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Another RX-8 That Has Drink Problem :) Letter 397

“The whole process from enquiry to delivery was painless and speedy. A refreshing experience and a wonderful “bloody fast car”, my new Mazda RX-8. Delivery was excellent. Just made it to the petrol station – this is an RX8, darling! Thanks Ling and every success.”
Penelope Wyatt
21 Marston Rd
Farnham
GU9 7BN
Editor Note: Hahaha, you are as funny [...]

Business Car Highlights Me As Broker Example!

Fighting back against the rubbish spoken in the article (below this one), Business Car used me (!) as an example of broker best practice. I cannot believe the rubbish discussed in the article below this one by Christophe Desplace, head of Network. Hopefully, my business makes more sense…
“Ling Valentine’s Way
Flamboyant Chinese-born entrepreneur Ling Valentine, whose [...]

New Vauxhall Vivaro, £213.00+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Vauxhall Vivaro deal to my website!
I added New Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 CDTi (115bhp) 2700 SWB Van 1995cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Non-metallic paint. It is on a 3+35 monthly profile. Only £213.00+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 35 payments on direct debit. Private customers, [...]

New Vauxhall Vivaro, £204.00+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Vauxhall Vivaro deal to my website!
I added New Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0 CDTi (90bhp) 2700 SWB Van 1995cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Non-metallic paint. It is on a 3+35 monthly profile. Only £204.00+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 35 payments on direct debit. Private customers, [...]

New Vauxhall AstraVan, £192.00+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Vauxhall AstraVan deal to my website!
I added New Vauxhall AstraVan 1.7 CDTi (100bhp) Club 6-speed Van 3dr 1686cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Non-metallic paint. It is on a 3+35 monthly profile. Only £192.00+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 35 payments on direct debit. Private [...]

New Vauxhall AstraVan, £188.00+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Vauxhall AstraVan deal to my website!
I added New Vauxhall AstraVan 1.3 CDTi (90bhp) Club 6-speed Van 3dr 1248cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Non-metallic paint. It is on a 3+35 monthly profile. Only £188.00+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 35 payments on direct debit. [...]

Labour MP Colin Challen Says Car Ads Should Carry ‘Emissions Warning’

And mine do!!! I display full emissions data on my index pages, for each car, and more information on my drill-down pages, and I am finalising the “fridge sticker” so everyone can print it out (for a car they are interested in). No other UK car sales company displays this full info for a range [...]

New Movie! Lina and Lulu Attack Croft Circuit Rallycross Superprix Drivers!

[video]http://www.lingscars.com/movie/superprix.wmv[/video]

You have got to watch this movie, it is my best yet and as funny as hell. These two mental Chinese girls drive the racing drivers batty!

New Audi A3, £199.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Audi A3 deal to my website!
I added New Audi A3 1.9TDI (103bhp) Special Edition Sportback 5dr 1896cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Non-metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £199.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. Private customers, [...]

The Greenest Car Sales Site – Ling

Well, after a busy day in my database, I have transformed my data presentation to make this site the greenest car sales site in the UK.
Not only do I have the smallest environmental footprint (being the most efficient), but now I am about to launch the full set of environmental data for every car I [...]

Glass’s Guide Prints My Article and Comments

MOTOR TRADE ACCUSED OF ADDING TO NATION’S DEBT
AN ONLINE car rental company is accusing car-makers and dealers of ramping-up Britain’s debt mountain.
Last week, research from Datamonitor revealed that the average British resident is currently £3,175 in debt.
“It’s amazing that the UK car industry is geared up to sell cars on HP and personal loans, and [...]

RAC Highlights Depreciation – I Don’t Do Depreciation!

Although most motorists will have heaved a sigh of relief as fuel prices recently saw a much needed dip, the news isn´t all good. In fact, new figures revealed by the RAC´s ´Cost of Motoring´ index reveal that the cost of running a vehicle is steadily rising.
The ´Cost of Motoring´ index is a piece of [...]

Letter 395 From Staffordshire

“I cannot believe how simple and straightforward dealing with Ling is. I kept thinking that we should be doing more, but when the simple paperwork was completed all I had to do was wait for the Megane CC. A very good service. Car was delivered at 9.00 on the exact delivery date. Excellent.”
Martin Hewitt
address withheld
WS12 [...]

394th Customer Letter

“LINGsCARS.com is an excellent service and I would definitely recommend Ling to everyone I know. Ling was very professional and friendly when dealing with my requests. I was very pleased with the excellent dealer service. Thanks for my new Toyota Corolla Verso, it’s lovely!”
Donna Hayton
7 Shirebrook Drive
Radcliffe
Manchester
M26 2TJ
Editor Note: Donna, Donna, absolutely lovely to deal [...]

Letter 393 Arrives From An Art Gallery!

