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Auction News
A round-up of stories from the sales floor
Barons’ Jaguar Heritage sale, Sandown Park April 27th
BCA’s Pulse report shows that average used car values rose marginally in February, increasing by under half a percent compared to January’s figure to £5,959. Average values rose in the fleet/lease and nearly-new sub-sectors, with values falling by just £10 in the part-exchange market.
In a report aimed at business and the stock market rather than the consumer, Manheim Auctions predicts that used car prices will continue to rise and gives some of the reasons why.
New models
First details on cars hitting showrooms soon
Volkswagen has established its R brand as a separate performance arm.
Almost every Vauxhall model now has a new, cheaper entry level model to save up to £3675.
Up to £2000 can be saved on a new Kia with the Korean firm’s new 7 Year Switch scheme.
Legal and Motoring Advice
Tips to keep you on the right side of the law
Most drivers would report an elderly driver to the police for concerns over their driving.
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has received verifiable information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about some vehicles whose owners have reported unintended acceleration after receiving the accelerator pedal recall remedies. The evaluations have found no evidence of a failure of the vehicle electronic throttle control system, the recent recall remedies or the brake override feature.
Making The Headlines Today
Kia has taken the wraps off its new Sportage SUV ahead of it going on sale in September.
The wraps have finally come off of Volvo’s new S60 saloon at the Geneva motor show.
Toyota’s hybrid-powered Auris will be one of the cleanest cars on sale with carbon dioxide emissions of just 89g/km.
The huge Skoda Superb Estate is now in showrooms with prices start at £17,715.
Best Deals
From manufacturers, brokers and supermarkets
Drivethedeal is offering savings of up to £4,384 on KIA Sedonas, up to £4,051 on new model KIA Sorentos, and up to £2,686 on cee'ds
Kia Picanto, Mazda MX-5 and Toyota Aygo all come with savings.
www.ukcarbroker.co.uk is offering discounts of up to £3,997.50, together with 0% finance with repayments over 2 years with a down-payment of 35%.
Road Tax, Insurance and Warranties
Issues affecting what you pay
League tables of best - and worst - models that suffer brake fade are published.
Independent automotive warranty specialist, Warranty Direct (www.warrantydirect.co.uk, has become the first warranty insurer to protect...
Daihatsu has launched a New Year five-year ‘peace-of-mind’ warranty campaign on selected models. Both the Terios mini-SUV and Sirion...
Buying and Selling
The latest from the car market
The dire state of Sterling is not only leading to a huge trade in used car exports, this has now spread to Classics as well
Parts and accessories
News from the aftersales world
Millers Oils has launched its 'Which Oil?' online advice tool designed to make it easier for motorists to find the recommended and correct grade of engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant for both cars and vans.
Beaulieu’s popular Spring MotorMart AutoJumble takes place on the 15th & 16th May.