range Rover!
Ashley Cole – Defender. Another Chelsea player he brings in £150k a week. And he chooses a Mercedes CL to transport himself around! Starting from £88k, this is another spectacular looking car. From 0-62 in 5.5 seconds, it could easily fly past the electronically limited speed of 155mph, if it were possible! This car has a physically imposing physique , stunning in all languages. If only all choices were that simple, ey Mr. Cole.
It would be interesting to find out how long they saved up to buy these beasts, if they saved up! If I could have any of these I would have the Bentley Continental GT. Or possibly the Audi Q7 V12. Maybe the Vanquish…forget the car values…it would be the insurance I would be worried about!
Demolition Dodge
Jun 2nd
Demolition Dodge, the flash game from Adrian Flux, has just been launched. Play below, or at http://www.demolitiondodge.co.uk/. The aim is to last as long as possible without getting blown up by the other cars, bonuses and extra time will help you along the way.
Every entrant gets put into a draw for £1000 and if you record a good enough time, you can win money off your insurance. If you like it, please share it with your friends so they can save money on their car insurance too…