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  Alfa prototype takes top concours award 18 Oct 2017 (News)
  Class winners also included a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 230TE (‘the youngtimers’), a 1959 Borgward Isabella Coupé Cabrio (‘Borgward classic’), the 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo (‘La Dolce Vita’), a 1967 Porsche 911 Targa (‘sunshine express’), a 1982 Audi Quattro Rally A2 (competition car’), and the 1950 Skoda VOS (‘luxury classic’).  While the Alfa took the top award, the Red Flag Honqi was awarded a special Jury Prize, while the Porsche 911 Targa, along with a 1957 Hansa 2400 Pullman and a Bentley Mulsanne, won awards based on the jury’s personal favourites.
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  Modern classics in demand at auction 8 Dec 2016 (News)
  It wasn’t only Ford Cosworth models that were seeking a new home. A well looked after 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth 2.5-16, owned by one family its whole life, also proved popular, selling for £19,250. 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo sold for £59,950 There were plenty of Porsches on offer, A UK-supplied 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo sold for £59,950.
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  November 2016 recall round up: Kuga fires and dangerous BMW airbags 5 Dec 2016 (News)
  More than 20,000 produced from 2008-2010 need replacement washer jets, since they may rust and then overheat, causing a localised fire. Just over 4200 Mercedes-Benz E-Class models have been recalled because a connector in the wiring harness can fail, resulting in the fuel pump cutting out and the vehicle stalling. 3300 examples of the Toyota Prius produced between August 2016 and October 2016 have been recalled to have adjustments to the foot operated parking brake, which may stop engaging properly over time.
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  Only Fools & Horse’s Jaguar E-type sells for £116k at auction 6 Sep 2016 (News)
  The appetite for rare, high quality, low mileage modern classics does not appear to be slowing. A 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II, with just 885 miles from new, sold for £202,500. From Munich, another very rare car, a 1990 BMW E30 M3 Convertible, sold for £59,625, more than £20,000 over its lower estimate.
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  Rolls Royce Silver Ghost to Star in Historics Auction 28 Aug 2012 (News)
  Parking and entance on the day either at The Heights via Wellington Way or at the Museum Carpark behind Mercedes Benz World. More at Historics    
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  What Car? Award Winners at Drivethedeal Prices 18 Jan 2008 (News)
  Best Supermini Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i 16V Club 5dr £9,745 Save £1,035 (10%) Best Small Family Car Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Match TSI 122 5dr £13,888 Save £1,557 (10.5%) Best Family Car Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5dr £16,028 Save £2,567 (14%) Best Estate Car Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5dr £17,084 Save £2,761 (14%) Best Compact 4x4 Land Rover Freelander 2.2 Td4 GS 5dr £21,504 Save £1,956 (9%) Best Large 4x4 Land Rover Discovery 2.7 Td V6 SE 5dr Auto £34,284 Save £4,611 (12.5%) Best Open-Top VW Eos Coupe Cabriolet 2.0T Sport FSI 2dr £22,547 Save £1,358 (6%) Best MPV Citroen Grand Picasso 1.6HDi 16V SX 5dr EGS £16,552 Save £1,943 (10.5%) Best Executive Car Jaguar XF 2.7d Luxury 4dr Auto £33,785 Save £100 (0.5%) Best Luxury Car Mercedes Benz S Class S320 CDi 4dr Auto £51,009 Save £4,013 (7.5%) Car of the Year 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7d Luxury 4dr Auto £33,785 Save £100 (0.5%) These deals and many more at www.drivethedeal.com
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  Cheap Contract Hire Deals on Discounted Cars 30 Nov 2004 (News)
  BMW : 3 Series Compact from £249.99 p/m FIAT : Punto from £107.99 p/m JAGUAR : X-type from £293.99 p/m LAND ROVER : From £341.99 p/m MAZDA : 2 from £143.99 p/m 3 from £179.99 p/m 6 from £213.99 p/m MX 5 from £163.99 p/m MERCEDES BENZ : C- Class from £305.99 NISSAN : Almera from £115.99 Almera Tino from 154.99 Micra from £105.99 Primastar from £193.99 Primera from £160.99 Terrano from £188.99 X-Trail from £233.90 TOYOTA : Avensis from £246.99 Celica from £241.99 Corolla from £172.99 Hi Ace from £190.99 Hi Lux from £181.99 MR2 from £256.99 Previa from £282.99 Rav 4 from £236.99 Yaris from £116.99 VAUXHALL : Astra from £169.99 Combo fom £155.99 Corsa from £114.99 Vectra from £197.99 Vivaro from £199.99 Zafira from £194.99 Please note these deals are plus deposit (usually 2 - 3 months rental) and plus VAT.
