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  January 5th is 'breakdown day' 2 Jan 2009 (News)
  A cold snap together with many vehicles sitting on the driveway throughout the festive season is set to cause flat batteries and engine difficulties, the organisation stated. Consequently, ETA has suggested motorists ensure they have suitable breakdown cover and, in future, avoid leaving their car unused for a long period of time. "It's not just people who can feel flat following the new year festivities," said group director Andrew Davis.
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  Garage sector "set for shake-up" 18 Jan 2010 (News)
  Car service and repair could be improved following the Department of Transport's backing of the Motor Codes. This system uses consumer feedback to give ratings to different garages, which are then recommended via the finder page at the Motor Codes website.
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  VW Touran Match 'is high-spec model' 29 Jul 2009 (News)
  In other motoring news , Volkswagen recently announced it is to launch a BlueMotion version of its new Golf. Buyers interested in the car will be looking at paying a minimum of £17,165. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  £2,500 Off Chevrolet Lacetti SWs 17 Feb 2009 (News)
  The 1.6 SX SW is priced at £9,695 for the March Sale, which runs between March 1 and March 15, meaning it becomes Britain’s cheapest family estate car, at £2,670 less than the list price of £12,165. The Lacetti comes with standard equipment that includes front and rear electric windows, electrically adjustable door mirrors, air conditioning, a CD-stereo radio, 15-inch alloy wheels, a cooled glovebox, remote central locking and a leather covered steering wheel and gearknob – far more equipment than you’d expect to find in a mid-size estate that costs the same as a mass market supermini.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Mazda hints at sporty SUV with Koeru concept 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Well, if this striking SUV coupe is anything to go by, we certainly hope so. The covers came of the Koeru concept car at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. With the same dimensions of the CX-5, it could sit in between that car and the CX-3 to give stylish SUVs like the BMW X4 a run for their money.
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  MoT Data for Darlington 6 May 2014 (News)
  However most of the numbers are close to the national average, rather than significantly below. That said, those cars that do fail have some numbers significantly higher than the national average – like the failure rate for brakes, which is 28% higher than average. This is probably down to the DL postcode covering a lot of countryside, including some of the Yorkshire Dales and Teesdale, where national speed limit roads with lots of twists and turns take their toll on steering, suspension and brakes.
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  Anglia Car Auctions to sell 2000-mile Triumph TR6 8 Aug 2014 (News)
  Whoever buys it will have to decide whether they want to use it and enjoy this near factory-fresh car - or mothball it to make sure they don’t devalue their investment. To see all the lots for sale at Anglia Car Auctions, visit www.angliacarauctions.co.uk .
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  PPI plans 'will not help car finance customers' 17 Nov 2008 (News)
  Sue Robinson, director of NFDA, said two weeks after buying a vehicle many car finance customers would have forgotten all about PPI. "In the current economic climate, where many consumers are concerned about the possibility of redundancy, PPI is a crucial way of ensuring they are able ... to cover their loan payment.
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  'Drivers can save with Blue Lion range' 14 Aug 2008 (News)
  Those looking for car buying advice could find that picking up one of the models helps them save on car insurance policies with eco-friendly cover companies.
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  Electric car unveiling at British International Motor Show 23 Jul 2008 (News)
  An environmentally-friendly model such as the city car could also result in cheaper car insurance policies from some cover providers. Richard Blundell, Think UK managing director, said the vehicle is both "great to look at" and "cheap to run".
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  Beat Dealer Prices and Long Delays at Autofinders 24 May 2011 (News)
  www.autofinders.co.uk  latest special stock discount offers as follows: Audi A1 1.6 Tdi Sport- in stock now from just £15,295 OTR Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport- in stock now from just £14,895 OTR Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCi N Tec- in stock now £18,495 including metallic paint BMW 320D Efficient Dynamics- in stock now only £24,995 including metallic paint Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 163ps AWD titanium, Bluetooth and appearance pack- in stock now from only £22,495 All the above cars are brand new, registered to you as 1st owner and include all on the road charges, full manufacturers UK warranty (no imports!), breakdown cover and 12 months road tax. The same cars built at the same factories, all uk franchised main dealer supplied cars, saving you money.
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  Who has the most expensive car insurance? 22 Jan 2010 (News)
  If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance , finance or warranty , visit our car insurance calculator .
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  Motorists 'jeopardising warranties' 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  It warned people who do not look after their vehicles properly are also risking invalidating their warranties and roadside call-out cover. Lee Taylor, automotive director with Mondial Assistance, commented: "Motorists could reduce the number of breakdowns by sticking to some simple car care rules and more crucially, quickly addressing any problems which arise.
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  C1 'could prove canny credit crunch choice' 16 Oct 2008 (News)
  Drivers looking for car buying advice because they want to cut their motoring costs may want to consider the C1 from Citroen. The manufacturer has revealed the model produced 84.32 mpg during the ALD Automotive/Total Excellium MPG Marathon - within 0.3 mpg of the most fuel-efficient car in the competition.
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  'Innocent drivers foot extra £31 car insurance bill' 15 Aug 2008 (News)
  British drivers are paying more for their car insurance because other people are taking to the road without it, new research has found. According to statistics from YouGov and published by comparethemarket.com, a combined £500 million is paid by motorists because others illegally forego cover.
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  'Married men pay less for car insurance' 13 May 2008 (News)
  Furthermore, the company added that close to £82.70 can be saved collectively between a married couple, although it stated that this is largely due to women generally paying less for cover. Debra Williams, managing director of the group, remarked that doing some market research before committing to a deal is a good idea. She said: "It is important to remember that car insurance quotes can vary wildly and so shopping around for the best bet is always advised.
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  UK Car of the Year winners announced 10 Jan 2018 (News)
  The UK Car of the Year Awards for 2018 have been announced with the Skoda Kodiaq winning the best large crossover awards and the Peugeot 3008 awarded best family car. The categories cover everything from the best supermini to the top luxury car.
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  Big Discounts on Picassos 24 Aug 2005 (News)
  www.look4mycar.com can offer savings on the complete Citroen Picasso range. Below are just a few examples of the discounts they can offer. All Citroen cars supplied by www.look4mycar.com are UK dealer supplied, brand new, registered to you as the 1st owner, and come with the full UK Warranty, roadside assistance cover, 12 months VED and include delivery to your home or place of work.
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  Lexus IS300 Sportcross with Navigator for £27,290 21 May 2002 (News)
  This week, www.showroom4cars.com is offering immediate delivery with savings of £3,500 on the Lexus IS300 SportCross auto. The high spec of these cars includes leather interior, touch-screen Lexus Navigator SatNav system and Strathcaron Blue metallic paint. They are covered by the Lexus three year warranty and have a factory fitted immobiliser, only requiring the addition of a Thatcham Category One alarm at approximately £300.
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  Spare wheel provision now detailed in reviews 29 Oct 2014 (News)
  Buying a car involves lots of considerations, all of which we try to cover in on our reviews pages. One of the latest additions is the provision of spare wheels, wherever the information is available. It’s becoming increasingly important information as more car makers move to repair kits in order to reduce weight.