SPRINGFIELD, Ill., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Nothing can ruin your vacation like problems on the road. A breakdown, accident or vandalism can put the kibosh on your planned good times. However, these problems can be minimized if you plan ahead.

If you're in an accident, having your auto insurance information readily available will save you time and hassle.

Mitsubishi Colt - 'an easy to drive hatchback'

The Mitsubishi Colt hatchback proves that there is more to the Japanese manufacturer than rally inspired high powered saloons, according to a reviewer.Parkers states that the Colt is "good looking, well equipped and easy to drive", with the high driving position and design of the dashboard particularly impressive.The size of the boot and folding rear seats make the car a more practical proposition than many of its competitors, while there is plenty of room in the back for three children or two adults.Engine performance is an area where the Colt picks up fewer plaudits, with Parker's noting that the entry level 1.1 litre is "weak" away from town centres and What Car? describing the 1.3 version as lacking "grunt and refinement".Despite that, there are still problems with engine, suspension and road noise in some circumstances.However, with solid build quality, excellent reliability and good fuel economy results, the Colt represents a value-for-money proposition for those in the market for a small family car.The entry level model comes with electric front windows, remote locking and a CD player as standard, while air conditioning is added to the more expensive Colts.Prices start at £7,400, with the 1.1 litre models in motor insurance group three or four.

The hard way to buy car insurance

Anyone over 30 will remember what an awful thing trying to get car insurance used to be. You had to set aside several hours, get out the yellow pages and call around for quotes. This involved giving all your details in full each time and then either waiting on hold while someone on the other end did their sums or waiting for them to call back later with a quote and hoping you weren't on the phone to another insurer when they did. It was interminably boring.

That's why most of us love comparison websites. Today finding a cheap quote takes a matter of minutes. Visit Confused, MoneySupermarket, or Go Compare type in your details and you are pretty much done. And not just with your car insurance. These comparison sites list everything from the best deals on gas and telephones to the best ones on life and building insurance.

Eco-campaigner and Model Laura Bailey Launches ibuyeco, the ...

To coincide with World Environment Day, model and green campaigner, Laura Bailey, is helping to launch ibuyeco, the new eco-friendly car insurance scheme which enables people to make a practical contribution to help tackle global climate change. The launch is taking place in the heart of south west London; the home of the infamous 'Chelsea Tractor' and a symbol of the environmental problems caused by UK school runs.

Despite increasing environmental concerns, it is estimated that the UK school run contributes over two million tonnes of CO2 per year(X) (more than the annual emissions of the Bahamas!) However, with ibuyeco, drivers can now use part of their insur ance to counter the damage done by their cars to the environment by offsetting all of their CO2 emissions for the duration of their policy.

The Right Car with the Right Package

Right Finance and Volkswagen have combined to create the Right Car with the Right Financial package and at the Right Price for you.

Packed full of extras which include First Years Insurance, 0% deposit and payments spread over seven years, the Polo Right with its fantastic price of Lm6550 is the Right choice.

Right Finance has a history which reaches back more than 40 years and we are extremely proud to be able to bring an offer like this one said Luke Coppini, Executive of RIGHT finance. RIGHT Finance prides itself on providing an excellent range of services which include 24 HOURS guaranteed finance approval time, NO PENALTIES if the account is settled before the end date, FIXED interest rates with a clear and precise overview of the monthly commitment and a Guarantee of NO increase.