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New Ford C-Max is Revealed
Ford has always had good offerings when it comes to its cars and trucks. Its newest option is the C-Max. It’s a popular option, too, because it’s based off of the Focus but yet different enough to attract the eye of people who are looking for a slightly larger vehicle. As a tall sort of wagon it’ll have four doors and seat plenty of people, but it’ll still be manoeuvrable and relatively inexpensive compared to comparable models from other makers. The basic style, drivetrain, and handling capabilities will mirror the Focus, as well, and that will keep it at the front of everything when it comes to the interest that people have in it.
Fortunately for the people who really like the C-Max, there will be plenty of them available along with several options and colours to choose from. That means that people who want to get one as a new car, or want to get a new one to complement the one that they’ve already got, will be able to get just what they’re looking for. They work well around town and handle easily on narrow streets, so they’ll be more likely to remain popular for a long time to come.
Some car companies seem to think that they can come out with great big cars and that people will buy them because there’s a lot of luxury involved, but most people aren’t looking for that. They know that things are crowded where they live and that space is at a premium, so they don’t look for big cars. They look for smaller cars that are still comfortable and that get them from point A to point B efficiently without causing them trouble with parking and other issues. The Ford C-Max is one of the cars that offer them what they want at a price that they can afford – and it looks good, too.
Those are all big pluses when it comes to getting a great car for around town or for taking a weekend holiday to some other area of the country. Ford looks as though it will continue to be strong in the UK market, despite being an American company. People in the UK who want good cars know that it shouldn’t matter where the company comes from. What matters is the car itself and whether the quality, style, and price are what they’re looking for. Since the C-Max gives them all of these things, it’s a great choice.
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Ford Car Warranties Don’t live a little, live on fire
If you have a car that was manufactured by Ford and you are looking at buying extended car warranty, then it’s worth shopping around. By spending time researching your options, you might end up saving yourself a lot of money. The purchase of warranty agreements is an area that seems to cause many UK consumers a lot of confusion. This confusion undoubtedly arises, in part, from the way in which such products are sold in the United Kingdom.
Many are under the incorrect impression that it is necessary to visit a car dealership in order to purchase a policy. This is not, in fact, the case when it comes to such products. Nor is it the case when we turn to look at the specifics of buying a warranty for a Ford vehicle.
New vehicles will generally come with a warranty included. This is to cover the car owner during their initial period of vehicle ownership. Since new vehicles might be expected to have a few niggles, it is often fortunate that such cover is in place. The length of this initial cover can vary from one manufacturer to the next. When you purchase a new car, it’s important that you check on the exact details of any inclusive warranty arrangement. You may find that it provides assistance for anywhere between 12 and 36 months.
Once this cover expires, many Ford owners look to purchase extended warranty agreements. These can ensure that you can continue to use your car, safe in the knowledge that any problems will be covered. The financial safety margin that such a policy provides can be invaluable.
At this point, you may think that the most sensible thing to do would be to visit your local Ford dealership. This may not, however, necessarily result in you getting the best possible car warranty deal. Unless you take the time to shop around, you may be unaware of whether you are being offered real value for money.
This highlights the importance of spending time researching what’s available. You could save yourself a considerable amount by comparing prices online. Don’t simply accept the first offer that you see. Don’t live a little, live on fire
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Used Ford – All Hail the Mighty Mondeo
The ubiquitous Ford Mondeo first launched in 1993 and now in its fourth generation was the catalyst for the re-emergence of Ford as a major force in world motoring. Prior to this Ford’s future in Europe was hanging in the balance due to the unfortunate reputation of bland underperforming cars that on the face of it seemed to be designed by accountants rather than engineers. Phrases like “Dagenham dustbin” were being banded around and Ford were determined to reverse the negative tide.
Ford embarked on what was to be one of the most expensive new car programmes ever and from that under the codename CDW27 “Mondeo” was born. Mondeo derives from the Latin word mundus meaning “world” and was designed to be a world beater. It was also known as the Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique. In Europe the Mondeo was the successor to the fairly well received Sierra but Ford were hankering after the heady days of the all-conquering Cortina which sold over a million during the twenty years it was in production.
A large proportion of the high development cost was due to the Mondeo being a completely new design sharing very little if anything, with the Sierra. With new transmissions and a sophisticated new suspension design Ford were hoping to achieve class-leading handling and ride qualities to give executive car refinement. Ford set its sights high with the likes of Honda and Nissan as the main targets.
By this time safety was a growing issue and as such was a high priority in the Mondeo design with a driver’s airbag in all models. Also on offer were side-impact bars, seat belt pre-tensioners and ABS. The advent of the heated front windscreen branded Quickclear which is still a great feature today.
The then-new Zetec petrol engine which was developed for the revised Escort powered the range together with the Endura turbo diesel which had older origins and was a bit outdated compared to the competition. Also available was a 2.5 litre 24-valve V6 unit which went on to power the performance “ST24″
The Mk2 Mondeo received a major a facelift when launched in 1996 and Ford set about addressing some of the criticisms of the Mk1 mainly around the styling, cramped rear legroom and poor headlights. Although this was all improved it was said this was at the expense of the equipment level which was lowered slightly. The cynics also argued that this was an attempt to recoup some of the huge investment cost in the original design. The Mk2 saw the emergence of the ‘oval’ grille which was a big feature of Ford vehicles around this time and was well received. Indeed the Mk2 was a big success in Europe.
In the US the Contour and Mystique did not fare so well and equally was unpopular in Australia leading some in the motoring industry to question if the Mondeo could ever achieve world car status unlike global models such as the BMW 3 Series. Although curiously Japan was a good market for the Mondeo as was New Zealand.
Next we come to the Mk3 Mondeo which is of special interest to me as I own one. The Mk3 was launched in 2000 and was larger than its predecessor. The design was not as bold as some other Ford models from around the time but had a more mature and sober feel to it. This was due in part to the fact that Ford was targeting the likes of the VW Passat seen as the benchmark for quality in this class. By using more expensive materials, the Mk3 has a quality feel especially the interior. Safety was a major selling point for the Mk3 and saw the introduction of “Intelligent Protection System” (IPS) which incorporated sensors to deploy a combination of airbags front, rear, side and curtain according to the circumstances of a collision. Combined with ABS and EBD the Mk3 is a very safe car. The level of equipment is very good and meant that the Mondeo maintained its popularity as a fleet car and in the large family car market.
June 2003 saw a slight makeover with a larger grill and some interior changes and again in 2005 some cosmetic changes were made, most notably a ‘Mercedes’ style rear light cluster. New engines were introduced and an annoying seat belt fastening reminder warning system. The unveiling of the latest Mk4 model in 2007 has affected used prices of the Mk3 so they can be picked up at very competitive prices with the TDCi being the most sought after. The high cost of fuel combined with forthcoming punitive road tax related to emissions in the UK has created an uncertain future for the larger saloon but the Mondeo lives on and we love ‘em.
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