A Chinese owner of a Lamborghini Gallardo had it smashed up because off frustration with the service from his local car dealer. So he employed a group of willing people from China’s eastern Shandong province, handed them sledgehammers and safety helmets and let them unleash their fury on the black Lamborghini.
In the UK, the Gallardo costs a wallet-denting £140,000 but in China it would have cost the owner a cool £465,000 ($750,000)
Crowds watched in shock as the group tirelessly went to work on the exotic motor which is understood to have suffered a catalogue of problems since it was delivered in October last year. The owner, a Chinese entrepreneur, is understood to have had the Lamborghini taken to the dealer in November to have an engine malfunction fixed. However, the garage failed to fix the fault and somehow managed to damage the bumper and chassis in the process. After arguing with the dealership and various senior Lamborghini representatives, the owner decided the only way to protect his rights was to have the car smashed up – on World Consumer Rights Day. perfect but sad ending to this cool car.
Breakdown cover is an essential service for motorists; while the initial outlay may seem like a needless cost if you think it’s unlikely that you’ll break down in your car over the coming year, it often pales into significance when compared to the amount you would pay for a one-off callout charge if you’re unlucky enough to break down without having the relevant breakdown cover. The thing to remember when it comes to selecting breakdown cover is that once you sign up with a provider, there’s no obligation to stick with them in subsequent years. In fact, by showing loyalty to one particular company you’re likely ensuring that you pay over the odds for your cover – providers will often charge existing customers more than they would charge new customers, so it can pay to look at all your options every year when renewal time comes.
Just as you would take a look around at the best savings rates available before committing to one particular savings account, it makes sense to shop around when it comes to paying for breakdown cover. Get out of the mindset of customer loyalty; special introductory offers mean that switching providers year-on-year can mean significant savings for the savvy shopper. The internet is a hugely valuable tool when it comes to looking for the best breakdown cover deals. Firstly, providers offer better deals online than over the phone, which is a huge boost by itself. Even better than that, though, online comparison sites make it a doddle to survey your best options in a matter of minutes. All you need to do is enter a few details about you and your vehicle and your comparison site of choice will offer up a whole host of options, allowing you to pick the best value deal for you. One thing to be aware of is that not all breakdown cover providers are covered by comparison sites, so if your list of options is missing one of the major players, it’s worth heading to their website and requesting a quote just to make sure you have every option available to you before you make your final choice.
There’s another way to save further money on your breakdown cover, too – navigate to your chosen provider’s site via a cashback site before completing your transaction and the cashback site will credit you with a portion of its commission, bringing down the overall cost of your cover. This can make a significant difference to the price, so if you have two similarly competitive quotes from providers, it’s worth checking how much cashback sites will pay you for each of the options and go with the one that will yield the higher rate of cashback.
It really does pay to put a little effort into choosing your breakdown cover provider every year, rather than going with the easy option of renewing your existing deal. By doing your research and exploring every option, you’ll make significant savings.
Finally, here's a nice video of some hot girls getting their sports cars stuck...
Showcasing the Ferrari FF with cool pictures and videos of this amazing 4x4 'family' car. The words 'Ferrari' and 'family car' have been spotted hanging out together before with the Ferrari 612 Scalietti. But the Ferrari FF is a bit special!
Official Ferrari FF Video The Fiorano circuit, snowy mountains, the desert and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Extreme locations where the Ferrari FF perfectly expresses his Ferrari soul and versatility: breathtaking journey directed by Sean Thonson.
The Ferrari FF is a super cool four wheel drive hypercar that can accommodate four passengers and loads of shopping...hurray!!! The Ferrari FF replaces the four-seater Ferrari 612 Scalietti but unlike that car, the Ferrari FF has loads of room in the rear. Open the door, flick a switch and the front seats slide forward, beckoning you into one of two amazingly ample rear pews, which offer a tonne of space and enough head room for Gulliver himself! The boot offers 450 litres of space which is more than a Ford Focus hatchback. Fold the seats forward and this capacity is extended to a whopping 800 litres which is enough to accommodate a week's shopping.
The Ferrari FF interior is naturally super cool and luxurious. Interior technology has often been a disappointment in previous Ferrari's, is well and truly sorted in this model. Passengers in the front (yes, passengers) get their own LCD display indicating the car's engine revs, average and maximum speeds, plus several funky graphs that show exactly how power is being distributed to the four wheels by the car's patented 4RM four-wheel-drive, dual-clutch transmission.
What's more remarkable about this family car is the fact the Ferrari FF doesn't compromise on equipment or performance. Its 6.2-litre V12 engine throws out 651bhp and more torque than you can legally use outside of a private racetrack. 0-62mph flashes up on its computerised virtual instruments in 3.7 seconds and it'll throw up 208mph if you keep your foot planted on the oversize accelerator pedal for long enough.
Those that want to harness the Ferrari FF's power and practicality will need to pay a pretty penny. This cool car will go on sale for a whopping €260,000 (£223,000) so as a family car, it's in a league of its own.
Video of Unveiling Ferrari FF 2011 Geneva Motor Show
