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  Bargains Bought, Despite Auction Frenzy Today 21 Sep 2005 (News)
  But too many buyers, trade and public alike, continue to persist in propping up ‘status’ cars like Golfs. £8,700 for a 3 year old 42k mile 2002/52 Golf TDI PD 130 can only be justified because the market still regards it as a car that will make them look better than being seen driving a Ford.
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  Historics 26th November Auction Taster at London Classic Car Show today 28 Oct 2016 (News)
  Historics Classic Car Auctions will be displaying five stars of its 26th November sale at Brooklands at the London Classic Car Show from 28th to 30th October. Rebuilt from a barn find in the USA, this magnificent 1960 Jaguar XK150 SE Drophead Coupé has been treated to a complete nut and bolt restoration, bare metal respray and new leather interior to the original factory colours, returning this British icon to its original glory.
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  How Scrapping a Car Put a Smile on This Child's Face This Christmas 21 Dec 2011 (News)
  Giveacar’s manager, Alex Harvey commented: “We are thrilled that we have been able to help The Children’s Trust make children's Christmas dreams come true and it is fantastic that the ice skating rink came to the charity’s headquarters this year. This has been a very real reminder that scrapping your car with Giveacar can change lives. “By scrapping your old car with Giveacar, you can ensure that not only is it disposed of with minimum impact on the environment, but you can help provide vitally-needed funding for the charity of your choice.
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  Yaris Cheapest to Repair of 4 - 8 Year Old Cars 27 Sep 2008 (News)
  Top 5 most expensive 4 - 8 year old cars to repair Car model / Average repair cost Jaguar S-Type / £422.84 Audi TT / £402.51 MG TF / £399.35 MG ZT / £396.03 Lexus IS200 / £394.79 Across 10 of the biggest-selling used cars of 2007, Vauxhall’s Vectra is the costliest to run, with an average bill of £315.28.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 13-6-2015 13 Jun 2015 (News)
  Delivery of the new car will be in August or September. The dealer wants the old car now so that the trade in price doesn't reduce. When I pay the deposit on signing the order next week I shall ask for the £34,000 in exchange for my old car, with the full price payable on delivery of the new car.
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  Classic Bikes and Cars at Croft Nostalgia Weekend 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  Above all, the cars and bikes are there for visitors to view and reminisce or just marvel at machinery that really had character,” said display organiser Maurice Jennings of Croft Engineering. Also present during the Nostalgia weekend will be a vast exhibition of WWII military vehicles including tanks (some with firing guns), jeeps, personnel carriers and fighting machines which will fill the venue’s old East-West runway area.
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  New website provides free MoT history check 6 Nov 2015 (News)
  It's a great way to check the history of a car before your buy - just in case a seller hasn't been completely honest. Of course, there's no substitute for inspecting a vehicle in the metal. As well as providing a valuable history check, MoT History is also a great way of seeing if your old cars are on the road.
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  Emissions promotion 'to help Citroen clean up' 1 Oct 2007 (News)
  Citroen is hoping its new environmental campaign gets people to consider purchasing a cleaner, greener car. Having already been rewarded with two Car Manufacturer of the Year awards from GreenFleet, the company has now launched Go Lo CO2. This sees drivers pick up bonuses such a £1,000 cashback for changing their old vehicle for a new, more environmentally-friendly model.
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  Top 10: Safest family classics 5 Aug 2014 (News)
  But there are some tough ones out there able to protect you and your loved ones if the worst should happen. If an old car is your kind of motoring, any of these could be one of today’s safest choices for you and your family. By Paul Guinness, Contributor
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  Motorpoint offers Nissan Tiida for the price of a Micra 8 May 2010 (News)
  It won't be a familiar name to buyers, as Tiida has never been officially available in the UK, but it's a big seller on the continent. It's about the size of the old Almera and went on sale in 2006. The car supermarket is offering the spacious 1.6 SE with Bluetooth, Metallic Paint and Parking Sensors as standard for only £8,999 - almost a £1,000 cheaper than the compact Nissan Micra 1.2 Visia [80] from a franchised dealer.
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  Another Yaris Makes Top Money at Auction 26 Oct 2001 (News)
  Even Skodas are shifting for the right money, but then a silver 2000W 32,000 mile Octavia 2.0 GLXi automatic estate for £7,050 looks like a lot of VAG car for the money. Last, but not least, £6,300 bid for a 24,000 mile Radiant red Focus 1.8 Zetec with climate pack looked low, but not for this car. It had taken a fair old whack to the front offside and the visible marks could well be hiding more serious damage.
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  Drivers urged to be on their guard 14 Jan 2009 (News)
  " During November in the same car park, a 63-year-old woman was dragged from her vehicle by a man who then proceeded to steal her motor. Drivers who are assaulted in this manner should be able to claim on their car insurance .
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  M25 celebrates its 25th birthday 1 Nov 2011 (News)
  The notorious M25 is 25-years-old today – and true to form the anniversary was called in with a 19-mile tailback caused by an accident. The M25 was first mooted long before it was built, way back in the early 20 th century.
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  How can you secure your car? 9 Feb 2015 (News)
  Trackers can be overcome by more advanced car thieves, though. That said, they’re certainly worth spending money on if you own a particularly rare of valuable car - but for an old banger they're not very cost-effective.  Alarms and immobilisers Alarms, like anything in this list, can be purchased for very little.
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  Historic Brabham Grand Prix cars set for Race Retro 5 Feb 2015 (News)
  And racing driver David Brabham will be at the show on Friday and Sunday to talk about the cars and history of Brabham racing. David said, ‘Over the past few years, I have taken a keener interest in old racing cars and what they achieved and represented in their time, so I am really looking forward to attending my first Race Retro.
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  Drivers 'should check cars are running smoothly' 11 Feb 2009 (News)
  Motorists keen to avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown or car insurance claim this winter have been encouraged to check their vehicles are in peak condition. The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) suggested owners replace worn windscreen wipers, check the alignment of headlamps and ensure anti-freeze is no more than two years old.
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  Play the depreciation game and win 7 Aug 2009 (News)
  Put like that, choosing to buy a second-hand car is not a difficult decision.   Should I buy a nearly new car?   The phrase ‘nearly new’ describes a car around one-year old.
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  Lightly modified classic cars will still qualify for MoT exemption 18 Dec 2017 (News)
  Fears that modified classic cars wouldn’t qualify for the new MoT exemption have been quashed by the Government. The news comes after ministers granted cars over 40 years old exemption from the annual roadworthiness test – despite a public consultation that opposed such a move.
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  Paris introduces classic car ban 20 Jun 2016 (News)
  The introduction of these initial restrictions is just the start. The eventual aim of the legislation is to ban all vehicles more than 10 years old from the streets of Paris by 2020. Opponents of the changes point out, however, that the poorest motorists will be hardest hit, as many of them are unable to afford newer cars. It is estimated that pre-1997 cars currently account for around 10% of all vehicles in Paris.
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  NISSAN 0% FINANCE EVEN ON SCRAPPAGE 12 Jun 2009 (News)
  Deals include up to £700 off the list price of the British built Micra*, a free diesel upgrade for the Note* and 0% deposit on PCP finance packages for both the Micra and Note. While only vehicles over 10 years old are eligible for the Scrappage scheme, Nissan’s Trade-in deal** also offers a £2,000 minimum trade-in against any of its Sunderland built models for owners of cars aged between 8-10 years old*.