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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 Aug 2017 (News)
  smid=A3I7N084N63ZPF&pf_rd_p=09b069a8-218a-4e76-9314-860a796bd459&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=D8S3N2CESM8CXJVPZ7H7" target="_blank"> >> Click here to see the deal Save 10% on car hire with Enterprise Get 10% prepayment discount when you hire a car with Enterprise. The offer is available when you s elect any vehicle and use the pay now option. >> Click here to see the deal Get £2000 off a new car with Ford's scrappage scheme Save at least £2000 on a new Ford model when you trade-in your old pre-Euro6 petrol or diesel car.
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  A Grand Monday: 1988 Mazda 121 26 Jun 2015 (News)
  We love the fabulous ’80s-style striped upholstery found inside this 121. Perhaps more important to a potential buyer, however, is the fact that the car is MoT’d until July 2016 and is ready to be enjoyed as a show car or unusual daily user. The Mazda can be viewed in Stourbridge, West Midlands, by prior appointment with the vendor. Oh, and he tells us that only caring new homes will be considered!
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  Porsches in demand at Race Retro sale 26 Feb 2015 (News)
  While a trio of stunning Italian sports cars grabbed the pre-sale headlines, it was the cars from Stuttgart that consistently performed well on the day. A 964 Carrera 4, first registered in 1990, made £38,250 - £6250 over its top estimate.
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  Auction Values of BMW 1 Series Set To Drop 25 Feb 2010 (News)
  BMW has turned down a claim by the owner of a 2005 BMW 120D in which the ABS/DSC module failed, leaving the customer with a bill of £1,613 + fitting. This is around 20% of the value of the car. The reason for rejecting his claim to goodwill over the cost of this safety-related part is that the customer bought the car used from a car supersite and, though it had been serviced by BMW dealers and an 'Approved' BMW service specialist, BMW felt that the history of the car did not justify any goodwill at all towards the repair.
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  Auction Prices 'Over Book' 17 Jan 2001 (News)
  Auction prices for late plate ex-fleet cars were very high at BCA Blackbushe today, sometimes even exceeding book retail or more for some models. As before, the most wanted cars are German. £10,200 was paid for a 57,000 mile 97R BMW 318iS Coupe in silver with the unusual combination of sunroof and air-conditioning (mileage-adjusted trade book £9,700).
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  Tesco Cars stalls after just 12 months 4 Apr 2012 (News)
  The site claimed to advertise up to 3,000 cars every week with fresh stock added daily. Its range of cars, between six months and three-years-old, included MPVs, small hatchbacks and executive saloons. Servicing came from a nationwide network of more than 1,000 independent garages operating through an arrangement with National Service Network.  However, sources claim that the site was only selling 150 cars a month and began laying off staff over Christmas.
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  NEC ticket winners announced 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  Rehan Osman – Jaguar E-type from Browns Lane to Geneva, recreating Norman Dewis’ legendary drive before the car’s official launch at the show in 1961. Clive Sayer - a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS around Goodwood, Brands, Le Mans, Nordschleife and Spa Francorchamps and before returning via the Jabbeke highway.
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  A Grand Monday: Mercedes W124 22 Sep 2014 (News)
  No rust. It’s ready for immediate use or with very little work would make a great show car.’ There are few minor points to consider. There are light cracks in the dashboard and some stonechips in the paint. But the worst bit is a non-matching paint repair around the rear aerial mount.
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  Rolls-Royce seeks apprentices 3 Dec 2013 (News)
  Rolls-Royce has announced that it is seeking 10 new apprentices to join its apprenticeship programme from August 2014. The programme was launched in 2006 to train 16-24-year-olds alongside craftspeople at the Goodwood factory. Apprentices get the opportunity to learn about leather, wood, paint, engineering and assembly. Those who wish to work with Rolls-Royce must go through a selection process which is designed to find the very best candidates.
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  Chryslert Joins Scrappage Scheme 14 May 2009 (News)
  The £2,000 scrappage incentive is incremental to Chrysler’s current offers on its new car range. Anyone interesting in scrapping their old vehicle for a new Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge should visit their nearest dealership for more information. All Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge models are covered by the comprehensive Chrysler warranty scheme, which provides a three-year/60,000 mile mechanical warranty, seven-year anti-corrosion warranty and one-year European roadside assistance.
