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  • Free Guide to Negotiating Hints Downloadable from DiscountVouchers.co.uk

    Submitted by asap_press on 27.08.2010 03:51:25

    Higher UK retail prices and new year VAT increase prompt website to launch negotiating guide with partner Pareto

    26 August 2010 – DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the popular consumer deals site, has introduced a free downloadable guide which offers hints on how to get better at negotiating cheap deals when shopping for products. The guide has been produced in partnership with Pareto, one of the country’s leading training companies.

    ‘Top 10 Tips – How to Bag a Bargain‘ is offered as a download from the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site and is produced in conjunction with leading training company Pareto to give shoppers top hints for haggling when buying things.

    Simon Terry, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments: “As prices in the UK go on rising and there’s also a VAT rise in the New Year too, our guide is perfectly timed to help people learn new skills and tactics for negotiating great deals.”

    “People in Britain don’t have much experience of bartering for deals, but they can learn them quickly and easily thanks to the hints and tips offered in our new guide. People can learn how to make budgets stretch further thanks to the tips and hints we have offered with Pareto.”

    Pareto’s Top Tips include –

    *Do your research
    Shop around to get to know the best available prices for the product you want to buy, so when you come to discuss it with a salesperson you really know what you are talking about. They will no doubt attempt to get you to pay more than you want to so be aware of recommended retail prices and look into alternatives. Also remember to check alternative suppliers so that you are always as well informed as you can be.

    *Negotiation isn’t just about price
    Getting yourself the best deal possible doesn’t always mean some money off the product in question, it can mean something else. You can ask the salesperson to give you some accessories or extras in place of a discount, which can get you something you might not use yourself but you could give to a friend or relative as a gift.

    *Don’t be pressured into accepting the deal
    Shop assistants and salespeople commonly put shoppers under pressure to make snap judgements and quick decisions, so try not to feel pressured into making choices and decisions you don’t want to. Be aware of these pressuring tactics and try not to let the shop assistant pressure you into paying more than you really want to for an item. It’s your money after all.

    DiscountVouchers.co.uk features money saving offers from both major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores such as Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, Lastminute.com and Boden.

    For more information and to download the Top 10 Tips visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk
    /ends.

    About DiscountVouchers.co.uk
    DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time. Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

    Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

    For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

    Media contact –
    Rachel Builder & Jenny White
    Context
    rachel.builder@contextpr.co.uk
    jenny.white@contextpr.co.uk
    T: 01625 511966
    www.contextpr.co.uk

  • Car Exchange and Sale Portal Motormart.co.uk Reports Bumper Summer Season

    Submitted by asap_press on 31.08.2010 13:41:46

    Biggest ever range of second hand cars offered online by website after fine summer

    17 August 2010 – Used car portal Motormart.co.uk has announced a huge new range of second hand and used cars available for UK consumers looking to change their vehicle. The website, which offers a dedicated used car search engine and comparison service, has seen car listing numbers on its site rise this summer.

    Buyers are able to find a used car and buy it either from its owner or via auction. The Motormart.co.uk website has been helping UK drivers find cheap car sales since its founding and launch in 2004, and buyers can tailor their search to save time. Consumers are able to search by make and model of car, price, fuel and transmission type, mileage and age plus also geographical distance from where they live.

    Motormart.co.uk’s service offers a dedicated car buying search engine and anybody who wants to advertise their car for sale on the site among the used cars for sale can do so for free. Once they’ve registered on the site, car owners can promote the vehicle to bidders all around the nation.

    George Thurston, spokesman for Motormart.co.uk, says, “It’s been such a fine summer for us that we are now able to list more used quality cars than ever before and help UK consumers find the right second hand vehicle for them quickly and easily.”

    For further information please see www.motormart.co.uk.
    /ends.

    About Motormart.co.uk
    Motormart.co.uk is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

    ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

    Media Contact
    George Thurston
    press@asapventures.co.uk

  • Carrentals.co.uk Raises the Standard with New Forum

    Submitted by asap_press on 02.09.2010 13:30:52

    Whether you need to find out about airline check-in routines or you need advice on how to get compensation after a bad experience, Carrentals.co.uk is a great place to go to

    27 August 2010 – Holiday companies going under, volcanic ash clouds and airlines striking are just a few problems that the travel sector has had to deal with lately and with so many disrupted plans; Carrentals.co.uk has created a forum to help ensure that people to get good value for money on their holidays.

    A huge range of advice is available from safety concerns and problems with car hire through to strikes and insurance problems are all dealt with on the forum.

    If you have suffered from a travel problem then try checking out the forum says Gareth Robinson in the following statement about the forum: “If you have experienced a problems with your holiday then we want to help you to resolve it and the forum is a great place to go to, to find out the answers to a wide range of problems.”

