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# Cheap winter friendly cars under £150

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Ever since being introduced to the UK over five years ago, Dacia has been known as a company that offers drivers cars that are excellent value for money. Matching the Nissan Qashqai size-wise although much cheaper, the Dacia Duster puts other SUV models to shame in terms of price and begs the question of why most SUV’s are so pricey.

With a  powerful 1.6-litre engine and four-wheel drive, this car will get you where you need to go in whatever weather.


## Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

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This Suzuki crossover is a very practical family car similar to such models as the Kia Sportage and Skoda Yeti. A new style has been introduced to appeal to SUV buyers including lifted suspension, thicker alloy wheels and new plastic cladding above the wheel arches and side skirts.

These additions have certainly helped the SX4 stay competitive and with an efficient 1.0-litre turbocharged engine, this SUV can be an affordable and practical alternative to its competitors. With four-wheel drive, this car would be perfect to drive in the winter months.


## Dacia Duster

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Ever since being introduced to the UK over five years ago, Dacia has been known as a company that offers drivers cars that are excellent value for money. Matching the Nissan Qashqai size-wise although much cheaper, the Dacia Duster puts other SUV models to shame in terms of price and begs the question of why most SUV’s are so pricey.

With a  powerful 1.6-litre engine and four-wheel drive, this car will get you where you need to go in whatever weather.


## Ssangyong Tivoli

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This stylish South Korean model is, is relatively small in size, but the Ssangyong Tivoli can definitely hold it’s own in the conversation of low priced 4x4s, rivalling such makes as the Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur.  Ssangyong as a company in recent times has been trying to get away from their more basic image to try and appeal to a wider audience who might also want some style to go along with the good value for money proposition..


## Suzuki Ignis

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Suzuki is a Japanese manufacturer with a long history of making small and well-packaged cars. This SUV is not much bigger than a city car and is exceptionally cheap to run. It is a comfortable and sturdy drive, giving such models as the Renault Captur and Ford Ecosport a run for their money.  

The Ignis is styled like a miniature SUV, with higher-riding suspension, a raised roof and optional four-wheel drive, with the result that the driver has plenty of room and allows the car to be very practical for its size.


## Skoda Yeti

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The Skoda Yeti is a very popular choice when choosing a small family SUV. With a good engine and gearbox, it is a very dependable and economical option. Rivalled by the previously mentioned SsangYong Tivoli, this car has great value for money. The Yeti’s tall, wide body means there’s plenty of room for driver and passengers alike.

The Yeti is a car that offers a very smooth and comfortable drive is great for long journeys and also large boot space makes the Yeti a great option for a family car.

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# Car Leasing Summary

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Leasing, PCP’s, call it what you will but the fact is car leasing of all favours in the UK is growing at an exponential rate. Still in its infancy in the UK in comparison to some areas of Europe, and certainly some areas of The USA where leasing accounts for almost 50% of vehicles sold, the attractions of leasing a new or used vehicle are obvious.

Most cars are unfortunately a depreciating asset. Leasing is a way to enjoy the car of your dreams at a fixed monthly cost and then simply hand it back at the end of the term. Conversely, buying a car outright comes with maintenance, repair and renovation costs along with the headache of disposal, determined by market conditions that include supply and demand.

Leasing is available for both business and for personal users. Indeed whilst business car leasing grew year on year just over 7%, Personal Contract Hire has grown by over 35%.

Why take the risk? Leasing offers smaller or no deposits along with usually lower monthly payments. They are good for cash flow and forecasting as well as being able to comfortably afford something that may normally be out of your perceived budget. Warranties generally cover the period of the lease agreement and maintenance is often included also. Genuine fixed fee monthly motoring pleasure.

Choosing a car is usually an enjoyable experience, choosing an executive or sports model even more so. Selecting the right finance product can make the whole journey even more satisfying.

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# How To Get More For Your Budget

Getting the most for your money is a natural human aspiration. It is directly linked to us getting a car because you want to save money on the expensive items in life. Cars are one of the most expensive investments many of us will pour money into. That means you have to get it right and get your money’s worth.

This is why it is so important to get more with your budget. You can just stick with getting the basic car that costs your entire budget or you can plan it differently. You can either save money on your budget by lowering those monthly payments and spending it somewhere else in your life. Or you can make the choice to stretch your budget to a premium vehicle and enjoy a real taste of driving.

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##  The larger the deposit, the lower the payments
Your monthly payments for your car under a [cheap car leasing](/) agreement are fixed. However, that doesn’t mean you cannot lower them right from the start. There are a variety of different ways to achieve that and one of them is by paying a deposit.

