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A comprehensive list of links and analysis of car manufacturer websites

RECIPROCAL LINKS

These links are from useful sites who in turn link to LINGsCARS.com

Sanger Online
Sanger Online

Details: Can assist you in obtaining Car Finance if you have an Adverse Credit History. Deposits are sometimes required.
 Just Click 4 Cars
Just Click 4 Cars

Details: Great discounts and cheap deals - a large number of our new cars and vans are offered at discount prices.
 Just Click 4 Vans
Just Click 4 Vans

Details: Just Click 4 Vans are able to provide any make or model of new van available in the UK marketplace.
 Just Click 4 Vans
Leden Group

Details: The Leden Group is a fantastic, privately owned contract hire and leasing company. I recommend them.
Car Tax Guide
Car Tax Guide

Details: This website brings you the latest tax facts, figures and information cars in the UK.
 Auto Insider
Auto Insider

Details: The UK motoring portal. News, blogs, what's on, motorsport and cars.
 Kingston Wildcats
Kingston Wildcats

Details: Steve Burnett, a customer of mine, is president of the Kingston Wildcats
 DropShip Wholesaler
DropShip Wholesaler

Details: Worldwide Wholesale art, ipod shuffle, car alarm, dvd players, ink cartridge, dropship wholesaler from China in small quantity
Green Car Guide
Green Car Guide

Details: Invaluable information about the green-ness of UK cars.
 Martin Callanan MEP
Martin Callanan MEP

Details: My local MEP who has supported me in fight to Green my site.
 JUNKK.com
JUNKK.com

Details: Rubbish needn't be a dirty word. Fantastic environmental site
 CAMERA ANGLES.com
CAMERA-ANGLES.co.uk

Details: Have a photo taken, see it on screen, have it printed - all in 2 minutes! Weddings, sport, social events
Budget Car Leasing
Budget Car Leasing

Details: Excellent car leasing company, very customer focussed.
 Uniforms and Workwear
Myworkwear.co.uk

Details: The UK's favourite online workwear and corporate wear supplier.
 Mobile Media Specialists
UKCS SHOP Car Audio and Eletronics

Details: The best in UK audio and electronics, DVD and in-car PC.
 North East Business Directory
North East Business Directory Newcastle Sunderland Hartlepool Darlington
Details: Top directory.
inautomotive.com
Inautomotive.com

Details: The specialist Automotive Jobs website, All kinds of Jobs in the Automotive Industry.
 Granada Car Hire
Granada Car Hire

Details: Offering car hire services for Granada Spain. All inclusive holiday packages including, car hire, hotel bookings and golf tee times.
 Car Hire Brisbane
Car Hire Brisbane

Details: Brisbane Car Hire at affordable rates. Our car hire vehicles caters for all budgets and needs.
 Anzed Rentals
Anzed Car Hire

Details: Car Rental Christchurch, Rental Car in New Zealand : Anzed Rentals Limited.
Bad credit used car loans
Bad credit used car loans

Details: resources for people with bad credit history, bad credit used car loans.
 Buy VW Parts Online
Buy VW Parts Online

Details: get the high quality parts you need for your Volkswagen at the prices you want.
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Car Insurance Portal

Details: Get the latest quotes on your car insurance online.
 Used Car Warranties
Car Insurance Portal

Details: Get peace of mind with Warrantywise - Used Car Warranty.
africancarhire.com
Car Rental South Africa

Details: South Africa Car Hire Company offers the cheapest car hire/rental rates in South Africa.
 Event Domain
UK Web Directory

Details: Business directory for UK sites - Search by location, keyword and category, including event consultants, venues and accommodation.
 Bagga Menswear
Bagga Menswear

Details: Diesel Jeans, G Star Jeans, Armani Jeans, Michiko Koshino, Evisu Jeans, Lacoste and more
 Car Hire South Africa
Car Hire South Africa

Details: South Africa Car Hire Company offers the cheapest car hire/rental rates in South Africa.
GlobeRider Adventure
GlobeRider Adventure

Details: Motorbike Tours Adventure Motorcycle Touring holidays & expeditions UK to Eastern Europe, plus the ultimate motorcycle world touring adventure overland to China
 Bicycle and Walking tours in Holland, France, Italy, Austria and Vermont with Van Gogh Tours
Bicycle and Walking tours

Details: Van Gogh Tours offers Bicycle & Walking Tours in Vermont, Holland, France, Italy and Austria with enthusiastic guides, distinctive lodgings, superior service, small groups and great prices.
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uSEXYthings.com

Details: uSEXYthings.com your first choice for all things sexy! Designer lingerie. Our massive lingerie section has been developed to offer absolutely every high quality style and product.
 The Art Directory
The Art Directory

Details: A comprehensive web art directory.

