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Buying & selling a car in Spain uying or selling a used car in Spain can be a hazardous business, but if you take care to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is completed to cover yourself against liabilities, things should go smoothly.
Buying a car in Spain
When buying a car you’ll need to ensure sure you have at least one of the following (though, it’s best to have as many as possible with photocopies). • • • •
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Permiso de Residencia or Residence Permit (NIE) or passport. Your escrituras, or house deeds, or a rental contract for a minimum of one year. Although it should not be required, it is a good idea to have a Certificado de Empadronamiento or proof of residence in your municipality, available free or for a few cents from the Town Hall. It should not be older than three months. Some car dealers insist on it, and if you don´t have it, everybody wastes time until the dealer checks his facts. If you are financing the car through a dealer you will also need to provide atres nóminas, your three last payslips, or some other proof of income, such as a copy of your work contract.
Buying a car from a private seller involves you and the seller entering into a joint legal relationship and handling all the paperwork yourselves. You and the seller must draw up a Contrato de compraventa (a purchase agreement), and make the transfer of ownership at the Registro de Vehículos (the vehicle registration desk) of the Jefatura de Tráfico (Traffic Department). You both fill in and sign the Solicitud de Transmisión de Vehículos (transfer document), and keep a copy. Make sure that the date and time of the transfer appears on the Contrato so that any traffic fines the seller has left unpaid are not passed on to you. If you are buying a car you must ask the seller for two further documents. The local car tax, impuesto sobre la circulación de vehiculos, should be fully paid up to date (ask to see the vendor’s passport or identity card to check their signature is genuine, and ask for a photocopy for your own security, in case anything goes wrong). The other document you should have is a transferencia. This is obtainable from Trafico and should be completed and signed. Help with all these papers can be given by a competent gestor or by the Real Automovil Club de España (RACE). Be careful to check the legal status of any car you buy. All cars over four years old must be inspected and must pass the inspeccion technical de vehiculos (ITV), equivalent to the MOT test.
If you buy a vehicle from a reputable car dealership, they usually handle all the paperwork on your behalf to complete the ownership transfer. However, they will look to you for payment of Trafico’s transfer tax and fee. The transfer will take a minimum of fifteen days. Trafico charges are approximately 40 Euros plus a tax amount that is 4% of the book value of the vehicle.
Paperwork for buying a car in Spain
Whether you decide to buy from a private seller or a dealer, similar paperwork is involved. You should ask to see the originals of all documents, particularly when dealing with a private seller. • The Permiso de Circulación or Log Book, which is the car´s ID. It shows proof that the chassis number (vehicle identification number) corresponds with the one on the vehicle´s registration document, and provides information on the car, such as the number plate, make, model, name and address of the owner and when it was first registered. • A Transferencia, or transfer of ownership form. • The Inspección Técnica (or ITV) document or MOT, stamped and dated on passing the last inspection and detailing when the next one is due. This proves that the car met the minimum environmental and road safety standards required by law. • The Impuesto Sobre Vehiculos or road license fee for the current financial year, paid in full.
Selling a car in Spain If you are selling a car, you must sign the section on the back of the permiso de circulación which begins ‘Transferido …’. To make sure no problems arise you should also write in the date of the sale. This obliges the new owner to complete the paperwork within 10 days. You can also notify the jefatura provincial de trafico of the sale, to cover yourself in case the buyer omits to change the name on the car’s papers. If the car is still in your name after the sale, the new owner could be running up fines for which you will be liable. You can check this: ask at the jefatura for the form called solicitud de datos del registro de vehiculos (request for vehicle registration details). This will tell you whether or not you are still the car’s registered owner. It is however a legal requirement for the buyer to transfer the vehicle into their name as soon as possible after its purchase.
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OPEL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTI DIESEL – 7 SEATER – GREAT FAMILY CAR 2007, 130.000kms 1.9 CDTi Diesel, 7 Seater, 6 Gears Manual Gearbox,
CHEVROLET KALOS GIuGIARO DESIGN 1.2L PETROL - GREAT RuNNER 2006, 90.000 km, 1.2L Petrol, Great Consumption, Manual Gear-
MERCEDES B180 CDI DIESEL – AuTOMATIC GEARBOx – BEAuTIFuL CAR WITH MANY OPTIONS 2011, 122.000km, 2L CDi
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OPEL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTI DIESEL – 7 SEATER – GREAT FAMILY CAR / 2006, 160.000kms, 6 Gears Manual Gearbox, ABS, Adjustable Steer-
PEuGEOT 307 CC CONVERTIBLE 2L PETROL - STuNNING CABRIO 2005, 155.000 kms, Manual Gearbox, Electric Roof, Climate
RENAuLT MEGANE CONVERTIBLE – AuTOMATIC – GREAT HARD TOP CABRIO 2006, 52.000 km, 2L Petrol, AUTOMATIC GEARBOX,
ABS, Adjustable Steering, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Drivers Airbag, Electric Windows, Immobilizer Price: €7.995 *
ing, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Drivers Airbag, Electric Windows, Immobilizer, Passenger Airbag, Price: €6.995 * Up to
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Diesel, Full Black Leather Interior, Cruise Control, Climate Control,Trip Computer, Automatic Headlights, Adjustable Drivers Seat Price: €15.995 * Up to
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Control,In Car Entertainment Radio/CD, Alloy Wheels, Computer (Driver Information System), Alarm, Electric Windows (Front/Rear) Price: €6.750 * Up to
10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & 12 months warranty package. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away from €2000 and pay monthly €345 only!
