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  MOTORISTS – PREPARE FOR THE WORST WINTER IN YEARS 23 Nov 2005 (News)
  The following tips will help ensure you and your vehicle is prepared this winter: - Ensure your vehicle is serviced to reduce the risk of breakdown. Hoses, drive belts and especially antifreeze levels should be checked and replaced where required. A well serviced vehicle will also be more fuel efficient too. - Check the condition of your tyres and pressures.
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  Plenty of Cheap Cars at Auction Today 25 Jun 2004 (News)
  It was quite a big sale for the time of year at BCA Blackbushe today with more than 700 cars and if you kept your options open there were plenty of bargains to be had. People forget about the Citroen Xantia, but it’s far nicer to drive than a C5, better looking and more reliable. So £2,525 was buttons for the silver 61k mile 2001Y reg 1.8i Forte with a/c in the photo. So was £2,825 for a 26k mile 2001/51 reg FIAT Bravo 100SX; £1,650 for a 27k mile 2000W Hyundai Accent 1.3Gsi 5-dr; a top bid of £4,600 for a 53k mile 51 reg Picasso HDI SX (32k + 21k on a new speedo); £7,200 bid for a 107k mile 2000W BMW 320dSE; £6,050 bid for a 76k mile 2000W BMW 316iSE; £3,200 bid for a 61k mile 2001Y Skoda Fabia 1.9SDI Classic with a/c; £4,100 bid for a 74k mile 2001Y Skoda Octavia 1.8T Elegance; and a mere £3,900 bid for a 71k mile 2001Y Alfa 156 2.0 JTS Selaspeed Veloce Sportwagon.
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  Corsas Cheap as Chips At Auction Today 18 Oct 2002 (News)
  Bidding for a distinctly dodgy 91k unwarranted 93L Nissan 300ZX twin turbo targa auto ran out of steam at £3,950. But surprise of the day had to be a 33k 2000V Honda HRV two wheel drive base model with a cracked windscreen that started at £5,500 then went on to sell for all of £7,000. Monday at Blackbushe has Citroen UK, Bank of Scotland and Lex Leasing fleet sales, plus part-exchanges from Inchcape, New Way Nissan, Fox Garage, Reg Vardy, Hartwells and Pendragon.
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  Rover Launches BIK Tax Beaters 18 Jul 2002 (News)
  Prototypes have been thoroughly tested in Australia and USA, with the opposite extremes being covered in Canada. The torque allows the higher 3.9:1 final drive of the 2.5litre to be used, giving 22.6mph per 1,000rpm in 5th and a 130mph top speed for the saloon. Official combined consumption is 35.3mpg. The new 1.8T power unit is available from launch with a 5-speed manual transmission in both Saloon and Tourer body styles.
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  105mpg 4-seater Toyota 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  A newly developed CVT, with a torque converter, contributes to ES3 fuel efficiency. It also helps keep emissions low and adds to the enjoyable driving performance. A braking energy regenerating system is used to convert vehicle deceleration energy to electric energy for storage in a capacitor. The stored electric energy is used for auxiliary electric loads and for restarting the engine.
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  Bring Back Top Gear 19 Aug 2001 (News)
  In theory, BBC Top Gear, or whatever they call its successor, has complete freedom within the laws of libel to tell us whatever it wants. No wonder Jeremy Clarkson is its champion. He took one short drive of the Vauxhall Vectra then spent ten hilarious minutes apologizing that he couldn't find anything good to say about it. Okay, Vauxhall complained and the Beeb unwisely agreed to run Tiff Needell a few weeks later with a more complimentary report.
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  Plenty of Opportunities at Auction Today 10 Aug 2001 (News)
  So get down to the auctions during the August hiatus, and there's a good chance you'll drive home in something different from the car that took you there. To subscribe to BCA Auctionview, giving composite prices achieved and details of cars in upcoming BCA auctions, visit www.bca-auctions.co.uk Full list of auction centres throughout the country at www.honestjohn.co.uk (go back to the home-page and click on auction directory).
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2014 - 2019 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  There are reports of stereo systems going quiet periodically, with no one having yet found a fix for this. Be sure to test the radio on a test drive/ Some Vivaros have had issues with their headlights coming on, or not switching off properly. This is a software issue, which should be able to be fixed by plugging it into a Vauxhall diagnostics machine.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Astravan 2006-2013 20 Jan 2016 (News)
  .  The advantages of the Astravan are obvious, as are the compromises in carrying capacity , but the driving dynamics are very much in the car sphere. The Astravan is also refined, with lower wind noise due to the fact it is not trying to shove as much metal through the air as its taller competition. That also aids efficiency.