Absolute Adventure : Adventure Challenge Waitomo

Details: Absolute Adventure is based at Waitomo Caves New Zealand (NZ) and provides real caving and wilderness camping adventures with New Zealand's top cavers as well as corporate team building activities and outdoor education for schools.
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Equipment Leasing

Details: Equipment leasing at best market rates! Apply now and get an instant lease quote. Equipment and commercial financing and SBA programs for your growing business of any size. Apply today for low monthly payments!
 ManMadeMag Blog
ManMadeMag Blog

Details:Manmade Magazine is a merger from over 600 entertainment websites.
 Used Car Warranties
Car Insurance Portal

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Pick Up Bits
Pick Up Bits

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 Find cell phone chargers for all makes and models
Cell Phone Chargers

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 Seattle DUI Lawyer
Seattle DUI Lawyer

Details: We are a dedicated team of legal professionals that assists people who are experiencing Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and Drunk Driving in Washington state.
 Classic Cars For Sale
Classic Cars For Sale

Details: We have strongest passion for top quality Classic Cars for Sale to turn into a growing business, appraise and ship them around world.
Alaska Fishing Lodge
Alaskan Fishing Lodge

Details: Kenai Riverfront Alaska fishing lodge provides salmon, halibut and trout fishing vacation packages with 1st class accommodations and Alaskan hospitality.
 Carmel IN Real Estate
Carmel IN Real Estate

Details: The O'Neil Team is the leading real estate team in Carmel's premier boutique real estate firm, Sycamore Group Associates. Check out our Featured Homes!
 Alaska Halibut Fishing
Alaska Halibut Fishing

Details: Hook & Fight trophy sized king salmon, huge halibut, and acrobatic silver salmon at the premier Kenai Peninsula Alaska Lodge on Cook Inlet.
 AMCO - Auction my car off
Auction My Car Off

Details: Buy or sell your car, FREE online showrooms, wanted ads, discussion forum.
Nokia or Samsung mobile phone repaired for free
Nokia Repairs

Details: Click here to have your Nokia or Samsung mobile phone repaired for free. We can also upgrade the software of your phone to the latest version for free. Nokia and Samsung National Repair Centres.
 God knows what the taz forum is about, full of idiots
Tazz Forum

Details: Well, I saw loads of web-visitors from this Tazz place, talking about my "ugly" website, so I thought I would give them a link - they need it!
 Jeff Smith Motor Industry Trainer
AskInsight

Details: Jeff Smith is the author of The KPI Book and is regarded by many as one of the world's leading business improvement strategists. He is one of the Motor Industry's top trainers and consultants.
 The KPI Book
The KPI Book

Details: Often referred to as "The Industry Bible", this book is like a dictionary of terms for the Key Performance Indicators within the Motor Industry including Sales, Service Parts, Bodyshop and even General Management.
Motor Trade Insider
Motor Trade Insider

Details: Car buying guides, tips, advice and powerful "insider info".
 My Independent guide to the Best Property Deals on offer!
Property Intevstment Deals

Details: My Independent guide to the Best Property Deals on offer! Plus, I had a Mercedes from Ling, so you can see I'm real! - Alan Forsyth.
 Mad Science
Mad Science

Details: Mad Science of Greater London offers a large selection of after-school, pre-school, summer and holiday programmes, workshops, special events and birthday parties. I had a car from Ling!
 Classic Cars For Sale
Classic Cars For Sale

Details: We have strongest passion for top quality Classic Cars for Sale to turn into a growing business, appraise and ship them around world.
CAR MANUFACTURER WEBSITES

I try to treat you like adult, not idiot. To help you check specifications and car equipment details and colours, I give you easy links to car manufacturer websites, below. When I linked, I looked and tested the websites. I write reviews. You might wander away, but I hope you come back! Some manufacturer's sites GOOD, some OK, most POOR in my opinion. When will manufacturers learn you want easy life, quick info and fun?

Read my ANALYSIS of the manufacturer websites HERE

WEBSITES by MANUFACTURER A-Z

  
Alfa Romeo - ooops!
Alfa Romeo

Review: Wasted effort. Cars have emotion (if nothing else), website just has nothing.
 Aston Martin - yum!
Aston Martin

Review: Cool almost frigid site, some (unintentionally) funny videos.
 Audi - cool!
Audi

Review: Comprehensive detail, but just like a glossy brochure. A bit boring.
 Bentley - ouch!
Bentley

Review: Takes over your PC, but lots of money spent here. A full screen blast.
 
