After five years of being married, my wife finally gave me the news I have been waiting to hear, we are expecting our first child. I couldn’t believe it ay first when she told me, as she texted me to give such huge news, so I just ignored it and thought it was a horrible joke.

Later on during the day I found miss calls from my wife, but didn’t get a chance to call back, as I was really busy at work. I called her back during lunch and was shocked to hear her telling me that it was actually true and we are having a baby.

I was so happy that it was impossible to do any of my work; all I could think about was our baby. I couldn’t wait for the day to end, so I can go home to my wife and share the happiness together. That night we spent hours talking about the baby, how we going to manage and what needs to be done before the baby is born.

The main thing on our list is to buy a new car for my wife, as I don’t like the thought of them both travelling on the bus and train during the wintery weather. We both decided to buy an Audi A1; it’s the right size and price.

Even though there is still many months to go, I started looking for the best new Audi deals, just in case there’s a deal not to be missed.

The Audi A1 has been with us since the early part of last year; it is Audi’s first attempt at a supermini model. Judging by the sales and the gleaming reviews they seem to have hit the spot with the A1. It is competing in a very crowded segment that is dominated by the Mini; other premium supermini cars include the Citroen DS3 and Smart Fortwo.

When the A1 was launched it was only available as a 3 door version, Audi always said that a 5 door will be on its way. True to their word the new 5 door model is due to go on sale in the next couple of months. The five door model is called the Audi A1 Sportback and will be joining a growing fleet of new Audi models.

The five door model will cost an additional £560 on top of the cost of a 3 door model; it will come with a choice of 4 engines; 1.2 litre petrol, two 1.4 litre petrols and a 1.6 litre diesel. The entry level model is the 1.2 litre TFSI that will cost £13,980.

The flagship performance model is the turbocharged and supercharged 1.4 TFSI with 182bhp, it can do 0-62mph in 7.0sec on its way to a top speed of 138mph, and it returns a claimed 47.9mpg while emitting 139g/km of CO2.

All the Audi A1 Sportback models will come with alloys, remote central locking, air-con, electric front and rear windows, a split folding rear seats and a six-speaker single CD Concert audio system linked to a 6.5-inch retractable display. SE, Sport and S-Line models come with a lot of kit and definitely worth the extra money. With premiums cars the more kit they have the better they seem to hold their value, so if you want to sell on your used A1 in the future for good money then kit it out when ordering it!

If you are considering the purchase of a new Volkswagen phaeton London car then the first question you need to ask yourself if whether you want to but a new or used car. Furthermore, if you already have a car do you really need to change it at all? Here are a few pointers when it comes to considering the purchase of a new car.

Depreciation- This is often the hidden cost which people forget to think about. When you buy a new car, the biggest part of the depreciation takes part in the first twelve months. Therefore, whilst the temptation of a nice brand new shiny car may be attractive, buying a car which is twelve months old would be more cost effective.

Savings- by considering the purchase of a second hand car rather than a new one, you might find that you can afford a vehicle which has more power and specification. There are big savings to be had if you buy second hand.

If you buy from a respected dealer you will find that you get a warranty. Most will offer you a twelve month warranty and even if they don’t you could take out your own policy to ensure that you are never caught out.

If you really must have a new car then work out your budget carefully. Take a look at some online car sites which will give you information about car models “target price”. This means the price that car dealers are willing to sell the car for. You often find that the target price is heavily discounted compared with the list price.

When it comes to purchasing a Volkswagen Scirocco London car many people choose to take a car finance rather than purchasing the car outright. There are a few advantages of purchasing a car this way but you need to ensure that you pick the right kind of finance for your purchase. However before you visit the showroom you should really ensure that you have done your homework, otherwise you could find yourself with a finance product which is not for you.

Turning up to a car dealership without having researched car finances means that you are the perfect customer for a sales person who wants to make as much margin as possible. Not being prepared could cost you a fortune and make sure the sales person knows that you are not gullible and can’t be “sold” to.

If you are interested in a variety of cars then you should take the time to compare the best deals they have to offer. Collect different offers from different dealers and then compare them in great detail. Don’t be tempted to simply look at the monthly rate but try and compare the overall price. When you are given an offer make sure you get it in writing and ask how long it will be valid as this will ensure that you can revisit it at a later date.

Finally remember not to feel intimidated and if you feel there is something wrong with the deal, walk away. You can always think about it and go back to it at a later date if you should wish.

German group Volkswagen has been evolving over the recent years, when I say recent I mean more like over the past couple of decades. Acquisition of brands such as Audi, Skoda and SEAT have all put VW in line to become the biggest car manufacturer in the world by the end of this year. Toyota and Ford have dominated the top spot of the cars ales chart for years so it is nice to get someone different in there.

As the New Year began VW announced that it would like to become the “automotive Apple”, it wants to be as inspirational with its new car designs as Apple is with its mobile technology. Products like VW service plans and new cars like the Up! will help VW dominate the automotive sector.

Martin Kropp who is the exterior design chief for the VW CC said, “You know there is the function and engineering behind the products, but you also enjoying looking at them. You want simple designs and this is what we’re trying to achieve.”

The designers and developers at VW are confident that they are now in a position to be able to dictate automotive design evolution. New design elements on the new VW CC are an example of VW’s attention to detail. The new rear light clusters on the CC have fine lines and intricate styling details.

In the next few years expect Volkswagen to set new design standards and force others to up their game. Imagine a world of cars that had VW reliability, comfort and safety – hopefully VW will force the hands of other manufacturers by moving the goal posts!