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  • Top Car Today Predicts Tomorrow’s BMW Prices 22 May 2006 (News)
    Entries include: 2005/55 X5 3.0d Sport, 14k miles 05 reg X3 2.0d Sport, 7k miles 05 reg 320Cd M Sport diesel convertible 7k miles 05 reg 116iES, 12k miles 05 reg 525dSE, 13k miles 05 reg 118d Sport, 16k miles 05 reg 525d Sport Touring, 19k miles 2005/54 MINI One, 16k miles 2005/54 MINI Cooper, 16k miles 2004/54 645Ci coupe, 14k miles 04 reg 730d Sport, 35k miles 04 reg 730d SE, 43k miles 04 reg 330Cd M Sport diesel coupe, 48k miles 2004/53 M3 coupe, 16k miles 2003/53 MINI Cooper S, 18k miles 2003/53 520iSE, 23k miles 2003/53 325ti Sport Compact, 29k miles 2003/53 320dSE Touring, 39k miles 03 reg 316iSE, 18k miles 03 reg 318Ci coupe, 28k miles Also Three Z4 2.0iSE roadsters For more info phone Sebastian on 0115 987 3311 or visit
    VIDEO: Car news in two minutes 4 Nov 2016 (News)
    .  This week, Nissan stays in Sunderland with a Government deal, then releases a strange football video; Facebook owns Admiral; fuel prices are going up, for a change; MINI, SEAT, Mitsubishi and Renault all update their cars; ice scrapers. Yes, ice scrapers. 
  • April fool’s day round-up 2016 1 Apr 2016 (News)
    But we can tell the difference between a real-life Tesla Model 3 and a not real MINI Hipster Hatch… Here’s a round-up of the best of 2016. Click through the gallery below to see our favourites. 
  • Owner review of the month: June 2014 9 Jul 2014 (News)
    Jayemm’s detailed review impressed us the most from more than 80 owner review submissions for June, so an iPad Mini is on its way. We’re giving away another iPad Mini for the best review submitted in July, so click here to write yours .
  • 1000 classic BMWs set for Gaydon 18 Jun 2018 (News)
    Vehicles on display will include M Power, Alpina, Z’s and i’s, as well as modern, classic and modified BMW models and MINI’s. New for this year is the ‘New Car Village’ showcasing new BMW products from the BMW and MINI Ranges with additional displays from German specialists ALPINA and AC Schnitzer. There will also be a new ‘Motorsports Village’ dedicated to BMW cars prepared for racing, rallying, track days - including a number of cars from the 2018 season BMW Car Club Racing series.
  • Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars grid set for MGLive! 5 Apr 2017 (News)
    . Broken down into several classes, visitors will get the chance to see BMW 2002s, Alfa Romeos, Lotus Cortinas, Ford Falcons and Mustangs battling it out against the ever-competitive Mini Coopers. All of the MG Car Club’s seven championships will also be in attendance with some iconic MGs on show. MGBs, MG T-types and more modern MGFs and MG ZRs are just a few of the cars that spectators can expect to see across the weekend.
  • McLaren’s supercar joins the classics at the Heritage Motor Centre 29 Jul 2015 (News)
    This summer visitors can also enjoy a number of interactive family activities to help them explore the collection of more than 200 classic British cars. Themed activities focussing around the Land Rover, Mini and Jaguar collections will keep children of all ages entertained. Every day during the summer holidays (until 6 September) younger visitors can curate their own mini motor museum with a puzzle trail, designed to help them decide what cars would feature in their own motor museum.
  • Up to £2,000 off Daihatsus, Charades from £5,695 16 Feb 2005 (News)
    Daihatsu, is slashing prices by up to £2,000 on its Terios mini sport-utility and Charade. The reductions – which start from 1 March – are permanent. The 1.3 litre Terios Tracker will now cost £8,995 on-the-road – a reduction of £1,950 – while the higher-spec Sport retails at £10,495 – £2,000 less than before.
  • Top 10: Cars for sale at Coys' London Classic Car Show auction 8 Feb 2019 (News)
    Cilla Black’s Mini will be auctioned by Coys at the London Classic Car Show.
  • Historics 7th July Brooklands Classic Car Auction Preview 5 Jul 2018 (News)
    261-1997-BMW Z3-No reserve 262-1972-Ford Cobra replica -£11,000-£16,000 263-1964-Triumph TR4 Roadster -£18,000-£22,000 264-1980-Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Roadster-£14,000-£18,000 265-1979-Austin Mini Clubman -£7,000-£10,000 266-2001-Rover Mini Cooper -£8,000-£11,000 267-1983-Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 -£14,000-£18,000 I think we’ve seen this before.