By paying a deposit, you are choosing to pay a certain amount of money upfront. For most leasing and finance agreements, this comes in three different forms.

- A deposit worth three months of payments
- A deposit worth six months of payments
- A deposit worth nine months of payments

The amount you choose to deposit is always under negotiation, so take note that the higher the deposit you pay, the lower your monthly payments will be. This is because, with a deposit, you are paying off a chunk of the overall value of the deal, thereby lowering how much you have to pay over the remaining agreement period.


## Longer agreements lower the monthly costs
One way of getting more for your monthly budget is by going for a longer agreement. This is an obvious technique because the value of the agreement is set. Therefore, the longer the agreement is, the more that cost is spread out across the months.

The average length of a leasing or finance agreement is 48 months. However, they do increase up to 60 months. There is an obvious downside in that you cannot change your car for the length of the agreement unless you choose to pay a settlement fee. However, if you enjoy your car, then you have nothing to worry about.


## Better credit means lower payments
With every finance and leasing agreement, lenders conduct credit checks on all customers. This is to give them an idea of the credit rating of the customer. The better your credit rating, the lower your interest will be. This results in your monthly payments also being lower.

If you have poor or bad credit, the interest rates on your agreement will be higher and that means the monthly payments will be higher. By ensuring you have good credit, you will be able to get more for your money by lowering those monthly payments further.

We offer bad credit car leasing for those of you with poor or bad credit ratings.


## Different cars are available
There are times when you want a specific car. You have dreamed about it and decided that you need that one car. However, at times, wanting a specific car can mean reaching outside your budget. If instead, you consider what you need from a car, you may find another car (within your budget) that meets the same needs.

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Instead, you can get a cheaper car that achieves similar things and has your desired monthly payments. This is one way of getting more for your budget.

Cheap car leasing gives you the opportunity to get great cars on lease at affordable prices. With Cheap Car Leasing, we help you get the most out of your budget on our selection of cheap cars. Enquire with us and our team will find you the right deal for your budget.




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# What Are The Cheapest Cars To Run?

In times of financial tightening, we all struggle with our monthly budgets. For most of us, a car is essential to commuting to work, getting the weekly shop in and so much more. You could be one of those people who now needs a car and is looking for the cheapest possible one.

Here at [Cheap Car Leasing](https://www.cheapcarleasing.co), our aim is to get you the cheapest possible deal on the most affordable cars on the market. But keeping running costs low is just as important and the following cars are the cheapest cars to lease and to run dependent upon your needs.


## City Car: Volkswagen UP

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For those of you looking for a small city car to bustle around in that is cheap to run, the Germans will deliver. The Volkswagen UP is a great small car that is perfect for driving around your town or city and delivers excellent fuel efficiently.

There is an electric model, but that is more expensive overall to lease, but the greenest fuel-powered VW UP in the 1.0 BlueMotion Tech Take Up. This model has a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 60 bhp. this gives the car 100 mph top speed and an acceleration speed from 0-60 mph in 14.4 seconds. More importantly, it has a combined fuel economy of 68.9 mpg making it very effective to run. However, the UP will primarily be driven around urban areas and therefore has an urban fuel economy of 57 mpg, which will save you money on your monthly budget.


## Supermini: Ford Fiesta
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Ford deliver well on the supermini front with their all-round highly rates Fiesta. The Ford Fiesta is excellent in performance, handling, comfort and of course, fuel economy. The cheapest Fiesta model is the 1.5 TDCi Style. This one comes with a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine producing 85 bhp. From that power, this Fiesta has a top speed of 108 mph and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 12.5 seconds.

Thanks to it being a diesel engine, the fuel economy is better with a combined economy of 88.3 mpg. The Ford Fiesta will be likely used on both the motorways and the urban streets so it has an extra-urban economy of 94 mpg and an urban economy of 81 mpg. This one is particularly good at saving you money on the budget.

##  Big hatchback: Skoda Octavia
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Skoda has been on top of the market for years now and their Octavia delivers on those high standards. Skoda has focused on ensuring their models are efficient to ensure their customers don’t waste money on their budgets when they don’t need to.

The cheapest Octavia to run is the 1.6 TDI 110 SE Technology model. It has a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. It produced 110 bhp, which allows it to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 10.70 seconds. It also tops out at a speed of 122 mph.

So when it comes to fuel efficiency and saving you money on that monthly budget, this Octavia delivers a combined fuel economy of 76.4 mpg. For those of you who travel far on the motorway, you will find an extra-urban fuel economy of 81 mpg and for the city drivers, there is an urban economy of 67 mpg.