    Carrentals.co.uk works hard to ensure that its customers get good value for money and forum members are able to answer travel queries as well as travel experts.

    Accommodation issues are addressed as well as holiday health, insurance, accommodation problems and other travel-related issues and the forum is just a small part of the ‘Raising the Standard‘ campaign.

    Continuing with his statement Gareth says: “Through the forum travellers are able to get hold of a wide range of advice and getting the answers to some tough questions can make a huge difference to how much you get to enjoy a trip away or not and our aim is to ensure everyone gets good value for money on their trips.”

    Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide. To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
    /ends.

    About Carrentals.co.uk
    Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.
    In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 9,000 locations.
    Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.
    The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.
    In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

    Media Contact
    Rachel Builder & Debbie Williams
    Context
    T: 01625 511966
    F: 01625 511967
    carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
    www.contextpr.co.uk

  • New Website CompareCarrentals.com.au Offers Cheapest Deals on Australian Car Hire

    Submitted by asap_press on 08.09.2010 07:22:13

    Bargains galore on Australian car hire from specialized website offering savings in local currency

    02 September 2010 – A new dedicated Australian car hire website – CompareCarrentals.com.au – has been launched to help people find bargain deals on rentals in Australian dollars. The website has been introduced by ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company which launched the award-winning car hire website Carrentals.co.uk.

    CompareCarrentals.com.au lets people heading to and around Australia get the very best cheap car hire deals wherever in Australia they are heading to. The website is fast and simple to use and people are able to get their hands on the very best deals around including savings from top providers like 121, Avis, easyCar, Budget, Europcar and argus.

    So no matter where in Australia the traveller is heading for they can use the website to compare car rentals from the leading industry names to find savings. The site also offers a choice of information guides which apply to all the favourite destinations around the country.

    The site can let visitors to Australia find savings on rental cars – in some cases as much as 40 per cent. The site offers prices and quotes in Australian dollars for added convenience.

    Simon Mitchell, spokesperson for CompareCarRentals.com.au, comments, “This latest site we have launched is our way of extending our reach and giving our customers in Australia even more convenience when saving money on Australian car hire.”

    For more information on cheap Australian car hire deals, see CompareCarrentals.com.au.
    /ends.

    About CompareCarrentals.com.au
    CompareCarrentals.com.au is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

    ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

    Media Contact
    Simon Mitchell
    press@asapventures.co.uk

  • Debt Advice and Short-Term Loans from PayDay-Loans.co.uk Now Available for UK Consumers

    Submitted by asap_press on 10.09.2010 03:14:07

    With spiralling debts mounting from the credit crisis, UK consumers are now offered a way out by a new short-term loan website which also offers advice

    02 September 2010 – With the credit crunch affecting many UK consumers, a new website has been launched to help people who are struggling to repay debts. PayDay-Loan.co.uk helps that need debt advice and can provide short-term loans to bridge the gap before payday.

    The site is being masterminded by ASAP Ventures Ltd, who are known for their popular travel portal Asap.co.uk and their famous site Carrentals.co.uk. During this financial crisis, debts have spiralled and many people are in need of advice and short-term payday loans to help pay for domestic items until their next pay packet.

    PayDay-Loans.co.uk can not only provide advice and short-term pay day loans, but there are specific loans within the umbrella of the company’s focus. There is the Military Payday Loan which has lower repayment values and flexible schemes for payment for military personnel. There is the Low Fee Payday Loan which does not always require a credit check or the No Fax Payday Loan which offers instant approval.

    Mr. Edward Palmer from PayDay-Loans.co.uk said, “A PayDay Loan is an easy way to make ends meet during this difficult time. When people find themselves with bills to pay but their pay cheque is not due, a short-term solution is no available. The best part about the loans is that they do not require collateral and if they are unsure, advice is always available”.

    Not only are Online Payday Loans available but Bad Credit Payday Loans are too. The site can help individuals understand the differences of the loans and help them choose which is most suitable. The site is also updated daily with loans news to help UK consumers.

    Visit PayDay-Loans.co.uk for an insight into short-term loans and advice.
    /ends.

    About PayDay-Loans.co.uk
    PayDay-Loans.co.uk is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners. ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

    Media Contact
    Edward Palmer
    press@asapventures.co.uk

  • Back to School Costs Reach £1000+ per Child Says New Survey

    Submitted by asap_press on 13.09.2010 14:45:41

    New uniforms, must have brands, extra activities – parents are faced with growing expenditure at the start of the school year

    7 September 2010 – A new national survey has highlighted the spiralling costs of sending children to school, with clothing, accessories, school trips and additional activities – plus increasing pressure to have famous name brands – resulting in parents spending up to £1000 and more per child.