Electric Roof, Glass Panoramic Roof, 4x Half Leather Seats, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Air-Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels (16in) Price: €8.995
BMW 320CD DIESEL COuPE – MANuAL GEARBOx – GREAT CAR FOR THE VALuE 2004, 165.000 kms, 2L Diesel, 6 Gears Manual
VOLVO C70 2.5 TuRBO PETROL -240 BHP – GREAT CONVERTIBLE – RARE TO FIND 2001, 180.000 kms, 2.5L Turbo Petrol 240
OPEL INSIGNIA ExCELLENCE 2L CDTI DIESEL – SAT NAV, LEATHER INTERIOR – GREAT CAR FOR TRAVELING 2013,
Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & 12 months warranty package. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away from €2235 and pay monthly €379 only!
* Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & 12 months warranty package. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away from €2000 and pay monthly €345 only!
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Gearbox, BMW Sports Seats – Half Leather in Bi-Color Combination Red/Black Driver & Front Passenger Lumbar Support, Metallic Paint Price: €7.450 *
BHP, Beige Full leather interior – Seats Heated (Driver/Passenger), Air-Conditioning, Electric Roof, Electric Windows In Car Entertainment Price: €6.750
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140.000 kms, 2L Diesel 160 BHP, 6 Gears Manual Gearbox, Amazing Consumption, Full Beige Leather Interior, Rain Sensor Wipers, Price: €12.995 * Up
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RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE 3.6 TDV8 – TOP OF THE RANGE – STuNNING 4×4 – FuLL OPTION 2007, 115.000 kms, Automatic
BMW 323I CONVERTIBLE 2.3L PETROL – AuTOMATIC – MINT CONDITION – Year 2001, Done 185.000 kms, Electric roof, Electric
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AuDI A4 AVANT 2L TDI – AuTOMATIC – STuNNING FAMILY CAR 2013, 80.000 km, 2L TDi Diesel, SAT NAV Cruise Control, Deluxe 3 – Zone
MERCEDES C 220 CDI SPORT COuPE – AuTOMATIC – GREAT CONSuMPTION 2002, 225.000 km, 2L Diesel, Automatic Gearbox, SAT
TOYOTA LAND CRuISER 3L DIESEL D4D – AuTOMATIC - 7 SEATER – STuNNING 4×4 FOR THE FAMILY 2006,98.000 km, 3L
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BMW 530xD DIESEL – AuTOMATIC - 4×4 – STuNNING FAMILY CAR 2007, 220.000km With FULL BMW SERVICE HISTORY – Automatic Gear-
MINI CLuBMAN S 1.6L – AuTOMATIC GEARBOx – STuNNING MINI S –2008, Only 90.000 km, 1.6L Petrol, Sport Mode, SAT NAV, Double Pan-
RENAuLT KANGOO DIESEL GREAT DIESEL VAN 2001, 151.000 km, 1.9L Diesel, Electric Windows, Air condition, 5 seats, new ITV, Good Condition
5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & 12 months warranty package. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away from €10000 and pay monthly €290 only!
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VW EOS CONVERTIBLE – 2L PETROL TuRBO – GREAT CONVERTIBLE 2007, 155.000 kms, 2L Petrol Turbo, Good Condition, Full Bi-Color
Leather Interior, Electric Roof, Electric Mirrors, electric Windows, Air-Conditioning, 17” Alloy Wheels, Parking Aid (Rear), Alarm, Computer Price: €9.995
* Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & 12 months warranty package. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away from €5000 and pay monthly €363 only!
