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  Stolen Minor leaves pensioner carless 3 Jan 2013 (News)
  They're also far more vulnerable than modern cars, as old locks and keys wear out, making them ineffective over time. A man described as white, about 6ft tall, aged 25-35 with collar-length ‘mousey’ hair was seen driving a vehicle of similar description away from the scene.
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  Scrappage Scheme Slammed by Fleet Expert 25 Apr 2009 (News)
  “As a result, new car sales under the scheme are likely to relate only to demand for small, low-priced models most of which are built outside of the UK,” he said. How does this support the UK motor industry?” Whyte is also concerned that the polarisation between old, low-value cars and new ones is more likely to harm than stimulate the whole of the used-car market.
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  Outrageous 610PS Mercedes CL65 AMG Estimated at £10k-£14k in Historics Next Auction 24 Jul 2015 (News)
  This awesome 2004 twin-turbo V12 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG is coming up in Historics 29th August Classic Car Auction at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge. The engine pumps out 610PS and 1,000Nm torque. Only 35-40 were ever sold in the UK and only 777 Worldwide. Performance is phenomenal. A limousine that outguns a Ferrari.
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  SEAT Young Driver helps disabled teens learn to drive 8 Feb 2012 (News)
  Seven of the new dual control Ibizas will be fitted with Carospeed floor mounted hand controls, and will be available at various venues across the country. SEAT Young Driver training prepares 11 to 17-year-olds to drive on the road, giving a head start in car control, manoeuvres, and road rules in a safe environment away from traffic, and no licence or experience is required. John Bhogal from Autoadapt commented: “We are delighted to be able to support Young Driver to help make the programme as inclusive as possible.
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  Brook picks up fine, points for phone use 5 Aug 2008 (News)
  " Madonna is another celebrity driver it is claimed has had trouble on British roads, with MSN Cars UK stating that the star has racked up more than £2,500 in fines since 2001. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click here.
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  Euro NCAP gives Nissan Navara three star rating 14 Mar 2008 (News)
  Vehicle testing scheme the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has given three-stars to Nissan's new pick-up the Navara. The Japanese car manufacturer has announced that the group achieved the maximum score available when it assessed its side impact system, while it also proved to do very well protecting a three-year-old.
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  KIA Deals For October to December 6 Oct 2005 (News)
  (Free insurance offer applicable between 1 October and 31 December on Picanto GS and LX models. Available to customers between 21 and 70 years old.) The 7-seater Sedona comes with £1000 cash-back and an in-car DVD player for the pocket money price of £1 available between 1 October and 31 December. The Sorento (Caravan Club ‘Tow Car of the Year 2006’) is offered at £2000 off every high specification XS model.
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  Why we should be backwards in looking forwards 2 Aug 2017 (News)
  The 2CV may have been a car that mobilised a nation, but it was also an old-fashioned tin umbrella with very little in the way of technical innovation, and that made it unfashionable. Today, though, manufacturers’ heritage cars are creeping out of the woodwork.
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  Massive Motability Sale Tuesday 9 Oct 2006 (News)
  Tuesday 10th October 11.00am start Massive Motability Open Sale of 350 Cars Ex-Motoability cars can be from a few months old to (usually) three years old. Most are relatively low mileage and in good shape. So these sales are an excellent opportunity. This one includes an 06 Nissan Note 1.6SR auto) More Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in October Wednesday 11th October 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, Arval, Alphabet GB, Leaseplan, Lex, Jardine p/x, Duncton plc, Sytner p/x, Black Horse, General Section, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x Trident Honda p/x.
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  Today's Auction Uppers and Downers 20 Apr 2005 (News)
  Upcoming auctions at Blackbushe include a Ford ex-rental sale open to the public on Tuesday 26th April. The next Top Car sale at Blackbushe is on Monday 25th April and includes a special Spring sale of 150 convertibles. While at Belle Vue on Wednesday 27th April there will be a special sale of disability modified ex-Motability cars, MPVs and vans.
