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  Preview: Carole Nash pub meets 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  Carole Nash, the classic insurance spacialist, has announced that it will be running its popular Pub Meets across the country for the second year. These follow on from 2013's events, where guest speakers such as Car SOS's Fuzz Townshend (below, right) met hundreds of classic car
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  Early bird offers about to end for Silverstone Classic 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  Advanced ticket sales for this summer's Silverstone Classic (25-27 July) are running at unprecedented levels, with record numbers taking full advantage of the special ‘Early Bird’ discounts currently on offer. Those booking by, 31 March 2014, can save up to 15 per cent
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  NEC Classic: 2013 show report 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  The Classic Motor Show has been running now for 30 years, and just as the classic car scene is booming in popularity, it seems that the UK’s largest indoor show is going from strength to strength. Around 65,000 visitors made it to the NEC, and speaking to regular show goers
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  NEC Classic: Allard family unveils Palm Beach restoration 17 Nov 2013 (News)
  Allard Sports Cars Limited has unveiled what it describes as the 'ultimate original restoration' at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show. The company, which is still run by the original Allard family, has
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  Aston Martin scores shock victory in the Revival TT race 16 Sep 2013 (News)
  up the field as repairs were made to the chicane ‘brickwork’. Racing resumed with 43 minutes left to run, with Chris Harris taking the lead. He held on to the top spot until pitting shortly before half-distance, just as the safety car was deployed after Tom Kristensen dropped his Jaguar E
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Sandown Park, 8-9 June 27 May 2013 (News)
  has been lightly used for the last 10 years, and it's had just four hours of circuit use since a full engine rebuild recently. With an estimate of £47,500-52,500, it represents an ideal opportunity for a driver looking for a race-proven but barely run-in car for use in series such as the Masters
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  1950 based Bentley Brooklands to Star at Scottish Speedfair 23 Jul 2011 (News)
  , there will be a comprehensive classic competition schedule, featuring racing, rallying, and autotests. In addition, the Fife circuit will host E-Type Jaguar 50-year Celebrations, the Starduster Too aerobatic display, the Aston Martin Owners' Gathering and the inaugural running of the David Leslie Trophy for Formula Ford
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  Vauxhall Ampera plug-in hybrid to cost £28,995 14 Dec 2010 (News)
  . After taking advantage of the £5,000 grant, customers will pay £28,995 for the Ampera. Running costs are low with the efficiency of up to 50 miles range on battery power, free London Congestion Charge, no Vehicle Excise Duty payments and 5% company car taxation. Vauxhall claims
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  Government data errors set to benefit scrappage buyers 22 Nov 2009 (News)
  of scrappage orders that have been taken due to errors in the figures and has begun a 'data cleanse' of the existing data. The department, run by Lord Mandelson, had previously been publishing weekly order figures since the scheme started in May. The last, on 2 November, showed that 268,841
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  Mazda Tops Reliability Index Again 29 Sep 2004 (News)
  For the fourth year running, Mazda has come out top of Warranty Direct's Reliability Index. This is an index which combines both frequency and cost of repair on 30,000 Warranty Direct MBI policies which are mostly for cars more than three years old and out of manufacturer warranty
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  Rescue Pack For Dark Winter Days 8 Sep 2003 (News)
  tyres, or any other inflatable. You get a powerful lead lamp cleverly enclosed on a three metre long cable. A fluorescent light tube is included, ideal for under bonnet use. There is a DC socket adapter to run electrical equipment like mobile phones and laptops; in fact anything that uses a cigarette
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  The MoT Files: Top 10 vans and pick-ups for passing the test 18 Mar 2019 (News)
  A failed MoT can be a costly nightmare for van drivers. Not only will it put your vehicle off the road leaving you without a works vehicle, but the repair costs can run into the thousands and dent your profits. That's why Honest John Vans has crunched the official numbers to uncover
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  Top 10: 1980s cars for first-time buyers 11 Dec 2018 (News)
  , it’s easy to see the appeal. A first-time buyer often craves a car that doesn’t demand repairs every weekend and isn’t going to cost a fortune to run, which is why we’ve focused on fairly mainstream models here. But that doesn’t mean your first classic has
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  Buying a new crossover: petrol or diesel? 4 Apr 2016 (News)
  Diesel always offers higher average mpg ratings on paper, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it always provides the lowest overall running costs compared to a petrol equivalent; diesel costs more at the pumps and there’s always a purchase premium, so it often takes unfeasibly
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  Five reasons to visit the London Classic Car Show 15 Feb 2016 (News)
  will be put through their paces on The Grand Avenue. This catwalk runs down the middle of the show, with cars cruising up and down it so visitors can see as well as hear their favourite classics. There are plenty of things to look forward to at this year's show, here are just five reasons we think it's worth
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  Top 10: Best classic cars for under £1500 to buy in 2021 19 Dec 2014 (News)
  is pretty much essential. But if you fancy something with a classic twist and have no more than £1500 to spend, what are the best choices? By looking at some of the most popular saloons and hatches of the ’80s and ’90s, you can enjoy decent reliability, sensible running
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  The MoT Files: The first MoT - bottom 10 manufacturers 6 May 2014 (News)
  warranties running out after three years. Here we reveal the worst offenders when it comes to manufacturers failing the first MoT. Not only does this list show the UK’s poorest performers, but it also shows which cars are more likely to fail once that all important (three
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  Gallery: Top 10 classics at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show 7 Mar 2014 (News)
  heard of, and the oddly-attired staff on the Skoda stand, Andrew Elphick brings you our favourites from the 84th running of the Salon. They drew the crowds at Geneva, proving that interest in classics is as high as ever. Enjoy the gallery.
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  BP joins fuel price war with 5p off per litre 28 Nov 2013 (News)
  or LPG Autogas. The offer excludes fuel card transactions and is restricted to 100 litres of fuel in a single transaction. It runs until 9 January 2014 at selected BP sites – more information on which can be found, along with full terms and conditions, on the BP website.
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  Gallery: Ford Fiesta sales top four million 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  four millionth sale of a Fiesta in the UK. To celebrate this huge milestone we’re having a look back over 37 years of the Fiesta.  Click through the gallery below to see our run through the Fiesta timeline.