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  Q&A: Replacing tyres at 3mm tread “an absolute waste” says Michelin director 4 Oct 2016 (News)
  For us a low rolling resistance tyre is always as good in other performance [areas] as the previous generations [were]. Very important. The above text has been edited slightly for length and clarity, but you can listen to the full ten-minute interview below, which includes talk on winter tyres, the future of tyres and Michelin’s new Cross Climate Plus.
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  Parking charges and the law 11 May 2011 (News)
  We’ve a guide to help you understand your rights so you know exactly where you stand if you get a dreaded ticket on your windscreen. First of all it’s important to understand that the best way to deal with penalty charges and fines is to avoid them. When you park ensure that you check the guidelines for the car park. If you follow them then it’s unlikely that there’ll be a problem.
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  eBay Auction Repoert 3rd April 2005 3 Apr 2005 (News)
  Looking appealing in black was a 99T 69k Focus 2.0 Ghia with a years MOT that sold for a penny under £3,000. Whether the £3,100 paid for a 92K 7 seater Japanese import Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 diesel with 121k and a years MOT was worth it would possibly depend on whether you wanted to drive it around with a ‘51’ plate on the front. It appears the DVLA gave it a plate relating to the year it was imported.
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  How to claim from an accident management or credit hire firm 16 Apr 2020 (News)
  If you're claiming through a claims management company, accident management company or a credit hire company, it is important you do some research. Your insurer may pass you onto a company who will advise that they can get you in a van straight away and take care of everything - at no cost to yourself. Do nothing until you have checked the company out.
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  Design: Between the Lines by Patrick Le Quément 28 Oct 2019 (News)
  For years, design departments had fought to be heard and it’s through figureheads such as le Quément, whose management influence was as important as his design leadership, that the process by which design and engineering departments began working together evolved. Some 60 million cars across the world now bear the unmistakable stamp of le Quément - from the Ford Sierra to the Renault Avantime.
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  A Grand Monday: Isuzu Piazza Turbo 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  But despite a cracking powerplant, the Piazza didn’t get off to a great start as the first importer, Isuzu GB, went out of business a year later. The remaining stock was bought by dealer Alan Day before International Motors was awarded the Isuzu franchise in 1987. Worse was to come when the British motoring press got hold of the car.
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  2011 new car registrations exceed forecasts 6 Jan 2012 (News)
  The fleet and business markets were important during 2011, with more than half of all new cars sold being registered to fleet operators or businesses. 42.4% of new registrations were to private buyers, 14.1% fewer than in 2010. The bestselling car in 2011 was the Ford Fiesta , followed by the Ford Focus in second and the Vauxhall Corsa in third.
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  New Car Alignment Website 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  Kathryn Beaurain from AlignMyCar, said: "The new website provides a one-stop-shop for any motorist looking to understand more about alignment or just wanting to get their wheels properly aligned. It's been designed to dispel the myths and unscramble the industry jargon related to this important vehicle service and is brimming with useful information that should 'point' any visitor in the right direction." Modern wheel alignment systems now use sophisticated technology to measure 14 primary angles of all four wheels in a matter of minutes.
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  Office of Fair Trading warns people to know their rights as complaints rise 15 Sep 2010 (News)
    Has the car been modified from its original specification?  Is the car ex-hire or similar? Ask for important information and answers to your questions to be put in writing before you buy so you have proof of claims - don't just rely on verbal claims or promises by the seller. Find out about the dealer's customer complaint procedures and whether they are signed up to a code of practice - if a problem does arise after the sale you need to know who to contact.
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  Peugeot Invests in Rallying 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  We know we have a winning car, and in Kris and Paul we also have a winning team. In these difficult times, it is important that you make sound commercial decisions but it is also important to communicate to your customers in a positive way your brand and your commitment to it.” 2009 IRC Championship dates 21 / 24th January Monte Carlo Rally France Asphalt 5 / 7th March Rally Internacional de Curitiba Brazil Gravel 3 / 4th April Safari Rally Kenya Gravel 7 / 9th May Sata Rally Azores Portugal Asphalt 18 / 20th June Ypres Westhoek Rally Belgium Asphalt 9 / 11th July Rally Russia Russia Gravel 7 / 9th August Rally Vinho da Madeira Portugal Asphalt 28 / 30th August Barum Rally Zlin Czech Republic Asphalt 10 / 12th September Principe de Asturias Rally Spain Asphalt 24 / 26th September Rally San Remo Italy Asphalt 22 / 24th October Rally Japan Japan Gravel 19 / 21st November RAC MSA Rally of Scotland Scotland Gravel More at www.peugeot.co.uk
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  Don't Overvalue Your Vans, Warns BCA 31 Aug 2008 (News)
  Specification is very important and is not lagging far behind what motorists expect in their own cars. Consequently, vans that have air-conditioning, full electric packs and metallic paint are much favoured over more basic models.