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  Addison Lee Fits Michelin Cross Climate Tyres to 5,000 Private Hire Cabs 12 Nov 2015 (News)
  Rob Daniels, Head of Fleet at Addison Lee, says CrossClimate tyres are ideally suited to its business, and will be fitted on its Ford Galaxy, Toyota Prius and Mercedes-Benz E-Class offering. Daniels says: “Introducing Michelin CrossClimate fitments makes perfect sense for us after the fantastic results in testing. Achieving this level of traction and on-road performance in all weather conditions is a key consideration with a passenger and courier fleet like ours.
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  Big Stuff Behind Book at Auction 30 Jul 2007 (News)
  Monday 27th August 10.00am start (Bank Holiday Monday) Fleet Direct, Franchised Dealer, Inchcape No Reserve, Evans Halshaw p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR . Wednesday 29th August 10.00am start Prime Fleet, Hitachi Finance, Leaseplan, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, General Section, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Renault Financial Services, Sytner p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Plenty of Cheap Cars at Auction Today 10 Aug 2007 (News)
  Monday 27th August 10.00am start (Bank Holiday Monday) Fleet Direct, Franchised Dealer, Inchcape No Reserve, Evans Halshaw p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR . Wednesday 29th August 10.00am start Prime Fleet, Hitachi Finance, Leaseplan, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, General Section, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Renault Financial Services, Sytner p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  MINI One Mad Money At Auction Today 7 Mar 2008 (News)
  Monday 24th March (Easter Monday) 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, Top Car , Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Ridgeway VW p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x. Wednesday 26th March 10.00am start Volvo, Prime Fleet, Leaseplan, Black Horse, Lex, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x, Sytner p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Buynewcars4less Full Offers List 12 Oct 2007 (News)
  Best Bargains: Audi TT Coupe + Metallic + Alcantara L +£24,270 Audi A6 4dr SE 2.0 Diesel + Metallic £22,750 BMW 118 D ES 5dr +metallic + storage compartment £17,800 Honda Jazz 5dr 1.4 manual + £9900 Honda FRV 2.2 SE Diesel manual £15,600 Honda CR-V ES 2.2 Diesel + Metallic £19,495 Land Rover Freelander 2 S 2.2 Diesel + metallic £18,780 Mazda 3 1.4 S 5dr + Metallic £9600 Nissan Qashqai 5dr 1.5 Diesel Visia + Metallic £13,400 Toyota Yaris T2 3dr 1.4 Diesel (non metalic) £9250 Toyota Verso 2.2 D4d T2 5dr £14,100 And in Alphabetical Order: Audi A3 5dr Sportback 1.9 TDI Pearlescent + Multi CD £15,745 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (140) 3 DR PS +2 piece Alloys + Parking Sensors + Folding Mirrors + Metallic £20,400 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (140) 5 DR PS +2 piece Alloys + Parking Sensors + Folding Mirrors + Metallic £20,900 Audi A3 S-line 2.0 + Metallic + Leather £19,450 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 Tdi S Line (170) + privacy Glass +rear parking sensors £21,200 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 Tdi S Line (140) + privacy Glass +rear parking sensors £20,400 Audi A4 2.0 Auto Diesel (140) Multitronic + Metallic £22,600 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0T FSI S Line Auto + metallic + leather +£28,400 Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 TDI S Line + metallic + Nappa leather + £31,995 Audi A6 4dr SE 2.0 Diesel + Metallic £22,750 Audi TT Coupe + Metallic + Alcantara L +£24,270 BMW 118 D ES 5dr +metallic + storage compartment £17,800 BMW Z4 3.0 SI Sports roadster + metallic + leather £31,900 BMW 320 Diesel SE Touring + Metallic £23,100 BMW 335 Coupe Diesel SE + Sat Nav + Blue Tooth + Metallic £35,999 BMW 520 SE D + metallic £23,850 Chrysler Grand Voyager Exec XS 2.8 CRD metallic + side steps + £28,440 FIAT Panda 1.1 Active 5dr + metallic £5,400 FIAT Grande Punto 5dr 1.2 Active + Metallic £7,450 FIAT Grande Punto 1.4 Sporting 3dr £8,999 FIAT Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamique (air con) 3dr £7,700 FIAT Panda 1.2 4X4 + Air Con £7,200 Honda Accord 2.2 EX I CDTI 4dr Diesel + Metallic £19,800 Honda Civic ES 5dr 2.2 Diesel + metallic £15,900 Honda CR-V ES 2.2 Diesel + Metallic £19,495 Honda CR-V EX 2.2 Diesel + Metallic £21,790 Honda Jazz 5dr 1.4 manual + £9900 Honda Jazz 5dr 1.4 manual + Metallic £10,350 Honda FRV 2.2 SE Diesel manual £15,600 Honda FRV 2.2 ES Diesel manual + metallic £17,100 Honda FRV 2.2 EX Diesel manual + metallic £18,200 Honda FRV 2.2 EX Diesel manual + metallic and 17” alloys £18,600 Honda S 2000 GT + Hardtop + Metallic £26,300 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD CDX 5dr Auto (155) 5 Seater + Metallic £22,600 Jeep Patriot 2.0 CRD Sport £15,600 Land Rover Freelander 2 S 2.2 Diesel + metallic £18,780 Land Rover Freelander 2 GS Diesel £20,550 Land Rover Freelander 2 SE Auto Diesel + Metallic Paint £ 26,805 Land Rover Freelander 2 SE Auto Diesel + metallic + door mouldings + DAB radio £26,975 Land Rover Freelander 2 HSE 2.2 Automatic Diesel + Metallic & Leather £28,900 Land Rover Freelander 2 HSE TD4 2.2 Auto + metallic + By Xenon lights £29,825 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7 HSE Auto +Metallic + Leather + Electric Sunroof + Adaptive Bi-Xenon Lights £46,375 Mazda 2 5dr 1.3 Petrol + metallic £7400 Mazda 2 5dr 1.4 Diesel + metallic £7850 Mazda 3 1.4 S 5dr + Metallic £9600 Mazda 3 TS 5dr 1.6 Manual + Metallic £11,400 Mazda 5 TS2 MPV, manual 2.0 diesel, Silver Metallic £13,700 Mazda 5 Diesel Sport + Metallic £15,714 Mazda 5 Diesel Sport Nav + Metallic £17,250 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Auto Sport + Metallic + Leather Advanced Agility Pack + Split Rear Seats £26,900 Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe 1.8 Auto + Metallic + Leather +6CD + Parktronic £29,700 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Auto + Leather + Panoramic Sunroof + Metallic £26,150 Mercedes-Benz E280 4dr Auto + Metallic + Leather + Parktronic £31,995 MINI One 1.4 + Metallic £11,100 MINI Cooper S + Metallic £15,400 MINI Cooper Diesel + Chilli Pack + Metallic + panoramic Roof + Privacy glass + sports suspension £16,375 Mitsubishi Grandis Diesel Estate 2.0 D-ID Warrior 5dr + Metallic £20,700 Mitsubishi L200 Raging Bull 2.5 manual diesel inc leather £20,100 Nissan Note 1.4 S 5dr £9600 Nissan Navara Aventura 2.5 diesel + metallic £22,725 Nissan Qashqai 5dr 1.5 Diesel Visia + Metallic £13,400 Nissan Qashqai 5dr 1600 petrol + metallic + leather £15,600 Nissan Qashqai Tekna 5dr 1.5 DCi + Metallic £16,800 Nissan Qashqai 5dr 1600, manual £15,246 Peugeot 107 Sport XS metallic + air con £8600 Peugeot 207 1.6 Vti SE Premium 5dr 1.6 Auto (120) £12,400 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI GT 2dr CC Simple Leather + Metallic + 5cd £16,995 Peugeot 307 Coupe Convertible Allure 1.6 16v + Metallic £16,600 Renault Clio 