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  New E60 525 diesels From £25,325 22 Jul 2004 (News)
  www.new-car-direct.co.uk has some spectacular deals on independently imported BMW diesels. BMW 525d Saloon UK list £28,325 NCD price £25,325 BMW 330CDi Sport UK list £32,000 NCD price £26,950 Huge savings on all BMW new car imports More at www.new-car-direct.co.uk
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  US customs crushes 'illegal' classic Mini 15 Dec 2014 (News)
  It was destroyed at a scrap yard in New Jersery on Thursday, 11 December. The move is part of an operation between the US and the UK that targets suspect imported vehicles, specifically Minis and Land Rover Defenders. ‘Intercepting illegal and unsafe imports is a top priority for CBP,’ said Brenda Smith, US Customs Border Protection’s assistant commissioner for International Trade.
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  National Distribution for Grey Import Parts 21 Feb 2006 (News)
  Sales of used Japanese imports, known as grey imports, have rocketed to around 350,000 in the last 10 years. But finding parts has not always been as easy as buying the CARS. Car Salesmen at UK Japanese dealerships have been known to frighten motorists into buying a UK supplied vehicle by claiming spares for grey imports are near impossible to obtain.
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  Perodua UK stops importing cars 3 Jun 2014 (News)
  Perodua UK is no longer importing cars into the UK. The Malaysian brand sold just 122 examples of the Myvi – the only model available in the UK - over the course of 2013 and the decision has been made to cease imports. However, Perodua Malaysia has committed £1.2m to ensuring there is parts and servicing availability for existing customers for the next eight years.
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  Irish importer Glencullen acquired by Renault Group 3 Oct 2007 (News)
  Renault has announced the purchase of Irish importer Glencullen, subject to authorities' agreement. The firm will officially take over from November 1st 2007, calling the move a part of its plan to meet targets set by its Renault Commitment 2009 initiative.
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  ATS Euromaster demonstrates the importance of tyre safety 27 Sep 2011 (News)
  October is Tyre Safety Month, and tyre specialist ATS Euromaster has clearly demonstrated the importance of regular tyre checks with the above image. A customer brought his Audi A3 in for a brake check, whereupon the shockingly bald tyre was spotted and promptly replaced.
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  The MoT Files: The 10 worst manufacturers 6 May 2014 (News)
  The bottom 10 manufacturers is one of the most important lists in the MoT Files, because it outlines the worst fail rates for all manufacturers for all years (1980-2013). It’s important to bear in mind that there are a number of ‘zombie manufacturers’ in this list, with the cars continuing even though the companies have long since died.
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  What Used Car Buyers Want Most 3 Mar 2008 (News)
  Second most important for motorists is 'best price possible' however the offer of low finance was placed 14th out of 15, with only 3% suggesting it was important to them. But what was considered important when buying from a dealer was location and customer service - 'Nearby and Convenient' rating 3rd and 'Friendly and Professional staff' rating 4th.
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  Daihatsu officially ends sales in the UK 19 Jan 2011 (News)
  Daihatsu has announced that sales in Europe will cease from the start 2013 and, as a result, sales of Daihatsu cars in the UK will not resume.  Daihatsu's UK importer - Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors, a part of the Birmingham-based International Motors (IM) - stopped bringing cars into the country early last year as exchange rates made it prohibitively expensive, but left the door open for future imports.
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  Top 10: Car safety innovations 3 Jan 2019 (News)
  With Volvo confidently announcing that the 2015 XC90 will be one of the safest cars ever made, thanks to pioneering technology including a system that seeks to automatically avoid head-on collisions, we take a look at some of the most important tech that’s made driving a much safer pastime. 
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  New 2005 Range Rover TD6 Vogue: £48,500 31 Aug 2004 (News)
  www.new-car-direct.co.uk is now supplying the new independently imported, factory ordered, 2005 model Range Rover TD6 Vogue for £48,500, Approx £10,000 off UK list price! More at www.new-car-direct.co.uk
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  British buyers left confused over post-Brexit VAT and customs charges 11 Feb 2021 (News)
  Import duty and VAT rates continue to confuse buyers post-Brexit, with reports from HonestJohn.co.uk readers of additional 30 fees on car parts ordered from Europe. A reader recently got in touch to tell HonestJohn.co.uk he was shocked to receive a customs import and VAT bill before the delivery of window seals ordered from Europe could be made.
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  Save Up To £3,255 on New Model Meganes 4 Mar 2009 (News)
  In stock. Choice of colours. Also choice of factory options. UK supplied cars, not imports. £13.200 save £2,090 These deals and many more at www.motortprovider.uk.com
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  BMW 5 Series Diesel Tourings From £27,950 26 Jul 2004 (News)
  www.new-car-direct.co.uk is offering independently imported BMW 525d Touring from £27,950, saving £2,450 on UK list, and 530d Tourings from £29,750, saving £4,525. Also:- BMW 525d Saloon£25,325UK list £28,325 BMW 330CDi Sport£26,950UK list £32,000 BMW Z4 3.0i£28,500UK list £31,650 BMW M3 Coupe £37,500UK list £41,150 BMW M3 Convertible £39,995UK list £43,875 BMW 330Ci Coupe £26,500UK list £29,525 BMW 330Ci Convertible £29,000UK list £32,550 BMW 645 Coupe £47,000UK list £50,450 BMW 645 Convertible £52,000UK list £55,900 Huge savings on all BMW new car imports Link here: www.new-car-direct.co.uk
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  2002 TT Options 30 Jun 2001 (News)
  In an interesting move possibly aimed against the parallel import trade, Audi has announced bespoke 2002 model year options for its much coveted TT models. Currently, parallel imported TTs are being offered at between £25,000 and £28,000 for the 225bhp Quattro Coupe and between £27,000 and £31,000 for the 225bhp Quattro Roadster.
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  54 Reg Honda Civic Type R with a/c £15,995 12 Oct 2004 (News)
  www.ukcarbroker.co.uk has just one pre-registered, UK supplied and warranted Honda Civic Type R 2.0 with the all important A/C in Cosmic Grey at £15995 in stock. Another in Metallic black at the same price in December. These and many more cars at www.ukcarbroker.co.uk
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  Nissan Pathfinder 2.5DI SE Auto, 55 Reg £24995 10 Aug 2005 (News)
  www.motorprovider.co.uk is offering brand new for 55 reg independently imported Nssan Pathfinder 2.5 DI SE autos, from stock, for an extremely £24995, equivalent to almost a £5000 saving. This deal amd namy more on Golfs, Scenics, Megane CCa, 207CCs and 206CCs at www.motorprovider.co.uk Or phone 0870 0272640 or 0870 0272641
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  Seat 'gearing up for SportCoupe world debut' 1 Jul 2008 (News)
  Automobile manufacturer Seat will be unveiling what it has called one of its most important new models in years when it showcases the Ibiza SportCoupe at this year's British International Motor Show. The debut of the model in the UK is representative of the company's commitment to the show and the importance of the car market in the UK, according to Peter Wyhinny, Seat UK director.
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  MoT Files: Top 10 tips for passing the MoT 18 Feb 2019 (News)
  The MoT is a hugely important safety check for your vehicle. Despite the government toying with the idea of extending the first test to four years after a vehicle’s first registration, the law currently requires one at three years.
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  New UK Spec Range Rover TD6 Vogues Just £48,750 13 Aug 2004 (News)
  www.new-car-direct.co.uk has in stock new independently imported Range Rover TD6 Vogue to full UK specification, in various colours. UK list is £54,995. NCD Price £47,500. Also, NCD is now taking orders on the new 2005 model at a price of £48,750.