  • Mazda Y reg Specials 26 Jan 2001 (News)
    All new shape MX-5 models have power steering as standard and prices for the MX-5 range now start at £14,995 on the road. The Mazda Premacy mini mpv has four airbags as standard, airbag switch off facility, ABS, alarm and immobiliser. Prices start at £13,495 on the road and include a three year warranty.
  • Personal Contract Hire Deals From £117.99 a month 2 Dec 2004 (News)
    FIAT Punto 1.2 16v Active 3dr - 24 Month Deal @ £117.99 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 12V Life 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £117.99 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i 16V SXi 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £135.99 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi Life 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £140.99 Citroen C3 1.4i Desire 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £152.99 Peugeot 206 1.1 S 3dr [AC] - 36 Month Deal @ £152.99 FIAT Idea 1.4 Active 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £164.99 Peugeot 206 1.4 HDi S 5dr [AC] - 36 Month Deal @ £164.99 Seat Ibiza 1.2 S 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £176.99 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 Classic 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £183.99 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 Classic 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £183.99 FIAT Stilo 1.4 16v Active 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £185.99 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi Desire 5dr -36 Month Deal @ £187.99 Peugeot 307 1.6 S 16V [AC] 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £187.99 MINI One 1.6 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £199.99 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 S 3dr [AC] - 36 Month Deal @ £217.99 MINI One 1.6 2dr convertible - 36 Month Deal @ £227.99 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTi Design 5dr - 24 Month Deal @ £229.99 MINI Cooper 1.6 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £230.99 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi Club [120] 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £234.99 Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £240.99 Mitsubishi Pinin 1.8 GDI Elegance 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £240.99 MINI Cooper 1.6 convertible - 36 Month Deal @ £252.99 Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £257.99 SAAB 9-3 1.9TiD Linear [120] 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £264.99 BMW 1 Series 116i 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £270.99 SAAB 9-3 1.9TiD Linear [150] 4dr - 24 Month Deal @ £270.99 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi Club [120] 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £270.99 SEAT Altea 1.6 Reference 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £277.99 Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 JTD Turismo 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £281.99 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 Sport TDI 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £287.99 MINI Cooper S 1.6 3dr - 36 Month Deal @ £ 293.99 Peugeot 206 2.0 SE 2dr - 36 Month Deal @ £293.99 Peugeot 307 2.0 2dr - 36 Month Deal @ £299.99 Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 TS 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £305.99 Audi A4 1.9 TDI 115 SE 4dr - 18 Month Deal @ £305.99 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £305.99 MINI Cooper S 1.6 convertible - 36 Month Deal @ £311.99 Volvo S40 1.8 S 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £311.99 Peugeot 407 2.0 HDi 136 S 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £317.99 SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDi PD Reference 7 Seat 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £317.99 Volvo S40 2.0D S 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £321.99 Audi A3 2.0 TDi Sport 3dr DSG - 36 Month Deal @ £323.99 Audi A3 2.0 TDi Sport 3dr DSG - 36 Month Deal @ £323.99 Audi A3 2.0 TDi Sport 3dr DSG - 36 Month Deal @ £323.99 Peugeot 407 2.0 HDi 136 S 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £328.99 Peugeot 407 2.0 HDi 136 SE 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £328.99 Peugeot 807 2.0 S 7 Seat 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £328.99 Volvo V50 1.8 S 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £333.99 Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC Type-R 3dr [AC] - 36 Month Deal @ £334.99 SEAT Altea 2.0 TDi Sport 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £345.99 Volvo V50 2.0D S 5dr [Euro 4 ] - 36 Month Deal @ £351.99 Audi A4 1.6 SE 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £352.99 Peugeot 807 2.0 HDi S 7 Seat 5dr - 36 Month Deal @ £352.99 Honda Accord 2.0i VTEC Executive 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £368.99 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Viii 2.0 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £370.99 Mercedes-benz C Class C180K Classic 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £393.99 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro 2dr - 36 Month Deal @ £422.99 Mercedes-benz C Class C180K Classic SE 4dr Seq Auto - 36 Month Deal @ £422.99 Audi A6 2.0 TDI SE 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £440.99 Mercedes-benz C Class C200 CDI Elegance SE 4dr Auto - 36 Month Deal @ £446.99 Audi A6 2.4 SE 4dr - 36 Month Deal @ £455.99 Mercedes-benz Clk 200K Avantgarde 2dr - 36 Month Deal @ £487.99 For more information on any of the above please call the sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com .
