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  Jargon Buster: Van insurance 5 Jun 2017 (News)
  The exact type of replacement will depend on your insurer and policy and it’s often an extra cost option. Breakdown cover – insurers frequently offer AA or RAC-style breakdown cover with their policies. The exact level of cover may vary, so check before you buy but it often makes sense to keep business vehicles on the road.
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  Christmas traffic predicted to be ‘busiest in five years’ 17 Dec 2021 (News)
  RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “Despite the increasing prevalence of the Omicron Covid variant, our research shows that the vast majority of drivers are still determined to do Christmas properly this year – in sharp contrast to 12 months ago.
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  STAY LEGAL AND AVOID FINES DRIVING IN EUROPE 17 Mar 2008 (News)
  Some countries require a First Aid kit and a Fluorescent safety vest. Spain requires a fluorescent vest for every passenger to be carried within the car, not the boot. Headlamp deflectors and spare bulbs are obligatory in most countries. Mail order specialists, Car Parts Direct, supplies a complete Travel Kit that contains the basic legal requirements for one person driving in Europe.
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  £850 Vectra at Auction Today 25 Jan 2002 (News)
  He also had to pay £7,700 for a metallic blue 13,000 mile 2000X Peugeot 206 1.4GLX 5-door with aircon. A fair selection of faults (see car by car breakdown) hasn't stopped these pretty little cars being much wanted by younger women. But just a few lots before it a 16,000 mile 2000X Mondeo 2.0 Ghia X with leather, alloys and all the Ghia X bits and pieces only reached £7,650.
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  Big Savings on Brand New Cheap Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 Stock 5 Feb 2010 (News)
  Call 08451707770 Now For Prices and Availability or email sales@uk-car-discount.co.uk Visit www.uk-car-discount.co.uk and check specification. Part Exchange Welcome. Obtain a cheap finance quotation (no fee HP and Lease Purchase quotes online).
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  Awesome New Audi A8s Arrive in Britain 22 Apr 2004 (News)
  Unlike the 3.0TDI it is available in short or long wheelbase at starter prices of £46,175 and £49,545. CO2 is 233g/km, Euro 4. The other recent new A8 is the 4.0TDI Quattro, details in car by car breakdown, prices £58,600 to £61,970. More at www.audi.co.uk
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  Motability New Year Deals 18 Jan 2010 (News)
  Exceptional prices on a large range of popular cars with Motability. From January 2010 disabled drivers and their families can choose from over 300 fantastic cars including the brand new Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Exclusiv, and the 2010 European Car of the Year, the Volkswagen New Polo 1.6TDI SE, all with no up front payment.
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  450 veterans set for London to Brighton run 13 Oct 2017 (News)
  More than 450 pioneers from the era of the horseless carriage have signed up to this year’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – making it the biggest turnout for five years. While the bulk of the entries come from the UK, Europe and the Channel Islands, many of the cars have come from much further afield.
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  Save £3000 off a new Renault Clio 12 Nov 2013 (News)
  Savings of up to £3000 can be made on new Renault Clios. UK Car Discount is offering cars in Expression+, Dynamique MediaNav and Dynamique MediaNav S trims, with savings of £1500 - £3000. All vehicles are supplied as new and covered by the same manufacturer warranty you would get if you bought the car from a main dealer showroom.
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  Focus On: The Little Car Clinic 10 Sep 2018 (News)
  Darren Jenkins opened The Little Car Clinic in 2010. His passion for cars started when he did work experience for Lotus Engineers which turned into a ten year career. Today, Darren and his team boast a wealth of knowledge and expertise that make  The Little Car Clinic a hit with HonestJohn.co.uk readers.  The Little Car Clinic initially started as an Audi and Volkswagen specialist, before diversifying into other makes of car.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 29 Jun 2016 (News)
  Click for more info Wednesday 15 June  Get free in-car wifi when you take out breakdown cover worth £99 or more with the RAC. The RAC will send you an EE wifi device that will plug into your car's 12v power socket. The EE contract is free for the first year only.
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  Honest John’s March deals 6 Apr 2014 (News)
  The deal is available until 30 September and customers can save a maximum of 20p off a litre .  Click here Thursday 27 March Renault is offering a number of Captur deals , which include £1000 deposit contribution, four year’s free servicing, warranty and roadside assistance.  Click here Wednesday 26 March Aviva is offering up to 20 per cent off car insurance if you buy online. Customers can also get up to a third off multicar cover when you add a second car or van.  Click here Tuesday 25 March Halfords is offering three for twos on car cleaning products .
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  Motor Codes is Helping to Drive Down Garage Complaints 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  Additionally, ten cases were handled through the conciliation procedure – nine of which were resolved to the satisfaction of the consumer and the garage involved. In one case where an engine repair failed and caused the vehicle to breakdown, Motor Codes advisors intervened when the garage responsible for the work refused to refund costs associated with a hire car. Just three weeks after starting conciliation, an agreement was reached when the garage agreed to replace the engine at £2,944, pay third party exploratory costs of £129.13, storage fees of £345 and car hire charges of £505 – a total of £3923.13.
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  Black Friday 2016: Best motoring deals 25 Nov 2016 (News)
  It’s Black Friday and there are big savings to be made on new cars, accessories, breakdown cover and insurance
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  Assaults on Battery. The AA Explains How to Extend Battery Life 12 Mar 2011 (News)
  Millions of motorists are taking years off the life expectancy of their car'sbattery by not regularly fully charging it, says the AA, which not only costs moneybut also risks the inconvenience of a breakdown. Every year, up to a fifth of cars on the road will require a new battery, estimatesthe AA, but many of these could have been prevented by being fully charged morefrequently. The problem stems from batteries taking longer to fully charge, while being placedunder greater demand by modern cars, which are being fitted with an ever increasingrange of power-hungry 'creature comforts'.
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  Bangkok Motor Show 29 Mar 2008 (News)
  More pix and details of Honda Jazz II, Toyota Corolla Altis II, Naza Forza, Hyundai H-1, Mazda CX-9 in car by car breakdown at www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm
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  10 Year Old Toyota Yaris Verso Wins Which Satisfaction Survey 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  Between December 2010 and March 2011, 52,563 people told Which? Car about the 63,727 cars they owned (some reported on more than one car), making this the UK’s biggest car survey for the fifth year running. **The survey asks owners to rate (out of five) how satisfied they are with their car, and also how likely they are to recommend it to a friend.
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  Nissan develops an All-New London Cab 6 Aug 2012 (News)
  The only real questionmark is the durability and longevity of the belt-cam 1.5 litre Renault diesel engine. More information in the Car by Car Breakdown Nissan NV200 entry .
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  Sparks Fly in Reliability Survey 21 Jul 2011 (News)
    Now that cars rely so much on electrical and electronic wizardry, it’s not surprising that electrical faults account for 27% of all car failures, up by about 17% on five years ago*. Overall, nearly four in 10 cars go awry each year and electrical problems are among the most common causes of breakdown, with repair bills running as high as £2,500.
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  Lewis Hamilton picks an MBGL or the road. 20 Oct 2008 (News)
  Lewis concluded: "This is the second GL I’ve owned, and it’s a privilege to have a job where I get to drive such amazing cars all the time." The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class range starts from £53,615 and like every Mercedes-Benz passenger car, has a three-year unlimited mileage warranty, and MobiloLife anti-corrosion and breakdown cover for up to 30 years.