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  MOTORISTS PROTECT THEIR INVESTMENT DURING CAR CARE WEEK 14 Oct 2008 (News)
  Thoroughly rinse your car before washing as any grit particles can scratch paintwork as you start to wash 2. Wash wheels first, use Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner with a stiff brush to shift brake dust 3. Soak baked-on dirt (e.g. insects, droppings, tree sap) before trying to remove. If necessary use Autoglym Active Insect Remover 4. Use a good quality Shampoo/Conditioner, make sure it does not dry on to paintwork – if necessary wash half the car at a time, rinsing as you go 5.
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  Big Stuff at Blackbushe Today 23 Jan 2004 (News)
  RAV-4s are still impossible to buy right. A really scruffy 3 year old 65k mile 2001X 2.0GX 5-door with badly brake dust corroded front alloys bid to big £9,650 and was reserved for even more. A 76k mile 2002/51 reg Audi A6 2.7T Quattro with a full service history of just two oil changes bid to £11,800 and didn’t sell.
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  Big Week For Classic Car Auctions 31 May 2003 (News)
  Entries include a 1915 Ford Model T speedster; the 1922 Blue Label 3.0 litre Bentley in the photo, with VDP body and factory fitted front brakes (they were optional in 1922); a 1923 Austin 12/5 Harley all-weather coupe; a 1925 Citroen 5CV Cloverleaf; a 1925 Citroen B10 tourer; a 1925 Chevrolet Superior Series K tourer; a 1926 Humber 12/25 tourer; a 1927 Riley 9 Mk 1 Sports 4; a 1929 Rolls Royce Phantom II Barker style tourer; a 1929 Dodge DA Sedan; a 1030 Talbot 75 seallon1933 and a 1934 MG Magna six four seat tourers; a 1934 Chevrolet Master Six sedan; a 1936 Riley 12/4 Kestrel; a 1937 Aston Martin 15/98 Bertelli bodied 4 seat tourer; a 1936 Lagonda LG45 tourer; a 1937 Lagonda LG45 Fox & Nicholl team car replica; a 1939 Delage D6/75 sports saloon by Chapron; and many modern classics from a 1959 Healey Sprite to a 1954 Packard 5431 convertible.
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  Renault Zoe given zero-star rating in latest Euro NCAP test 8 Dec 2021 (News)
  “The evolution of the current Zoe was decided in 2017 adapting the passive safety equipment to real accidentology and updating the car with state of the art ADAS equipment such as Advanced Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Lane Departure Alert and Lane Keeping Assist, using a radar and a camera." One-star Euro NCAP rating for the Dacia Spring The Dacia Spring, a brand-new electric vehicle in the Supermini class, performed poorly across all categories, earning it just one star.
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  Tax Free 207 Arrives in October 22 Jul 2009 (News)
  ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) are all fitted as standard. ESP is available as an option. New In-Car Entertainment Systems As standard the 207 Economique is fitted with a radio / single CD player with MP3 file compatibility but it can be fitted with Peugeot Connect USB with Bluetooth as an option.
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  The Mot Files: What does the test involve and why is it important? 18 Feb 2019 (News)
  . The headlights and rear lights are also tested to make sure they all work and are aimed correctly. All the brakes of the car go through checks to make sure that they are functioning properly and the car's emission levels are also checked. Controlling pollution levels is important and government regulations require vehicles to pass through emission level tests to ensure that they don't emit more pollution than specified.
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  Everything we know about the MoT exempton for classic cars 6 Feb 2018 (News)
  The most serious of these will result in immediate failure, and might include such issues as major leaks (including brake fluid) or anything else that makes the car dangerous to use on the road. The Major Fault category will also result in failure, and will cover the majority of regular failure items – a list that includes lights that aren’t working, worn tyres, damaged wiper blades and so on.
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  Four Classic Porsches in Historics March 3rd Ascot Auction 12 Jan 2018 (News)
  .   A mere 7 years older, this 1964 356C represents the last of the four cylinder air cooled Porsches, now with four wheel disc brakes. This LHD example was rebuilt in Germany between 2008 and 2012 and features a 90HP 1,720cc engine with twin Webers and a new exhaust. Ut comes with a German Certificate of Approval and English CoA, an extensive history file and records of ownership.
