Cool Cars for Kids at Autoquake.com

LONDON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the start of the university term the UK's leading online car retailer Autoquake.com has a wide range of trendy, safe and affordable cars in stock which are perfect for young drivers and the bank of mum and dad.

A used Mini has to be top of many young drivers' wish list. At Autoquake.com, prices start from just pounds Sterling 8237 for a 55-plate Mini Cooper 1.6 with 26,000 miles on the clock.

'Any parent buying a car for their child wants the safest, most reliable car they can afford,' said Autoquake.com CEO, Garry Hobson. 'A teenager will want something that looks good and will impress their friends. Shopping at Autoquake.com can keep the bank of mum and dad and teenagers happy.'

'Look for a car which has driver, passenger and side airbags. Ideally it should have stability control, too, which will help avoid an accident,' advises Hobson. 'Check how well these safety systems perform by looking up the car's crash test rating at EuroNCAP.com. It's worth using customer satisfaction and reliability surveys, and online owners' forums, to learn which cars are reliable and which aren't.'

Cool, safe cars start from well under pounds 6000. More affordable but nearly as good looking as the Mini, Autoquake.com has a choice of Peugeot 207s in stock, with prices starting from pounds 5548 for an 06-plate 207 1.4 16v Sport 3dr with 34,000 miles on the clock. The car has driver, passenger and side airbags. When crash tested by Euro NCAP, the 207 scored five out of five stars for adult occupant protection, one of the best ever scores by a supermini.

The Fiat Grande Punto also scored five stars when crash tested by Euro NCAP. Just pounds 5697 buys an 06-plate 1.2 Dynamic 5dr which has covered 12,000 miles. While parents will appreciate the car's safety features, teenagers will appreciate the 15-inch alloy wheels and CD player.

Used car buyers will find plenty of information to help them choose wisely at Autoquake.com. Every car listing includes 40 photographs, giving a comprehensive picture of the car's condition, inside and out. The Vehicle Condition viewer shows any faults beyond normal wear and tear, and each car's specification is listed in detail - including safety equipment.

About Autoquake.com

Autoquake.com's proven online retail model sells high quality used cars on behalf of large corporate fleet and leasing companies direct to consumers through its website www.autoquake.com. Autoquake.com has pioneered the concept of enabling consumers to buy a used car from the comfort of their home. Cars are displayed in Autoquake.com's virtual showroom with descriptions including 40 high quality digital pictures. The breadth and transparency of information about the vehicle dramatically improves the purchase experience for the buyers who are enthusiastically embracing the Autoquake.com model which includes low, no haggle prices. All cars go through a 141 point inspection and come with a 100% money back guarantee. Car finance, warranty, insurance, and delivery are supplementary options that buyers can benefit from.

Fleets typically remarket cars through trade channels such as wholesale auctions where cars are sold at trade prices to car dealers. For fleets Autoquake.com is an attractive disposal channel that gives them a slice of the retail margin whilst delivering days to sale that are similar to auctions. Autoquake.com sells used cars on behalf of large fleet and leasing companies. The ex-company cars are taken directly from the UK fleet operators, prepared to retail condition and sold via the Autoquake.com website. Because Autoquake.com takes out a step in the value chain, it can provide higher returns for fleets while still saving consumers money. The company is funded by leading venture capital companies Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners who investor in companies such as Facebook, Digg and Real Networks.

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SOURCE Autoquake.com