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  New book documents life and times of the car accessory 20 Sep 2007 (News)
  "Many of the accessories featured in [the book] were actually considered clever when first introduced," said the publisher, Haynes. The author argues that additions like the roof rack, when attached to an old sports car, can actually increase the value of the model due to its greater practicality. People looking for a stocking filler for the motor car enthusiast in their life can find the book available in shops around the UK now.
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  Is now the time to cash-in on used car market boom? 11 Nov 2021 (News)
  There have been some eyebrow-raising values in the used car market this year so you might be questioning whether now is the time to sell your car. Take a three year-old MINI Hatch which now costs 57 per cent more than a model of the same age cost in 2019 (£15,367 versus £9,811), according to AA Cars .  Demand for some models is so strong that they are even appreciating with age.
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  More Cheap Cars at Auction Today 15 Oct 2004 (News)
  More big sales like today’s nest Wednesday and Friday, with a smaller sale on Monday. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit www.auctionview.co.uk This service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  High Depreciation Lures Used Buyers Back to the Market 5 Feb 2009 (News)
  “Values are now at historically low levels, and dealers across the UK are hoping that this will continue to provide much needed stimulus to sales over the coming months.” Comparison of trade values for three-year-old cars with 36,000 miles: Q1 2007 vs. Q1 2009 Sector / Average trade price (Q1 2007) / Average trade price (Q1 2009) / Additional loss in value (£) / Additional loss in value (%) Small & city cars (e.g.
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  Toyota scrappage scheme offers £4000 discounts 1 Sep 2017 (News)
  Toyota has announced discounts of up to £4000 on a range of new cars - including hybrids - under its new 'scrappage' scheme. Toyota is offering savings of up to £4000 on their range of petrol and petrol-hybrid vehicles. The scrappage scheme runs from 1 September 2017 to 31 December 2017 and is open to any vehicle more than seven years old.
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  In pictures: Stondon Motor Museum 3 Apr 2015 (News)
  With more than 400 vehicles housed in its eight buildings, the Stondon Motor Museum has one of the largest privately-owned classic car collections in the UK. Opened in 1994 by enthusiast John Saunders, the museum is based in Bedfordshire and has a wide range of classics from the Twenties right up to the Nineties.  It's a place that's full of charm - from the tightly packed cars, to the leaky roof and that unmistakable old car smell.
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  Gallery: 10 affordable classics at Bonhams' Beaulieu sale 5 Sep 2013 (News)
  Our pick of 10 cars on offer at Bonhams' sale could well be yours for £5000 or less, going off their estimates, which goes to show that buying a classic at auction is not just a preserve of the rich. There's a varied selection of interesting old cars, ranging from the super-economical to the hedonistic, peppered with flavour from an era where petrol was as cheap.
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  Used Cars to Go Up 2.17% in January 9 Dec 2009 (News)
    But between 50% and 70% of cars that go onto the used market at up to 4 years old are what are known as VAT Qualifying Cars.   On a new Qualifying Car bought as a 'business purchase', for example to be leased or hired, input VAT can be reclaimed by the purchaser.
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  Some Bargains at Blackbushe Today 5 Mar 2004 (News)
  New shape Mondeos are becoming ridiculously cheap. A 73k mile 2001Y 1.8iLX sold for just £4,850 and a 40k mile but mere ten month old 03 reg TDCI 130 LX sold for a mere £7,400. In contrast, Citroen seemed to be attempting to set some high residual prices for its cars. 14 month old 52 reg Saxo 1.4LXs with 7k to 14k miles were bid to between £5,650 and £6,050. 52 reg Picasso 1.6SXs were £7,600 to £7,800.
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  Bargains Bought, Despite Auction Frenzy Today 21 Sep 2005 (News)
  But too many buyers, trade and public alike, continue to persist in propping up ‘status’ cars like Golfs. £8,700 for a 3 year old 42k mile 2002/52 Golf TDI PD 130 can only be justified because the market still regards it as a car that will make them look better than being seen driving a Ford.