##  SUV: Kia Sportage

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SUVs aren’t necessarily the most economical when we think about them. However, thanks to their continued development, SUVs are now greener and more economical. The cheapest SUV to run is the Kia Sportage on a cheap car lease. The most economic model is the 1.7 CRDi ISG 1.

This model has a 1.7-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 114 bhp. Because of its size, the Sportage isn’t the fastest or quickest of cars. It has a top speed of 109 mph and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 11.1 seconds. But it delivers on fuel efficiency. It has a combined fuel economy of 61.4 mpg, an urban economy of 52 mpg and an extra-urban fuel economy of 67mpg.

Leasing a cheap car that is also cheap to run is great for our bank balances. It means we save money on our monthly budgets, which is never a complaint. If you are interested in [leasing a cheap car](https://www.cheapcarleasing.co), check out what we have on offer for you.

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# How To Lower My Lease Payments

We are always looking for cheaper ways to purchase a car. If you are looking at leasing a car, but aren’t sure if you could afford the monthly payments, we have a few suggestions as to how you can lower those lease payments.

When it comes to leasing a car, the payments are likely to be cheaper than car finance payments, but there is nothing wrong with wanting them to be cheaper. This is especially helpful for those of you considering [bad credit car leasing](https://www.cheapcarleasing.co).


## Choose a car with a high residual value
Depreciation is one of the biggest obstacles car owners face when it comes to selling or part-exchanging their current car for a new one. With leasing, it shouldn’t be a problem because you are handing the car back to the leasing company at the end of the agreement. However, because the leasing company has to sell the car after it has been returned, they ensure the cost is levelled across your monthly payments. In fact, most of your leasing payments go towards paying off the depreciation on your car over the lease period.

If you choose a car that doesn’t dramatically depreciate and keeps a high residual value, then your monthly payments will be lower. It will hold its value better and therefore you are not paying off a large amount of depreciation.


## Choose a used car
Carrying on with that train of thought, if the cost of leasing is based on how much a car will depreciate, why not consider getting a car that has already depreciated. A used car will have lower monthly costs because, after three years, the depreciation rate on cars slows down.

There are obvious risks that with an older, used car, there will be an increased cost in maintenance and repair costs. However, if you have zero issues for the agreed period, you will simply be paying low monthly costs. This could be well worth the risk when compared to the monthly amounts on newer cars.

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## Find that special lease deal

As with many things in life, the best time to get them is on a special deal. The same goes for a car lease deal. If you want to get the lowest lease payments, get a car whilst it is on offer. These offers can pop up at multiple times.

If a car is about to be put out of production or a new model is being launched, the current model will usually be offered up on a special deal by most dealerships for its final few months. Dealerships also offer monthly deals on a selection of cars that change every month, so if you are tempted by a certain car, keep an eye out and it may be available on special offers. Dealerships also have excess stock of certain cars that need clearing. They aim to do this by offering these cars on special offer for a limited time.

If you have a chance, take advantage of any of these possibilities and find your car on a special offer. It will dramatically lower your monthly payments, allowing you to, in some circumstances, afford a car that you may have otherwise thought was beyond your budget.

## Lower your mileage allowance

When dealerships total up how much you will pay on your monthly payments for your lease, your mileage allowance is a major factor. The higher your allowance, the higher your payments. This is because the more miles you drive, the more value depreciates off your car. The less you drive, the higher your car’s residual value with remain.

The majority of leasing deals begin with mileage allowances as low as 5,000 miles a year. This gives you plenty of flexibility when it comes to deciding how many miles you will need to drive annually. The average for most people is between 10-12,000 miles a year. Work out how many miles you will drive a year so you are getting value for money. There is no point in taking out a lease deal with more mileage than you are likely to travel and spend more money than you would otherwise need to pay.

We already offer great[ cheap car lease deals ](https://www.cheapcarleasing.co)on a variety of great cars. But you can still get those payments lower by following these tips and tricks. If you are interested in any of the cars we offer and know your budget, then contact us and our staff will do the rest.

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# Prestige Car Leasing Comparison: Mercedes A-Class VS BMW 1-Series 

Sometimes we fancy treating ourselves to something more luxurious than normal. This can happen with everything from furniture to food to cars. Especially cars. You can choose a more popular hatchback like a Ford Focus or Vauxhall Corsa, but when you can get a premium model on a cheap car leasing agreement, why not treat yourself?

We have two premium hatchback suggestions for you: The BMW 1-Series and the Mercedes A-Class.


## The engines
Let’s start with the Mercedes A-Class. With both cars, there is a variety of different engines you can choose from, so we will cover the cheapest, the fastest and the greenest engine available.