Climate Control, Rear Acoustic Parking System, 17in x 7.5J 5 – Spoke Design Alloy Wheels, MMI Audi Concert Audio System – Single CD with MP3 Compatibility – Color Screen – SD Memory – Card Reader and AUX – IN Socket Price:
box with Triptronic – 3L Diesel, 4 Wheel Drive – Rare Model – Top Of The Range – Car is in excellent condition. Electric windows. Price: €13.995 * Up to
Gearbox, SAT NAV, SUNROOF, Full Beige Leather Interior, 20” genuine alloys Climate Control, Cruise Control, Alarm, Alloy Wheels (17in), Computer (Driver Information System), Electric Windows (Front/Rear), In Car Entertainment (Radio/ CD) Price: €24.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers –
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oramic Sunroof, TOP OF THE RANGE, Metallic Brown Full Brown Leather Seats, Sound System With Mini Boost CD, Cruise Control Price: €14.995 * Up to
OPEN: Monday-Saturday 10am - 7pm Calle Einstein 9, Estepona, 29680 Málaga
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Diesel,D4D, In Car Entertainment(CD/SAT NAV/DVD), Beige Full leather interior, Four wheel-drive, Satellite Navigation, Sunroof Electric (Glass Tilt/Slide), Climate Control, Cruise Control, Seats Heated (Driver/Passenger), Alarm. Price:
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VW GOLF MK V 2L TDI DIESEL – AuTOMATIC – GREAT RuNNER 2006, 210.000 km, Air Conditioning, Climatic Semi – Automatic Control,
AuDI A3 1.6 TDI – DIESEL – MANuAL – GREAT AND RELIABLE CAR 2012, 129.000 km, 1.6 TDi Diesel, Air Conditioning, Audi Chorus
LExuS Rx 300 – AuTOMATIC 4×4 – GREAT CONDITION 2003,
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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MK VI GTD – AuTOMATIC – BEAuTIFuL GTD /AuTOMATIC 2012,Only 125.000 km, 2L Diesel, 200BHP, Automatic
BMW 630I CONVERTIBLE – AuTOMATIC - STuNNING CONVERTIBLE 2007, Only 125.000km, Full BMW Service History, 3L Petrol, SMG
CHRYSLER LE BARON CONVERTIBLE – AuTOMATIC – STuNNING ExAMPLE OF AN EVERGREEN CLASSIC 1995, Only
Radio/Single CD Player, Electric Front and Rear Windows, Heat – Insulating Glass, BLACK, cruise control, very good condition Price: €15.450 * Up to 5%
Gearbox with Paddle shift On Steering Wheel, Electronic Climate Control, Air-Conditioning-2 Zone-DAB Digital Receiver, Alarm,Price: €18.450 * Up to 5%
Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & 12 months warranty package. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away from €12000 and pay monthly €468 only!
MERCEDES 300 CE 24V – AuTOMATIC – BEAuTIFuL CLASSIC CAR – 1991, 158.000 km, 3L Petrol, Excellent Condition, Alarm, Alloy
wheels, CD Player, Central locking, Electric door mirrors, Electric windows, AUTOMATIC GEARBOX. Price: €4.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash
Buyers – including name transfer
260.000 km, 3L Petrol, AUTOMATIC, Satellite Navigation, Sunroof Electric, AirConditioning (Automatic), Climate Control, Cruise Control, Seats Heated (Driver/ Passenger), Alarm, Alloy Wheels (16in) Price: €5.995 * Up to 10% Dis-
Gearbox, Full Beige Leather Seats, Air ConditioningCruise Control with Brake Function, Heated Seats, Front, Park Distance Control (PDC), Front and Rear BMW Business Radio with Single CD Player and Auxiliary Input for Auxiliary Playing Devices
Price: €23.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & 12 months warranty package
CITROEN xSARA PICASSO – DIESEL – GREAT RuNAROuND
2006, 220.000 kms, 1.6 HDi Diesel, Air-Conditioning, Manual Air-Conditioning, Computer, Electric Windows (Front), Great Consumption, In Car Entertainment (Radio/Cassette/CD), 1 owner since new, always maintained Price: €3.995 *
Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & 12 months warranty package. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away from €1200 and pay monthly €204 only!
OPEN: Monday-Saturday 10am - 7pm Calle Einstein 9, Estepona, 29680 Málaga
Cruise Control, Alarm with Interior Protection, Electric Mirrors, Alloy Wheels, Electric Windows x4, Front and Rear Price: €8.995 * Up to 10% Discount
100.000km, 3L V6 Petrol, Full Service History, 1 owner since new, Fully Restored, MINT CONDITION, AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, Electric Roof, Air condition, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Full White Leather Interior, Cruise Control, NEW ITV Price:
€6.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer
RENAuLT TWIZY – 100% ELECTRIC – AuTOMATIC- GREAT SOLuTION TO GET AROuND IN THE CITY 2012, 11.000 km, 6.1kWh
Lithium Battery with approx 100 km range on a single charge, Fully charges in 5 hours, costs 1.5”/ charge. Max speed 80km/h, 2 seats, Removable side doors, Can be charged in any 220V household plugs. Great Fun Real Head Turner Price:
€4.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer
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LEGENDARY CELEBRATES ITS 35TH BIRTHDAY SOLD in more than 80 countries worldwide and with an incredible 10,000 variants, the legendary Fiat Ducato is celebrating its 35th birthday.
