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  Prices Reasonable at Auction Today 19 Nov 2004 (News)
  This 20k mile 2000W example seemed to run okay with no sign of the head problems that can afflict the 4.0 litre Speed Six, but the trade is now wary of these cars so top bid was a low £15,900. X5s are now old enough to start getting sensible and top bid for a 39k mile 2000X 4.4 Sport was £22,400. While a 31k mile 2001/51 Porsche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic bid to just £22,100.
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  Another Cheap Day at Auction 31 May 2004 (News)
  Private buyers flocked to Blackbushe today and plenty of them drove home in bargains. The Citroen C3 Pluriel in the photo was only a couple of months old, with just 1,000 miles on the clock and everything working, just the rear tonneau missing. Top bid was £7,250 by a well known trade buyer. However, today being the last day of the month the Bank of Scotland and Lex cars were reserved to sell and Hall 1 was where the real bargains were.
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  Still the Odd Bargain at Auction 11 Jan 2002 (News)
  But it started at £5,400, which was more than I wanted to pay, then went on to sell for £6,300. For most other cars it was a similar story. A new-shape eleven month old X reg Mondeo 1.8LX with a fairly hefty 24,000 miles bid to £8,500, which matched £8,950 for the 15,000 milers in the Ford sale on Tuesday.
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  Top 10: Ford ‘Essex’ V6 classics 15 Apr 2016 (News)
  The good old 'Essex' V6 powered numerous Fords over the years, as well as sporting models from specialist manufacturers. We take a look at ten of our favourites
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  Top 10: Anniversaries of 2016 4 Jan 2016 (News)
  There are some important classic car anniversaries coming up in 2016 - and we've picked ten of our favourites
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  Heritage Motor Centre to host Morris Centenary Rally 9 Jul 2013 (News)
  The Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon in the West Midlands will host a Morris Centenary Rally on Sunday 14 July, celebrating 100 years of Morris vehicles. On display at the event will be six hundred-year-old Morris Bullnose models with White and Poppe four-cylinder engines. The event, organised by the Bullnose Morris Club as a tribute to William Morris, is expected to host more than 100 different Morris cars built between 1913-1987.
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  Superbanger Bits at Bargain Prices 1 Nov 2010 (News)
  A fat cat with a Classic Jaguar got a power steering  rack for £50. Customers with old and Classic cars can find some real bargains. Just go to  www.carparts-direct.co.uk and hit the clearance tab at the top of the home page.
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  New Jazz to be £30 Tax 28 Jul 2008 (News)
  Both the 1.2 5-speed manual and the 1.4 6-speed i-SHIFT are 120g/km, so £35pa VED to March 2009 and £30pa tax from March 2009. The new Jazz is bigger, prettier, more comfortable and nicer to drive than the old car, so ticks all the boxes. Prices from around £10,000. More at www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?
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  BMW ISOFIX child seat 26 Apr 2001 (News)
  Telescopic bars on the BMW seat fit into the seatbelt fastening points ensuring installation directly to the body of the car. The ISOFIX mounting points are already fitted as standard on the BMW 3 Series and BMW X5, and are available as an option on various other models. The system can also be retrofitted to some earlier models.
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  New Citröen Xsara 15 Oct 2000 (News)
  No such problems with the 137bhp 2.0 litre which gets up to 100mph very quickly indeed. Both drivetrains are much better than that of the 'old' 1.6. The ultra-economical 90bhp 2.0HDI diesel continues, of course.
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  Spotted in the classifieds 11 Apr 2011 (News)
  This week we’re going to show you some of the most interesting luxury cars for sale, both new and old. And where better to start than with a Rolls-Royce, the brand most synonymous with luxury? There were numerous Rolls-Royces for sale on the deals page , and many were very, very expensive indeed.
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  First production Triumph TR5 to go under the hammer 10 Apr 2018 (News)
  Since the restoration was completed, the car has been garaged and lightly used. A run of eight old MOTs back to 2010 show that it has covered just 200 miles since being returned to the road, the current MOT running until December 2018 with no advisories recorded.
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  Ford and Fiat miss out on top Euro NCAP safety ratings 3 Mar 2017 (News)
  Land Rover's new Discovery also scored five stars, but in the frontal offset test the driver airbag bottomed out due to insufficient pressure. The recent facelift of the now ten year old Fiat 500 received just three stars, despite the fact it was awarded a five star rating when first tested in 2007. This is, in part, down to more rigorous testing implemented in 2009 which changed the way cars are assessed.
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  New Suzuki SZ-L, On Sale In Time For Scrappage 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  The 92PS 1.3-litre engine Swift also appeals to younger buyers, offering impressive performance for its size with 0-62mph achieved in 11 seconds (just one second behind the 1.5-litre model) and a top speed of 109mph (where permitted) As with all other Suzuki cars; the new Swift SZ-L is eligible for the government scrappage scheme which provides a £2,000 discount when trading in a 10 year old car or LCV. Zero per cent finance is also available on the Swift until 30th September with a 30 per cent deposit, payable over three years.
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  New Panda Eco For £4,995 Under Scrappage Scheme 1 May 2009 (News)
  Fiat has confirmed that it intends to take part in the new scrappage scheme, announced by Chancellor Alastair Darling in last week’s Budget. With £1,000 put forward by the Treasury for motorists who scrap their old cars in exchange for new ones, matched or exceeded by the manufacturer, it means there has never been a better time to buy a new Fiat car. The deal, called Fiat-eco plus+, will further assist drivers choosing to get rid of their old ‘banger’ and replace it with a cleaner, safer and more economical new vehicle.
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  Toyo Tyres Commits to British Motor Show as Excel 23 Jan 2008 (News)
  TOYO TIRES is well known for their presence at blue-chip events such as Goodwood Festival of Speed and for being the star attraction at a plethora of traditional car enthusiasts and modified car shows and many of the UK’s most prestigious Motorsports events. So what prompted the move to a more mainstream audience? Nick Manning, TOYO’s UK Marketing Manager, explained the change of tack.
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  Up to £276 For a Franchised Dealer Oil Change 27 Feb 2006 (News)
  The kit is designed to allow a motorist to change his own engine oil quickly and safely and save a small fortune at the same time. Included in the ‘Complete Under The Car Kit’ is a 2-ton trolley jack, a pair of axle stands, wheel chocks and a fully padded car creeper to slide under the vehicle in comfort. There’s a chain oil filter wrench and a container for catching your old engine oil.
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  EVO VIII 300 £16,400 at Auction Today 15 Jun 2005 (News)
  Ford ex-rental sale open to everyone next Tuesday 21st June. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit www.auctionview.co.uk If you are a BCA account holder this service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  Fickle Market Reflected at Auction 26 Apr 2002 (News)
  Standard fleet fodder that used to sell well is now being shunned by a much more fashion conscious, image conscious market, boosted by hundreds of thousands of ex-company car drivers who want something different from their old company hacks. That’s why top bid for a 34,000 mile Daewoo Nubira 1.6SE was £2,000; why a 67,000 mile 98S Mondeo 1.8iLX failed to raise more than £2,200 and why all the other fleety stuff stuck to the auction floor.
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  2000 classic cars to gather in Coventry to set new world record 2 Apr 2015 (News)
  More than 2000 historic vehicles – including 1000 Jaguars – will descend on Coventry in June in a bid to set a new world record for the world’s largest gathering of classic cars. Insurer Footman James and Coventry Transport Museum are working together to beat the world record for the largest parade of classic cars, which was set in Mexico in 2014 and stands at 1674 vehicles.