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  Historics 26th November Auction Taster at London Classic Car Show today 28 Oct 2016 (News)
  Historics Classic Car Auctions will be displaying five stars of its 26th November sale at Brooklands at the London Classic Car Show from 28th to 30th October. Rebuilt from a barn find in the USA, this magnificent 1960 Jaguar XK150 SE Drophead Coupé has been treated to a complete nut and bolt restoration, bare metal respray and new leather interior to the original factory colours, returning this British icon to its original glory.
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  How Scrapping a Car Put a Smile on This Child's Face This Christmas 21 Dec 2011 (News)
  Giveacar’s manager, Alex Harvey commented: “We are thrilled that we have been able to help The Children’s Trust make children's Christmas dreams come true and it is fantastic that the ice skating rink came to the charity’s headquarters this year. This has been a very real reminder that scrapping your car with Giveacar can change lives. “By scrapping your old car with Giveacar, you can ensure that not only is it disposed of with minimum impact on the environment, but you can help provide vitally-needed funding for the charity of your choice.
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  Yaris Cheapest to Repair of 4 - 8 Year Old Cars 27 Sep 2008 (News)
  Top 5 most expensive 4 - 8 year old cars to repair Car model / Average repair cost Jaguar S-Type / £422.84 Audi TT / £402.51 MG TF / £399.35 MG ZT / £396.03 Lexus IS200 / £394.79 Across 10 of the biggest-selling used cars of 2007, Vauxhall’s Vectra is the costliest to run, with an average bill of £315.28.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 13-6-2015 13 Jun 2015 (News)
  Delivery of the new car will be in August or September. The dealer wants the old car now so that the trade in price doesn't reduce. When I pay the deposit on signing the order next week I shall ask for the £34,000 in exchange for my old car, with the full price payable on delivery of the new car.
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  Classic Bikes and Cars at Croft Nostalgia Weekend 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  Above all, the cars and bikes are there for visitors to view and reminisce or just marvel at machinery that really had character,” said display organiser Maurice Jennings of Croft Engineering. Also present during the Nostalgia weekend will be a vast exhibition of WWII military vehicles including tanks (some with firing guns), jeeps, personnel carriers and fighting machines which will fill the venue’s old East-West runway area.
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  New website provides free MoT history check 6 Nov 2015 (News)
  It's a great way to check the history of a car before your buy - just in case a seller hasn't been completely honest. Of course, there's no substitute for inspecting a vehicle in the metal. As well as providing a valuable history check, MoT History is also a great way of seeing if your old cars are on the road.
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  Emissions promotion 'to help Citroen clean up' 1 Oct 2007 (News)
  Citroen is hoping its new environmental campaign gets people to consider purchasing a cleaner, greener car. Having already been rewarded with two Car Manufacturer of the Year awards from GreenFleet, the company has now launched Go Lo CO2. This sees drivers pick up bonuses such a £1,000 cashback for changing their old vehicle for a new, more environmentally-friendly model.
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  Top 10: Safest family classics 5 Aug 2014 (News)
  But there are some tough ones out there able to protect you and your loved ones if the worst should happen. If an old car is your kind of motoring, any of these could be one of today’s safest choices for you and your family. By Paul Guinness, Contributor
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  Motorpoint offers Nissan Tiida for the price of a Micra 8 May 2010 (News)
  It won't be a familiar name to buyers, as Tiida has never been officially available in the UK, but it's a big seller on the continent. It's about the size of the old Almera and went on sale in 2006. The car supermarket is offering the spacious 1.6 SE with Bluetooth, Metallic Paint and Parking Sensors as standard for only £8,999 - almost a £1,000 cheaper than the compact Nissan Micra 1.2 Visia [80] from a franchised dealer.
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  Another Yaris Makes Top Money at Auction 26 Oct 2001 (News)
  Even Skodas are shifting for the right money, but then a silver 2000W 32,000 mile Octavia 2.0 GLXi automatic estate for £7,050 looks like a lot of VAG car for the money. Last, but not least, £6,300 bid for a 24,000 mile Radiant red Focus 1.8 Zetec with climate pack looked low, but not for this car. It had taken a fair old whack to the front offside and the visible marks could well be hiding more serious damage.