“Dear Ling,
Many thanks for sorting out the Jeep Grand Cherokee, I still find it odd that when I ring up LINGsCARS you answer the phone in person. I’ll be back next year. Please don’t send any more sweets, they are not nice.”
David Stoddart
Black Ink Prints
7a Talbot Court
The Square
Stow On The World
Cheltenham
GL54 1BQ
Editor Note: Whoa, David, [...]

New BMW 3-Series Coupe, £359.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new BMW 3-Series Coupe deal to my website!
I added New BMW 3-Series Coupe 325i (218bhp) SE Coupe 2dr 2497cc Petrol, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+35 monthly profile. Only £359.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 35 payments on direct debit. Private [...]

New Audi A4 Saloon, £319.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Audi A4 Saloon deal to my website!
I added New Audi A4 Saloon 2.0 TDI (140bhp) SE Saloon 4dr 1968cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £319.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. [...]

New Audi A4 Saloon, £289.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Audi A4 Saloon deal to my website!
I added New Audi A4 Saloon 1.9 TDI SE Saloon 4dr 1896cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £289.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. Private [...]

New Toyota RAV4, £299.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Toyota RAV4 deal to my website!
I added New Toyota RAV4 2.2 D4-D (140bhp) XT4 Station Wagon 5dr 2231cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £299.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. Private [...]

New Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, £249.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Mitsubishi Shogun Sport deal to my website!
I added New Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5TD Trojan Station Wagon 5dr 2477cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £249.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. Private [...]

My Fingers Are Sore

From typing all the car updates. Quite a few cars down in price.
- Ling

New Toyota RAV4, £249.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Toyota RAV4 deal to my website!
I added New Toyota RAV4 2.2 D4-D (140bhp) XT3 Station Wagon 5dr 2231cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £249.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. Private [...]

New BMW 3-Series Saloon, £239.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new BMW 3-Series Saloon deal to my website!
I added New BMW 3-Series Saloon 318i 2.0 (129bhp) ES Saloon 4dr 1995cc Petrol, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £239.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. [...]

New BMW 1-Series, £209.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new BMW 1-Series deal to my website!
I added New BMW 1-Series 116i 1.6 ES Hatchback 5dr 1596cc Petrol, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £209.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. Private customers, make [...]

New Audi A3, £209.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Audi A3 deal to my website!
I added New Audi A3 1.9TDI (103bhp) Special Edition Sportback 5dr 1896cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £209.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. Private customers, [...]

New Volkswagen Touareg, £429.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Volkswagen Touareg deal to my website!
I added New Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI (174bhp) SE Sport Station Wagon 5dr 2460cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+11 monthly profile. Only £429.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 11 payments on direct debit. [...]

New Volkswagen Touareg, £349.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Volkswagen Touareg deal to my website!
I added New Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI (174bhp) Station Wagon 5dr 2460cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+11 monthly profile. Only £349.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 11 payments on direct debit. Private customers, [...]

New Renault Clio (old model), £129.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Renault Clio (old model) deal to my website!
I added New Renault Clio (old model) 1.2 (75bhp) 16v Campus Sport Hatchback 3dr 1149cc Petrol, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £129.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments [...]

New Renault Clio (old model), £119.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Renault Clio (old model) deal to my website!
I added New Renault Clio (old model) 1.2 (60bhp) 8v Campus Hatchback 3dr 1149cc Petrol, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £119.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on [...]

New BMW 3-Series Saloon, £249.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new BMW 3-Series Saloon deal to my website!
I added New BMW 3-Series Saloon 318i 2.0 (129bhp) SE Saloon 4dr 1995cc Petrol, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £249.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. [...]

New Renault Grand Scenic, £159+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Renault Grand Scenic deal to my website!
I added New Renault Grand Scenic 1.6 VVT (111bhp) Oasis 7-seat MPV 5dr 1598cc Petrol, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £159+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct [...]

Customer Letter Number 392 Arrives

“This is a great service, Ling.
Everything was arranged over the internet very simply. My new Renault Clio was delivered without problems and the dealer was excellent, I was well pleased with the service.
I will recommend LINGsCARS to anyone wanting to contract-hire vehicles. It was a great day when I found LINGsCARS.com, very well done Ling!”
Roy [...]

North East Women Into The Network Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

“NOMINATIONS FOR NE BUSINESS AWARDS”
I have been nominated for two business awards!

Hosted by Women Into the Network, The North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards were established in 1999 by Women Into the Network.
These North East business awards:
- recognise and reward the tremendous contribution being made to the regional economy by women.
- are specifically [...]

New Volvo S80, £464.00+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Volvo S80 deal to my website!
I added New Volvo S80 D5 (185bhp) SE Saloon 4dr 2400cc Diesel, with Automatic gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+35 monthly profile. Only £464.00+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 35 payments on direct debit. Private customers, make [...]