The cheapest A-Class engine is the A160 SE model. It is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine coupled with a manual gearbox. It produces 102 bhp, which allows it to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 10.6 seconds, making it an excellent motorway cruiser. It also has a top speed of 118 mph, which is always good to know. With regards to fuel efficiency, this A-Class model produces a combined fuel economy of 52.3 mpg. For those of you who usually drive in the city, you have an urban fuel economy of 39 mpg and for the motorway cruisers, you produce an extra-urban fuel economy of 66 mpg.

The cheapest model for the BMW 1-Series is the 118i [1.5] SE. The BMW 1-Series cheapest model is faster and more powerful than Mercedes’s model. The 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 136 bhp. It has a higher top speed with 130 mph and is quicker from 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. It also has a better fuel efficiency than the A-Class on the cheapest model. It has a combined fuel economy of 56. mpg, an urban fuel economy of 46 mpg and extra-urban fuel economy of 66 mpg.


## Lower running costs
The greener the car, the cheaper the car is the run. In theory, you should be spending the least amount of money on fuel and your road tax should be low. The Mercedes A-Class’s greenest model is the A180d SE model. This model comes with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 109 bhp. It has a combined fuel economy of 80.7 mpg so you will not be filling up nearly as often. For the motorway cruisers amongst you, the extra-urban fuel economy is 88 mpg, ensuring you travel further for less. City drivers get a good deal too thanks to an urban fuel economy of 72 mpg. It also accelerates from 0-60 mph in 11.3 seconds and hits a top speed of 118 mph.

The BMW 1-Series equivalent is the 116d EfficientDynamics Plus model. This model is a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that produces 116 bhp, making it again more powerful than the A-Class. The BMW does also have better fuel economy across the board. Its combined fuel economy comes out at 83.1 mpg. For the extra-urban fuel economy, you get 91 mpg, so you will last longer than the Mercedes A-Class on the motorways. In the city, you get an urban fuel economy of 72 mpg, which is the same as the Mercedes A-Class. This model also comes out with a top speed of 121 mph, making it faster than the Mercedes and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 10.4 seconds, ensuring it is quicker than the Mercedes.


## Speed and power
Finally, we have the fastest models available offers for the A-Class and the 1-Series. Both models have updated speed demons in the forms of the A-Class A45 and the BMW M140i. But for the fastest engines in the normal models, you have two excellent options.

The Mercedes model is the A250 4Matic AMG Premium that offers you a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 218 bhp. With that power, you get a top speed of 149 mph, which is very good. It sprints from 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds, making it an excellent motorway car for its ability to get to adequate speeds in a same and speedy manner. Whilst fuel economy might not be the biggest priority if you are looking for speed, you do get a combined fuel economy of 42.2 mpg, which obviously isn’t as good as some of the other models. It has an extra-urban fuel economy of 50 mpg and an urban fuel economy of 33 mpg.

Flipping over to the BMW 1-Series, you get the 125i [224] M Sport model. It has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The BMW continues to be more powerful than the Mercedes, developing 224 bhp. With that, you get a top speed of 151 mph, again faster than the A-Class. It is also quicker from 0-60 mph, sprinting there in 6.1 seconds. It also wins on fuel economy, even on these fast models. It has a combined fuel economy of 47.9 mpg, an extra-urban economy of 57 mpg and an urban fuel economy of 38 mpg.


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## The interior
Inside the Mercedes A-Class, you get a plush, comfortable cabin, that is very classy higher up the range. The dashboard is made from high-quality plastics and materials. The seats are thickly bolstered with excellent support, whilst remaining comfortable. Both the seats and the steering wheel are full adjustable, ensuring you can get the right driving position for you.
The space in the front is brilliant with plenty of space. In the rear, it is tighter to get into for six-foot adults as the doors do not open as widely. However, the legroom and headroom is sufficient. In the boot, Mercedes have given the A-Class a boot capacity of 340-litres.


## Inside the 1-Series
Over in the 1-Series, you get a driving position that is low, with plenty of legroom and headroom. However, the seats themselves are not as comfortable or supportive as the ones in the Mercedes. One of the best things about the interior of the 1-Series is that the dashboard is directed towards the driver, ensuring all the controls are easily laid out and within easy reach.
The car will comfortably fit four adults. Add a fifth in and the back seats can feel tight, especially with regards to legroom thanks to the transmission tunnel down the middle. The 1-Series has a larger boot than the A-Class with a capacity of 360-litres.