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  Big Savings on Jaguar and Land Rover 11 Feb 2008 (News)
  www.smart-car-buyer.co.uk offers the following European Imported vehicles All prices are ON THE ROAD No Extra Charges. All are to UK specification Selection of Jaguar models available from stock or on order Examples.
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  Senna’s first and last Monaco GP cars lead Bonham sale 16 May 2018 (News)
  Philip Kantor, Bonhams European head of motoring, said, ‘We achieved astonishing prices across the board and found new owners for some of the most historically important cars to come to public auction in Monaco in recent memory. Other highlights included a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster at €1,219,000 (£1,064,597), a 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring Sunroof Coupé that made €575,000 (£502,169), and a 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 Corto Gara Stradale hammered away for €414,000 (£361,569).
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  Dodge Charger owned by Bruce Willis and Jay Kay could sell for £60k 13 Feb 2018 (News)
  It was then given to her husband Bruce Willi who kept it for more than ten years. Jay Kay bought the car in 2008 from the American actor and producer and imported it to the UK. The comprehensive history file shows that in 2014 Jay Kay spent £25,000 to have the engine rebuilt and upgraded as part of an improvement package. With an 8.2-litre V8 engine and three-speed automatic gearbox, the left hand-drive American muscle car is certainly going to be fun to drive.
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  One-off Pininfarina-bodied XK120 unveiled at Pebble Beach 21 Aug 2017 (News)
  Peter Neumark, of CMC, said, ‘It was a privilege to take the cover off this long-lost Jaguar at one of the most important concours in the world. He added: ‘The car was admired all day and we are delighted to be bringing a trophy home as a further testimony to the skills, dedication and attention to detail that we have in our business.’ The team of specialists faced a number of challenges during the restoration, from finding the original paint colour to remaking the bumpers and rear windscreen.
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  100 cars set for Coys Monaco auction 11 May 2016 (News)
  .’ Other cars going under the hammer include an ex-Thierry Boutsen 1985/86 Arrows A8 Formula One (worth up to £142,000), a 1986 Lancia Delta S4 Group B (up to £315,000), a 1974 MP 3 2000 (£43,000) and a 1973 March F3 763 (up to £47,000). Other important classic and sports car going under the hammer include a 1967 Alfa Tipo 33 Stradale Continuation, a 1960 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder coachwork by Carrozzeria Vignale (up to £671,000), a 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (up to £118,000), and a 1955 Lancia Aurelia B20 IV Series (up to £118,000).
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  Aston Martin announces 1000 new jobs 23 Mar 2016 (News)
  The company will host its first recruitment event at the International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) in South Wales between 11:00-15:00 on 30 March. Michael Kerr, Aston Martin HR director said: "Our new manufacturing facility is an important part of Aston Martin’s Second Century Plan and it is crucial that we have a world-class team at the heart of our new plant. We are looking for dedicated, committed and passionate people to join the Aston Martin team."
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  Apprentices to restore classic Lancia 11 Jan 2016 (News)
  CMC chairman Peter Neumark said, ‘We carry out restorations for customers around the world, but as far as we know this is the first time that apprentices in the UK have been given the opportunity of restoring a car from scratch themselves.’ He added, ‘Apprentices are extremely important in the world of classic cars, which is worth several billion pounds to the UK economy every year. 'It is essential that they learn the skills to keep classic vehicles on the road. We are proud of the fact that currently we have one apprentice for every ten members of our workforce.’ Local Ludlow MP Philip Dunne said, ‘This is a really great project for these six young apprentices, who will be restoring a classic car, from start to finish.’
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  Retromobile 2016: Porsche 550 Spyder could make £2.5m at auction 4 Dec 2015 (News)
  Max Girardo, RM Sotheby’s Europe managing director says Porsche 550 Spyders rarely come to auction. ‘It is a real delight to be able to offer this important Frankfurt show car at our Paris sale,’ said Girardo. He added, ‘We are also excited to feature a selection of very affordable classic cars, ideal for anyone wishing to get involved with the hobby for the first time or for anyone looking for quality on a more limited budget.
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  Janis Joplin's iconic Porsche heads to auction 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  The car was restored in the early 1990s before going on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland from 1995 until 2015. ‘Besides Janis's music and legacy, her Porsche is the most visual and important piece of memorabilia that exists,’ said Michael Joplin. ‘She drove it everywhere - and with everyone that was anyone in the San Francisco music scene - with the top down and her feathers flying.