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  Plans to ban Speed Camera spotters 7 Jul 2004 (News)
  In response to the DFT plans, Car Parts Direct have launched a campaign to promote the use of their radar detectors, not only as a driving licence and fine saver but also as a road safety device. The promotion gives the motorists a chance to win £30,000 worth of Quintezz XT7000 radar detectors for just £1 each. Further information can be found at www.carparts-direct.co.uk
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  New Fiesta and Fusion Autobox on Motability 3 Jan 2003 (News)
  January 2003 prices for the full Durashift EST New Fiesta and Fusion range on the Motability Contract Hire Scheme are: Fiesta Finesse 5 Door 1.4 advance payment £350, weekly total allowance Fiesta LX 3 Door 1.4 advance payment £450, weekly total allowance Fiesta LX 5 Door 1.4 advance payment £550, weekly total allowance Fiesta Ghia 5 Door 1.4 advance payment £659, weekly total allowance Fusion 2 5 Door 1.4 advance payment £1,100, weekly total allowance As prices can change monthly, anyone eligible for the Motability Scheme wanting up to date prices for the Durashift EST range or test drives is asked to call MAGIC (Mobility and General Information Centre) on 0800 240 241, ort link to www.fordmagic.co.uk MAGIC (Mobility and General Information Centre) provides callers with information on: the Motability Scheme, where to get current information on disability benefit entitlements, mobility assessment centres, charities, vehicle adaptation companies, Ford dealers, specialist holiday companies, Ford vehicles and comparative data on other manufacturers' models.
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  Honda Civic Type-S: 5-doors and 160ps 11 Oct 2002 (News)
  Additionally, the ride benefits from “taller” profile (195/65R15) tyres compared with other Civics, while the combination of these tyres and a high final drive raises the car’s gearing to a relatively long-legged 21.8 mph 1,000 rpm in fifth gear. So at 70 mph, the engine barely exceeds 3,200 rpm (at which point 90% of the torque is still available for overtaking).
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  New-Shape Astra £2,550 at Auction Today 12 Oct 2001 (News)
  It was a scuffed and scruffy car, but it had a full service print-out and an MOT to July 2002, so anyone looking for cheap, reliable transport that's also a decent drive could hardly do better. Pile another 100,000 miles on that one and even if you throw it away afterwards it will have cost you just 2.45p a mile. That said, a clean and tidy 78,000 mile 98R 1.6iLX in Aubergine was a much better buy for re-sale at £2,825.
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  Nissan X-Trail Prices and Specs 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  Kerb weight is 1,525kg and maximum braked trailer weight a useful 2,000kg. Standard equipment on all models includes triple-mode four-wheel-drive controlled by press-button; disc brakes front and rear; ABS with EBD and brake assist; twin front airbag;, anti-hijack remote central locking; and a ski/snowboard flap in the centre of the rear seat.
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  SMMT Calls For Licence to Trade 18 Sep 2001 (News)
  But sadly, as a continuous stream of letters and e-mails to Honest John confirms, the principle offenders against the consumer are mainstream franchised garages replacing entire assemblies when only small components have failed and charging anything from £40 to £100 an hour in 'labour' costs alone. The SMMT licensing scheme would drive out of business the little guys who do for £50 the jobs for which a big franchised garage would have charged £1,000. Take, for example, the case of John Green who e-mailed today about a steering rack problem on a five year old prestigious German car.
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  Hot New Variants from FIAT and Skoda 5 Apr 2001 (News)
  Standard equipment also includes ABS brakes, electronic brake force distribution (EBS) and anti-spin regulation (ASR). For comfort and driving pleasure the Octavia RS features climate control, a radio cassette with six CD changer and remote central locking as standard. The price is £15,100 on the road: just £105 more than the SEAT Leon 20 VT Cupra.
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  Hyundai and Kia admit to wrong mpg figures 5 Nov 2012 (News)
  Instead the manufacturers test their own cars, under conditions dictated by the EU. Called the New European Driving Cycle, the test involves a number of short runs on a rolling road under under laboratory conditions, designed to replicate 'real' driving. Essentially all manufacturers have to put their cars through the same test which should mean a level playing field.
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  World debut of new 911 GT3 R leads Porsche display at Autosport International show 10 Jan 2010 (News)
    A key part of the schedule are intensive driver coaching sessions around the circuit incorporating the latest data logging and video capture technology which enables precise analysis of driving technique.   ‘Get Race Fit’ Open Day at the Porsche Experience Centre Silverstone If you are interested in learning more about Racing Driver Development Programme or any of the other courses offered by the Porsche Human Performance Centre, whether from a motor sport, road driving or general wellness perspective, there is a ‘Get Race Fit’ Open Day at the Silverstone venue on January 23.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Berlingo 2008-2016 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  As with all modern vehicles it’s not unusual for it to break springs. It’s an easy enough fix, and will be obvious when driving, it likely to sit low and knock on the road. With light use the brakes discs should last around 60,000 miles before they need replacing, likewise the clutch is reasonably strong, frequent replacements likely to be down to driver abuse than any fault with the Berlingo itself.
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  New Michelin tyres last longer, and save fuel without sacrificing grip 30 Jun 2010 (News)
  They were Michelin Pilot Sport PS3, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A, and Continental Sportcontact 3, 225/40 R18. In this test, using eight different drivers, each driving the three different tyres, the Continentals actually won at an average of 26.5 metres stopping distance, the Michelins were an almost identical close second at an average 26.8 metres and the Bridgestones achieved an average 28.6 metres.