BMW - heil!
BMW

Review: Sluggish site, millions of specs and figures everywhere, no emotion.
 Cadillac - burp!
Cadillac

Review: Hehehe, it says "Winner of Golden Peacock Award", "inspired by American leadership". Nuts and irrelevant.
 Chevrolet - oh pleeeeaaase!
Chevrolet

Review: Bog-standard site actually delivers straightforward info, but boring brand.
 Chrysler - bling!
Chrysler

Review: What a missed opportunity to showcase this product. Movies POOR!
 
Citroen - oooh la la!
Citroen

Review: Fully comprehensive site, but once again NO EMOTION!
 Daihatsu - North Korean?
Daihatsu

Review: I revisit this site, now much better. They (North Koreans?) make a bit more fun.
 Dodge - Good 'ol boys!
Dodge

Review: Nice noise! Big truck pic, sports car pic, not much else.
 Ferrari - fast!
Ferrari

Review: Extremely dissapointing rubbish site, F1 link not bad.
 
Fiat - cheap!
Fiat

Review: Panda microsite kooky, rust (ooops, REST) is dead boring, typical Fiat these days.
 Ford - - - - -
Ford

Review: Not exciting, but comprehensive info and content. A lot of effort in here.
 Honda - zimmer!
Honda

Review: Real class, time and effort here, some super entertainment, vids, TOCA game.
 Hyundai - who?
Hyundai

Review: I'm surprised! Hyundai site fast, works well, intelligent build. Congratulations.
 
Isuzu - dead yet?
Isuzu

Review: Nasty website, unavailable images, just amatureish nonsense. Do they sell ANY cars?
 Jaguar - a Ford?
Jaguar

Review: Snobby site, posh, no emotion, boring. No wonder Jag not engaging buyers!
 Jeep - as seen on Mash!
Jeep

Review: Kind of endearing, 80's wallpaper, an underlying friendliness. Movies.
 Kia - krap?
Kia

Review: Cartoony, reasonable site, like the cars, average time and effort here.
 
Land Rover - rulez!
Land Rover

Review: Human perspective, GOOD site, does a fine job, makes you LIKE Land Rover! Good extra content.
 Lexus - blinggy Toyota?
Lexus

Review: Ho-hum, just as expected, cold, professional but uninvolving and depressing.
 Lotus - fun-ny?
Lotus

Review: Simple but missed opportunity. Enter chassis no. - get list of recalls! Fantastic! At last; an idea!
 Maserati - more money than sense?
Maserati

Review: Written in hyperbole, but never knew they had so many cars. Incl. online job application form!
 
Mazda - zoom zoom boom (Hiroshima)!
Mazda

Review: Curate's egg! MX5 micro site cool, some good vids, rest competent yet boring.
 Mercedes - plastic jagdpanzer?
Mercedes-Benz

Review: A massive company with no idea how to communicate on a personal level. Calls its cars "products". Cold, big. German.
 Mini - cheeki!
Mini

Review: Just the BEST car site. You can do everything. Others should simply copy. Written by Mini lovers! I bow.
 Mitsubishi - Jap pick-up?
Mitsubishi

Review: It's all there, just a bit messy. Interesting links to Dakar race site.
 
Morgan - get 'yer pipe!
Morgan

Review: Like a personal home site, it is very charmingly simple. Nice.
 Nissan - boring?
Nissan

Review: Yet another corporate site. Terrible menus, no soul, momma!
 Peugeot - posh Citroen?
Peugeot

Review: Infuriating slow to load (deliberately!) flash pages which drive me demented.
 Porsche - designed Beetle!
Porsche

Review: Simple yet comprehensive. Nice content, like the cars the site is just good.
 
Proton - basket case!
Proton

Review: A desperate attempt to make something from nothing. No substance, why visit?
 Renault - 5* safety!
Renault

Review: Everything's there, it's just an old-fashioned presentation and too many sliding graphics.
 Rolls Royce - achtung Tommy!
Rolls Royce

Review: Classy site, until unfocussed text makes TFT look like wrong-res. Could be so much better!
 SAAB - GM cast-off?
SAAB

Review: Impressive! It quickly and simply delivers the info. Clear and no nonsense.
 
SEAT - Spanish Fiat?
SEAT

Review: Lesson in working hard, getting nowhere. Treacle-y. Guys, see SAAB's site; I hate yours.
 Skoda - no joke!
Skoda

Review: Same owners as SEAT, but a much easier site to use. Works fine, little heart, very standard. Professional.
 Smart - mmmpppfff!
Smart

Review: Lots of content, ideas, fun. They lost their URL - fools! Pages slow, too Flash-y. However, you know they intend well.
 Subaru - 4wd boom box?
Subaru

Review: Most content there, but unloved site and looks like built by a 16-year old. "The Subaru Range" a-z's under "t"? Madness!
 