  • Spotted in the classifieds: Summer soft-tops 16 Mar 2012 (News)
    You can find MGFs for less than £1000 but those with a certain history tend to fetch a little more, and the peace of mind is worth a few hundred pounds. MINI Convertible Go outside on a warm clear day and there's every chance you'll see a MINI Convertible, such is its popularity.
  • Brits Remember First Car Better Than First Love 21 Feb 2008 (News)
    * Half (47%) passed their driving test at 17 years, 35% passed between 18 and 20 years whilst only 2% passed their test in their thirties * The top first car is a Ford Fiesta, followed by a Ford Escort, MINI and a Nissan Micra Celebrity first cars include: * Bill Bailey: Citroen 2CV * Dame Helen Mirren: MG Midget * David Beckham: Ford Escort * Denise Van Outen: Austin Metro * Fay Ripley: Mini * Honest John: BMW Isetta bubblecar * James May: Vauxhall Cavalier MkI * Jamie Oliver: Ford Fiesta 950 * Jennifer Saunders: 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider * Joanna Lumley: 1948 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith * Jodie Kidd: VW Polo * Lewis Hamilton: Mini Cooper * Martin Clunes: Hillman Minx * Michael Schumacher: Fiat Cinquecento * Richard Hammond: 1976 Toyota Corolla Liftback 1600 * Ronnie O’Sullivan: BMW 318i * Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Peugeot 203 * Tim Henman: Peugeot 306 * Vinnie Jones: Mini Traveller *Survey was conducted by Survey Monkey for imie, organisers the British International Motor Show.
  • Car Auction Catalogue For CarFest North 4 Sep 2012 (News)
    Meanwhile, there are more than 15 entries with estimates below £10,000 and within reach of most of the event’s visitors. Most noteworthy of the cars estimated under £10,000 is a 1960 Morris Mini Minor that appeared with Twiggy in M&S TV commercials and become so famous that Corgi made a model of it. The Mini is estimated at between £7,000 - £9,000. Also worth mentioning, a multiple concours-winning, low mileage 1967 Austin Mini Countryman, estimated at  £12,000 - £15,000, and a1990 Jaguar XJS V12 expertly rebuilt by KWE Engineering of Top Gear fame, estimated at £8,000 - £11,000.
  • Bargains and Premiums at Auction Today 17 Oct 2003 (News)
    Which is more than the basic new price. £10,850 wasn’t enough for the red 2001/51 reg 8,000 mile MINI Cooper CVT auto in front of it. And it isn’t just the obviously desirable stuff that was making good money today. The 64,000 mile 2000X SEAT Ibiza TDI Chill bid to £3,900 on Monday sold for £4,500 today.
  • Porsche 911 Flatnose Turbo heads to auction 29 Jun 2018 (News)
    Another convertible in the catalogue is a 1972 Californian Triumph TR6, which is offered without reserve. There is also 1994 Rover Mini Cabriolet, which has clocked up 55,400, and has a guide price of £10,000 to £13,000. The sale also includes a supercharged Austin Seven Mini. This 1960 example is fitted with an original Cooper Silver Seal 998cc engine, which has done 300 miles since being rebuilt.
  • Supersonic car to take centre stage at NEC show 17 Oct 2016 (News)
    The Mini will be on the Silverstone Auctions stand at the event.
  • New car demand fell 4.2% in November 7 Dec 2011 (News)
    Best Sellers November    Year-to-date 1 Fiesta 6,195 1 Fiesta 90,701 2 Corsa 5,234 2 Focus 77,785 3 Golf 4,924 3 Corsa 72,493 4 Focus 4,910 4 Golf 59,337 5 Astra 4,518 5 Astra 57,719 6 Polo 3,306 6 Insignia 43,830 7 Qashqai 3,274 7 Polo 43,250 8 3 Series 2,898 8 3 Series 40,212 9 MINI 2,834 9 Qashqai 36,826 10 C-Class 2,540 10 MINI 33,139  
  • MoT Data for Ilford 6 May 2014 (News)
    The numbers dry up quickly before 1996 and the majority of tests are conducted are for cars registered in the 2000s. Bentley, Porsche and MINI models have the highest overall pass rates. Good Garages in Ilford postcodes Garages that have been recommended by Honestjohn.co.uk readers