Sixt Car Hire Blog http://www.sixtblog.co.uk The latest car rental and travel industry news from Sixt Tue, 14 May 2013 21:06:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Drivers are now facing a £90 Fine for Motorists who Text while Driving http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/drivers-are-now-facing-a-90-fine-for-motorists-who-text-while-driving/ http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/drivers-are-now-facing-a-90-fine-for-motorists-who-text-while-driving/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 21:06:42 +0000 Charlotte Scheggia http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/?p=10113 Drivers who are caught sending text messages while at the wheel of their vehicles are to receive increased fines as part of a crackdown on careless and dangerous driving announced by the government. Crackdown Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has confirmed that a range of offences, which are currently punishable by a £60 fine, will be [...]

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]]> http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/drivers-are-now-facing-a-90-fine-for-motorists-who-text-while-driving/feed/ 0 F.A Cup Football Finals! http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/fun-stuff/f-a-cup-football-finals/ http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/fun-stuff/f-a-cup-football-finals/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 09:09:20 +0000 Charlotte Scheggia http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/?p=10098 A fleet of minibuses from our Manchester Trafford Park branch were kitted up for the trip to Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup Final on Saturday! Both groups of Wigan and Man City fans renting from us got a surprise when they found their mini-buses had a football themed make-over! Well done to Wigan Fans [...]

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]]> http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/fun-stuff/f-a-cup-football-finals/feed/ 0 Car Insurance Premiums Lowered as New Measures Prevent Bogus Claims of Whiplash http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/car-insurance-premiums-lowered-as-new-measures-prevent-bogus-claims-of-whiplash/ http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/car-insurance-premiums-lowered-as-new-measures-prevent-bogus-claims-of-whiplash/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 21:40:12 +0000 Charlotte Scheggia http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/?p=10092 Whiplash and Motor Accidents in the UK Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that can be sustained from a motor vehicle accident, but unfortunately it is also one of the easiest to fake. There are 550,000 whiplash claims a year in the UK, a statistic which is known to be exacerbated by con [...]

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]]> http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/car-insurance-premiums-lowered-as-new-measures-prevent-bogus-claims-of-whiplash/feed/ 0 Bank holiday cars still available in London http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/sixt-news/bank-holiday-cars-still-available-in-london/ http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/sixt-news/bank-holiday-cars-still-available-in-london/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 13:21:48 +0000 Gary Coughlan http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/?p=10086   The sun is shining and the bank holiday is fast approaching, so why not escape the Capital and head to the coast or the countryside. We’ve still got a few cars left in London so book now and don’t miss out! Visit sixt.co.uk to book now!

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]]> http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/sixt-news/bank-holiday-cars-still-available-in-london/feed/ 0 New VW that does 313 miles to the gallon! http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/new-vw-that-does-313-miles-to-the-gallon/ http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/new-vw-that-does-313-miles-to-the-gallon/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:29:27 +0000 Charlotte Scheggia http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/?p=10043 Astonishing car gives unparallelled fuel efficiency Volkswagen unveiled the concept vehicle, the VW XL1, at the Qatar motor show back in 2011. The combination of attractive lines, modern features and the exciting fuel efficiency numbers gave many cause to stop and stare, and the car has been featured in the media and across the internet [...]

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]]> http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/new-vw-that-does-313-miles-to-the-gallon/feed/ 0 Are Women the Worst Learner Drivers? http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/are-women-the-worst-learner-drivers/ http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/motoring/are-women-the-worst-learner-drivers/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:51:30 +0000 Charlotte Scheggia http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/?p=10051 It is one of the most popular and fought over modern debates; who are the worst drivers, men or women? Inevitably people involved in these debates fall into two camps. Those people who believe it is women and those who believe it is men. Others believe that men and women can be criticised separately for [...]

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]]> http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/jobs/sixt-jobs-marketing-executive/feed/ 0 Top ten travel blogs from around the world http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/top-10-blogs/top-ten-travel-blogs-from-around-the-world-2/ http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/top-10-blogs/top-ten-travel-blogs-from-around-the-world-2/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:58:20 +0000 Charlotte Scheggia http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/?p=10078 Sixt has compared the top 25 travel blogs in the Internet that provide the best information on travelling the globe, and tips to go with it. We scored the blogs out of 5 on these points: Useful information? (do they have good advice, quality information about travelling) Usability (how easy is it to navigate through the blog) Advertising (are [...]

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]]> http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/top-10-blogs/top-ten-travel-blogs-from-around-the-world-2/feed/ 0 Luxury car rental in Geneva with Sixt http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/offers-and-deals/luxury-car-rental-in-geneva-with-sixt/ http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/offers-and-deals/luxury-car-rental-in-geneva-with-sixt/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:27:22 +0000 Charlotte Scheggia http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/?p=10036 Whether we make it for pleasure or business, Geneva is a city where you have good stop, especially when the first rays are again appearing on the second Swiss city. So, to fully enjoy and prolong this moment, why not opt ​​for a luxury car rental? Time for a break Even when we are in [...]

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]]> http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/offers-and-deals/luxury-car-rental-in-geneva-with-sixt/feed/ 0 Sixt offers car hire at Birmingham Airport! http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/new-uk-car-hire-locations/sixt-offers-car-hire-at-birmingham-airport/ http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/new-uk-car-hire-locations/sixt-offers-car-hire-at-birmingham-airport/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:24:42 +0000 Charlotte Scheggia http://www.sixtblog.co.uk/?p=10026 Sixt rent a car have opened in its newest car rental location at Birmingham Airport! To celebrate, We are offering up to 20% off car hire at Birmingham Airport! Already well established in London with over 20 rental locations, Sixt is certain to be a welcome addition to an airport that services one of the [...]

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