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he ever-popular van, which has become as iconic as a camper as it has as a commercial vehicle, marked the milestone this week.
Since the first Ducato rolled off the production line at Val di Sangro’s SEVEL (Società Europea Veicoli Leggeri) factory in October 1981, it has consistently been a market leader in versatility, engine power and low running costs. Today, the sixth-generation Ducato is produced in three countries (Mexico, Brazil and Italy), with a better payload than ever (2,100kg) and even the option of air suspension. Offering a range of diesel engines and with second-generation MultiJet technology, it sets the bar in terms of efficiency and low maintenance costs.
Other milestones reached over the years include the introduction of Steyr-Puch all-wheel drive in 1989, the allelectric Ducato Elettra launched in the early 1990s and winning International Van of the Year in 1994. Its third-generation variant became a game changer when, for the first time in the sector, the gear lever was incorporated into the central console, facilitating access to the cab from both doors and from the cab to the loading compartment. In the early 2000s it led the way for alternative fuels in Europe with its petrol/methane engine, while the fifth-generation Ducato, launched in 2006, was the first front-wheel-drive van to offer a volume of 17 cubic metres. The popularity of the Ducato shows no sign of stopping with more than five million sales since its launch. Sold in more than 80 countries worldwide, including North America since 2013 by RAM under the name of PROMASTER, the Ducato is now produced in three countries (Mexico, Brazil and Italy) and is a truly global vehicle and a leader in the light commercial vehicles sector. The Fiat Ducato starts at €21,445 (excluding IVA).
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THE NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN
The new MINI Countryman is the biggest and most versatile model to be launched in the brand’s 57-year history. With its larger external dimensions, and increases in space throughout the cabin and luggage area, it offers occupants even greater comfort and a genuinely premium ambience. Useful new features such as electric tailgate control with touch-free opening and unique options, including a fold down picnic bench at the rear, add to the ownership experience.
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he Countryman’s on- and off-road ability is readily apparent throughout its design, which fuses familiar MINI styling with the tough look of a crossover thanks to the extended ground clearance, large wheel arches and short overhangs. For the first time MINI is offering a plug-in hybrid model with the new MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4. Drawing from expertise gleaned from across the BMW Group, this new hybrid features a turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor, reducing fuel consumption to 134.5 mpg yet also enabling a 0-62 mph time of just 6.9 seconds. The rest of the new MINI Countryman line-up is powered by an all-new range of engines sourced from the latest MINI TwinPower Turbo generation, offering outstanding performance and efficiency. With between 136 – 192 hp
and 220-400 Nm of torque, the new MINI Countryman can sprint from 0-62 mph in as little as 7.2 seconds, while fuel consumption reaches 64.2 mpg and CO2 emissions drop as low as 113 g/km. The new MINI Countryman is available with both manual and Steptronic gearboxes and with front- and all-wheel drive. The latter, MINI’s ALL4 system, has been further refined for increased driving agility and efficiency. Reflecting customer demand for high-end features, equipment levels on the new MINI Countryman have been bolstered versus the outgoing model. Additions to the standard equipment list include MINI’s acclaimed Satellite Navigation System, Bluetooth, Cruise Control, Emergency E-call and Active Guard among others. Naturally, being a MINI, there is broad scope for owners
to personalise their new Countryman, with extensive colour and trim options, advanced technology features and a range of option packs that offer carefully selected items with significant cost savings for the customer. One such option is a new 8.8” inch touchscreen display as part of the MINI Navigation System XL, offering touchscreen multimedia and navigation control for the first time in a MINI. The new MINI Countryman is available to order at MINI retailers with a starting price of £22,465 / € 24,895 for the Cooper Countryman, with the first deliveries in February 2017. Prices for the plug-in hybrid model will be announced in due course.
