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  Save money: have your MoT done before your service 16 Jun 2017 (News)
  , which means thousands of motorists are being left out of pocket. The MoT test covers all of the major areas, such as bodywork, steering, suspension, emissions and brake performance. That just leaves any hidden leaks and planned renewal items, such as oil, filters, spark plugs and gearbox oils
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  One-owner low-mileage Porsche 911 Speedster for sale 20 Apr 2017 (News)
  and chassis and upgraded Turbo-spec brakes and suspension. This particular example was delivered in July 1989 by Porsche Cars Australia to Victor Berk of New South Wales, who is its one and only private registered keeper from new. It was factory fitted from new with the 'Super Sport' equipment option
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  BGT prototype set for MGLive 23 May 2016 (News)
  in the US. The modified GT boasted a wealth of safety features, including airbags, anti-lock brakes, impact-absorbing side panels and the slightly odd-looking rearview mirror that gave the driver a 120-degree field of vision. Thick rubber bumpers were mounted low down for two reasons
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Vauxhall unwraps Astra Sports Tourer 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  , with even basic models getting touchscreen infotainment, phone connectivity and air con. Going for a top-spec car gets you heated front and rear seats and active safety technology including collision mitigating brakes. Navigation is standard on all Tech Line models, or on Elite Nav and SRi Nav
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Peugeot 308 GTi launched 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  only a 0.2-second difference between the two cars when it comes to the all-important 0-62mph sprint (6.2 seconds against six dead), but the higher-powered car has a mechanical limited slip differential which should make it handle significantly better, plus bigger and meatier brakes, deeper bucket seats
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  5 MINI Cooper S JCWs Available to Drive at Moving Motor Show 10 Jun 2015 (News)
    to get behind the wheel of the powerful new MINI, which packs a 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine as well as suspension, brake, aerodynamic and interior upgrades. For those looking for an adrenalin rush within the confines of the MINI stand, a specially- designed simulator is being created to offer
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  Two 1963 E-Type Roadsters in Historics 6th June Auction 9 May 2015 (News)
  red car was completely stripped, painted and rebuilt by Trevor Grooms, with a new braking system, rebuilt 3.31 Power-Lok diff, new clutch, fuel pump and fuel lines, rebuilt suspension, new seats and hood. Still all matching numbers, mileage is recorded as 80,806, estimate £78,000 - £80,000
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  Legendary Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis awarded OBE 1 Jan 2015 (News)
  crashes in the days before seatbelts, without ever breaking a single bone. He also played a vital role in developing the revolutionary Dunlop disc brake. Of all the cars he worked on, Dewis considers the D-type to be the best. He said, ‘I got that car up to 192mph on the Mulsanne Straight
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  Kia confirms plans to build all-electric Soul 12 Nov 2013 (News)
  speed of 90mph. The Soul EV will have a number of technological features to improve its range, including regenerative braking. The car will also be equipped with an artificial engine sound system that will emit an ‘audio alert’ to warn pedestrians of its passing when travelling below
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  Toyo Launches New Proxes Tyre 23 May 2013 (News)
  , an impressive 15% better wet-weather grip than the Proxes CF1, that, as we have found was already very good indeed. See Our Cars . An optimised tread pattern ensures maximum  braking
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  Another DB5 and Some Interesting Americans in Historics 24th November Auction 11 Oct 2012 (News)
  with seatbelts. This has a 186 cubic inch 85hp OHV straight six and is estimated at £14,000 - £18,000. A 1963 Studebaker Avanti. Styled by the great Raymond Loewy, this fibreglass bodied, disc braked sports coupe was offered with the option of a supercharger and thus equipped was timed at 196mph
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  BCA Offers Auction Buyers Warranted Condition Reports 14 Nov 2011 (News)
  motoring organisation.  Only cars under 8 years and 120 000 miles are eligible and vendors will sign up in advance to have this check on their vehicles. The check includes an onsite drive to test brakes (to VOSA standards), warning lights, tyre depths, engine noise, limited gearbox check, suspension
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  British Company Launches New Winter Tyre 29 Oct 2010 (News)
  , the WM-SA2 and WM-ST3, are available now in sizes ranging from 13 to 16 inches. Cooper's UK-based engineers have used the latest state-of-the-art production technology to design tyres that offer firm footing on wet roads, snow and slush. While the WM-SA2 will offer optimum braking
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  Volkswagen launches improved fixed price servicing 15 Jul 2010 (News)
  conditioning service, replacement of brake pads, and a cambelt change. For each item it suggests a recommended change interval as well as a fixed job price. Convenience is exactly what it says - and includes a courtesy lift, collect and deliver service or a loan car while the service is taking place. Small
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  Vauxhall celebrates 20 years of Network Q 8 Jun 2010 (News)
  technicians - and are even checked against recall directories to make sure nothing has been overlooked. Once approved, they are wrapped in a comprehensive warranty that uniquely includes brakes, clutches and battery for the first year or 20,000 miles. With more than 15,000 competitively priced vehicles
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  MoT failure rates and causes published by VOSA 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  . 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
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  Honda CR-Vs Still On Offer Until 30th June 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  (ACC) and Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) can be specified as an option on EX models too. More at www.honda.co.uk
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  Hyundai i20 Earns 5* NCAP Rating 28 May 2009 (News)
  Programme (ESP). ESP helps to minimise the risk of skidding by applying brakes to individual wheels to direct the car where the driver wishes to go. Euro NCAP now insists that 85 per cent of volume sales should be fitted with ESP as standard before a new car can be eligible for a five-star rating
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  1920 Rolls 20HP Goshawk in Barons Auction 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  was also replaced, with the elegant cabriolet body by T H Gill & Co of Paddington. As an early, experimental car, it has the three-speed, centrally located gearbox, and brakes on the rear wheels only. The car has featured extensively in reference books, including The Rolls-Royce Twenty
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  FIAT 500 Prices Announced 6 Nov 2007 (News)
  FIAT has announced prices for its gorgeous new 500 and the good news is they start at just £7,900. Prices rise in simple steps of £1,400 for trim upgrades or engine upgrades. Standard equipment of the entry-level Pop includes ABS anti-lock brakes with EBD