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  Low CO2 Mazda 1.6 Sport Diesel Now on Sale 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  The new 1,560cc diesel engine features four-valves per cylinder and delivers 90ps at 4,000rpm with 215Nm of torque at just 1,750rpm, driving the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. “Demand for Mazda2 has remained strong this year, despite the current economic gloom. The popularity of the lightweight, streamlined, fun-to-drive Mazda2 was boosted by the arrival of the three-door model last year and is now given an added stimulus by the arrival of the incredibly fuel‑efficient new diesel Sport models,” enthuses Mark Cameron, Sales & Marketing Director, Mazda UK.
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  Extra £1,000 Off in Renault Electric Range Offer For July 6 Jul 2019 (News)
  The larger Renault Master Z.E. also comes with an additional £500 contribution until the end of July. Powered by a 76hp electric motor, the Master Z.E. can cover up to 75 miles in real-world driving conditions on a single charge. Particularly suited to last-mile deliveries in congested and emissions-regulated urban environments, the Master Z.E. can accommodate a payload of up to 1,100 kg and is available in 3 wheelbases: short, medium and long and, depending on the version, a choice of two roof heights.
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  Motoring firsts to be celebrated at London Classic Car Show 18 Jan 2019 (News)
  In celebration of Ferguson Formula Developments’ pioneering four-wheel drive and ABS braking innovations, the first all-wheel drive Formula One car will lead a convoy of FFD cars through the Grand Avenue. The 2.5-litre Ferguson P99 F1 car made history when it was driven to victory by Sir Stirling Moss in the 1961 International Gold Cup at Oulton Park.
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  Dacia Duster to Arrive in UK From Under £10,000 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  .  Due to the brand’s unprecedented global success in recent times, particularly the Duster SUV, Renault Group factories have been unable to provide right-hand-drive model production. Until now. By late 2012, right-hand-drive versions of Dacia’s SUV, built at the new Renault-Nissan Alliance factory in India, will start arriving in the UK, ready for deliveries from January 2013.  Thanks to an unbeatable combination of price, space and equipment, Europe’s fastest growing automotive brand for the last six years has appealed to smart consumers in every country in which the brand is on sale, who have realised they can buy a car which easily meets their needs, without spending more than they need to.  In Western Europe, thanks to a growing model line-up, with attractive design, ultra-affordable prices and solid reliability, Dacia has become an established player in just a few years.
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  BCA Used Car Market Report 2010 3 Sep 2010 (News)
  Used Car Market Dynamics In particular there was a sharp decline in sales of 0-2 year-old cars, which fell by 22% to 762,000 units. This reflected the marked fall in new car volumes in 2008 and 2009 - driving this sector's share of the used car market down to 14.7%. Sales of cars in the 3-5 year age group were stable in 2009 at 1.88 million, their used car market share rising from 28.3% to 29.9% year on year.
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  Online Bidding Secures a Worldwide Audience for UK Auctions 9 Jun 2010 (News)
  07/07   Subaru Impreza WRX STI  Type UK   £15,000   06/06 Mercedes-Benz GL500   46K  miles   £31,000   03/53    VW Golf V6 R32   29K miles    £9,500   09/59 Ford Focus RS 6K miles £25,200   07/07   Peugeot 307 CC HDi Sport 93K miles £7,800                      05/55   BMW 318 CI SE 38K miles   £13,800   08/08   Audi TT FSi Convertible 13K  miles   £22,600   08/58   BMW M3 V8 DCT   38K miles   £36,500   £36,500 08/08   Audi A5 TDi Quattro Sport Tiptronic   14K miles   £27,500   09/09 Audi A5 Cabriolet TFSi SE   15K miles   £26,400 06/06   Vauxhall Astra T 16v VXR   88K miles   £7,400   06/06 Porsche 911 Carrera 997 4S 33K miles   £40,000    Notable highlights in the sale included a pair of Ferrari F430 F1 models – a 2008-registered left-hand drive example that sold for £69,500 at 28,000 kms and a 2005 right-hand drive car at 10,000 miles that sold for £71,000. Robert Sturley, Lex Autolease Area Auction Manager (South) said “This was almost the perfect sale in partnership between Lex Autolease and BCA – high quality stock, superbly presented, well-marketed, a massive turnout of buyers and a record breaking result at the end of the sale.
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  Morgan Day at Castle Combe Circuit 20 May 2010 (News)
  The third Wiltshire College driver, David Vivian made it as far as Quarry before a clash with Saltford's Steven Jensen, making it a glum day for the college students.   Jensen's drive back through the field to 6th overall and 3rd in class was a highlight the local man will be keen to build upon this time, his Spectrum still evolving in the hands of the Gloucester based Kevin Mills Racing team.
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  Classic Italian Car Auction in April 11 Mar 2009 (News)
  Believed to be the only remaining example, it is quite outstanding, having undergone a comprehensive, nut and bolt restoration over many years, including a new, hand-built, American ash frame. This right-hand-drive car won the coveted Best of Show award in the Classic American Auto Club National at Brooklands in September 2008, and has been highly praised by the president and historian of the Nash Club of America.
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  Good Results For Private Sellers At Auction Today 25 Jan 2008 (News)
  A 116k mile 2001X A3 1.8SE sold for a solid £2,600, and so it went on with an unwarranted mileage 98S Golf 1.4S making £2,025 and a Group 1 insurance by 71k mile 2001X Lupo 1.0E selling for a huge £1,400. In comparison, a 46k mile 98S Xsara 1.6LX with MoT and drive home tax was a real bargain at £475. But the main point about Sure Sell is that vendors are finding buyers without having to actually meet them. And getting as much if not more than they would have done selling from home.