Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is pleased to announce a special stock offer on the all-new Kia Optima, available to lease from just £226.95 + VAT a month.

Boasting a bold new style, sharp driving dynamics and low running costs, the new Kia Optima is set to rival the popular Ford Mondeo and Skoda Superb in the competitive family car class.

From the outside, the Optima’s distinctive design with LED running lights and a classy chrome strip has hints of Jaguar’s sleek XF saloon, appealing to more expensive and upmarket rivals.

Inside, the stylish cabin offers plenty of room with impressive head and legroom for passengers and a generous 505-litre boot capacity.

Under the bonnet, the Kia Optima boasts a 134bhp 1.7-litre CRDi diesel offering a smooth and punchy performance with CO2 emissions of just 128g/km of CO2 and fuel consumption at a respectable 57.5mpg.

The all-new Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi 1 ISG is now available to lease with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts from just £226.95 + VAT a month on a business contract with cars in stock for quick delivery. Standard features on this model include:

• Bluetooth Connectivity with Voice Control

• Cruise Control + Speed Limiter

• Radio/CD with MP3 Player

• USB and Auxiliary Socket

• LED Daytime Running Lights

• Air Conditioning

• Leather Trimmed Steering Wheel

• 16″ Alloy Wheels

To take advantage of this fantastic Kia car leasing offer, simply follow the above links or call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts on 0844 482 9595.

Prices based on a 4 year contract and excludes VAT, initial payment and processing fee. Limited Stock Available. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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For a strictly limited time Nationwide Vehicle Contracts has a special business deal on the Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro SE Tiptronic available to lease from just £469.95 + VAT a month on a 2 year contract.

Admired worldwide for its elegant design, meticulous interior and all-weather traction, the Audi A8 is more than capable of taking on the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S Class in the luxury car market.

Under the bonnet, the Audi A8’s new 247bhp 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine also boasts sports saloon performance with fuel economy and emissions improved by up to 20%

You can now save up to £140 a month on the Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro SE Tiptronic when you lease with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts. Prices start from just £469.95 + VAT a month on a 2 year contract. This offer is for a strictly limited time and on a business contract only.

Standard features on the Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro SE Tiptronic include:

• Audi Parking System Plus

• HDD Sat Nav System with DVD Player

• Cruise Control

• Bluetooth Mobile Telephone Preparation

• Adaptive Xenon Plus Headlights with LED Day Running Lights

• Dual Zone Climate Control

• Valcona Leather Upholstery

• 18″ Alloy Wheels

To take advantage of this special Audi car leasing deal, simply follow the above links or call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts on 0844 482 9595.

Prices based on a 2 year contract and excludes VAT, initial payment and processing fee. Business Only. Limited Stock Available. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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Throughout February, Ntaionwide Vehicle Contracts has some great van leasing deals available on the popular Citroen Dispatch.

Designed for comfort, driveability and safety, the new Citroen Dispatch is hard to beat with its car-like feel and impressive driving dynamics.

The latest generation Citroen Dispatch is also pretty impressive when it comes to load space and versatility, boasting a load length of either 2.25 or 2.58m and a payload of between 988kg and 1188kg.

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is pleased to announce some great van leasing deals on the Citroen Dispatch until 29th February.

One of our best deals is on the Citroen Dispatch 1.6HDi 5DR L1H1 1000 90, available to lease from just £234.95 + VAT a month. Standard features on this model include:

• Trackstar Stolen Vehicle Tracking

• Radio/CD + MP3 Player

• Tinted Windows

• Dual Passenger Bench Seat

• Ladder Type Bulkhead Behind Driver

To find out more about the Citroen Dispatch and to get an instant quotation on any model, simply follow the above links or call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts on 0844 482 9595 (option 2).

