Winter is still upon us in February, and we all need to take precautions when motoring but if you are thinking of changing vehicles February could be the month to do it. There are some interesting new vehicle releases and great used car deals.
You might not think it, but if you are looking to buy a used car, then February is a good month to purchase. February is typically one of the slowest sales months in dealerships around the country and many are trying to clear out older models to make room for new ones.
Breaking the law on February mornings
Driving on cold winter mornings pose a challenge to everyone and in the winter months many of us break the law without even realising. If the temperature overnight has dipped below freezing many drivers start their cars and leave them unattended whilst windscreens de-ice. Leaving a vehicle unattended with the engine running is an offence under Section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. If caught you could be fined but your vehicle could also be targeted by car thieves and stolen, and your insurance will be void.
Cool gadgets for February driving
Electromagnetic ice remover – £5.99
These inexpensive gadgets promise to detect and start de-icing your windscreens automatically. Many people choose to buy these small gadgets in multiples and place them on front and back windscreens plus side windows. They use molecular interference to clear windows and remove the need to warm up your vehicle before driving, stopping you breaking the law and risking your car being targeted by thieves.
Ryobi cordless high pressure tyre inflator – £32
Winter weather puts enormous strain on tyres often necessitating roadside inflation. Ryobi is a watchword for quality electric tools including cordless drills, clippers and power tools. There is a cordless Ryobi tool for almost everything using their ONE+ system, and now there is one for inflating your tyres quickly and effortlessly should you need to repair a damaged tyre.
Car news – New E Car of the Month – Audi A6 e-tron
With a high starting price, the fantastic futuristic looking Audi A6 e-tron is more expensive than one of its closest rivals the BMW i5 and considerably more than it’s petrol- and diesel-powered Audi siblings. So, what do you get for the money?
In short – acceleration and range. Available in several power variants, each offering astonishing acceleration off the mark – the 543nhp model can get from 0-62 mph in an eye watering 3.9 seconds, and even the 362bhp model can do this is 5.4 second. Battery range is greater than its rivals the Mercedes EQE and the BMW i5. Audi puts this down to their latest EV technology and the car’s sophisticated aerodynamics.
Available in Sportback and Tourer, modern design is at the heart of the A6 e-tron and one design feature that stands out is the panoramic glass roof with its switchable transparency. The driver display is space age and along with the state-of-the-art design gives this car a futuristic feel that is sure to appeal to buyers.
Rob Bullock https://robbullockauthor.blogspot.com