3dr 1.5 Diesel DCI 68 £8900 Renault CC Dci 105 Dynamique 1.5 £15,450 Renault Grand Scenic 7 Seater 1.6 Dynamic +Parking Sensors £12,600 Renault Grand Scenic 7 Seater 1.6 Expression +Parking Sensors £12,235 Skoda Fabia 2 5dr 1.2 + metallic £8,900 Skoda Fabia 3 5dr 1.6 Auto + metallic £11,430 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI PD3 5dr manual + metallic £11,520 Skoda Octavia Ambient TCI PD £12,800 Suzuki Grand Vitarra 3dr 1.9 Diesel (SWB) + Metallic £13,995 Toyota Yaris SR 5dr 1.3 Auto £11,100 Toyota Yaris T2 3dr 1.4 Diesel (non metalic) £9250 Toyota Verso 2.2 D4D T2 5dr diesel estate + metallic £14,715 Toyota Verso 2.2 D4d T2 5dr £14,100 Toyota Auris 5dr 2.2 D-4D T180 + metallic £17,225 Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D T Spirit 5dr + metallic £18,900 Volkswagon Golf S 1.6 5dr + Metallic + Alarm + Elec Rear Windows £13,400 Volkswagon Polo 1.2 E (60) 3dr £6,999 Volkswagon Polo SE 1.4 + metallic £10,400 These are just a selection of discounts.
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  Buyers Still Paying Over Book for Convertibles 14 Jun 2008 (News)
  Monday 30th June 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Barclays Asset Management, Lex, Motability , Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Ridgeway VW p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Franchised Dealer p/x. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at a BCA auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  More Strong Bidding at Auction Today 23 Mar 2007 (News)
  Audi TT225 quattro coupe, 2001/51, 79k miles £9,400s Audi A6 2.0TDI 140 S-Line, 2005/55, 62k miles £15,750p BMW 120dSE, 2004/54. 85k miles £9,200s BMW 520i 2.2SE manual, 2003/52, 71k miles £6,400s Chevrolet Matiz 1.0SE+ x 2, 06 reg, 9k miles £4,150 - £4,175 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.2CRD Classic, 05 reg, 19k miles £7,650s Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6HDI 110 VTR+, 2005/55, 20k n/w £7,800s Citroen Picasso 1.6HDI 110 Exclusive, 2004/54, 19k miles £7,300s FIAT Panda 1.1 Active x 5, 2005/55, 6k – 9k miles £3,650 - £3,700 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI 110 LX, 05 reg, 37k miles £8,050s Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ghia, 2000W, 68k miles £1,625s Ford Ka 1.3 ohc 70PS, 004/53, 38k miles £3,050s Jaguar S-Type 3.0V6 Sport auto, 02 reg, 47k miles £7,250s LandRover Freelander 1.8 Serengeti, 03 reg, 37k miles £5,250s Mazda MX5 2.0 Option Pack, 06 reg, 6k miles £13,200s Mercedes C200 Sport auto, 1997P, 108k miles £1,600s Mercedes C220 CDI Classic estate auto, 04 reg, 78k miles £9,850s Mercedes SLK200k manual, 2001/51, 63k miles £9,200s Mercedes SLK320 auto, 2002/52, 114k miles n/w £10,450s Mercedes ML270DCI auto, 2000W, 87k miles £8,800s MG ZT 4.6 V8 260SE+, 2003/53, 25k miles £10,250s MINI Cooper 1.6, 2003/53, 30k miles £8,950s RenaultSport Clio 172, 04 reg, 19k miles £7,700s SEAT Ibiza 1.4S 5-dr, 1999V 81k miles £1,250s Subaru Impreza 1.6 5-dr, 1005N, 106k miles n/w £300s Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS, 03 reg, 60k miles £3,600s Vauxhall Omega 2.0 Select estate, 1997P, 184k n/w £150s VW Passat Sport 1.8 20v, 1997R, 60k miles £1,675 Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in March Monday 26th March 10.00am start TOP CAR , Bank of Scotland, Leaseplan, Porsche Retail p/x, Black Horse, Mercedes Benz p/x, Fleet & Finance, Franchised Dealer, Inchcape Prestige Section (12.00 noon), Inchcape no reserve p/x (10.00am), Evans Halshaw p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x.