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  Unique 2012 AC 378 GT Zagato Prototype in Historics 4th March Classic Car Auction 4 Feb 2017 (News)
  . This Siata evocation is a fully aluminium-bodied roadster and bears visual similarity to that of a 208 CS Bertone Spider Corsa from 1953. The chassis is from a 1950 FIAT together with the suspension, steering and brakes. The engine is a tuned 1100cc with a performance manifold, twin-choke Weber carburettor and 4-Speed manual transmission. It sits on Borrani style wire wheels and is finished in blue with twin black upholstered race seats. Formerly part of a deceased estate, documentation includes copies of the former Italian Libretto and a current UK V5C.
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  SMMT issues a statement on Volkswagen emissions scandal 23 Sep 2015 (News)
  All of the vehicle’s components must be present and cannot be tampered with. For example, the alternator belt must be intact and the brakes must function fully to pass testing. The vehicle will be checked to ensure it has the same tyre pressures, fluid levels and components as it would have on the road. Who carries out the test?
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  Subaru Impreza WRX STI Breaks Isle of Man Lap Record 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  The WRX STI used for the record breaking run was a standard Subaru production car, equipped with a 300PS Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine, unmodified brake callipers and with road-legal Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tyres.  Springs and dampers were adjusted to minimise any potential damage when the car encountering the various bumps and jumps at high speed along the course.
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  VW Type 2 Samba sells for £67,500 22 Feb 2015 (News)
  These allow it to be both usable and safe to drive, while giving full peace-of-mind (if desired, it could very easily be converted to absolutely original condition without any major work being necessary). It has a new 2.0L twin-carb engine (by VW expert John Gurney), dual circuit brakes with CSP front discs, independent rear suspension, radial tyres, integrated front and rear indicators (working semaphores are still in place), engine bay fire suppressant system and front & rear seatbelts.
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  1955 Volkswagen Type 2 Samba 21 Window up for Auction 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  These allow it to be both usable and safe to drive, while giving full peace-of-mind (if desired, it could very easily be converted to absolutely original condition without any major work being necessary). It has a new 2.0L twin-carb engine (by VW expert John Gurney), dual circuit brakes with CSP front discs, independent rear suspension, radial tyres, integrated front and rear indicators (working semaphores are still in place), engine bay fire suppressant system and front & rear seatbelts.
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  Second Preview Brightwells Classic Car Auction, Leominster, Wednesday 26th November 18 Nov 2014 (News)
  This one has already been hot rodded by the installation of a 1,798cc MGB engine, MacPherson strut front suspension, power assisted and vented disc brakes and even power steering. Unfortunately it didn’t start life as a pick-up. It was originally a van. But we’re not talking authenticity here. We’re talking fun.   1937 Morris Commercial Post Van, no reserve.
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  Common Sense From the IAM About Driving in Difficult Conditions 27 Oct 2013 (News)
  Go slow enough to cope with the gusts. Wind can get under a car and reduce its handling and braking significantly. Keep an eye on what is happening to other vehicles – where they are affected will give you a pre warning. Go slowly enough to cope with the tree that has fallen right across the road, just round the bend where you can’t see it.
