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March 2010

Shoppers show growing confidence in online car buying

Shoppers show growing confidence in online car buying

Barons Classic Action Results, Sandown Park, March 23rd

Barons Classic Action Results, Sandown Park, March 23rd

The UK's top three technicians revealed

The UK's top three technicians revealed

Ford sells Volvo

Ford sells Volvo

Van Values Increased in February

Van Values Increased in February

Buying at Auction: BCA Offers Some Tips

Buying at Auction: BCA Offers Some Tips

Ford cuts the price of Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy by up to £3500

Ford cuts the price of Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy by up to £3500

400 Convertible Auction on 17th April

400 Convertible Auction on 17th April

British Gas Goes For Spanish Diesel

British Gas Goes For Spanish Diesel

One lady owner and full history: Queen's Daimler up for sale

One lady owner and full history: Queen's Daimler up for sale

Independent Solves Problem of Teves Mk 60 ABS Pumps

Independent Solves Problem of Teves Mk 60 ABS Pumps

Last Minute Entries for Barons 23rd March Classic Auction

Last Minute Entries for Barons 23rd March Classic Auction

Mercedes offers new service plan

Mercedes offers new service plan

Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park, 27th April

Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park, 27th April

Depressed UK economy benefits classic car sellers

Depressed UK economy benefits classic car sellers

New Kia Magentis Unveiled

New Kia Magentis Unveiled

2009 was worst years for used car sales

2009 was worst years for used car sales

European car production lowest since 1996

European car production lowest since 1996

Fleet and nearly-new only values that improved in static February market

Fleet and nearly-new only values that improved in static February market

New car emissions fall by record margin

New car emissions fall by record margin

330,000 cars registered under Scrappage Scheme

330,000 cars registered under Scrappage Scheme

Autoquake.com secures additional £6m investment

Autoquake.com secures additional £6m investment

Small car used prices increase

Small car used prices increase

Honda launches new accident management scheme for owners.

Honda launches new accident management scheme for owners.

Dealer green shoots emerging

Dealer green shoots emerging

Manheim Predicts That Used Cars Will Continue to Get More Expensive

Manheim Predicts That Used Cars Will Continue to Get More Expensive

Peugeot 308 Manages Nearly 90mpg

Peugeot 308 Manages Nearly 90mpg

What was the best-selling car in February?

What was the best-selling car in February?

Toyota’s February sales up

Toyota’s February sales up

Beaulieu AutoJumble 15th & 16th May

Beaulieu AutoJumble 15th & 16th May

Mercedes top for customer satisfaction

Mercedes top for customer satisfaction

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