Price differences up to 560 euros between the insurance for each car type Berlin, November 26, 2008 just 5 days until December 1, motorists have the opportunity to cancel their old car insurance and to opt for a less expensive policy in the coming year. When choosing a new car insurance can holder of a Mercedes-Benz c-class, a Audi A4 and a golf III with up to 560 euros annually the most money saving, how the independent consumer portal has identified toptarif.de. In the current study, toptarif.de identified the maximum savings when replacing motor insurance for the 25 most driven vehicle models in the Federal Republic on the basis of values that are typical for a young family. All tested vehicle models there overlooking the annual cost of price differences of 50 percent and more between the individual insurance”, explains by toptarif.de insurance expert Thorsten Bohg. Families, the their vehicles at a comparatively expensive insurance have assured an average of 350 euros can here in the choice of a cheaper offer up to 400 euro save.”basically is this year the insurance comparison by the tough price war of motor insurer for every worthwhile” continues Bohg. So in addition many personal factors affecting next to the type of vehicle the size of the ultimate premium. Because the insurers tend to involve personal risk with increasing weight in its calculations, car holder can realize even savings in the four-digit range depending on driver profile. In this context car owners should use the coming days and compare their current policy with other providers, to determine the personal savings.” Through consumer portals such as toptarif.de or free service hotline 0800-10 30-499 can find out in just a few minutes specifically on the subject of car insurance consumers and free to switch to a cheaper provider. toptarif.de is the independent Consumer portal of publishing group by, Georg von Holtzbrinck for all common tariffs in Germany. To broaden your perception, visit Eva Andersson-Dubin. It currently includes the categories of electricity, gas, DSL, investments, and insurance for legal protection, furniture, residential, private liability, car, keepers liability and is constantly being added and updated. The consumer can thereby with minimal free checking, whether there are cheaper rates for him, and, where appropriate, immediately change. The complete service of change of is completely free of charge for the consumer and the customer receives the original conditions of the provider, in some cases over toptarif.de in any case even additional, not available from the provider themselves bonuses and discounts. Media contact: Miriam Rupp Tel.: + 49.30.2576205.13 Email: Daniel Dodt

Engine portfolio from market launch in February, the new Jetta with initially three engines will be available: the basis of 105 PS strong 1.2 TSI/TSI AWD Manual 6-speed transmission and an average consumption of 5.7 litres. The equally powerful 1.6 TDI consumes 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Both engines are also available with the efficiency-enhancing BlueMotion technology (stop / start, regenerative) to have. The consumption advantage is 0.4 liters in the gasoline and 0.3 for the diesel. The preliminary top engine is the 2.0 TDI 140 HP with six-speed manual or DSG gearbox. In the summer, the offer is extended to the 1.4 TSI with 122 and 160 HP and the 2.0 TSI 200 hp. The 7-speed DSG is available for these engines. Entry-level petrol engine choice for the first road tests with the new Jetta were the two initial engines 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI to the disposition. Here clearly the petrol engine was able to convince a direct comparison. Its trump is noticably better response in addition to the good smoothness. The higher 250 to about 70 nm torque of Commonrailer can not really use to his advantage. With an acceleration value of 11.7 seconds, he stays behind with eight-tenths that of direct injection against. The wide range of motor shows that it really is serious about the Jetta in Europe. To the market launch in February, only three engines are available: a turbo gasoline engine with 105 HP and two common-rail diesel with 105 and 140 horsepower. In the summer cause three petrol engines with 122, 160 and rich 200 hp. Comfortable setting the chassis of the Jetta is clearly designed for comfort. Road bumps are smoothed out generously. A circumstance which then maybe but clearly, that it is more likely the settled clientele, which aims at VW with the Jetta VI. The newly designed four-link rear suspension provides a stable road holding. Price and facilities (trendline) of the Jetta base facilities include six airbags, ESP, air conditioning also electric Windows in all doors and a good-sized glove box. The second trim level, Comfortline is extended front still features such as miscellaneous chrome ornaments on the exterior, 16-inch alus, radio-CD system, leather steering wheel and Park pilot. In addition, the top equipment Highline is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights with cornering lights, climate control and high-gloss materials in the Interior. The list of options includes some the keyless access system and the high-beam automatic light assist. The prices start at 21.990 euros for the 1.2 TSI.

An expensive pleasure. Particularly insidious: shock absorbers and springs wear out gradually, that it the driver hardly notices. Shock absorbers and springs annually review their periodic inspection in the workshop is therefore very important. From 60 000 kilometres should be take shock absorbers and springs every year again and again under the microscope, KYB suspension specialist is recommended. In the summer, cars often especially long distances travel vacations and frequent trips. In addition, they were also often heavily laden. The shock absorbers and springs have been subjected to so much higher loads. Winter tire change a simultaneous shock absorbers and springs-check is that the wheels are mounted off then anyway, advises KYB suspension manufacturer. It was through a Visual inspection to determine conspicuous damage, or through a function test with the appropriate test equipment. If the shock absorbers and springs are not enough powerful, you should change them to avoid dangerous risks. Because even in the winter, the shock absorbers and springs through rain, snow, Frost and road salt are extremely strong claims. “Best higher gas pressure shock absorbers and springs fitted in original equipment quality, providing a new driving experience, greater safety and greater comfort – so even the biggest benefit”, chassis expert recommends Hans-Jurgen link by KYB. “www.kyb-europe.com/ kyb-germany editorial: Dr. Falk Kohler photos shock and feather regularly check and replacing kyb photo 92.jpg/IMG photo caption: shock absorbers and springs regularly check and replaced, 22 percent of all cars, the shock absorbers are defective photo: KYB photo download 300 dpi-jpg file: presse/kyb/fotos/stossdaempfer-und-federn-regelmaessig-ueberpruefen-und-auswechseln-kyb-foto-92.jpg video downloads: kyb-germany/videos.html sources: 22 percent of all cars driving with worn shock absorbers”: KYB market research 13.4 percent of the cars have defects in the chassis in accordance with TuV report 2012 “: TUEV-sued.de/auto-fahrzeuge/tools-services/TUEV-report-2012/die-haeufigsten-maengel KYB (formerly Kayaba) the Japanese company KYB (Kayaba earlier) with European headquarters in Krefeld, Germany is the largest shock absorber manufacturers in the world for cars with $3.8 billion revenue per year, a production of approximately 55 million units and a market share of 25 percent in the original equipment business, and by 20 percent in the spare parts business.