    The survey, for money saving website DiscountVouchers.co.uk, questioned over 600 people from across the UK on their expenditure in the run up to the new school year.

    Nearly 50% of respondents said they felt under pressure to buy their children famous brand shoes or accessories for school, with one in four buying them because their children want to be the same as others; but for one in 10 they worry their child will be bullied if they don’t have the must-have names.

    Mothers are more likely to feel pressured into buying these branded items, and are twice as likely as men to worry about bullying if the child doesn’t have them. Just 10% of respondents said their school didn’t allow branded items.

    Simon Terry of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, said: “It’s frightening how quickly the costs mount up for parents, particularly at a time when money is so tight for many. The importance of having famous name items continues to be an issue, but what is concerning are the bullying worries that come out of not having the right brands.”

    95% of respondents said they have spent up to £500 this year on new school clothing and equipment; while 81% said they spend up to £500 on additional school trips and activities such as music and swimming lessons. 1 in 10 parents said they spend up to £1000 on these extra activities, with 3% saying they spend more than £1000.

    The survey found that 90% of parents have bought new uniforms and shoes for the start of the 2010/11 school year; 75% have bought new sportswear; 65% have bought new school bags, new coats and stationery; and 21% have purchased new sports equipment for their children. 1 in 12 parents have also bought their child a new mobile phone before this school year started.

    50% of respondents had to buy different school uniforms for the summer and winter, adding to the costs involved.

    But despite money being tighter this year, over 62% of parents said they would never send their child to school in a second hand uniform.

    “With many families having less disposable income due to issues such as pay freezes and rising fuel costs it’s becoming increasingly important for them to look at ways to save money. Many school items are essential, but there are others where shopping around and using money off vouchers can help them cut back,” adds Terry.

    For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk
    /ends.

    About DiscountVouchers.co.uk
    DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time. Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

    Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

    For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

    Media contact –
    Rachel Builder & Jenny White
    Context
    rachel.builder@contextpr.co.uk
    jenny.white@contextpr.co.uk
    T: 01625 511966

  • Carrentals.co.uk Updates Site with New Cheap Car Hire Deals for Malaga

    Submitted by asap_press on 15.09.2010 12:33:15

    Sunshine breaks with bargain car hire deals thanks to specialist website offering pickups at Malaga Airport

    07 September 2010 – With many travellers and tourists looking for some late-season sunshine in the popular Spanish resort of Malaga, leading car hire site Carrentals.co.uk has launched new deals to help them to save money. With children being back at school people are taking late breaks in les crowded resorts like Malaga.

    Carrentals.co.uk helps travellers to get great vehicle hire deals no matter where they are planning to travel to. With tourists looking to profit from cheap flight deals to Spanish destinations such as Malaga, the new deals are offering the best in cheap car hire in Malaga Airport.

    The website offers comparison deals on the best car hire from as many as 50 top name car hire suppliers to help travellers save. People who want the best value car hire Malaga Airport has on show can pick up their car at the airport and head immediately off on their holiday.

    The bargain deals offered online for car hire in Malaga Airport are underpinned by a range of handy information guides to facilities in Malaga on the Carrentals.co.uk car hire booking page. The guides are free to download and pocket-sized for taking away with you.

    Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, Gareth Robinson, said, “Many people are heading away to the sunshine for a late season break at present and we can help them do so with major bargains on their car hire, perfect for making that late season break better value than ever before.”

    Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 9,000 locations worldwide. To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
    /ends.

    About Carrentals.co.uk
    Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

    In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 9,000 locations.

    Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

    The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

    In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

    Media Contact
    Helen Young
    press@asapventures.co.uk
    T: 0845 871 2069

  • Despite Struggling Summer Car Hire Bookings at Half Term Increased by 17% Reveals Carrentals.co.uk

    Submitted by asap_press on 16.09.2010 18:30:48

    October half term sees increase in bookings reports leading car hire comparison site

    14 September 2010 – Carrentals.co.uk is a leading car hire comparison website and recently reported that there was an increase of 17% since last year, of car rentals during the October half term. Revelations suggested that despite the events of the summer British travellers were undisturbed.

    A high demand for car hire throughout many locations was revealed based on details of bookings made in 2009 and 2010 throughout July and August. Popular locations include Pisa, Nice and Faro and even far away destinations such as Barbados and Vancouver.

    Carrentals.co.uk Managing Director, Gareth Robinson, commented, “The travel industry has had a very eventful summer, however encouragement comes from the revelation of how important holidays are for British travellers. Money is still tight for most, however there are ranges of great, budget car hire deals around, especially if travellers shop around and make sure they compare prices.”