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Exterior Design: recognisably MINI with a powerful presence The new MINI Countryman is some 20 centimetres longer than its predecessor and three centimetres wider, while its wheelbase has been extended by 7.5 centimetres. These enlarged proportions – making it the largest of any MINI on sale - form the basis of a new design that has both the unmistakable MINI aura and the additional presence borne from an extended ground clearance and specific off-road design details. For example, the standard-fit roof rails in satin-finished aluminium are combined with silver-coloured side sill tops, thereby lending greater visual emphasis to the car’s height. The familiar ‘floating roof’, large headlamps and hexagonal radiator grille are all present, albeit having undergone careful evolution. From the front, the headlamp units differ from other MINI models by having an asymmetric shape, with LED lighting now an option. And at the rear, the vertically arranged light units help create the family ‘look’.
Interior Design: more space, more versatility, more style The interior ambience of the new MINI Countryman has been further improved by the creation of more space, an attractive design, and a new operating and vehicle display concept. The hallmark MINI central instrument is integrated in the instrument panel and is surrounded by an LED ring that provides a lighting display in response to driving situations by way of feedback from the controls. Both driver and front passenger benefit from extended head and shoulder space, while the adjustment range of the seats has also been extended. Electrical adjustment of the driver and front passenger seats is now an option, including a memory function on the driver’s side. The second row of seating now contains three fullyfledged seats, and the rear door openings have been enlarged, enabling easier entry and exit. In addition to overall interior width, leg space is now significantly more generous too, with an extra five centimetres of knee room over the previous model. The rear seats can be shifted back and forth by up to 13 cm, prioritising either passenger legroom or boot capacity depending on the situation. The folding rear backrest offers a 40 : 20 : 40 split and also provides a variable tilt angle so as to also offer either increased seating comfort or additional storage space at the rear. The new model also benefits from more storage for on-board items and increased overall cargo capacity both with the seats in position and when lowered. In both the front and rear doors there are pockets that hold one-litre beverage bottles and the centre console extending up to the instrument panel has an integrated storage compartment and two cup holders in front of the gear or selector lever. The MINI Controller and the switch for the electrical parking brake are also positioned on the centre console.
Engine and transmission: new engines provide increased performance and efficiency The new MINI Countryman is available at launch with a choice of four new engines: two petrol-powered variants and two diesels. In addition, for the first time there will be a plug-in hybrid MINI, the Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 (see below). The new EU6-compliant MINI TwinPower Turbo engines are familiar from the other recent additions to the MINI family. The petrol engines, a 1.5-litre three-cylinder in the Cooper Countryman and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder in the Cooper S Countryman, feature turbocharging, direct
WEEKEND WORLD MOTOR SUPPLEMENT - 9 fuel injection with centrally positioned injectors, variable camshaft control on the intake and exhaust side (double VANOS) and fully variable VALVETRONIC valve control technology. The result is 136 hp and 220 Nm of torque in the Cooper, which enables a 0-62 mph time of 9.6 seconds and fuel consumption and emissions figures of 51.4 mpg/126 g/km. The Cooper S produces 192 hp with 280 Nm of torque, and completes the sprint to 62mph from rest in just 7.5 seconds, yet still manages 45.6 mpg with 141 g/ km of CO2 emitted. The 2-litre diesel engines in the MINI Cooper D Countryman and MINI Cooper SD Countryman both also feature MINI TwinPower Turbo technology, with high pressure common rail injection. The 150 hp / 330 Nm engine in the Cooper D enables a very competitive 0-62 mph time of just 8.9 seconds (considerably quicker than the previous model) but with 64.2 mpg and 113 g/ km of CO2 emitted. The high performance Cooper SD Countryman features 190 hp and a full 400 Nm of toque, providing a 0-62mph sprint of just 7.7 seconds but with 61.4 mpg and 121 g/km of CO2 emitted.
