Business Secretary Vince Cable did engage in some of his fantasy taking a spin on an Aston Martin DBS the other day. Not contented with that, he did the same thing on a Jaguar XKR right after.

“As I said on Desert Island Discs, driving an Aston Martin has always been a dream of mine. Fortunately for me Aston Martin took note and gave me the opportunity not only to test drive some of their cars but also to witness the high level of skills and engineering that go into making premium and niche cars in the UK,” UK’s Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills said, after what seemed taking off from his usual official duties.

The Liberal Democrat Vince Cable surprised car aficionados at Piston Heads when he took the time off his busy schedule for a drive at the Gaydon test track on two of the most sought-after supercars. No, he wasn’t on shorts and sandals, nor was he on vacation. He also wasn’t endorsing either marque for some slick advertisement either.

As it turned out, Business Secretary Vince Cable met with executives from the two supercar marques to take stock of their engineering progress in sustainable development for hybrid electric automotive technologies for which the government has a stake. Those rides were all about the government funding for the initiative.

His visit to Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire brought him to the Gaydon test track where he test drove the Aston Martin flagship model, DBS. Vince was also able to drive a black Jaguar XKR on the same test track with Jaguar Land Rover Officials looking on.

The official JLR press release did reveal the Minister’s interest in keeping track with the country’s progress on sustainable development for eco-friendly and fuel efficient automobiles for which it is funding private engineering initiatives. His visit at Gaydon was capped with a ride on the experimental Jaguar XJ-based Limo Green and on the Range Rover Sport REHEV or Range Extended Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

Both babies enjoy funding support from the state of which he as Business Secretary has been tasked to monitor.

The Gaydon sojourn didn’t end without the usual photo opportunity to commemorate his presence in the tract. The official photos show Vince posing with Tata Motors managing director Carl-Peter Foster ushering him into the driver seat of a black jaguar XKR Speed. On the other side of the car was JLR chief engineer Mike Cross posed as if to provide some road tips in case asked or show the Business Secretary a quick demo lap around the Gaydon test track.

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A lot of breakthroughs have been happening in the auto body collision repair field, one of the most popular being paintless dent repair. This quick technique involves removing all the minor dents without having to repaint the damaged portion. This is widely used to repair minor body creases, hail damage, minor bumper indentations and door dings. However, if there is paint damage on the vehicle, then this technique may not be suitable.

Today you can quickly have your car repaired of its dents, broken glass, peeled off paint or any other damage caused due to collision. It is important to find a collision repair facility with well qualified and trained technicians who can repair your vehicle and restore it to its original shape and make it looking new.

There may be times when you may not know what to do when repairs are required for your vehicle as a result of which the auto body repair may get neglected and even put off for a long time resulting in more damages leading to more expenses out of your pocket.

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1. First you need to find whether your insurance policy covers your vehicle damages and if they do, then to what extent does it cover.
2. Once this is done, you need to know the expense you will have to incur from your pocket for the repairs based on the extent of insurance coverage.
3. The next step is to find a highly trained and well qualified technician who offers quality repairs, competitive rates, and an extraordinary service. It is also important that your auto body specialist handles your insurance claims in a superior and professional manner ensuring quick and efficient work.
4. Additionally, if multiple repairs are required, make sure the auto body shop offers all the services your vehicle needs and ensures high quality work. Also make sure you get a quote before you get any work started on your vehicle. This will ensure that you do not get any surprise bills.
5. Once you have received an estimate for the work, you can schedule a time to have your vehicle repaired.

There are a lot of things that one needs to look into while planning on having the vehicle repaired. It is important to take your vehicle to the right place because simply taking your car to anyone or trying to do the repairs yourself is not an ideal option. Therefore, make sure you give your vehicle the required maintenance and take care of it to ensure a longer life.

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There are three golden rules for any consumer when dealing with an auto mechanic:
1) get it in writing;
2) get it in writing; and
3) get it in writing.

If you follow these three rules, you will by WAY ahead of the game in case of problems or disputes “down the road” (if you’ll pardon the pun.)

Specifically, you should always get a WRITTEN authorization for towing or inspection of your vehicle PRIOR to the time it is towed or inspected. This authorization should cover several issues, including: the exact cost and description of the towing, inspection or diagnosis to be completed; an explanation of which charges (if any) will be waived if you elect to have the repairs completed; a statement that the car will be satisfactorily reassembled if you elect not to have the repairs done and/or a statement that all inspected parts will be saved and stored for you; and most importantly, a statement that the authorization for towing or inspection is NOT an authorization for repair and that a separate, written work authorization will be required prior to the commencement of any repairs. You should ALWAYS require a separate repair authorization prior to the time you begin repairs. Although you may be asked to sign the inspection authorization at the same time you sign the work authorization, my advice is NOT to do so. I mean, if you’re going to do that, why bother with the inspection authorization at all?

Your work authorization should address certain items as well: a complete description of the repair work to be done (obviously); the stated fee for the work to be done, broken down by parts and labor; a full disclosure of all other costs (storage, shop fees, etc.) as well as a statement that all costs and fees are disclosed in the authorization; a statement as to whether the parts will be new from the manufacturer, new aftermarket parts, used or rebuilt; the specific terms of the warranty for the repair work; the method of payment accepted for the repairs; and an indication that all parts removed and/or replaced will be stored and saved for your inspection (unless they are required for exchange, such as brake pads.)

There are a few common problems to watch out for. For example, you should never let the mechanic disassemble your vehicle or put it up on the rack if you do not have a written authorization for inspection as described above. At that point, you run the risk of authorizing overpriced repairs or getting your vehicle back partially or improperly reassembled. Also, your mechanic may call you for “verbal” approval to amend or change the work authorization. While time and convenience may tempt you to take this shortcut, I would highly recommend that all changes to work authorizations be in writing and signed or initialed by both parties. This is the only way to insure that misunderstandings do not blossom into increased revenue for your friendly local lawyer.

If you do have a problem with a mechanic, or if the final charges exceed the written authorization and you feel you have been cheated, it is probably best to go ahead and pay the bill. If you do this, be sure to write a few words making your protest clear on the bill and on your check if you can. If need be, you can go back and dispute your credit card charges or sue the mechanic in small claims court after you drive away. Keep in mind that a mechanic has a lien on your vehicle to insure payment of his charges. Please do NOT pay with a check and then put a “stop payment” order in place, as this will likely end up with your car being repossessed.

Remember, a nice smile and firm handshake does not always translate into quality service delivered with honesty and integrity. Keeping all agreements and authorizations in writing and being firm about your rights is hard work, but it sure does beat riding a bicycle to work on a rainy day. Reproductions