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  Touring cars revived at the Silverstone Classic 19 Apr 2013 (News)
  The 2013 Silverstone Classic (26-28 July) will include three packed touring car grids alongside as part of an amazing line-up of 24 races for unrivalled numbers of historic F1, GT and sports cars. There will be touring cars from the 1960s through to the '80s, representing a cross-section of saloon car action to atract all ages of fans.
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  Scrappage schemes explained: All you need to know to make the most of 2017's offers 2 Oct 2017 (News)
  You trade in your old car, get a discount on a new one and your old car is taken off the road. Which manufacturer is offering the most in a scrappage scheme? At the moment, Audi is offering the most in a scrappage scheme.
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  How can you secure your car? 9 Feb 2015 (News)
  Although car crime may have be a fraction of what it once was, theft from and of vans remains high. Thieves are getting smarter and more selective. So in this era of high-tech criminals, what can you do to keep the baddies away?
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 9-5-2015 9 May 2015 (News)
    The messing link I have owned my 2010 VW Polo SEL 1.2 TSI since it was six months old with 2,800 miles on the clock. The car is now four and a half years old and has done 22,000 careful miles with all servicing carried out at the correct intervals. In recent months I have noticed a rattling noise from the engine for about 3 seconds or so on start up from cold (more noticeable in cold weather).
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  Caterham Day at Castle Combe on 3rd May 22 Apr 2010 (News)
  These 40+ year old cars are astoundingly quick and it's hard to believe they still use the old BMC 'A series' engine as motive power.   Monday's action starts at 8.45 am with qualifying, racing getting under way from 12.15 pm.
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  Classic car boot returns to London’s Southbank 25 Feb 2015 (News)
  Iconic classic cars all restored to their original condition, such as an Aston Martin DB4, a US Navy 1942 Chevy Style Master, and a rare 1948 Cheltenham Caravan will also be on display, plus a selection of racing cars, including a1953 Alfa Romeo ‘Disco Volante.’ Highlights among the traders at this year’s event include Crystal Vintage’s GLORIA Pop Up Boutique: a horsebox turned vintage shop that has been featured on Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces Meanwhile, The Old Collectors Garage will be selling vintage advertising, Americana and vintage American gas pumps from the boot of a Chevy Panel Van.
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  Jason Plato to Drive Chevrolet Cruze in 2010 BTCC 23 Mar 2010 (News)
  ” Former BTCC champion and 2009 runner-up, Jason Plato will be driving the first car, and 19-year old Alex MacDowall driving the second. It’s the Carlisle-based teenager’s first season in BTCC, having previously competed in the top rankings of the Renault Clio Cup. Plato drove an independently entered Chevrolet Lacetti (ironically the Top Gear 'Reasonably Priced' car of the stars)  in the BTCC through 2009 and very nearly won.
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  Five Grand Alfa 156 at Auction Today 7 Sep 2001 (News)
  Two classic car auctions are coming up at the end of the month:- 24th September: British Car Auctions (afternoon sale), Bridgwater Auction Centre, Bristol Road (A38), Bridgwater, tel: 01252 877317 (7%); Starts 12.00 noon.
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  A Grand Monday: Ford Mondeo 25 Oct 2016 (News)
  Despite being 23 years old, it still looks fresh and modern, and is still a decent car to drive, too, making it ideal as a usable family classic. It was also a brilliant car when new – a deserved European car of the Year winner, and a model that completely transformed public perceptions of Ford’s ability to engineer well-made and fine handling cars after the PR disaster that was the Mk 4 Escort.
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  A Grand Monday: Retro Renault 11 for £400 12 Oct 2015 (News)
  The seller says, ‘It currently has a blowing exhaust in the front section, probably could do with a couple of lower ball joints (which are readily available for little money), and the front brake pipes could do with checking as these were a previous advisory on the last MOT, but that should be it.’ As with any old car that’s been stood a while, the carb could do with adjustment as the choke can stick, which causes the revs to rise. We reckon a good service wouldn’t go amiss, either. The seller adds, ‘I bought the car with some very questionable additional electrical installations and have stripped all these out and returned the car to original condition.