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4: MINI’s first plug-in hybrid For the first time a MINI is available with a plug-in hybrid system, achieving outstanding performance with extremely low consumption and emissions. The new MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL 4 draws on the expertise in this area from across the BMW Group, including the range of BMW iPerformance vehicles. A three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with MINI TwinPower technology, producing 136 hp and 220 Nm of torque, powers the front wheels of the Cooper S E Countryman. This engine is combined with a six-speed Steptronic transmission. The rear wheels are powered by a synchronous electric motor housed under the floor of the luggage compartment. This motor offers 88 hp and 165 Nm of torque, with all of the torque available from zero rpm. The motor’s output is sent to the rear axle via a two-stage single-speed transmission. The lithium-ion battery is positioned directly in front of the electric motor underneath the rear seat. It is made up of five modules, each comprising 16 battery cells. Like the electric motor, the battery is produced at the Dingolfing plant, the BMW Group’s competence centre for eDrive technology. The high-voltage battery has a capacity of 7.6 kWh. At a wallbox with a charging capacity of 3.6 kW it can be fully charged in 2:15 hours, while charging at a regular household socket takes 3:15 hours. The intelligent energy management system, controlled by the power electronics of the plug-in hybrid system, ensures that the interplay between the combustion engine and the electric motor is optimised for both driving fun and efficiency in all situations. Using the power of the electric motor alone, the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is able to provide locally emissions-free driving, and in the event that more intense acceleration is required, the electric motor supports the combustion engine via a boost function. A total system output of 224 hp and a combined torque of 385 Newton metres are available, enabling 0-62 mph in just 6.9 seconds. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are very low, with 134.5 mpg and 49
g/km respectively, and the Cooper S E Countryman can travel up to 25-miles on electric power alone. Via the eDrive toggle switch, the driver can also influence control over the interaction of the power units. There are three operating modes: Auto, Max and Save Battery. In the standard setting AUTO eDRIVE, the vehicle runs on electrical power only up to a speed of 50 mph. At higher speeds and in the case of very intensive loads, the combustion engine is automatically enabled in addition. In MAX eDRIVE mode the vehicle is powered by the electric motor alone at speeds up to approximately 78 mph. Finally, the SAVE BATTERY mode can be selected so as to relieve the capacity of the high-voltage battery or raise its charge state to at least 90 per cent so that sufficient electrical power remains for locally emissionsfree driving later on. With route guidance activated on standard specification navigation system, MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 uses an anticipatory energy management system to ensures that appropriate sections of the route are run on electric power alone. The high-voltage battery is housed underneath the slightly raised rear seat, as is the 35-litre fuel tank. When all seats are in use, the luggage compartment volume in the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is only slightly less than in the conventionally powered models. The connection for the charging cable is under a flap in the area of the left-hand side scuttle. This particular model is distinguishable by the modelspecific “e” badge on the side scuttles, and also a yellow “S” in the model inscription on the rear as well as on the radiator grille and doorsill finishers. At the rear, a JCW aerodynamic rear bumper features a single exhaust outlet. Inside, the cockpit includes a yellow start/stop unit at the centre of the toggle switch panel and a performance display in the instrument cluster on the steering column. The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 comes as standard with the MINI Visual Boost Radio featuring a 6.5inch colour screen in the central instrument. In addition to the MINI Country Timer, this also displays information such as the charge state of the high-voltage battery and operating mode of the hybrid drive selected by eDrive toggle switch. In conjunction with the optional Media package including MINI navigation system XL, operation is via an 8.8-inch screen with a new graphic design and touchscreen function as well as via the Touch Controller in the centre console.
Safety: driver assistance systems for improved safety In addition to a strong but weight-optimised monocoque construction and a full complement of airbags, the standard and optional driver assistance systems are a key factor in improving occupant safety. The standard collision warning with city braking function can be extended to include the Driving Assistant system with camera-based active cruise control, pedestrian warning with initial brake function, high beam assistant and road sign detection. In addition to this, Park Distance Control, rear view camera, Parking Assistant and Head-Up-Display are also optionally available.
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OEM PARTS
EXCLUSIVELY USED IN NATIONAL REPAIR NETWORK OEM PARTS OEM parts are Original Equipment Manufactured parts as made by your car’s manufacturer. They are brand new, usually more expensive and sometimes take longer to order. But they are a no brainer. Body shops love them because they fit perfectly and install easy.
LÍNEA DIRECTA ONLY USES OEM PARTS
the original specs. However, some minor fitting adjustments maybe required by the body shop. Used parts come from the scrap yard. Cars involved in accidents, engine trouble or age, mean that scrapped cars will have some working parts, which can be resold. The used parts are usually OEM parts.
NATIONAL NETWORK OF BODY SHOP REPAIRERS Using the Línea Directa network to repair your car means more than just OEM parts. The whole repair service is handled from start to finish. Your vehicle is collected at the agreed time and place. The repairs are carried out swiftly, efficiently and according to original manufacturer specs. You can request a replacement vehicle for the duration of the repair. They will keep you updated on progress and after completion; your vehicle will be delivered at the agreed time and place.
Línea Directa is the only insurance company that guarantees the use of OEM parts in their repairer network. Thanks to an exclusive purchasing and distribution agreement with the major manufacturers, when you repair your vehicle through its exclusive network of body shops and repairers, they guarantee the use of OEM parts. After vehicle repairs are complete, they send a list of the OEM parts used for you to keep in your log book. It’s one less thing to worry about.