New Peugeot 207, £144.00+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Peugeot 207 deal to my website!
I added New Peugeot 207 1.4S (75bhp) Hatchback 5dr 1360cc Petrol, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+35 monthly profile. Only £144.00+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 35 payments on direct debit. Private customers, make sure [...]

Letter From Customer In Islamic Enclave – No. 391

“LINGsCARS.com does exactly what it says on the tin, but with a sense of humour!
Thanks Ling, everything went perfectly and the Nissan Note is great, we love it. Dealer was excellent, they could not have been more helpful.”
Christopher Sowerby
24 Fernbank Drive
Bingley
Bradford
CF47 8AP
Editor Note: Christopher, on my tin it says “MADE IN CHINA – PLEASE RECYCLE”. [...]

New Mercedes R-Class, £499.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Mercedes R-Class deal to my website!
I added New Mercedes R-Class 3.0 R320 CDI V6 (224bhp) SE 6-seat Multi Activity 5dr 2987cc Diesel, with Automatic gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+35 monthly profile. Only £499.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 35 payments on [...]

New Vauxhall Zafira, £179.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Vauxhall Zafira deal to my website!
I added New Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi (120bhp) Club MPV 7-seat 5dr 1910cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £179.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. Private [...]

New Vauxhall Zafira, £169.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Vauxhall Zafira deal to my website!
I added New Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi (120bhp) Life MPV 7-seat 5dr 1910cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £169.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. Private [...]

390th Letter! MX-5, Customer Bloody Happy

“Dear Ling,
I would just like to take a second to thank you personally for the superb service that you provided recently when you supplied me with my new Mazda MX5. As a customer who expects excellent customer service, all I can say is that I would wholly recommend your company to anyone who feels the [...]

Letter 389 – Car Delay

“It took longer to get the Nissan Note than I was first advised, which was very inconvenient. However, Ling was always quick to respond to enquiries and as helpful as she could be in the circumstances.”
Sally Jackson
5 Ebenezer Terrace
Blackmill
Bridgend
CF35 6EA
Editor Note: Hmmm, this was a simple case of the car taking longer to arrive than [...]

New Ford Focus, £189.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Ford Focus deal to my website!
I added New Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi (115bhp) Sport Hatchback 5dr 1753cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+35 monthly profile. Only £189.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 35 payments on direct debit. Private customers, [...]

388th Customer Letter Praises 73-Year Old Delivery Driver!

“This Audi A3 must be the best deal I have ever had!
What a fantastic, funny, honest lady Ling is. Nothing is too much trouble and everything is done at the speed of light EXACTLY as ordered. My new Audi A3 was provided by a super-efficient dealer Ling chose and it was delivered by a super-efficient [...]

New Toyota Corolla Verso, £199.99+VAT

I have just uploaded a new Toyota Corolla Verso deal to my website!
I added New Toyota Corolla Verso 2.2 (136bhp) D-4D T3 MPV 5dr 2231cc Diesel, with Manual gearbox and Metallic paint. It is on a 3+23 monthly profile. Only £199.99+VAT per month with 3 months initial payment, followed by 23 payments on direct debit. [...]

Motorbikes? Big Sexy Motorbikes?

Have you checked my webpage, yet?
- Ling

Customer Letter 387

“Thank you so much for making it all so easy! This was the first time we have had a contract hire car and you made sure that the delivery of the brand-new Citroen Picasso went through quickly and smoothly. The Picasso was delivered on time and without problems by an excellent dealer.”
Philip Mewis
60 Cardington Ave
Great [...]

BMW Z4 Customer Sends Letter No. 386

“Ling, thank you very much. Initially, I was a bit wary about parting with my money over a website, for a car!! However, this is one of the best examples of customer service I have seen for a long time. Hassle free and your sense of humour made me laugh. Very contactable too. Your dealer [...]

I Am Shortlisted For Two Business Awards

WoW!
I have just got a letter that tells me I have been shortlisted for the North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2006 – sponsored by One North East.
I am listed under category Woman in Retail and Woman in Technology.
Winner announced on 17th November 2006, at posh party at Hilton Hotel in Gateshead. Should [...]

Online Article in Enterprise Quest

Published 13th Oct 2006

LING SHOWS ‘EM HOW IT’S DONE
A Chinese entrepreneur is leading the way with her witty, inventive website.
Ling Valentine, who moved to the UK after meeting husband Jon, runs Ling’s Cars from a room in her house in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
The car leasing firm puts customers in touch with dealerships and finance [...]

Another Letter – Number 385, About A Merc CLK

“Dear Ling,
Thank you for a great responsive service. In all it took three weeks from an initial enquiry to having my new Mercedes CLK delivered to my door – on the exact day you said it would be delivered. The delivering dealer was very polite and courteous and on-time. Excellent. I will recommend you to [...]

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...so, you know who I am
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THE UK's FAVOURITE
CAR LEASING WEBSITE!

