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  Volvo to replace batteries with nano powered body panels 17 Oct 2013 (News)
  Volvo is in the process of testing the technology in the body of an S80 and have already had two parts built from the new material: a boot lid and a plenum cover. It's claimed that the boot lid already has the capacity to replace the batteries seen in today’s cars and wouldn’t add any additional weight. The intake plenum cover has also been formed from the material and is powerful enough to supply energy to the car’s 12 Volt system and replace the need for a battery to power the S80’s strop/start system.
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  Timewarp Mini for sale 2 May 2018 (News)
  A ‘timewarp’ 1967 Mini 850 deluxe is going under the hammer. The single-owner car has covered 36,000 miles but has been in storage since 1983. It is for sale at H&H Classics on 18 July. Totally original, the car has never undergone any welding and its interior is like new.
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  BMW 730d Contract Hire from £498.98 a Month 21 Jan 2004 (News)
  The deal is based on limited numbers of stock models and each car comes with a service pack which covers the driver up to 60,000 miles / five years, excluding tyres. All 7 Series come with Leather, Automatic and metallic paint as standard. Many more great lease and contract hire deals at www.new-car-leasing.com
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 May 2016 (News)
  image=1">Click here for more details Friday 20 May  Take out car insurance with Be Wiser and get free breakdown cover, legal cover, and handbag and gadget cover. The offer is for all new customers only and you must buy direct to qualify for the deal. Click here for more details Thursday 19 May  Get £500 off a new SEAT Leon Cupra 290.  This offer includes interest-free credit over 42 months and deposit contribution from SEAT.
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  Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI up for auction 3 Oct 2017 (News)
  Previously owned by Nick Faure, a noted Porsche racer and factory driver of the day, the Porsche had covered just 59,960 miles from new when it changed hands, making Mr Pattison the car’s third owner. During his ownership of 35 years, Mr Pattison cherished and maintained the car himself at PCT, including subjecting it to a strip down and overhaul of both the engine and the gearbox.
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  Latest Ford offers from UK Car Discount 18 Sep 2013 (News)
  UK Car Discount has the following deals across the full range of brand new Ford Fiestas . All cars are brand new and supplied by UK main dealers. Home delivery is free and savings of as much as £2938 are available.  FORD FIESTA 1.25 Style 3dr - £9,635 – Saving of £1,860 FORD FIESTA 1.25 Style 5dr - £10,112 – Saving of £1,983  The Fiesta Style features as standard 15" steel wheel covers with 12 spoke wheel covers, air con and pollen filter, 6 speaker radio/CD/MP3 player with USB and AUX inputs, front electric windows with one touch control on drivers side, electrically operated and heated door mirrors, body coloured rear spoiler, front and rear bumpers and tailgate handle, body colour door mirrors and Ford MyKey.
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  MoT failure rates and causes published by VOSA 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  While it only shows data for MoT tests carried out in 2007, VOSA has said that it will publish details for cars tested in 2008 and 2009 later this year. Several manufacturers have complained that the figures are misleading, especially those that supply a large number of cars to fleets. Vauxhall told the BBC: “Many of the failed items highlighted in this report, such as brakes, driver's view of the road, registration plates and tyres, are directly attributable to vehicles that have covered above average mileages.
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  'FREE' Metallic Paint on all Skodas from Autofinders 7 Nov 2006 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk is now offering FREE metallic paint on all Skoda vehicles ordered in November, against already discounted cars. In stock now Skoda Fabia VRS 1.9 tdi 130bhp in Black magic or diamond silver metallics only £10995 on the road with 3 years Skoda warranty, 3 years AA cover and 12 months road tax. These are UK cars and NOT imports with NO hidden charges.
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  Skoda Fabia VRs 130 Diesels, now £11,275 12 Sep 2005 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk has a batch of UK supplied Skoda Fabia 1.9 tdi 130 VRs in Black magic in stock ready to drive away today at only £11,275 on the road including 3 years Skoda warranty and 3 years AA cover. Only £99 deposit required. No hidden charges. Come and see the cars before you buy. Unbeatable offer. Also Comfort models available...Limited supply Link to www.autofinders.ltd.uk
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  The MoT Files: FAQs 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  Questions about the MoT data, where it's from and what it can tell you about your car or van.