##  Driving performance
The Mercedes A-Class handles well. There is a little body roll and the steering wheel does feel weighted, however, you can easily remain in control. You get plenty of grip to ensure you stay in place as you hit those corners. In fact, with the fastest model, you get more grip and it corners far flatter than some of the lower models. It is comfy enough on most the roads, especially the smoother roads.

In comparison, the BMW 1-Series is a better car. The ride quality is top notch, with comfortable seats and you barely feel the bumps and potholes in the road as you head over them. Motorway driving is also extremely comfortable, making it an excellent cruiser. The BMW is also a rear-wheel drive car, so you may expect it to swing its backend out more. For the most part, the handling feels balanced with plenty of grip. If you do throw it too hard into a corner, you may expect it to become loose on the handling, but that is easily correctable.

Out of these two prestige hatchback heavyweights, the BMW 1-Series comes out on top. It dominated the engines. And it is just a far better drive on the road. Both are available on cheap monthly payments through car leasing.

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# Harrowing Halloween Destinations to Avoid

You hear about these kinds of places. Places where truly horrible and disturbing things have happened. Murder, human sacrifice, ghostly terrors and voodoo taking place in the halls of these harrowing locations. If you are a fan of the macabre and horror, then jump in your car this Halloween and be prepared for truly terrifying experiences.


##  Pluck up the courage to visit Pluckley, Kent

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This little village located in Ashton, Kent has been voted one of the most haunted villages in Great Britain, with around 16 different ghosts, who all have spooky stories behind their deaths. Listen to the locals tell the quivering tales of the ‘Highway man’, ‘Gypsy Woman’ and the ‘Hanging Schoolmaster’ and when you’re ready, visit their locations – but remember, you won’t be alone.

Highway Man: The tale of a man who was killed with a sword by either the law or criminals is incredibly popular in the village of Pluckley. When he got stabbed, the highway man got pinned to an oak tree and there’s been witnesses of the ghost reappearing.

Gypsy Woman: There used to be a gypsy lady who sold watercress that she found in the stream to fellow villagers. She spent her time sat on a bridge, smoking a pipe and drinking gin and one day was ‘accidentally’ burnt to death. Her death is thought to be down to the alcohol and flame from the pipe setting her alight.

Hanging Schoolmaster: This death was due to a suicide. After the first World War, the headmaster from Smarden went missing and was later found hanging from a tree after taking his own life, but there’s been no sightings of a ghost or the tree from which he hung.


## Take a hike up Pendle Hill, Lancashire

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Pendle Hill is situated in the East of Lancashire, near well-known towns such as Clitheroe, Burnley, Nelson and Colne. If you ever find yourself in this county, be sure to take a hike to the top of the hills and take in the glorious view. But despite this view, Pendle Hill and Pendle Village holds a dark history of witches and sorcery. Pendle embraces its magical history, but if witches is your thing, then take a plunge into a horrors of Lancashire’s cursed village.

In the village of Barley, which is just underneath Pendle Hill, an old cottage has been found which belonged to a witch and her cat. The remains of the cat have been found in the walls and it’s rumoured that the cat was buried alive in order to protect the cottage from evil spirits.
As well as this, one of the most famous witches, Meg Shelton, apparently has been buried there, not once but three times. She died when she was being crushed to death between a barrel and a wall and this is after she dug herself out of the two graves previously. Because of this, they buried her vertical with her head at the bottom with a boulder on top, to stop her from digging out.

If you love a bit of history and something a little bit different to the ‘typical’ ghost stories, Pendle Hill is the ideal place to go – and it’s free of charge.


## Stay at night at the Ancient Ram Inn, Gloucestershire

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The Ancient Ram Inn is known for being Britain’s current most haunted house/B&B with over 20 different twisted spirits haunting its grounds. The background of this old building is something you’d see in a horror film, but it’s believed that a range of creepy acts happened here, including child sacrifice and devil worship.

There are three main ghosts which constantly disturb the Ancient Ram Inn: a little girl who was murdered, a high priestess and a male sex demon. If you head over to the Inn and stay the night (£25-£30 per night), you’ll get to hear the children screaming, you’ll be touched by the invisible forces and witness other strange activities.

Previous guests have left during the middle of the night and even climbed out of the windows, due to furniture moving, being forced onto the bed by the demons and seeing the little girl wandering the hallways. If this isn’t enough to freak you out, stay there for a night and see for yourself this Halloween.

When it comes to driving to these locations, make sure you have the best car for a quick getaway when the ghosts and demons come for you. If you are looking for a new car to escape in, then [car leasing](https://www.cheapcarleasing.co) is one of the best and quickest ways to get one. Also if your car does end up being haunted after visiting these terrifying places, you get to simply hand it back at the end of the contract hire agreement and get a different car.

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