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  Ford Mondeo 'used most by drivers' 30 Apr 2008 (News)
  Duncan McClure Fisher from Warranty Direct commented that the research could prove "invaluable" to some drivers. Indeed, car insurance customers could look at the findings before choosing the best policy for them. "For example, you may find a four-year-old Nissan Micra with 30,000 miles on the clock and think it's a low mileage machine but in reality it's just the average," he said.
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  7 Year Warranty on Used Cee'ds 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  Not content with offering the best new car warranty in Europe - Kia Motors has gone even further, now offering up to seven year's warranty, even on a used car! From April, customers buying an Approved used Kia up to 18 months old with no more than 18,000 miles on the clock can get the warranty topped back up to the same level as if they were buying the car from new.
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  Everything we know about the MoT exempton for classic cars 6 Feb 2018 (News)
  If, for example, a vehicle that’s currently over forty years old recently failed an MoT, the owner would still be responsible for ensuring it was roadworthy once the test is no longer required. Driving a car with faults that were previously MoT failure issues will mean the car is deemed to be unroadworthy, even though a test is no longer needed.
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  Nostalgic cars in the classifieds 1 Jun 2011 (News)
  What was your first car? Chances are it wasn’t very good, but that you loved it all the same. Same goes for the first car you bought simply because you liked it, rather than because it was practical. Imagine if you could go back and find your first car, or the car you loved the most?
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  Clubs criticise MoT changes 23 Oct 2014 (News)
  The handling of the proposed changes to the MoT system has been criticized by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs – the body that speaks on behalf of UK car clubs and their members. As we reported on Tuesday, a consultation process is currently under way to gauge opinion over proposed changes to Britain’s MoT regulations – and this could mean that cars over 30 years old could be exempt from an annual MoT test.
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  Massive Motability Auction Tomorrow 15 Sep 2005 (News)
  This year's Motability auctions have been among the best sales to pick up a very late, hardly used car, or a good three year old automatic with reasonable mileage, including rarities such as Yaris Verso autos. Tomorrow, Friday 16th, sees a big 200 car Motability Sale at BCA Blackbushe.
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  Brits Remember First Car Better Than First Love 21 Feb 2008 (News)
  ” Other findings include: * Brits display a surprisingly patriotic choice in first car colours, with blue as the top choice (25%), followed by red (20%) then white (14%) * Contrary to the popular stereotype it’s not people from Essex who are most likely to have sex in their cars (35%), but the Welsh (46%) * Half (43%) remember their first car’s registration number * Most first cars were between 6 and 10 years old * Three quarters (62%) said that their first car had to be scrapped * One in five still owns their first car * Over half (58%) passed their test first time; a quarter had to have another go and over one in ten took over three times to pass their test.
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  Used 4x4 values rising sharply 10 Jan 2013 (News)
  Used 4x4 values spike in December 2012 according to BCA - proving the old adage that if you want to buy a car for the winter, buy it in the summer.
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  Increase in eco-friendly Peugeots recorded 7 Apr 2008 (News)
  There has been an increase in the number of environmentally-friendly Peugeot models bought by people across the UK, it has been reported. According to the French car manufacturer, there were 16 per cent more 107s sold last month. The model sold 3,485 units in March and appeals to the "savvy green buyer" with its Band B status grouping, which means it emits 109g CO2 per kilometre.
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  Increase in eco-friendly Peugeots recorded 7 Apr 2008 (News)
  There has been an increase in the number of environmentally-friendly Peugeot models bought by people across the UK, it has been reported. According to the French car manufacturer, there were 16 per cent more 107s sold last month. The model sold 3,485 units in March and appeals to the "savvy green buyer" with its Band B status grouping, which means it emits 109g CO2 per kilometre.
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  FANTASTIC Deals on VW Passats, from £11,739 4 Nov 2002 (News)
  So www.ukcarbroker.co.uk has gone one better. Take a look at the eye-popping prices below. All cars are UK supplied by UK VW dealers and come with the full three year UK warranty. Note that 2.0s have the new 130bhp engine, not the old 115. Please also note that at these prices supplies are strictly limited.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Last Defender to cost £10,000 – but it’s a pedal car 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  This handbuilt single-seater Defender is a pedal car suitable only for children up to seven years old... Still, at least it'll be environmentally friendly as this zero emissions model using pedal power rather than Land Rover's trusty oil-burner.
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  Rowan Atkinson’s McLaren F1 sells for £8m 11 Jun 2015 (News)
  So it looks like having a celebrity owner has added more than £3 million to the car's value - and that's despite the car twice being involved in headline-grabbing accidents. Minor damage was caused when the 60-year-old actor rear-ended a Rover Metro on the A6 in Lancashire in 1999.
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  Fiat offers owners of older Puntos money-saving parts and servicing deals 14 Apr 2010 (News)
  "We recognise that some customers choose to move away from the full manufacturer's service schedule once their car reaches three years' old and is no longer covered by a warranty," says Rob Calver, parts and service director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK. "Some feel that the driving demands they place on their car are lower than those anticipated by the manufacturer and consequently want a service that reflects this fact.
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  Two-Jags Jag Up For Auction 1 Jul 2003 (News)
  A BCA spokesperson commented "With Mr Prescott's well-documented love of Jaguar cars, we expect this car will have been much cherished by the Deputy PM. Its sale certainly presents a unique opportunity to acquire a car with a well-documented association with one of the more colourful political figures of recent years."
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  Last Defender to cost £10,000 – but it’s a pedal car 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  This handbuilt single-seater Defender is a pedal car suitable only for children up to seven years old. Still, at least it'll be environmentally friendly as this zero emissions model using pedal power rather than Land Rover's trusty oil-burner. On sale in Spring next year, it's the latest vehicle to come out of JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations unit.
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  David Brown Speedback GT on show at Retro Classics 11 Mar 2015 (News)
  It aims to offer a modern twist on the old ‘Grand Touring’ design. The company will also use Retro Classics to showcase its first bespoke alloy wheel design for Speedback. This is an option that will sit alongside wire wheels that have been a distinctive feature on the car since launch.
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  What happens to the Olympic fleet? 22 Aug 2012 (News)
  So if you were hoping there’d be a sudden influx of ex-Olympic cars appearing cheap at auction or on dealer forecourts, you’ll be sadly disappointed – BMW has no plans to sell the cars via the dealer network, nor to auction them, so if you’re looking to lay your hands on a historic Olympic car then you’ll have to bide your time.   Nontheless, with the Paralympics around the corner you’ll get to see the exotically coloured Olympic cars around London again soon.   
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  Porsche Classics at Goodwood 18 Sep 2010 (News)
  In 2009, over 136,000 visitors marvelled at around 530 classic racing cars from all over Europe, which competed in 16 classes. Legendary race drivers such as Sir Stirling Moss, John Surtess and Porsche legends Richard Attwood and Derek Bell all regularly participate in this three day event.
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  Corvette Makes £25,400 at Auction Today 25 Nov 2002 (News)
  While the three star Top Cars remained unsold at Blackbushe today, this awesome 21,000 kilometre 2001Y Corvette automatic roadster attracted enough buyers into the hall next door to sell over reserve at £25,400. A useful valuation for a rare, unbooked car.