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  Mercedes-Benz dealers to sell approved ‘MO’ winter tyres 19 Nov 2013 (News)
  Winter tyre and wheel packages start at £950.00 (including VAT) and the approved scheme will ensure compatibility with each car in question.  Effective as soon as the temperature falls below seven degrees Celsius, winter tyres  feature a better rubber compound, which remain supple at low temperatures to provide better grip and handling on wet, icy and snow-covered roads.
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  Exciting Christmas Crackers in Barons December Auction 20 Nov 2009 (News)
  These competition enhancements mean that the model produced 60bhp from its 1250cc engine, which shaved 6.5 seconds off the 0 to 60mph dash, when compared to the standard TD. The model could also achieve 85mph, which is around 25% faster than a standard car. This is an unrestored, original motor car, equipped with full weather equipment, spotlights, badge bar, luggage rack and fly screens. The history file contains every MoT since 1970, showing that it has covered just 8000 miles in 39 years.
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  New System Helps Drivers Buy Their Company Cars 24 Sep 2008 (News)
  "For fleets, selling direct to drivers in this way is the lowest cost and most direct route to realise the value of a vehicle when it comes to disposal time, while many drivers are keen to buy their car at a competitive price either as their main or a second car." 1link Disposal Network forms a component in the 1link cradle-to-grave fleet vehicle life cycle with e-commerce platforms covering vehicle procurement, service and maintenance, taxation and rental.
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  Porsche 911 Flatnose Turbo heads to auction 29 Jun 2018 (News)
  Exported to Australia in 1986, the front wings and over body panels were replaced to create the Flatnose option. In single ownership for its entire life, it covered 40,000 miles between 1980 and 2011. In 2011, the car received a full engine and gearbox rebuild before being shown across Australia, touring with the Porsche Owners’ Club. It is expected to fetch between £50,000 and £60,000.
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  Low mileage modern performance icons line-up at Silverstone Classic sale 11 Jul 2017 (News)
  The 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 (No. 387) has 10,733 miles on the clock, having enjoyed a very quiet life for the past 26 years. Recommissioned by Cosworth specialist John Taylor, the car is mechanically sound while the body work is original. The car is expected to fetch between £90,000 and £100,000. The second performance icon on offer is a 1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Updated Santa Fe breaks cover 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Hyundai has confirmed a raft of updates for the Santa Fe at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 9 Mar 2017 (News)
  partnumber=344520,334052,344538,145668,348158,344975,344553,120421,777409,344561,264025"> The perfect summer deal at Halfords for that spotless shine Tuesday 7 March Save £55 on a Mothercare Sport Car Seat Get this child seat for £55, down from £110 Monday 6 March Get 50% off Breakdown Cover with GreenFlag Save half on your renewal quote from the AA or RAC
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  Honest John's Website in a Book 17 Oct 2001 (News)
  Most of this website, plus some other useful features and directories are now available in hardcopy as 'Honest John's Motoring Yearbook'. Contents include: Good Garage Guide, Car Clubs Directory, Step-by-Step Guide to Buying and Selling Cars, FAQs and Answers, De-mystified Motors ('Jargonbusters' from the paper), Dishonest John's Guide to Service Scams, and, of course, the Car by Car Breakdown as it was about a month ago.
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Cars thieves avoid 6 Aug 2013 (News)
  Below we’ve run through the top 10 cars thieves avoid – these are cars thieves either don’t want to take or struggle to steal if they do want them. This data only covers cars of which more than 5000 are registered by the DVLA, to keep it relevant to average car owners.
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  Everything we know about the MoT exempton for classic cars 6 Feb 2018 (News)
  The most serious of these will result in immediate failure, and might include such issues as major leaks (including brake fluid) or anything else that makes the car dangerous to use on the road. The Major Fault category will also result in failure, and will cover the majority of regular failure items – a list that includes lights that aren’t working, worn tyres, damaged wiper blades and so on.