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  The perfect Christmas present for 11-17 year olds 8 Dec 2010 (News)
  Steve Robertson, Head of Marketing at SEAT UK, said: ‘The SEAT Young Driver programme has already proved its worth with more than 10,000 sessions run successfully so far.  I’m sure the idea of a gift voucher will prove really popular this Christmas.’   
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  £50 BMW at Auction Today 7 May 2004 (News)
  It had 93,000 on the clock and it didn’t run too well, but the alloys alone on this 87D 318i had to be worth more than £50. A relatively clean 101k mile 92K Peugeot 405 1.6GR was £40 and a dog of a 124k mile 92K Rover 414 SLI with body damage but an MOT until October sold for £30.
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  A Grand Monday: Nissan Micra Wave 29 Jul 2019 (News)
  With just 54,000 miles on the clock, the chain-driven 1.0-litre engine is barely run-in and shouldn’t give any hassle, while the vendor has also shown us the interior, which looks to be in excellent order.  A Micra Wave for the price of a microwave? It’d be rude not to… Read our Nissan Micra review and buyer's guide How many Nissan Micras survived?
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  New TVR Griffith on show at NEC classic 4 Oct 2017 (News)
  .’ He added, ‘While the 500 Launch Edition cars are now all accounted for, orders for the Griffith Model Year 01 can now be placed - production will run straight into these after the first 500.’
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  1960 Morris Minor to Undertake 2,000 Mile Round Britain Marathon in Aid of Marie Curie 20 Nov 2015 (News)
  The 2,000-mile route will encompass Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Wales and Jersey, stopping off at individual branches of the MMOC for separate fundraising events. It is anticipated that the run will start on 16 th September 2016 and take a total time of about a month. There is a provisional calendar, but dates may well change or firm-up allowing for servicing of the car, ferry crossings, etc., and events such as the Goodwood Revival.
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  Hankook Offers Free Courtesy Cars During Tyre Fits 28 Aug 2015 (News)
  Jim Nicholls, Retail Operations Manager at Eden Tyres said “The courtesy car from Hankook will become a valuable resource for us as it is not only exceptionally cheap to run but also allows us to use the car for our customers ensuring a more convenient service and memorable retail experience here at Eden Tyres. We will also benefit from the mobile advertising the car will provide over the years increasing our company profile in the local area.  We are delighted to be a part of this latest incentive from Hankook which we believe adds genuine value to our business.”
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  Your Website Needs You - Send Us Your Thoughts On Your Car Today 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  It's your chance to tell everyone exactly what you think of your car. Is it too slow? Has it been unreliable? Is it expensive to run? What's surprised you about it? Has it been difficult to get parts? Would you buy it again. We want to hear all about your car, whether it's good, bad or ugly. To submit an owners' review, select a your make and model from here   on the left-hand side and then click the Add Review/Owners' Review tab when you've selected your car.
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  Honest John car buying survey – have your say and win a £200 gift voucher 27 May 2015 (News)
  Open to anyone who is considering buying a new or used car, the survey is being run in partnership with the Halifax to provide feedback and help companies better understand the needs and desires of UK buyers. The survey will take just five minutes to complete and you have until 23.59 on 31/05/15 to complete it.
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  Vauxhall giving away £500 of free fuel with new cars and vans 4 Nov 2014 (News)
  To benefit from the offer, vehicles purchased over the weekend must be registered by 31 December. The offer, which runs for four days, is available on a range of models including the Corsa, Adam and Mokka, as well as vans including the Vivaro and Movano. Alongside the £500 fuel offer, visitors to Vauxhall dealerships will benefit from 20 per cent of various Vauxhall accessories.
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  Classic cars put to work 11 Sep 2014 (News)
  The initiative is now in its fourth year and aims to show the wider public how classic owners keep the nation’s motoring heritage alive by using their cars on the daily commute. Some of the cars that got a run in to work were a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, a 1971 VW Camper, a 1979 Austin Mini and a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair. David Bond, Footman James director, said, ‘We thoroughly support such initiatives which bring classic cars out into the public arena.
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  Ford Approved Used scheme relaunched 11 Jul 2014 (News)
  The Ford Direct programme - which is for cars up to 18 months old and with up to 20,000 miles – continues to run as part of the Ford Approved Used programme.
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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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  Lamborghini builds its 2000th Aventador 11 Jun 2013 (News)
  Tha Sant'Agata Bolognese plant's productivity has noticeably increased for the Aventador LP 700-4 compared with the previous flagship model: the Murcielago took four years before the 2000th example was built, while the Aventador has reached this milestone in just over two years, with production currently running at around five cars per day. In 2013 the Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster, the most extraordinary open top super sports car, joined the succesful coupe. Initial pre-order expectations for this model have been exceeded and the order bank for both versions covers more than one year.
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  Top 10: Economical insurance-friendly classics for young drivers 29 May 2013 (News)
  Unfortunately that leaves a lot of wannabe classic car owners, particularly the younger ones, with few places to go – there aren’t many classic or retro cars out there that can be run on a shoestring. But all is not lost. There are a few cars out there with classic charm that can be picked up cheaply and kept on the road for peanuts, thanks to decent fuel economy and cheap insurance.
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  Mobil 1 launches Formula 1 competition 25 Jul 2012 (News)
  Along the way, players will be asked a series of multiple choice questions to test their motorsport and driving knowledge. It’s not a one-chance thing, though – competitors can re-run as many times as they want before submitting their best time. The winner of the competition will fly business class with a friend to Austin, Texas and stay in luxury accommodation. They’ll then spend the Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, with the opportunity to meet the drivers and view the qualifying from exclusive hospitality.
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  Honda Promises to Match Lowest Local Servicing Prices 15 Jun 2012 (News)
  All dealership technicians are expertly trained by Honda and only use guaranteed Honda genuine parts. All work includes free vehicle health check. The Honda Servicing Price Promise will run until 31 March 2013. To take Honda up on this offer, all Honda owners need to do is get a quote in writing from another garage and take it into their local Honda dealer. Visit www.honda.co.uk/pricepromise for full terms and conditions. 
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  In Video: CAP experts on November's used car market 8 Nov 2011 (News)
  The latest CAP used car price guide shows that used car prices in November will remain stable. Traditionally the demand for used cars reduces in the run up to Christmas, meaning a reduction in used car values. This year, used prices are down by an average of 1.5%, which is a lower percentage than is expected in November, when car sales, particularly of used cars, tend to slow down. 
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  New car registrations increased in October 4 Nov 2011 (News)
  Fleets and businesses took 59.2% of new car registrations in October 2011, up 2.9% over 2010. Diesels continue to be popular, with more than half of all new cars registered running on diesel or alternative fuels such as electricity. The 2.6% overall growth in the number of new cars registered last month is 7% more than the SMMT’s original forecast for the month, but the market remains 20% behind pre-recession levels recorded in 2007.
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  Subaru "We Pay The Extra VAT" Deal To End Soon 22 Mar 2011 (News)
  Time is running out for customers on the hunt for a new Subaru if they want to make use of the company’s generous VAT freeze offer. Anyone buying a new Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester or WRX STI model before March 31st will only pay VAT at the 2010 levels.
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  Motorists 'need incentives to go electric' 21 Aug 2009 (News)
  " In related motoring news , the Green Car Website reported recently that increasing numbers of drivers are choosing to use liquefied petroleum gas in a bid to reduce running costs and their impact on the environment. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.