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  November recall round up: Fires and hacking 1 Dec 2015 (News)
  The Driver and Vehicle Standards agency (DVSA) announced more than a dozen vehicle safety recalls in November 2015 over fire risks, engine stalling, doors opening unintentionally and even potential unlawful hacking. Affected manufacturers include Bentley, Chrysler/Jeep, Porsche, Maserati and Mercedes-Benz.  A large number of Mercedes-Benz models are affected this month. The GLA, CLA, SLK, A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class are all subject to a recall because the crankshaft may break, damaging the engine and potentially causing an accident.
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  Christmas gift guide: Get on track - or off road 17 Nov 2014 (News)
  Silverstone has a Porsche centre on site, which offers various driving experiences both on and off track, including advanced car control and low friction surfaces. Mercedes-Benz World offers the same in Brooklands, Surrey - and we’re giving away an AMG driving experience there as part of a christmas prize bundle.
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  10 Year Old Toyota Yaris Verso Wins Which Satisfaction Survey 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  Top ten and Customer score   Toyota Yaris Verso (2000-2005)  97.7%   Volkswagen Passat CC (2008-)    96.4%   Land Rover Discovery 4 (2010-)  95.7%   Skoda Yeti (2009-)      95.4%   Honda S2000 (1999-2009) 95.3%   Skoda Superb Estate (2010-)     95.2%   Mazda MX-5 (1998-2005)  94.5%   Toyota Landcruiser (2003-)      94.2%   Skoda Superb (2002-2008)        94.2%   Skoda Superb (2008-)    94.2%                   Bottom ten  and Customer score  Mercedes-Benz M-class (1998-2004)       60.8%   Mercedes-Benz CLC Coupe (2008-) 60.2%   Renault Grand Scénic (2003-2009)        59.9%   Peugeot 307 CC (2003-2009)      59.8%   Rover 400/45 (1995-2005)        59.5%   Renault Laguna (2001-2007)      57.3%   Citroën C8 (2003-2010)  53.9%   Peugeot 206 CC (2001-2007)      51.7%   Peugeot 807 (2002-2010) 51.4%   Renault Laguna Sport Tourer (2001-2008) 49.4%  Web: http://www.which.co.uk  
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  Year old Executive Cars at up to £11,095 Less Than New Ones 7 Oct 2009 (News)
  Only 3,329 miles at £15,999 - a saving of £5,352 off list price of a new one* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Metallic Paint, Partial Leather, Power Steering and Traction Control. 50 MPG (combined) Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C180K SE 4dr Auto. 58 Reg. Only 12,626 miles at £16,999 - a saving of £5,719 off list price of a new one* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, CD Player, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint, Power Steering and Traction Control. 37.2 MPG (combined) Toyota Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D TR 5dr Manual. 58 Reg.
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  Tax Break Bargains at Auction Today 31 Oct 2007 (News)
  Monday 26th November 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Inchcape Prestige, Porsche p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR , Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x. Wednesday 28th November 10.00am start Leaseplan Live Online, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Prime Fleet, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Sytner p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Auction Prices A Bit Unsure Today 14 Jan 2008 (News)
  Friday 25th January 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, LTSB Autolease, Motability , British Telecom Fleet, Lex, Masterlease, Hitachi Capital, Peugeot Motor Co., General Section, Inchcape p/x, Charters p/x, Private Sure Sell, None Runners. Monday 28th January 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Porsche p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Ridgeway VW p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x Top Car Wednesday 30th January 10.00 start Prime Fleet, Leaseplan, Sytner p/x, Lex, CarGiant, Jardine p/x, Black Horse, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.