DO ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES USE OEM PARTS? At the time of publishing this article, no other insurance company in Spain guarantees the exclusive use of OEM parts in their repairer network. Some insurance companies rely on after market parts and used parts to keep the repair costs to a minimum, only paying for OEM parts if no other parts are available. After-market parts are parts made by a company other than your vehicle’s manufacturer. They are new and the spec should be very close to
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Motorcycle registrations in Spain HAVE GROWN by 11.4%
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otorcycle registrations in the Spanish market has increased by 11.4% since 2009 with 12,171 units purchased during the month of October, according to the National Association of Sector Two Wheels ( ANESDOR). The moped market also witness an increase in new registration over the same period of16.6%
of safer motorcycles for drivers of two wheels and more environmentally friendly “.
ANESDOR Secretary General, José María Riaño, said that “the growth in the October registrations above 11% - is due mainly to the effect of order ‘series Euro 3’ regulations which motivates a point increase in sales and whose impact will also lengthen into December “.
Catalonia, Andalusia and Madrid represent 59% of the market of the two wheels
In this context, Riano stressed that “brands and manufacturers in the sector are making a great effort to adapt to the new European regulations Euro 4 motorcycle, which involves the placing on the market
The scooter leader remains on the market motorcycles Segment of use, the type motorcycles scooter represent 64% of the market with 80,677 units registered between January and October this year, and a growth of 5.2%.
By autonomous communities, Catalonia maintains its market share by 28%, with 35,566 units registered so far this year. Andalusia sum 24,441 motorcycles registered in the first ten months of the year, an increase of 10%. With regard to Madrid, the community represents 11.5% of the market and accumulates 14,605 units registered between January and October 2016 and a growth of 3%.
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MADE WITHOUT A MIDDLE GROUND
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Introducing the All-New 2015 Acura TLX
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You can’t build a car by consensus. Not when your goal is to engineer a more intuitive and onvolving experience for the driver. With available features like Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, a new 290-hp direct-injection i-VTEC® V-6 engine, and a 9-speed automatic transmission, the TLX is engineered to performance standards that put the driver first and convention second.
TLX IT’S THAT KIND OF THRILL TLX shown with optional eqiuipment. ©Acura 2014. Acura, TLX i-VTEC, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, and the stylized “A” logo are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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AVOID UNINTENTIONAL
‘MORNING AFTER’ DRINK DRIVING WITH THE NEW ALCOSENSE EXCEL
Whether it’s driving to work following a party the night before, doing the school run after a bottle of wine with your partner or drinks with friends the previous evening, unintentional drink driving the morning after is easier than you might think. But this should be a thing of the past this Christmas with a nifty little gadget, called the AlcoSense Excel. Whether it’s driving to work following a party the night before, doing the school run after a bottle of wine with your partner or drinks with friends the previous evening, unintentional drink driving the morning after is easier than you might think. But this should be a thing of the past this Christmas with a nifty little gadget, called the AlcoSense Excel. The new AlcoSense Excel is the first breathalyser to use a smaller version (64mm2) of exactly the same sensor used in several UK Police-approved breathalysers (200mm2), bringing a new level of accuracy and reliability for drivers at this price. In addition to giving detailed readings to two decimal places in either blood (‰BAC) or breath (mg/L) alcohol concentrations, the new AlcoSense Excel will alert you when you are close to or over your set limit. Indeed it will work with any limit worldwide and can be changed between limits simply and easily - ideal if you drive abroad on holiday or between Scotland and England, for example, where different limits apply.
It is also the first breathalyser at this price to feature a full colour screen and intuitive graphic user interface giving on-screen prompts and tips, making it exceptionally easy to use. “But it’s not just about being under or over the limit. Studies show that if you drive while having only one-eighth of the English drink drive limit in your system (one fifth of the Scottish limit), you are 37% more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than when sober*,” said Hunter Abbott, MD of AlcoSense. “The only way to tell when you’re safe to drive the morning after the night before is either to abstain completely from drinking alcohol or to use an accurate personal breathalyser. The AlcoSense Excel gives detailed readings all the way up through the range so you can tell exactly when you are clear”. AlcoSense Excel’s unique slide mechanism keeps the sensor and blow tube receptacle covered when not in use - stopping dust or contaminants from entering the unit. When slid open, the blow tube receptacle lights up, making it easy to insert a fresh blow tube even on dark winter mornings.
