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  Drivers heading abroad 'need to think about breakdown cover' 20 Aug 2009 (News)
  Checking their car insurance covers them for trips abroad is not the only precaution motorists need to take before travelling overseas in their auto, it has been claimed. According to Green Flag, European breakdown protection is also an important consideration.
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  Car by Car Breakdown Updated 23 May 2003 (News)
  Yesterday was SMMT Test Day, which gave me a chance to catch up with 20 cars I had not yet drive at Millbrook, and take a ride in the back seat of the Rolls Royce Phantom. Updated Car by Car Breakdown entries are:- Audi A4 (S4); Audi A6 (RS6); Daihatsu Copen; Daihatsu Charade; Ferrari 575M; Ford Tourneo Connect; Hyundai Getz; Jaguar XJ; Range Rover; Lexus SC 430; Lexus RX300; Maserati 4.2 V8 Spider; Mazda 2; Renault Megane; Renault Espace; Rolls Royce Phantom; SEAT Leon; Toyota Avensis; Vauxhall Meriva; Vauxhall Signum.
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  The MoT Files: The 10 best manufacturers 6 May 2014 (News)
  This is arguably the most important list in to be found in the MoT Files. Indeed the top 10 manufacturers list gives a complete breakdown on the UK’s best car builders, when it comes to passing the MoT.  The data used to compile this top 10 is based on MoT pass rates for all mainstream manufacturers for all years (1980-2013) and provides an in-depth picture to the automotive landscape when it comes to buying a car that will pass its annual test for roadworthiness. 
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  VIDEO: GEM Motoring Assist's tips for driving in floods 8 Jan 2014 (News)
  Breakdown cover provider GEM Motoring Assist has released a short video covering frequently asked questions about how best to cope with driving in floods - including tips on traversing deep water without stalling and damaging your car.
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  Drivers urged to prepare for breakdowns 7 Jan 2009 (News)
  As winter tightens its grip on the UK, motorists are being urged to ensure their cars are equipped with items which would prove useful if they were to breakdown in sub-zero temperatures. Research by Kwik-Fit has revealed the majority of drivers in Britain do not carry survival kits, despite the fact a quarter of people had previously broken down in freezing conditions.
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  What the AA and RAC Don’t Tell You 24 Sep 2003 (News)
  They do used car history checks. They do roadside inspections. But the one thing the country’s leading breakdown organizations don’t do is tell you which cars break down. In Germany, ADAC does.
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  New 1.6 litre Mitsubishi Space Star 4 May 2001 (News)
  Both 1.6 models come with ABS and EBD, central door locking, dual front airbags, electric windows all round and a radio plus CD player. List prices are £11,995 for the manual and £13,010 for the automatic. See car by car breakdown for NCAP crash test information. More at www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 22 May 2017 (News)
  Your round-up to all of the latest money-saving deals on new cars, insurance, accessories and much more. Friday 26 May Get an extra £750 towards a Nissan Qashqai Test drive a Qashqai this May and get a £3000 deposit contribution Thursday 25 May Reader offer: 10% off ALA GAP Insurance Wednesday 24 May Free breakdown cover with car insurance from the Post Office Free, first year breakdown cover for new customers under 50 Tuesday 23 May Save £40 on a Nextbase 512G dashcam Monday 22 May Get a £2500 deposit contribution on a Mazda6 PCP deal

  Showroom4cars.com website makeover 3 Aug 2001 (News)
  All European-sourced vehicles are now paid for in sterling, so purchasers do not need to arrange finance in euros or foreign currency. The second is the launch of DriverAssist, Showroom4cars.com's own breakdown cover and warranty service, bringing the online retailer into direct competition with traditional breakdown services and maintaining its competitive edge in comparison with other internet car sales operations.
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  New approach to classic insurance 26 Jun 2014 (News)
  The previous inclusion of breakdown cover, for example, is now being offered as an extra, reflecting the fact that many customers will already have their own breakdown arrangements in place.  Managing director of Footman James, Andy Fairchild, explained the need for the changes: “Research has told us that classic vehicle owners have very different needs and want the flexibility of cover to fully enjoy their passion.
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  Carole Nash unveils 'Pride & Joy' iPhone app 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  This allows you to use your GPS signal to locate your position on a map for if you’re calling for Breakdown Assistance or for a friend or family member to come to your aid. UK and European Breakdown Assistance comes as a standard part a Carole Nash classic car insurance policy. You can call for help from within the app to use this service and to take advantage of the cover this provides.
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  Car care firm warns of 'Breakdown Day' 18 Dec 2007 (News)
  A car care specialist company has told people heading on the roads this weekend to be careful it is typically one of the busiest times...
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  Toyota INCREASES a price 26 Oct 2000 (News)
  Thirteen days after announcing an on-the-road price of £19,995 for the new Celica 190, Toyota has increased it to £20,495. More about the new car and its engine in the Car by Car Breakdown.
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  Up To 3 Years Breakdown Cover Free With Motorpoint Finance 4 Nov 2009 (News)
  Motorpoint is offering up to three years' of free comprehensive roadside assistance to new customers buying a car with one of its in-house finance products. The car supermarket chain has teamed up with Blackhorse to provide over £260 worth of breakdown cover to people who purchase one of its vehicles using its finance products such as HP or Boomerang, Motorpoint's Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) plan from November 1.
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  Pre-Budget Report gives company car drivers a tax-free option 10 Dec 2009 (News)
  Read more in the Renault Fluence car-by-car breakdown  
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  £1,000 Off Merivas 23 May 2003 (News)
  Three hours after I wrote that Merivas were £1,000 too dear in car by car breakdown, www.drivethedeal.com came up with a deal offering across-the-range savings from £924 off the Meriva 1.6 8v Life to £1,105 off the Meriva 1.8 16v.
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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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  Motorists 'jeopardising warranties' 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  UK motorists are putting their warranties at risk by failing to keep on top of car maintenance, it has been claimed. Mondial Assistance - a breakdown organisation - reported it is coming across an increasing number of cases where vehicle owners have let a relatively trivial problem develop into something much more serious.
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  Drivers urged to get under the bonnet 12 Jan 2009 (News)
  Motorists who do not want to end up relying on their car insurance breakdown cover this winter are being urged to start carrying out routine vehicle checks. Haynes Publishing warned attending servicing appointments is not always enough. The producer of car manuals said motorists should conduct basic maintenance in between trips to the garage, adding motorists did not require specialist knowledge.
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  Put safety first on Friday 13th, says Green Flag 13 Feb 2009 (News)
  Used and new car drivers are being urged to put safety at the top of their lists on a day traditionally associated with bad luck. Breakdown service company Green Flag told motorists to exercise even more caution than usual, not just because of ongoing hazardous weather conditions across the UK.