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  Save £3000 off a new Mazda6 11 Oct 2013 (News)
  Mazda6 SE-L Deals: MAZDA 6 2.0 SE-L 4dr - £18,131 - SAVING OF £2264 MAZDA 6 2.0 SE-L 4dr Auto - £19,231 - SAVING OF £2464 MAZDA 6 2.2d SE-L 4dr - £20,123 - SAVING OF £2672 MAZDA 6 2.2d SE-L 4dr Auto - £21,119 - SAVING OF £2876 MAZDA 6 2.0 SE-L Nav 4dr - £18,712 - SAVING OF £2383 MAZDA 6 2.0 SE-L Nav 4dr Auto - £19,812 - SAVING OF £2583 MAZDA 6 2.2d SE-L Nav 4dr - £20,704 - SAVING OF £2791 MAZDA 6 2.2d SE-L Nav 4dr Auto - £21,700 - SAVING OF £2995  SE-L Model Adds the Following To The Standard SE Features: Dual-zone climate control, dusk sensing lights, front and rear parking sensors,  power folding heated door mirrors, privacy glass,  automatic front windscreen wipers,  six speaker audio system,  auto-dimming rear view mirror and smart city brake support (SCBS). Mazda6 Sport Deals: MAZDA 6 2.2d Sport 4dr - £22,115 - SAVING OF £3080 MAZDA 6 2.2d [175] Sport 4dr - £22,447 - SAVING OF £3148 MAZDA 6 2.2d [175] Sport 4dr Auto - £23,443 - SAVING OF £3352 MAZDA 6 2.0 Sport Nav 4dr - £21,30 - SAVING OF £2889 MAZDA 6 2.2d Sport Nav 4dr - £22,696 - SAVING OF £3199 MAZDA 6 2.2d [175] Sport Nav 4dr - £23,028 - SAVING OF £3267 MAZDA 6 2.2d [175] Sport Nav 4dr Auto - £24,024 - SAVING OF £3471 Sport Models Adds: Smart keyless entry, bi-xenon headlights with adaptive front lighting system (AFS),  LED daytime running lights, reversing camera, 6-way driver’s seat power adjustment, 4-way passenger seat power adjustment, premium Bose surround sound system with eleven speakers, heated front seats, leather trim seats, sliding centre armrest and i-ELOOP.
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  Ex-Fangio Mercedes-Benz GP car to head Bonhams' Goodwood sale 2 May 2013 (News)
  The 2.5-litre straight-eight single-seater – chassis number 00006/54 – was the first open-wheeled, 'slipper'-bodied postwar Mercedes-Benz to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and its innovative design marked the introduction to the sport of the following technologies: Fuel-injected engine Mercedes-Benz all-independent suspension Multi-tubular spaceframe lightweight chassis design All-round inboard-mounted brakes The in-line or straight-8 engine lay-down configuration to minimize the car's overall height Power take-off from the center of the engine's long 8-cylinder crankshaft to minimize vibration Desmodromic valve actuation Fangio's victories in the 1954 German and Swiss Grands Prix were the first to be achieved in succession by the frontier-technology Mercedes-Benz factory Formula 1 team in its postwar racing come-back.
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  Order a New Mazda6 Skyactiv and Maybe Pay Nothing At All 6 Nov 2012 (News)
  .  All current Mazda owners will also be entitled to a further £250 ‘loyalty saving' off the OTR price and no part-exchange is required. All-new Mazda6 is Mazda's first vehicle to feature the company's unique brake energy regeneration system, i-ELOOP.  Together with SKYACTIV powertrains, the SKYACTIV-Chassis and SKYACTIV-Body make the all-new Mazda6 an engaging and rewarding drive, delivering refined, linear handling, segment-leading safety and a uniquely efficient and lightweight design.
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  American Cars are Getting Older 4 Feb 2012 (News)
  No such Consumer Protection in Europe where recently owners were faced with bills of up to £1,700 to replace ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS/ESP modules on cars as little as 3.5 years old due to a small fault with the ESP brake pressure valve. At the same time, component manufacturers were lobbying the EC to make ESP compulsory, and effectively legislate a potentially faulty component into every car.  In fact, the fault can be repaired by specialists such as Sinspeed for as little as £225, including VAT.
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  Japanese imports spotted in the classifieds 9 Nov 2011 (News)
  It was sold in various countries outside of Japan, but only the Japanese domestic market got the hot Type R version, complete with 220bhp, upgraded brakes and Recaro bucket seats. Notoriously stiff, the Type R is better suited to smooth tracks than it is to rough, potholed British roads. This example is listed at £7995 and has covered 42,073 miles. Mazda Eunos The MX-5 has been a tremendous success for Mazda.