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  Used car market 'greater value than ever' 28 Aug 2007 (News)
  During this period, the company also recorded its highest ever vehicle prices. "As a percentage of cost, the average 44-month old vehicle is retaining 35 per cent of its original price," said John Lewis, BVLRA director general. Meanwhile, those looking to buy a new vehicle may be hit with higher car insurance premiums as a result.
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  DRAMATIC FALLS IN USED CAR VALUES UNLIKELY TO BE REPEATED IN 2009 11 Jan 2009 (News)
  According to EurotaxGlass’s, the average monthly drop in used car values during 2008 (3.5 per cent) was almost double that recorded during 1992 – the low point of the last recession. Furthermore, the average three-year-old car today is worth £1,750 less than an identical car of the same age in January 2008.
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  Cars £500 Less Than a Month Ago at Auction 30 Mar 2005 (News)
  Today at BCA Blackbushe, the final few 3-year-old 51 reg MINI Coopers first entered by Leaseplan around 7 weeks ago finally sold for between £7,300 and £7,650 for 24k to 36k miles. That’s at least £500 less than they were being pushed to in February, and confirms that at last these cars are becoming affordable, even though £7,300 is still a lot to pay for a 36,000 mile 3 year old car this size.
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  Electric classics ‘must not be considered historic vehicles’ says FIVA 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  Classics that have been converted to run on an electric powertrain should not be considered historic vehicles, according to a group that aims to protects the heritage of old cars. FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) says it cannot promote the use of modern EV components (motors and batteries) to replace a historic vehicle’s powertrain to owners or regulators.
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  Is this Britain’s cheapest car? 24 Mar 2017 (News)
  Feast your eyes, for a second, on this beauty. A fine piece of British automotive engineering, the car in question is a 2000 Rover 45 1.4iE, a base model, with keep-fit windows, a 1.4-litre engine, plastic wheel trims and no air conditioning.  A desirable second hand car it isn’t.
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  MSA Spanish Classic Car Tour Opens for Entries 24 Feb 2012 (News)
  International Motor Sports Ltd has announced that entries are now open for its popular annual MSA Euroclassic tour for cars over 20 years old, this year taking place from 25 September to 2 October.    2012 is the 20th year of this iconic blue riband touring event which mixes challenging roads, sightseeing and motor sport venues old and new.    Starting from the historic city of León, Spain, this autumn’s route will travel through Northern Spain and South-Western France before culminating with two nights in the spa town of Vichy, France.
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  BIG LUXURIOUS CARS GOING CHEAP 20 Nov 2008 (News)
  New research by EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide, suggests that the current economic downturn has contributed to a pronounced increase in rates of depreciation for large luxury saloon cars - the traditional wheels of choice for high-flying executives. Comparing one-year-old examples of the segment’s best-selling diesel models in November 2007 with an identical group of the same age in November 2008, EurotaxGlass’s uncovered an additional average fall in value of £7,263, equivalent to a further 21 per cent off the trade-in price.
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  New-Shape Astra £2,550 at Auction Today 12 Oct 2001 (News)
  Now is very much the time to buy as three year old cars can't get much cheaper than this. Okay the 98R Astra 2.0LS DI 16v in the photo had done 171,728 miles (which dispels apprehension about the longevity of this engine). But £2,550 for a current shape diesel car with a 12 year body warranty is real value for money.
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  New Sports Cars at the Show 18 Oct 2000 (News)
  Halls 6, 7 and 8 at the NEC are proving a haven for sports car enthusiasts. The old Dutch manufacturer Spyker has been revived with a stunning new sports-car, the Spyker C8. It features an aluminium spaceframe chassis, 4,172cc Audi V8 developing 400bhp, manual 6 speed gearbox, 0-60 in just over 4 seconds and a top speed of 187 mph.
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  Value of used cars 'falling faster than during recession' 5 Sep 2008 (News)
  Used car values are falling at a greater rate than they were during the last recession, new research has indicated. According to a study conducted by EurotaxGlass's, the typical value of a three-year-old model retains 38 per cent of its original worth, which is two per cent lower than the amount it would have been sold for in 1992.
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  Ford Mondeo 'top of the used car class' 9 Apr 2008 (News)
  According to Carcraft managing director Barry Nightingale, the class of 2007 has produced some "excellent deals". "Over recent months the volumes of three to six month old cars in stock have reached an all time high, meaning that customers have more choice than ever before when it comes to finding quality used cars," he said. The Ford Mondeo has been in production since 1993.
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  Import and Internet Car Show This Weekend 3 May 2001 (News)
  All the main import and internet dealers will be there and a huge range of imported cars will be for sale from stock. As usual, Trade Sales of Slough plans to dominate the event. Among the cars on offer at spectacular discounts will be a Bentley Azure and a Mercedes CL55 AMG.
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  USED CARS FALLING FASTER THAN IN EARLY '90s SLUMP 4 Sep 2008 (News)
  Used cars are losing value at a faster rate today than they did during the height of the last recession in the early 1990s. According to EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide, a typical three-year-old car today retains around 38 per cent of its list price - 2 per cent lower than in 1992 when bank base rates were at 15 per cent and inflation was approaching 10 per cent.
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  Classic car MOTs: are more changes coming? 23 Sep 2016 (News)
  Option 4: Introduce a biannual VHI roadworthiness test for 40 year old vehicles. Option 5: Exempt 30-year-old VHIs from annual testing and introduce a VHI certification process (similar to Option 3 but for all vehicle overs 30 years of age, rather than 40). Comment: If the MoT test isn't the answer, what is?
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  1930s Aston set to fetch £110,000 4 Oct 2017 (News)
  Angell modified the car with 'helmet' front wings and twin outside exhaust pipes, and repainted it white. Damian Jones, head of sales at H&H Classics says, ‘This lovely old Aston Martin is a rare survivor that has led a fascinating life including contesting the International Scottish Rally in period and appearing before the Queen.’
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  IMI warns car owners to check mechanic’s credentials 26 Nov 2013 (News)
  The Institute for the Motor Industry (IMI) has called for drivers to ensure mechanics are properly qualified to work on cars. The IMI suggests that around 175,000 individuals work as motor technicians in the UK but of those only 27,000 can prove they have necessary qualification and skills. The IMI suggests this is down to “a lack of licensing in the sector.” Steve Nash continues: “Modern vehicles are complex and advanced pieces of engineering – even a 10 year-old car can have considerably more computing power than that which took man to the moon.  They are not simple to service or repair and specialist skills are now essential.” The IMI suggests car owners use its free register of professionals to find a competent mechanic.
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  Latest Kia scoops award 13 Mar 2009 (News)
  He stated people who do not appreciate the car are simply "too old". Mr Chalmers added: "We're looking forward to seeing more Kia motors in the pages of Fast Car in the future." Drivers who can picture themselves behind the wheel of a Soul can drive away with the model for less than £10,500.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 7 Aug 2017 (News)
  If you're 18 - 21 years old, the Just Add Fuel Telematics deal is also available. Offer ends 31 August 2017. >> Click here to see the deal One years' free insurance with Marmalade Get 12 months free telematics insurance with Marmalade if you're 17 - 24 years old (available in most UK postcodes).
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  74 Year old BMW 320 Cabrio up for Auction on 19th July 10 Jul 2011 (News)
  Historics auction at Brookands, Surrey on 19th July will feature this 1937 BMW Type 320 cabriolet
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  Peugeot launches 'just add fuel' 60-plate deals 9 Aug 2010 (News)
  Finally, all cars registered in September will also get a free Nokia Smartphone with in-built satellite navigation, and free of charge future updates, reducing journey times and optimising fuel usage.