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  SMMT welcomes cash for bangers 23 Apr 2009 (News)
  The initiative, which was unveiled in yesterday's Budget, means motorists with vehicles that are over ten years old can trade them in to be scrapped in return for £2,000 towards a new model. In order to be eligible, people must have owned the car they intend to get rid of for a minimum of 12 months.
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  Scenic range revised 17 Sep 2008 (News)
  Meanwhile, in other motoring news the arrival in the English capital of a 104-year-old Renault, which had travelled from Paris, kick-started the celebrations for this year's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run earlier this month. To find the best deals around today visit Honest John best deals

  Credit crunch avoided 'through driver smarts' 1 May 2008 (News)
  He added: "A good PCP scheme enables a customer to budget precisely and means that market forces that the customer cannot control will not leave them out of pocket when they come to change vehicles." This comes as Car Parts Direct has stated that a two or three year old vehicle can often be more cost-effective than running a new car. To find out what Honest John has to say about buying at auction click here
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  Time for the classic car scene to unite and fight for our place in the low-emissions world... 15 Mar 2014 (News)
  And even then, none of us can really agree terms. And from here, I'd say getting agreement on what a classic car actually is should be made the first priority in our fight to secure the future of classic cars in the UK. Something else that we all need to do within the classic car scene is unite. The initial story about the consultation into old car usage within London's proposed Ultra Low Emissions Zone was run by Autocar and a number of classic car magazines have subsequently picked up on it.
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  2015 MSA Spring Classic dates announced 6 Aug 2014 (News)
  You can be sure to expect of a heady mix of great driving roads, plus pit stops at a number of motorsport-related places of interest The MSA Spring Classic is open to all owners of classic cars that are more than 20 years old – but places are limited to 100 entries. Register your interest in the event at www.msaclassics.co.uk – but remember this is only an expression of interest, rather than a reservation.
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  Special edition Laguna Coupe 'stunning' 1 Dec 2009 (News)
  Like the old entry-level version, the Coupe TomTom has features such as Akramys 3D Sound 140W audio system with mp3 CD reader and Bluetooth. It also has dual zone climate control, eight airbags and 18-inch Interlagos alloy wheels.
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  Kia Soul to hit UK roads in spring 2 Sep 2008 (News)
  Those who are looking for new cars to drive next year may be interested in the Kia Soul, which is set to hit UK roads in spring 2009. According to Paul Philpott, Kia Motors UK's managing director, the vehicle will be a "must-have" for all drivers, as its "modern looks" and "strong individual appeal" will make it attractive to singles and couples, young and old.
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  New Boxster 'harks Porsche racing legacy' 27 Nov 2007 (News)
  The newest edition of the Boxster from automobile manufacturer Porsche comes close to the racing car standards the firm set in the 1960s, the company has claimed. Although performance differs from vehicles such as the Type 718 RS 60 and Boxster S, the automaker believes it strongly represents the ideology and design rules it set over the decade.
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  Historic BRM roars into life at Beaulieu Autojumble 22 May 2018 (News)
  Doug Hill, chief engineer and museum manager, took to the wheel of the iconic British Formula One racing car for the octane-fuelled spectacle. In an emotional reunion with the BRM, 77-year-old visitor Tony Draper travelled from his home in Yorkshire to see it for the first time since childhood. His father worked on the car as an engineer for BRM and Tony treasures a picture of himself taken with the BRM nearly 70 years ago.
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  Volvo P1800 Reaches three million miles 20 Sep 2013 (News)
  'I never had a goal to get to one million, to two million.' Each of the million-mile landmarks has come during a special trip. The car passed one million in 1987 while driving around Central Park . Two million also came during a New York City trip in 2002. When asked if the car would be able to reach four million, Irv said, 'The car may be able to take it, but I’m not so sure about me.'
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  Used car wholesale prices fell in April 10 May 2011 (News)
  Compared to April 2010, 2011 used cars were on average 3 months older (53 months old on average), with around 3,000 more miles on the clock (53,853 miles on average). However some values increased. Average used supermini values rose 8.5% and average used MPV values rose by 7.2%, thanks to a reduction in average age.
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  Hyundai dealers 'receive scrappage scheme shocks' 22 May 2009 (News)
  According to Mr Whitehorn, some people seem a little embarrassed about the state of the car they are trading in. However, he pointed out Hyundai will accept any vehicle - as long as it meets the government's criteria. The car that people are having scrapped must be a minimum of ten years old and the person participating in the cash for bangers scheme must have owned the model in question for at least 12 months.
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  Seven-year warranties available on used Kia models 24 Mar 2009 (News)
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  Scrappage scheme 'could be green' 10 Mar 2009 (News)
  The car market in the country grew by 21.5 per cent in February and it is estimated an extra 600,000 vehicles will be sold by the end of the year as a result of the programme. Jay Nagley, publisher of Clean Green Cars, said it was vital to find ways to protect the planet without cutting economic activity.
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  Chalk and Cheese Classics in Barons 7th June Auction 20 May 2011 (News)
  ‘Old friends’ looking for new homes at Barons Barons’ Classic, Historic and Sports Car sale at Sandown Park on June 7th features several cars going under the hammer after many years in their respective vendors’ ownership.
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  Motorpoint competition hits the right note with singing student 26 Jan 2011 (News)
  Singer Andrew King is celebrating after beating 15,000 other people to win a car from Motorpoint. The car supermarket giant teamed up with Andrex last year to give away a new Ford Focus 1.6 Style, worth over £16,000. And, the delighted 20 year-old Musical Theatre student from Bath Spa University is already aiming to put the new car to good use.
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  03s at Top Car Auction Today 3 Mar 2003 (News)
  And before you can get out of Sterling, first you’ve got to turn your assets into it. So unusually for a Top Car sale, car after car was a seller. A January 2003, 52 reg 320D automatic saloon specced up to a UK list of nearly £27k sold for £22,400. A 21k mile 15 month old 2001/51 Mercedes E320 Avantgarde Estate that apparently cost £44,000 new sold for £24,300.
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  Accident rate lower among drivers who get a head start 23 Nov 2012 (News)
  A survey has shown that the accident rate among teenage drivers who have participated in the SEAT Young Driver programme is lower after six months behind the wheel than it is among those who haven’t. The programme allows youngsters to get behind the wheel of a full-sized car from as young as 11, giving them a head start before they take their ‘proper’ on-the-road lessons. According to Department for Transport statistics, 20% of 17-24 year olds will have an accident in their first six months behind the wheel, but the survey - conducted by the company behind SEAT Young Driver – shows that those who participated in the SEAT Young Driver course had a much lower accident rate of 9% in their first six months of driving.
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  Smoking with children in the car now illegal 1 Oct 2015 (News)
  Currently the law only applies in England and Wales. Both the driver and whoever is smoking in the car will face a £50 fine, though initially the police will take a relaxed approach to raise awareness, rather than to harshly penalise smokers. 17-year-old drivers with no passengers can still smoke in a car.
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  Suzuki Sells 2,100 on Scrappage 10 Jun 2009 (News)
  Suzuki is pleased to announce the early success of its participation in the Government scrappage scheme. More than 2,100 confirmed orders have been taken since launch on May 18th as car buyers realise that leaving their old car behind and driving away in a new Suzuki Alto can be theirs from just £4,795 – a saving of £2,000 on today’s price and £1,850 less than a new Alto cost back in June 1999.