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  Skoda Octavia vRS (2001-2005) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  The 15 year old model we drove felt well built inside with a nice heavy thunk from the doors while all the buttons and controls still worked. There are plenty of 15 year old cars for which you can’t say the same. On the road it’s great fun and feels like a smaller car with good agility in corners while the ride is amazingly forgiving. Compared to the later Octavia vRS it is a little soft in corners but out of all the models here, this was the most fun to drive, which makes it a real bargain as a used car.
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  Focus on: A1 Autocentre 9 Apr 2015 (News)
  However, the secret to the garage’s success doesn’t lie in its expertise – though it certainly helps. Instead, the team relies on customer service and attention to detail. If a car comes in for its MoT and it fails on something silly like a blown bulb they’ll replace it free of charge, cutting down hassle for car owners. A1 Autocentre can MoT vans as well as cars The team stays in touch with customers, sending reminders when an MoT or service is due.
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  Results: H&H Classic Car Auction Buxton 12th November 2014 13 Nov 2014 (News)
  H&H has posted results for its Classic Car Sale at Pavilion Gardens, Buxton on 12 th November. Here are the estimates and prices achieved by the cars we featured in our auction preview: Probably most newsworthy, a 1966 Volvo P1800 Saint’s car (exactly the same as the 1966 P1800 that Irv Gordon of New York took to a record breaking 3,000,000 miles) was estimated at £8,000 - £10,000 with just 60,000 warranted miles.
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  1980s Willhire 24 Hour Reunion Race Now On 19 Feb 2014 (News)
  The 2-hour race - evocatively running into darkness - will celebrate the 'Production Class' sports and touring cars (plus the later Group N cars) which contested the fabled Willhire 24-Hour Race events from 1980 to 1994. The event has been devised by ex-Willhire driver and HRDC Race Director, Julius Thurgood, in conjunction with the original administrator of the 'Willhire' - the BRSCC.
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  Preview: The Rover Sports Register Diamond Jubilee Rally 21 Apr 2013 (News)
  Normal National Trust charges and parking arrangements will apply to those visiting without entering a vehicle in the event, but all are welcome to the rally field to view the cars and talk to owners. Dogs are permitted on the rally field if kept on a lead. There is a special welcome to Rover employees who were involved with these cars in any way. The many entries already booked for the rally range from a 1904 Rover Forecar three-wheeler to a special Belgian-market Rover 75 ‘Longbridge’ edition from 2005.
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  Car Auction Catalogue For CarFest North 4 Sep 2012 (News)
  More than 50 classic cars and charity lots are now confirmed for the ‘Pride & Joy’ auction at CarFest North hosted by Silverstone Auctions in aid of BBC Children in Need on Sunday 9 th September.
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  Northern Sports & Saloon Car Championship to be crowned at Croft 21 Sep 2011 (News)
  This coming weekend (24-25 September) sets the scene for the title-deciding rounds of the Darlington & District Motor Club’s hotly-contested Northern Sports & Saloon Car Championship.   In excess of 70 competitors could be turning out for their season finale at the North East’s premier motor sport venue. Indeed nine different classes have attracted booming grids, a wide variety of car and highly entertaining racing making it one of the best local club championships in the UK.
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  Manheim reports that used car values fall by 4.4% in 2010 17 Jan 2011 (News)
  Wholesale used car values fall by 4.4% in 2010, reports Manheim Remarketing Manheim Remarketing's latest Market Analysis for Cars reports that overall average wholesale used car values fell by 4.4% (£306) in 2010 compared with 2009, average age increased by three months to 51 months and average mileage rose by 4,009 to 53,605 miles.
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  Up to £6,410 Off Astras on Scrappage From Vauxhall Dealers 26 Aug 2009 (News)
  So whether you’re trading in your banger, cashing in on current rate VAT, or simply looking for some of the best new cars deals around, Vauxhall has it covered. The £2,000 Government Scrappage Allowance towards a new car or commercial is offered on condition that the traded-in vehicle has been registered on or before August 31, 1999, and has been registered in the name of the new car buyer for at least one year.