Prices based on a 4 year contract and excludes VAT, initial payment and processing fee. Limited Stock Available. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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No matter how carefully you drive, you’re always, always at risk of collision. Know why? Other motorists. You can drive with as much measured control as you like, but it will never be the case that everyone out there will act in turn. Some will be impatient, some will be angry, some will be drunk, some will just be inept – everyone, though – yourself included – is sat behind the wheel of a machine which, regardless of age or manufacturer, is fallible and capable of failing you.

Accidents, then, can and will happen – and the motorist who enjoys a completely accident-free life of driving is a very rare and very lucky specimen indeed.

And, in the chaos and confusion which arises after a collision of any magnitude, as fear and panic takes hold it can be difficult to know exactly what to do.

Thank god, then, that our hero Simon Elstow from IAM Drive & Survive is on hand with a few pointers on what to do following an accident.

Simon?

1. Be aware of the risk from passing traffic. Look for a safe place to stop to exchange details if you can, especially if no one has been injured.

2. Turn your engine off and put your hazard lights on to warn other drivers.

3. Swap details as quickly and calmly as possible then clear the road to prevent causing delays.

4. Give your name, address, registration, car make, model, colour and insurance company details to the driver(s) involved. Make sure you get these details from them.

5. Take photographs if possible.

6. You don’t have to call the police unless someone is injured or if there is an accusation of dangerous driving.

7. Report the incident to your insurers as soon as you can.

Simon says: “The reality is nobody wants to think about having a car accident. But it’s important to be prepared in case you are involved in one. And if it happens, try not to get angry or upset.”

Thank you, Simon.

And, to quote Crimewatch, don’t have nightmares.

Did you know that Mercedes-Benz have their very own driving academy? I didn’t. How long has this been going on?

Any road, seemingly inspired by just how unbearably cold it is at the moment, they’re already thinking about winter. Not winter as in “right now”, but winter as in “November/December 2012”.

Specifically, they’re thinking about the beastly manner in which ice and snow can cause your car to career off the road – which has and will put an end to many a fledgling driving career, ho yes!

That’s why they’re taking action to keeping new drivers safe whilst simultaneously raising awareness of the issues faced by motorists when a freeze descends: A greater risk of unwelcome insurance claims and serious injury.

Such a mammoth task! But Mercedes-Benz think they’re worthy of meeting it head-on. They’ve teamed up with Pirelli to equip their fleet of A-Class training cars with Pirelli Cold Weather Tyres. Single-handedly this will prevent the uncertainty of wintry roads making for “chilling moments” whilst on a driving lesson.

That was their joke, not mine.

In addition to these kitted-up training cars, the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy offers a Winter Driving Course. Taking place in the controlled environment of Mercedes-Benz World’s Handling Circuits and advanced skid pad, the course offers drivers of all levels of experience the opportunity to prepare themselves for the worst winter has to offer – all without endangering themselves or other drivers.

It always helps to be prepared, no?

Following the success of our 18 month car leasing deal on the Volvo V50, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is pleased to announce some fantastic 18 month offers on the Volvo C30, V50, S60, V60 and V70.

Famed for their excellent reliability, advanced safety features and high efficient engines, Volvo offers a great range of cars in their current line-up, with a vehicle to suit every customer from the sporty C30 to the spacious V70.

Volvo’s innovative DRIVe technology has also recently been updated, offering a range of new automatic versions on the S60, V60 and V70 range, boasting improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is pleased to offer some fantastic 18 month deals across the current Volvo range. Hot offers include:

Volvo C30 2.0 ES - From £169.95 + VAT a month

Volvo V50 1.6D D2 R-Design Edition - From £229.95 + VAT a month

Volvo S60 1.6D Drive R-Design – From £274.95 + VAT a month

Volvo V60 1.6D Drive R-Design – From £214.95 + VAT a month

Volvo V70 1.6D Drive R-Design – From £264.95 + VAT a month

To take advantage of one of these fantastic Volvo 18 month deals, simply follow the above links or call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts on 0844 482 9595.

