Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Hyundai i30, and turn our focus on the daddy of hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Golf. Now in its seventh generation the popular car has always been a firm favourite with high residual values. This month we are focusing on the Mark VI, which continued to carry the baton from the very successful Mark V
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CAT'S INSIDE LINE: HYUNDAI i30 (2007-2012)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the premium supermini, the Audi A1 and turn our attention to the Korean Hyundai i30. Now in its second generation the i30 is a popular vehicle originally launched in 2007, which saw the manufacturer launch a big push to force its way into the European medium hatchback market
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: AUDI A1
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the trio of superminis, Peugeot 107, Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo and turn our attention to the Audi A1. Originally launched in 2010, the baby Audi is now the entry-level model for the luxury German brand, meaning it is competing with BMW’s Mini, Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz and sister car the Volkswagen Polo
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: CITROËN C1/PEUGEOT 107/TOYOTA AYGO
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Ford Ka and turn our attention to the Citroën C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo. The popular supermini was the creation of a joint venture between PSA and Toyota. Originally launched in 2005 in three and five door guise the trio were facelifted in 2009 to improve the aesthetic appeal and once again in 2012 to include day running lights
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: FORD KA (1996 TO 2009)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the BMW 1 Series and turn our attention to the Ford Ka. Now in its second generation, this car remains a firm favourite with those wanting an entry-level car to run around in a town or city, or as a first vehicle. In this issue we are focusing on the first generation Ka which entered the market back in 1996 as a budget city car. A testament to its success is its longevity, with huge numbers sold for over a decade until it was replaced in 2009 with an updated model
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: BMW 1 SERIES (2004 TO 2011)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at fleet favourite Vauxhall Insignia and turn our attention to the BMW 1 Series. Now in its second generation, this car remains a firm favourite with those wanting an entry-level BMW. In this issue we are focusing on the first generation 1 Series, BMW’s attempt to break into the hatchback market, and it was up against some stiff competition with the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Audi A3 among others all competing for a piece of the pie.
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: VAUXHALL INSIGNIA (2008 ONWARDS)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Volkswagen Polo and turn our attention to the Vauxhall Insignia. Now in its second generation this car remains a firm favourite with fleet drivers. In this issue we are focusing on the first generation Insignia.
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2002-2009)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the Renault Clio and turn our attention to the Volkswagen Polo. Now in its fifth generation it remains one of the most popular small cars on the road.
CAT'S INSIDE LINE: RENAULT CLIO (2005 ONWARDS)
Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the BMW Mini and turn our attention to another supermini which is one of the nation’s favourites – the Renault Clio.
The Clio was once crowned and is still considered one of the best small cars on the market despite so much competition
Cat theft provides aftermarket with a profit making opportunity
The aftermarket has increasing opportunities to sell catalytic converter protection and replacement for stolen devices as thefts have more than doubled over two years, according to new research by the BBC.