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  Castle Combe Track Day Season Opener 25th April 10 Apr 2009 (News)
  With a drifting display, sessions for cars with 200bhp or more, displays of cars claiming 500bhp or more and non-stop action on the track, each Action Day provides a great day out for motor enthusiasts. Such is the popularity of the Performance Car Action Day that a second day has been added for Saturday 5 September.
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  Bank Lends to Car Broker 25 Oct 2008 (News)
  This new package from RBS means we can expand and improve our operation, bring more people onto the payroll, and continue to offer spectacular savings to consumers looking to buy a new car." AutoeBids's 'reverse auction' service is for private and small business buyers of new cars and light commercial vehicles (LCV). With access to over 1,500 motor dealers in the UK, AutoeBid can supply any known make of car or LCV at a substantial discount from the manufacturer's recommended price.
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  31 Renaults Exempt from Congestion Tax 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  No less than 31 of Renault’s current model line-up qualify for the zero cost category from small cars like Clio to larger, family cars like the Mégane. Even drivers who have a licence to drive automatic only vehicles can take advantage of the discount by opting for a Renault with a robotised gearbox available with the dCi 86 engines on Modus.
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  New Ford Galaxy PCP Deals from only £259.99 a month 5 Jan 2008 (News)
  They offer great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase, Finance Lease. Please mention Honest John when calling. More information and more new car leasing deals at www.dsgauto.com .
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  New VW Polo, Golf, Touran and Passat deals from £139.99pm 21 May 2006 (News)
  For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase, Finance Lease, Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Personal Contract Hire (PCH).
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  Upcoming February Auctions at BCA Blackbushe 17 Feb 2006 (News)
  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 www.auctionview.co.uk If you are a BCA account holder this service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  E270 CDI Under £20k at Auction Today 26 Nov 2004 (News)
  Put it this way, if you fancy a new Audi, and especially an A8, try naming your own price and the Audi dealer might actually bite your hand off. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit www.auctionview.co.uk This service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  Cheap Cars Cheaper at Auction Today 18 Oct 2004 (News)
  So maybe the premium on MINIs is slipping ever so slightly. But I can’t remember a better car in its price range to put your money into. Big public sales on Wednesday and Friday. And an interesting 150 car Audi sale for BCA account holders only on Thursday, alongside the public lcv sale.
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  Sensible Prices at Top Car Today 8 Mar 2004 (News)
  A 21k mile 98R Ferrari 456GT auto (about to be superceded by the 612 Scaglietti) bid to £42,750; a 45k mile 95M Ferrari 355 GTS bid to £34,500; a 24k mile 2000W Lotus Esprit 3.5 V8 bid to £23,000; a RHD 43k mile Porsche 911 996 Carrera S Tiptronic bid to £27,750; a LHD 47k mile 1999S 911 996 Carrera 2 cabrio with hard-top bid to just £24,000; but the 39k mile 02 reg Lexus SC430 in the photo made a bit more than I expected at a top bid of £36,400. Most expensive car of the day was a silver 18k mile 2002/52 reg Jaguar XKR 4.2 convertible with 20” wheels, sold for £45,750 which is a saving of £30,000 on the new price. Next Top Car Auction at Blackbushe will be on Monday 22nd March and, though I’ll be away for the rest of the month it promises to be a lively one with a lot of good quality part-exchanges and de-fleetings feeding through.
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  Two Top Car Auctions in One Today 22 Dec 2003 (News)
  Top Car at BCA Blackbushe today had a depleted entry. But was flowed by two LEX sales in Hall 2, the second of which was mostly BMWs and Mercedes. So there was plenty of choice, and decent bargains bought. The SL500 in the photo was a 52 reg RHD with 12k miles and sold for £58,200.
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  Heavy Metal Sensible Money at Top Car 2 Sep 2002 (News)
  At the last Blackbushe Top Car auction, another left-hook 500 mile 02 reg SL500 failed to crack £61,000. Despite being held back to mid-day to attract maximum attention and having an 'HJ' reg this one, in a nicer colour, with 2,000 miles actually sold for £59,500.