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You can spend hours scrolling through the internet looking for the perfect nearly new or used car, but that is a hassle. Here at Tailor Made Car Finance we cut out the hassle making the whole process as easy as possible for you.

In partnership with Oakleigh Cars Ltd, Tailor Made Car Finance have access to not only a large panel of lenders but also thousands of used cars throughout the UK. Oakleigh Cars ensures all their cars go through a 50-point vehicle check as standard, allowing you to buy with total confidence.

Tailor Made Car Finance pride themselves on delivering excellent customer service and a hassle-free approach. We work with you to understand your budget and aspirations, ensuring we get the finance in place before then assisting you in the search for your perfect car. You can also take advantage of our free delivery service to anywhere in mainland UK.

By choosing a car from Oakleigh Cars you can be assured that you will be provided with not only the best choice of cars, but the best car buying experience and excellent customer service as well as after care.

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The popular BMW 1 Series is available as either a two-door coupe and convertible or three and five-door hatchback. The 1 Series has been designed to introduce buyers to the German brand. It looks, feels and drives like a premium product and has been designed to reward keen drivers.

It has excellent ride comfort, despite being equipped with run-flat tyres that are renowned for giving a harder ride. There is a wide range of petrol or diesel engines and all come with a six-speed manual transmission as standard although earlier models had only five gears.

Of the petrol’s, all are smooth and refined. The diesels are as impressive as anything rival firms have come up with, blending excellent economy with plenty of performance in the case of the 120d and later 123d.

The BMW Brand

The BMW 1 Series was introduced in the UK from 2004 to 2013 to compete in the mid-size car range that had some stiff competition from VW, Ford, Vauxhall, Audi and Mercedes. The 1 Series immediately established itself as a credible contender and built a strong and loyal following with its combination of wide-ranging and efficient engines, a classy image and reputation for strong build, quality and safety.

5 star Euro NCAP rating

BMW has excellent safety credentials and the 1 Series continues that trend. Independent safety assessor Euro NCAP rated it with the top five stars. It claimed the 1 Series has a very strong and stable passenger compartment. And it praised BMW for putting substantial padding around the steering column to protect the driver’s knees. Seat Belts that tighten during emergency braking, a full complement of airbags and ESP stability control plus ABS anti-lock brakes are all standard.

Best for fuel economy: 116d EfficientDynamics

BMW’s fuel-saving tech is called EfficientDynamics. This includes stop-start and brake regeneration where slowing down captures energy from braking to charge the battery. There’s also common rail injection for the diesel engines meaning the 116D model returns a claimed 64.2mpg with 118/km of CO2. At its launch it was class leading.

Best value for money: 118d SE

The best blend between a driver focused car, equipment and economy is the 118d SE model. You will get all the equipment you’re going to need plus an engine that combines plenty of go with great economy.

Budget Planner: What you get for your money

£13,000 – 2014 (14 reg) 120i, 5 door hatchback, 28,000 miles.
£11,800 – 2016 (16 reg) 120d SE, 5 door hatchback, 75,000 miles.
£10,000 – 2016 (16 reg) 118i SE, 5 door hatchback, 27,000 miles.

Whether you are looking for a 1 Series, 5 Series or any other brand, Tailor Made Car Finance are here to help. We hope this guide has given you a clear direction for the search in your perfect used car. Feel free to get in touch with us if you need any guidance or advice with finding car finance and sourcing your new car.

It’s really important that you can see clearly to be able to drive safely. There are lots of medical conditions that may affect your visual field and driving. To name a few; strokes and brain tumours, as well as eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts.
Regular eye examinations are important, especially as we get older and our sight starts to deteriorate through old age. If your optometrist tells you that you must not drive, you must stop all driving immediately. Driving when you are medically unfit to do so is a criminal offence, and you could face a fine of up to £1,000. You may also be prosecuted if you are involved in an accident.

DVLA and DVA Driving Eyesight Rules:

• Must be able to read number plates from 20 meters away
  
• Have a visual acuity of at least 6/12 – your optometrist will be able to tell you if you meet this.
• Must have an adequate field of vision

You must tell the DVLA if:

• You no longer meet the vision requirements for driving
• A condition or disability has gotten worse since you got your licence
• You have certain medical conditions, even if you can still meet the vision requirements

Full details are available on gov.uk’s Driving Eyesight Rules and eyesight requirements.

Driving Glasses

If your optometrist has told you to wear glasses for driving, make sure you wear them, even for short trips – and keep a spare pair in the car. Choose glasses with thinner sides for driving as they won’t block your side vision as much as thicker ones.

If you wear contact lenses, keep a pair of glasses in the car in case you need to take your lenses out. Even if you don’t need to wear glasses all the time, you will probably find they are particularly helpful when the lighting is poor, and for driving at night.

The headlights of oncoming traffic can be dazzling when you are driving at night or in poor weather conditions. You may see ‘night driving glasses’ with amber-coloured plastic lenses available on the internet and in some shops. Optometrists do not recommend that you wear them as they restrict the amount of light entering your eyes and so may cause more problems than they solve.

If glare is an ongoing problem for you, make sure your windscreen and headlights are thoroughly cleaned and free from grime and dirt. If you wear glasses, you may find that having them coated with an anti-reflective coating may help – and don’t forget to keep them clean too.

If you find that problems with glare at night persist, make an appointment with your optometrist.
Sunshine can be dazzling too, particularly when the sun is low in the sky. If you wear glasses, you may find it helpful to have a pair of prescription sunglasses in the car, or to wear clip-on sunglasses over your prescription glasses.