    Prices of hiring a car have by no means been unaffected by the recent recession, with information found by Carrentals.co.uk additionally revealing that the average cost to rent a car during half term daily has saw an increase of 9% over the past year. As car hire providers have struggled to obtain funding from banks there have been restrictions on fleet sizes, this means prices have gone up.

    Gareth also said, “If British travellers want to hire a car for the half term holidays, but are realising the costs are a lot higher than the years before, they should look at an alternative location such as a location in town rather than at the airport. This may cause a slight inconvenience in terms of collecting the car but it could very well save travellers money. It is also a good idea to book a car in advance as this has a considerable effect not only on the choices of cars they will have but the price too.”

    To hire a car for a week during half term in Faro, prices start from only £12**. A days rental in Crete starts at £13** a day, for a day’s car hire Malaga Airport prices start from only £10** a day, and in Rome start s at £16 a day.

    Carrentals.co.uk compares car rental deals in more than 9,000 worldwide locations, from up to 50 different car hire companies. These include Auto, Alamo, Budget, easyCar, Europe, Sixt and Holiday Autos. Visit www.carrentals.co.uk to compare new car hire deals.
    /ends.

    About Carrentals.co.uk
    Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

    In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 9,000 locations.

    Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, easyCar, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

    The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

    In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

    Media Contact
    Rachel Builder & Debbie Williams
    Context
    T: 01625 511966
    F: 01625 511967
    carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
    www.contextpr.co.uk

  • Late Summer Holidays to Spain Are More Affordable From Cheap Fly.co.uk Flights

    Submitted by asap_press on 20.09.2010 13:47:44

    Leading comparison website shows the best late summer sun deals for tourists

    14 September 2010 – A leading air fare comparison website, Fly.co.uk has announced some huge savings and great deals for flights to some of Spain’s most popular destinations which can be found at the end of the summer and into early autumn.

    With amazing beaches, beautiful architecture and fantastic things to see, many tourists are heading to the Murcia region of Spain. At this time of year, flights to Murcia have become very popular due to their being many deals available, which can be seen at Fly.co.uk.

    With September arriving and the children going back to school, some fantastic discounts from top airlines have become available. Many couples looking for a romantic city break have jumped at the chance to go to such cities as Reus; a very pretty city where some of Spain’s best wines comes from. Cheap flights to Reus Airport can be easily found on the comparison website.

    “Murcia and Reus are very popular with couples for romantic city breaks at this time of year. As people are watching their money, our website can show them exactly where the best deals are for autumn flights”, said Andy Stevens, a spokesperson from Fly.co.uk.

    The comparator site shows the best deals from top airlines such as Flybe.com, British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa.

    For additional information, check out the www.fly.co.uk website.
    /ends.

    About Fly.co.uk
    Fly.co.uk is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantly over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

    ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

    Media Contact
    Andy Stevens
    press@asapventures.co.uk

  • Website CompareCarrentals.com.au Sees Australia Car Hire Users Jump in Past Month

    Submitted by asap_press on 22.09.2010 12:10:39

    Leading website allows people all over Australia to save on rental needs

    14 September 2010 – CompareCarrentals.com.au, a website which offers a specialist Australian car hire comparison and search service, has announced a massive surge in use numbers of its site. The company offers cheap car rental deals and is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd.

    So no matter where the tourist or traveller is heading to, they can rest assured that they are getting the very best value for money on national car rental from all the top brand suppliers in Australia. The site also offers consumers the chance to download a range of handy information guides on the site too.

    The CompareCarrentals.com.au site helps people who are visiting Australia compare cheap hire cars wherever in the Australian Outback they are heading to. The site’s layout is simple so people can quickly find deals from leading companies including 121, Avis, easyCar, Budget, Europcar and argus.

    Simon Mitchell, spokesperson for CompareCarRentals.com.au, says, “We have seen user numbers of our Australian service really leap in recent times and naturally we are delighted with this. It’s further evidence of what a quality service we give people that we have seen such high user numbers in recent times.”

    For more information on cheap Australian car hire deals, see CompareCarrentals.com.au.
    /ends.

    About CompareCarrentals.com.au
    CompareCarrentals.com.au is owned and operated by ASAP Ventures Ltd. ASAP Ventures is a specialist in the online arena, with over 10 years’ experience in creating and developing high performing websites in markets ranging from travel and recycling to dating and promotions. The company has expanded significantl over the last five years through a programme of domain name acquisition and development, with the company’s portfolio of websites attracting tens of millions of visitors and creating over US$200 million in sales for their partners.

    ASAP Ventures now operates four offices – three in the UK and one in Australia.

    Media Contact
    Simon Mitchell
    press@asapventures.co.uk

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