All breathalysers (including Police devices) require periodic re-calibration. The AlcoSense Excel is the first breathalyser, at this price, to feature re-calibration alerts and overload protection. A re-calibration alert tells you after twelve months that re-calibration is required to ensure your product always remains accurate. In the rare event that alcohol is blown directly into the sensor by accident, overload protection stops the sensor from overloading and maintains the Excel’s accuracy for future readings, where rival products may suffer temporary or even permanent inaccuracy. Additional improved accuracy comes in the form of temperature compensation on the device – ideal for the British climate whether it’s below freezing or in the middle of a summer heatwave! The AlcoSense Excel is particularly aimed at drivers with families who want to stay safe, those who rely on their license for work or play, and who seek reliability and accuracy at an affordable price. The AlcoSense Excel isn’t just feature rich. It boasts an award winning functional, clean design that is shared with the AlcoSense Pro and Ultra, winners of the 2016 International Red Dot Award for Outstanding Product Design. The new AlcoSense Excel is priced £99.99 online from mid-November at alcosense.co.uk for more info visit: www.alcosense.co.uk
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PLEASE TAKE ME TO SCHOOL, MUM! PRACTICAL FORD HOT HATCHES ARE PUTTING NEW BUYERS IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT Hot hatches – sporty small cars with powerful engines – were once the preserve of “petrol head” car fans, but are fast becoming a mainstream choice for carbuyers who are a far cry from the stereotypical “boy racer”, Ford data shows.
Ford hot hatch sales across Europe are booming with more than 22,200 Focus RS, Focus ST, and Fiesta ST models sold during the first three-quarters of 2016. Orders for the acclaimed Focus RS have reached more than 9,100 since launch.* Customers choosing practical performance models are increasingly ranking equipment levels and compact size as key purchase decisions, alongside powerful engines and driving experiences that better combine ride comfort with driving dynamics tuned by award-winning Ford Performance specialists. Ford’s Focus RS, Focus ST petrol and diesel, and Fiesta
ST– now available in five-door bodystyle for the first time – also offer a number of technologies that enhance daily driving. These include Ford’s SYNC communications and entertainment systems, Quickclear windscreen for effortless defrosting in winter weather, and heated seats – helping keep the latest generation of hot hatches comfortable and practical all year round. New findings from Ford sales data shows the average age of hot hatch customers has increased from around 38 years old in 2010 to 42 years old in 2016. Ford data also reveals that 8 per cent more women bought hot hatches in 2015, compared with 2010.
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Ford Fiesta ST
Ford futurist and global consumer trends manager, Sheryl Connelly, has identified a trend for durable, multi-function products that meet customer desire for a “Swiss Army Life”. “The Swiss Army Life is all about self-reliance. In response to the trend, consumers are increasingly drawn to products that deliver in terms of versatility, adaptability and utility,” Connelly said. “Perhaps this is even truer for Millennials who seem to be pioneering new paths and are careful to invest in products that can support them through many different lifestyles and life stages.” Sarah Stringfellow, from Brentwood, U.K., is typical of new buyers who are attracted by hot hatch versatility and who confound the usual stereotype. The 31-yearold drives a top specification Focus ST3 with EcoBoost petrol engine. “The Focus ST appealed as it was fast, looked great and wasn’t too big, with plenty of room for shopping or luggage for weekends away. What I hadn’t expected was the real sense of luxury inside,” Stringfellow said. “Of course, it’s the power and the way
it drives that I really love. In fact, I’m now beginning to hanker after a Focus RS!” More practical hot hatches also continue to hold their appeal with a dedicated customer base as those buyers grow older and experience lifestyle changes. Having a family no longer rules out owning a hot hatch as an everyday car, and performance car fans who could not afford their dream car in their younger years are now able to consider a modern hot hatch in later life. “There remains a hardcore of hot hatch fans who believe nothing with more than three doors is worthy of the hot hatch description, but as the market, and buyers, have matured I think there’s less of a stigma attached to the five-door bodystyle,” said Dan Trent, editor of popular car enthusiast website Pistonheads. “I’m a perfect example – now I’ve got kids I couldn’t run a three-door car and if the option of a five-door version is the difference between having a hot hatch or not, then I’m all for it!” The Ford Focus RS five-door hatchback features a 350PS 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, Ford Performance All
Ford Focus ST
Wheel Drive and Selectable Drive Modes– including an industry-first Drift Mode that allows controlled oversteer drifts. The Ford Focus ST is offered with 250PS EcoBoost petrol or 185PS TDCi diesel engines in five-door hatchback or wagon bodystyles. The Ford Fiesta ST three-door and five-door hatchbacks deliver 182PS from a 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Also offered is the new 200PS Fiesta ST200 – available in three-door bodystyle only. Earlier this year Ford also introduced a new ST-Line range of models that offer Ford Performance-inspired styling and powerful, fuel-efficient engines. ST-Line models include Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo and the recently announced new Ford Kuga. Ford has a strong history of popular hot hatches in Europe dating back 35 years to the Fiesta XR2. This year Ford will sell more than 200,000 performance cars globally, including Mustang, Focus RS, and Focus ST and Fiesta ST – nearly double the volume from just three years ago.
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