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  Nissan 4x4s. New Range. Lower Prices. 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  “People whose family or business life involves load carrying, camping, boats, caravans, horses, farming, hunting or just driving on non-existent roads will know that there’s simply no substitute for a 4x4,” added Mark. “This is nothing to do with fashion trends, just practical solutions to real-life challenges.
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  50 years of Mercedes cars in Historics auction 25 Feb 2011 (News)
  With residuals on the rise, the Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet is attracting significant interest throughout Europe, Asia and Australasia.  Having sold a right-hand drive model in its September sale for £80,000, Historics anticipates that a 1970 concours condition left hand drive example at the 3 rd March sale will stir significant interest, at a valuation in the region of £80,000 – £100,000.
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  Wheeler Dealer Restoration Book Out 2 Mar 2015 (News)
  .  Austin Mini Mike Brewer says: “The Mini is definitely one of my all-time favourite classics, and is just such good fun to drive. If you want a small classic that’ll be easy to work on, this is definitely the car for you; and there’s a great owners’ scene too, so you’ll never be stuck for help or advice.” Edd China says: “The Mini is the perfect car to learn about restoration skills.
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  Castle Coombe Autumn Classic is a hit 15 Oct 2014 (News)
  Event sponsor, Julian Bronson of Bristol Forklifts, couldn’t resist pushing his 1960 Scarab Grand Prix car almost to the limit and admitted he had been driving ‘about nine tenths’. The sound from its four cylinder Offenhauser engine enthralled the crowd every bit as much as Bronson’s mastery of his local circuit and showed why he is one of the world’s top historic race car drivers.
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  Spotted in the classifieds: First cars below £1000 23 Nov 2011 (News)
  A good service history will not only help provide some peace of mind when you buy, but it’ll maximise the amount you can sell the car for when you’ve moved on to something else. For more hints on tips on learning to drive and what to do after you’ve passed, visit our young drivers section, or visit our Facebook page . 
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  Endurance Racing at Castle Combe 23rd/24th July 14 Jul 2011 (News)
  Driving the unique Aquila CR1, a Danish built V8 powered sports racing car, Mustill also put the car on pole position at the Spa Francorchamps circuit last time out and will be hoping for a repeat of those feats.
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  Caterham Day at Castle Combe on 3rd May 22 Apr 2010 (News)
    The thrills in the National Mobile Windscreens Saloon Car Championship will come from the in-class battles if the last meeting was anything to go by. In the class for two wheel drive cars up to 3 litres, Bristol's Mark Wyatt in the Astra held off the pole sitting turbo SEAT Ibiza of Stonehouse's Bill Brockbank, to take the class victory after the Cupra expired on the penultimate lap.
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  Skoda Extends its "no VAT" deal 11 Apr 2010 (News)
    At just 7.9% APR typical, Škoda Finance offers rates lower than the average high-street bank rates.  Solutions is a personal contract plan that offers customers flexibility to drive the car they really want.  It provides Škoda customers with the ability to lower their monthly payments to fit their budget, or even afford a higher level Škoda model within their means.
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  WHY CAR AUCTION PRICES ROSE STRONGLY IN THE FIRST QUARTER 1 Apr 2009 (News)
  ” About Manheim Manheim is the world’s largest automotive services company and, through its range of products and services, drives every stage of the used vehicle lifecycle. Manheim handles nearly 10 million used vehicles worldwide, facilitating transactions representing nearly $59 billion in value. Manheim is a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises Inc., one of the world’s leading media companies and providers of automotive services.
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  Snap a Fiesta ST150 For 6 Months 18 May 2005 (News)
  2. Competition open to UK residents aged 25 and over, who hold a full current clean driving licence. 3. Each entrant may enter one or more entries. 4. Entries must be a photographic image encapsulating the theme of Ford in Britain. A recognisable Ford vehicle must be in the photograph.
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  Race-winning Rothmans Porsche 962C story to be told at the London Classic Car Show 30 Oct 2019 (News)
  Chassis number 106/B is the first car to be confirmed for ‘Car Stories’ - a brand-new attraction that will debut as the event moves to its new Kensington home. Car Stories replaces the Grand Avenue (which saw cars driving up and down the show) and will celebrate six of the world’s most iconic and interesting cars, all with an incredible story to tell. Bas Bungish, London Classic Car Show event director, said, ‘Car Stories gives us the opportunity to discuss some of the world’s most iconic and fascinating classic cars with people that have shared incredible moments in history with them.’ Racing drivers Jonathan Palmer and Mauri Baldi guided the Liqui Moly-liveried Porsche to victory on the Norisring street circuit in the 1987 World Sportscar Championship.