The UK's FAVOURITE car leasing website
The UK's FAVOURITE car leasing website
Boss: Ling Valentine MSc IoD
LING World Headquarters
Vance Business Park
Gateshead, NE11 9NE
Tel 0191 460 9444
Fax 0870 486 1130
sales@LINGsCARS.com
I prefer email to phone - Ling
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Latest BBC NEWS from LING in CHINGLISH!

LATEST: SNP leader to meet with Bloody Bloardcasting Corporation to discuss row over party's exclusion from televised general election debates. Eating rice!! - news replorted 00:13



LATEST: Members of organisations which may promote racism, lah, including BNP, lah, will not be banned from being teachers, lah, says review. I am Chinese not Catholic, I cannot do the miracles! - news replorted 00:09



Fluctuations in blood pressure could be more important than high readings as warning sign for stroke, lah, say researchers. Eating rice!! - news replorted 00:02



A number of houses having been evacuated in Armagh due to security alert, lah, old bill bobbys having said. I read you little red book! - news replorted 00:01



Fifty-one decapitated skeletons found in burial pit in Dorset were those of Scandinavian Vikings, lah, scientists say. You give me happy happy luck luck. - news replorted 00:00




Lunch!
UK Contract Hire NEW FEATURE "There is no free lunch" - YES THERE IS! I bring you free lunch. Nowhere else give you this offer! Click here - Ling

My Top 10 Car Adverts!
Pimp my VW Golf!

Funny car leasing TV ads!

My Top 10 Car Adverts!
Citroen 2CV dance!

Funny car leasing TV ads!


Get my latest EMAIL car updates!

Extra Cheap Cars
EXTRA CHEAP
CARS
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Quiz
Hangman PLAY: Hang a Car Dealer!

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Crash tests!
I take the trouble to show every crash test for my new cars, in the interests of customer health and safety!
Click HERE - Ling

For updates and comments, plus my opinions, new car feed, interesting stuff, latest deals, and me... click here.
- Ling

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Intent
Contract Hire And Leasing Ling's mantra. Power and cars to the people in the struggle against Tony Blair, petrol prices and repression! Click here for statement.


My Top 10 Car Adverts!
Audi S4 & a dog!

Funny car leasing TV ads!

Cheap Insurance
So many customers recommend so I pass on details of this cheap contract hire car insurance company... for all visitors! - Ling
Insurance

My Top 10 Car Adverts!
Mazda Pick-Up!

Funny car leasing TV ads!


Cost vs Fags
New Lease Cars Compare the daily cost of your prospective car to a packet of cigs. Easily work out the REAL cost of your new contract hire car! COOL!

JUST FOR FUN!
I research and publish a full Chinese Car Guide. Full facts and figures! Interesting reading. Hope you enjoy! - Ling

Warranty
Warranty All my contract hire cars come with the FULL manufacturer's warranty. So you'll have no repair bills!


Play my briliant motoring quiz!


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My Top 10 Car Adverts!
Get a Trunk Monkey!

Funny car leasing TV ads!


Can Am Spyder
Are you a complete mentalist?
...get a Can Am Spyder!
Ferrari eater!
0-60 in 4 secs

Can Am Quads too!
Would suit my customers!

LUNATIC FUN!
- Ling
Can Am Spyder - WAH!
£12,929 OTR
visit Spyder site

3-wheels, 1000cc V-Twin, 4 brains


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...don't do lease cars, but if they did, they would be done like this - Ling

My Top 10 Car Adverts!
Mercedes GL Class!

Funny car leasing TV ads!

My Top 10 Car Adverts!
Citroen 2CV dance!

Funny car leasing TV ads!

Cost vs Fags
New Lease Cars Compare the daily cost of your prospective car to a packet of cigs. Easily work out the REAL cost of your new contract hire car! COOL!

Breakdown
Breakdown Every brand new car has breakdown cover. This means no roadside repair bills for your contract hire car!

Ling Cars GET A QUOTE!
Can't find a car? Want extras? Please don't ring with quote requests!
I'm damn busy!
Click QUOTE!
- Ling

Intent
Contract Hire And Leasing Ling's mantra. Power and cars to the people in the struggle against Tony Blair, petrol prices and repression! Click here for statement.

Harley Davidson lease bikes and motorcycle leasing from Ling
I now lease HARLEY-DAVIDSON
superbikes!
Motorbike leasing from just £127/mth for a Harley Sportster!

Sidebar Letters
Sidebar Read my customer letters! Click on your own NAME and read letters from customers called the same name ...hehe!

Sidebar
Delivery FREE delivery and collection is included with most cars! A driver will drop off and collect your new car!


PLAY BOTTOM TRUMPS!

My Top 10 Car Adverts!
Audi S4 & a dog!

Funny car leasing TV ads!