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  'As new' MG Midget on offer at Anglia Auctions 1 May 2014 (News)
  ACA owner Lyn George said: 'After 11 months, the car was despatched to Holland Brothers in Sleaford, in a horsebox of all things, for its first annual service. The car had, at this point, covered just 143 delivery miles. Whilst at the main dealer, they discovered that the speedo would not read above 10mph.
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Top 10 highest rate of theft by manufacturer 20 Aug 2013 (News)
  See also:   Top 10 Cars Stolen to order  /  Top 10 Most Stolen Cars
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  New website offers solution for hard up young drivers 12 Jun 2013 (News)
  Monthly payments cover the car and the insurance, along with the tax disc, maintenance costs and tyres – and prices start at £169 per month. Cars offered include the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa .
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  Cars 'producing less CO2' 12 Mar 2009 (News)
  This is some 4.2 per cent lower than during 2007. Research by the group also showed cars are now responsible for a smaller percentage of overall emissions in the UK – at 11.5 per cent. This reduction has occurred despite the fact the number of vehicles on the road continues to rise and those motors are covering greater distances.
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  Barons Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park, 19th April 9 Apr 2011 (News)
  The very fine, light blue 1969 S2 was first owned by the famous 1960s model Karen Young, who was featured with her Jaguar in the June 1970 issue of Motor magazine (a copy of which is supplied with the car). Ms Young laid the car up in the 1980s, finally selling it in 2004 when it had covered circa 25,000 miles from new. Since then it has been restored at a cost of almost £50,000. This included a bare-metal repaint and full mechanical rebuild.
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  Honest John’s January deals 31 Jan 2014 (News)
    Click here Wednesday 8 January Aviva is offering a 20 per cent online discount on its insurance polices. You can also get a third off multi car cover when you add a second car.  Click here Tuesday 7 January  Europcar is offering 50 per cent off UK car hire booked in January and taken before 30th April.
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  A Grand Monday: Isuzu Piazza Turbo 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  We’re told the only noticeable bits are on the tailgate and that there’s a small bit by the fuel flap; the vendor thinks this car has been rust-proofed since new. So why sell? ‘I have owned the car since December 2011. It was bought as a running vehicle and I've done less than 400 miles in it since buying it. I travelled to London and back to get it, and drove it occasionally for a few months trouble free.’ If we were buying it, we’d want to get to the bottom of why it’s had such little use – cars that cover low mileages can come with their own challenges.
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  Capri Brooklands heads to auction 23 Apr 2018 (News)
  A Ford Capri 280 Brooklands and Jaguar XJ-SC V12 Cabriolet are two of the headline-grabbing cars going under the hammer from the Patrick Collection this week. The fast Ford, which has just one UK registered keeper, has covered 4138 miles from new – and over the past 14 years, it has clocked up just 300.
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  Classic car sector worth £5.5bn to British economy in 2016 20 Oct 2016 (News)
  But while the figures indicate that the classic car sector is experiencing a period of growth, FBHVC chairman David Whale warns that classic car clubs face several challenges in the future. Whale says, ‘For some [clubs], the average age of members is steadily rising and they are experiencing problems reaching out to younger members.
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  Mazda models 'perfect as company cars' 24 Feb 2009 (News)
  Company car drivers looking to update their current vehicle have been urged to consider something from Mazda. The manufacturer claimed its models are the perfect choice for businesspeople covering long distances each year because of their impressive fuel economy.
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  Drivers urged to think carefully about modifications 5 Feb 2009 (News)
  The organisation went on to say it was vital car owners inform insurance providers of any work carried out, as failing to do this can invalidate cover. Before getting the toolkit out, drivers were also urged to carefully consider whether or not they have the necessary expertise to complete modifications.
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  New Infiniti G37 Convertible receives global debut date 19 Aug 2008 (News)
  In addition, the vehicle can also be purchased with a unique interior treatment. But people looking for car buying advice may be worried about how a convertible - which some cover firms could see as easy to break into - can affect their car insurance policy.
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  Top lots in Barons' 'Winter Warmer' sale 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  The 1958 Series II 88in (above) is a totally original example which has covered just 36,000 miles from new and has been in the same family ownership for the past 29 years. It has never been repainted or ‘got at’ in any way, has the original green vinyl seats (in perfect condition) and has covered just 7000 miles in the past 30 years.
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  Lamborghini builds its 2000th Aventador 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  In 2013 the Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster, the most extraordinary open top super sports car, joined the succesful coupe. Initial pre-order expectations for this model have been exceeded and the order bank for both versions covers more than one year.
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  BCA sees BMW X6 models fetch 195 per cent of CAP Clean 18 Oct 2010 (News)
  With these BMWs having covered nearly 20,000 miles apiece, the CAP guide price suggested a value of around £30,000 on each car. The first sold for £58,000, equivalent to 195% of CAP Clean, with the second model achieving £58,500 (192.1% of CAP Clean).
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  Nissan 'commits to conscientious customer care' 20 Nov 2008 (News)
  People considering buying a car from Nissan may be swayed by the manufacturer's decision to make the motor industry code of practice for service and repair compulsory for all of its outlets. The company has agreed to cover the cost of signing up for every one of its 180 franchised dealers and repair centres in the UK and Northern.
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  Oil levels 'need to be checked regularly' 1 Jul 2008 (News)
  Motorists in the UK need to make sure that they are regularly checking the oil levels of their vehicles. The message comes from car care company Comma, the group behind National Oil Check Day, which is being held on Friday July 25th. People who avoid breakdowns by topping up could find that they save on their car insurance policies in the long run.
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  More £££s Off Renaults, Citroens and FIATs 17 Aug 2005 (News)
  www.look4mycar.com have the following fantastic offers available for immediate or September delivery. All cars supplied by www.look4mycar.com are UK dealer supplied, Brand new 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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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 17 Oct 2017 (News)
  >> Click here to see the deal Tuesday 17 October You'll get 3x the value of your vouchers to spend on RAC personal based breakdown cover, for every 50p you have in Tesco vouchers, you'll get £1.50 to spend with the RAC. If you haven't got enough Clubcard vouchers for the cover you'd like, you can top up with a credit or debit card.
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  Classic adventurers tackle 8500km endurance rally 10 Feb 2015 (News)
  ‘This is the first ever crossing of the frontier by foreigners from Thailand into Burma, and the first rally to drive into Burma,’ said rally director Philip Young. There’s a great mix of cars taking part, including 29 pre-war vehicles. Peking to Paris 2013 winner Gerry Crown is taking part in his big Leyland P76, as well as Grant Tromans in his ex-London to Cape Town Datsun 240Z. Covering 5286 miles, the Road to Mandalay has attracted cars across eight decades, the oldest being a 1907 Itala crewed by David and Karen Ayre.