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  Still Plenty of P/Xs at Auction 19 Jul 2004 (News)
  Boisterous bidding and the promise of some sunshine took an indifferent 51k mile 2000W Merc CLK 320 Elegance convertible all the way to £20,150. Peugeot pop-tops were popular too with £10,75 paid for a 15k mile 02 reg two year old 206CC 1.6S. And though Focus C-Maxes are very good motors, £10,750 provisional for a 3 month old 3,000 miler seemed over the max to me. Still plenty of cheapies, though. Like a 104k 97P Merc E320 Avant Garde for £5,500, a 69k 98R Honda Accord 1.8S for £1,600, a 57k 2000W Mondeo 2.0 Zetec estate for £3,200, a 140k 98R Mondeo 2.0GLX for £800, a super clean 104k mile 93L Carlton 2.0Gli auto for £450, a 91J Granada Scorpio 24v for £100, a 45k mile 89G Rover 216SE auto for £80, and an 82k mile 89G Maestro 1.3 Special with an MOT to December for £25.
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  Classic virgins welcome at motor museum 4 Mar 2016 (News)
  A day for ‘classic virgins’ will be held at the British Motor Museum in April. The event is aimed at people considering buyinig and running an old car for the first time. Experts offer advice on classic car ownership and provide workshop-based sessions on basic car maintenance from 10am until 2pm on 9 April. Afterwards, there will be a chance to take a free ride a variety of classic cars.
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  New face on the rostrum for Barons 10 Dec 2015 (News)
  Barons is set to become the first UK classic car auction house to feature a female auctioneer when Helen Gascoigne brings the hammer down on a selection of lots at the 15 December sale. Helen will assist Barons’ long-standing auctioneer, Fabian Hine, at the Yuletide Classic Sale at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey.  The daughter of Barons director Peter Gascoigne, 33 year-old Helen is a senior lawyer by profession but is combining her love of classic cars and knowledge of the family business to embark on learning the classic car auction trade.
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  Preview: Heritage Rally, Gaydon to Blenheim, 23 June 28 May 2013 (News)
  The Rally, organised by experienced Rally organiser Geoff Ives and marshalled by the Porsche Club of Great Britain, then returns to the HMC via a different route. There will be a presentation at end the day celebrating ‘The Heritage Family Car’, ‘The Car of the Event’, and ‘Spirit of the Event’ award winners, chosen by the sponsors and organisers. The event, sponsored by Heritage Insurance, is open to classic cars aged 20 years old or older, rally enthusiasts are advised to book early as spaces are limited.
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  Blog: Drive It Day - how was it for you? 22 Apr 2013 (News)
  It's an admirable idea, and one that through the years, I've supported - encouraging anyone who'll listen to get their old, classic, or just plain interesting cars out - and show the world their stuff. This year, I must admit that I took the easy option. I drove around in my Saab 900T16S (above) - which as anyone will know, is as sensible and rational (that is, unless there's something really wrong, it does just work), and despite me being old enough to remember these just being everyday cars, it did attract a lot of positive attention from other drivers.
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  Volvo S80 is 2012 Professional Driver's Car of the Year 5 Sep 2012 (News)
  British Car Auctions statistics show that current three-year-old S80 models are typically achieving 103% of CAPclean values, whilst the S80 D5 Geartronic fares even better achieving more than 107% of value on average.
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  Scrap car values recover to pre-Covid levels 18 Aug 2020 (News)
  During the height of the Covid-19 lockdown the prices paid for scrap vehicles plummeted, as dealers and businesses closed their doors to the public. In April, scrap car prices were down 17 per cent compared to the previous month, and 24 per cent lower than those seen in April 2019. Rising scrap values will be good news for car buyers who are looking to trade-in or sell their old vehicle to fund a new or used car purchase.
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  Concern Over Brake Disc Quality 31 May 2008 (News)
  Brake Disc sales have grown by 16% on vehicles less than three years old claims the report. Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, “It is unbelievable that some car manufacturers fit the same size brake discs on a 1400cc vehicle as two-litre engine. A more powerful and heavier vehicle obviously needs larger brakes.
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  Unused Toyotas at £2695 to £4295 Less Than New 30 Oct 2004 (News)
  uk-car-discount.co.uk is offering unused Toyotas up to a year old at considerably less than New List Price. There are savings of up to £4000 on Avensis, £4295 on Rav 4, £2695 on MR2, £3000 on Celica.
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  Summer fun at the British Motor Museum 28 Jun 2016 (News)
  The British Motor Museum is celebrating the British car this summer with a host of family-friendly activities over the summer months. A different workshop will run every Tuesday and Thursday with activities incliuding building British cars out of Lego.