Prices based on a 18 month contract and excludes VAT, initial payment and processing fee. Limited Stock Available. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is pleased to announce reductions of up to £34 a month across the stunning Infiniti range with great 2 year deals available on the EX, FX and G series.

First up is a great offer on the Infiniti EX, the world’s first coupe crossover. Blending progressive coupe design with the performance of an SUV and the home comforts of a saloon, the Infiniti EX might be Infiniti’s smallest crossover but certainly doesn’t offer small performance! Prices now start from just £594.95 + VAT for the EX30d 3.0L V6 Connectiviti Auto on a 2 year deal with savings of up to £20 a month across the range.

For those after a sporty coupe with plenty of room for four adults, the Infiniti G37 Coupe is the vehicle for you. To help it stay looking great, Infiniti has even developed a unique ‘self-healing’ Scratch Shield paint which repairs fine scratches with ease so the G37 Coupe retains its brilliant colour and fabulous looks. Pretty impressive eh? Prices now start from just £588.95 + VAT a month for a 3.7L V6 GT Auto on a 2 year contract.

If a new convertible takes your fancy, the Infiniti G37 Convertible is hard to beat with its muscular, athletic style and clever hard-top roof that operates at the touch of a button in just 25 seconds. It’s V6 3.7L engine is also pretty impressive, delivering all the power and performance you expect from an Infiniti. Prices for the Infiniti G37 Convertible now start from £775.95 + VAT a month for the 3.7L V6 GT Premium Auto on a 2 year contract.

Practical, powerful and elegant, the new Infiniti G37 Saloon combines true driving luxury with clever 4-wheel active steer system for uncompromising agility. As with the G37 Coupe, the G37 Saloon also offers Infiniti’s unique Scratch Shield paint which displays up to five times fewer scratches than conventional paint. Prices now start from just £581.95 + VAT a month for the 3.7 V6 Auto on a 2 year contract, representing a saving of up £13 a month across the range.

Finally, our favourite model in the Infiniti range – the Infiniti FX – is now available to lease from just £693.95 + VAT a month for the FX30d 3.0 V6 GT Auto, representing a saving of up to £18 a month across the range. With its sharp, muscular style, uncompromising handling and up to 390 bhp, the Infiniti FX offers the charisma of a sports car with the assertive poise of an SUV. The FX is also packed with the latest entertainment technology including a Bose sound system, 10GB Infiniti Music Box and the all new Infiniti Connectiviti with voice control.

To view the full Infiniti car leasing range and to get an instant quotation on any model, simply follow the above links or call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts on 0844 482 9595.

Prices based on a 2 year contract and excludes VAT, initial payment and processing fee. Limited Stock Available. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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You can now save up to a massive £218 a month on the Renault Trafic Sport SL27dCi 115, in stock to lease from just £229.95 + VAT a month with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.

With its sharp, exterior style, comfortable cabin and 5.9m3 of load volume, the Renault Trafic Sport is second to none when it comes to space and practicability.

The popular Sport model also offers an enhanced style over the standard Trafic van with all Trafic Sport models boasting air conditioning, electric pack, satellite navigation with Bluetooth alloy wheels and metallic paint offered as standard.

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is pleased to announce reductions of up to £218 a month on Renault Trafic Sport SL27dCi 115, in stock to lease from just £229.95 + VAT a month. Standard features on the above model include:

• Carminat TomTom Navigation System

• Radio/CD with MP3 + RCA Connection

• 180 Degree Opening Rear Doors

• All Round Metallic Paint

• Electric Front Windows

• Side Loading Door-Left

• Air Conditioning

• Elba Cloth Upholstery

• Full Steel Bulkhead

• Passenger Seat Bench

To find out more about the Renault Trafic Sport and to get an instant quotation, just follow the above links or call Nationwide Vehicle Contracts on 0844 482 9595 (option 2).

Prices based on a 4 year contract and excludes VAT, initial payment and processing fee. Limited Stock Available. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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