Suzuki - Swift-ly improving!
Suzuki

Review: Site throws an error on loading, BAD gif-text graphics, just all out of focus. Technically shite.
 Toyota - downmarket Lexus?
Toyota

Review: When I looked, every page seemed to have a delay. Works, but tries too hard. Should be simpler.
 TVR - Russian roulette?
TVR

Review: All grey and white, cars all too similar on website. Great raw material but over-processed output.
 Vauxhall - yawn
Vauxhall

Review: Typical - website so AVERAGE! With GM budget, could be so much better. Why have Italian ref?
 
VW - (posh) people's car?
Volkswagen

Review: VW site very competent, like cars. Everything certainly works. Link to What Car road tests good.
 Volvo - Swede or Turnip?
Volvo

Review: No real problems - but - I just have no interest with this site, it just bored me.
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LING'S ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURER WEBSITES

Mini - cheeki!
Mini site: GOOD!
 Good sites? Well, Dodge site has nice growly engine noises (but that's all). Honda site shows some real enthusiasm and effort (and real big budget), please to check it. Not many sites are much fun, but Mini stands out and Smart tries to stand out! Good to visit, play. Remarkably Hyundai site works well, it's just that the cars boring I think but that's not website's fault. Land Rover is very good in my opinion, gives you nearly everything you would want and more besides like holiday adventure ideas. Porsche works like well oiled gun, perfect execution, and SAAB is very clear and easy to use, to find info. Daihatsu site is now much improved.

Bad sites? Oh! - most of others really... they seem programmed by outside agencies who generally have no interest in cars, except Morgan which looks like it is programmed at home (and is no worse for it)! Most are paranoid not to offend, and in doing this they just don't endear themselves to anyone. They write in pure bollock-speak, read guff on the Maserati site! It is such a shame that Lotus, TVR, Ferrari type websites don't excite at all. There is generally a lack of interesting content. Smart have lost their URL, in that www.smart.co.uk is NOT them! Fools. Several others, like Volvo, Rolls, Mitsubishi have similar problem due to in-group issues. Suzuki quality sucks.



Suzuki - Swift-ly improving!
Suzuki site: BAD!
Ling's Summary All these car manufacturers with their big budgets and "fantastic" brand awareness should do so much more than they already are, on the web. Here are some top-of-my-head suggestions, and why should I have to brainstorm these? Surely, with their massive marketing departments, the car manufacturers should do better (or maybe their size is the problem)?

For instance; what about properly showcasing promo films (instead of the random scattering in various download formats and bad quality), maybe a story or two, or what about a sponsored radio play featuring their own cars? How about some interactive video fast driving lessons in the sporty cars and videos of customer fun days and track days with calendars and invitations to future events? Why not more quizzes and games (see Mini and Smart)? I think there should be more Top Gear-like films, commentary, opinion, adventures and excitement.

Why not webcams in factories showing stages of build, live? Why not show where cars are built (that might inform customers truth! Like Suzuki=Hungary or Fiat=Poland)? Why is all this hidden from us? Why not integrate their stock systems so customers could see physical availability of models, trims and colours? What about bio's of car firm management, plus films and texts of motivational speeches and industry papers or even books they have written?

Manufacturers - Chicken?
Manufacturers: CHICKEN?
  Why not have online stores allowing us to buy mail-order car parts and brand merchandise from their websites instead of having to visit a dealer? They could still channel this through dealers! Why not publish service slot availability at all the dealers, and allow us to book our car in for a service across the dealer network, with clear costs, online? Lotus have a good little tool to interrogate chassis number and identify warranty recall issues. Well done Lotus, more of that stuff, PLEASE! Why not have a car fault FAQ, so you can enter problems and have fixes suggested online?

Perhaps we could even do something as basic as order Dinky cars from their websites, for kids, to keep them quiet while we are browsing? Why not give; free branded gifts for visitors, sponsored mp3s (download songs featuring their cars), allow us to download Top Gear/TV roadtests and features.

I don't think any of them have integrated customer forums (only a few even have links to owner's clubs) - are they FRIGHTENED of customer comments? Where are independent ratings; JD Power, or Which? Where are the letters of recommendation and critisism (or are they perfect)? What about ebay-style feedback points for their dealers? And, for goodness sake, they need better communication! Not one car manufacturer allows you to chat online with them, in the same manner you can chat to me online! Finding a good email address or phone number is usually difficult, too, and you know it will be just IMPOSSIBLE to speak to anyone worthwhile. You just know there will be long delays if you try to phone a dealer! These websites are mostly just static shop-windows, not interactive sites and offer little more (in most cases) than an online glossy car brochure.


Suzuki - Swift-ly improving!
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Remember, this is an industry that sells 2,500,000 new cars in the UK each year! They should do much better! It's a massive missed opportunity, and a shame - Ling

  
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