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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sport 4 Jun 2018 (News)
  Buying a Jaguar for less than a grand is always a bit of a gamble, albeit one often offset by the fact that even a spares car has some value should it all go horribly wrong. This example , though, stands out as a cut above the usual tired old XJs you find on the market.
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  Toyota GT86 Finishes 8th in Britcar 24 Hour Race 24 Sep 2012 (News)
  Stefan Hodgetts started the race and set the Toyota’s fastest lap towards the end of his first stint, and his 61-year-old father took the chequered flag. Said Chris: “We drove the wheels off it for 24 hours. We literally ragged the poor little car throughout, and as you would expect from a Toyota it responded with fantastic reliability.” Added Meaden: “The car is mega through the corners.
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  Scrappage Orders Reach 154,927 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  The additional data also reveal that on average, new cars bought under the scheme have CO2 emissions that are 25% lower than the cars scrapped. The average CO2 figure for scrapped cars is estimated to be at least 179 g/km, compared to a much lower 133.9 g/km emissions average for cars bought through the scheme.
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  Aston Martin DB4, DB5 and DB6 in Historics Auction on 18th May 13 May 2019 (News)
  The next generation is this glorious RHD 1964 Aston Martin DB5 4-speed manual, one of only 1,021 DB5s originally built. This matching numbers car, finished in Silver Birch, has been sympathetically modernized with the fitting of power assisted steering, satellite navigation and Bluetooth. It is estimated at £525 to £575,000. Finally, a sensational triple-carb RHD 1968 Aston Martin DB6 Volante automatic convertible, finished in Old English Pewter with cream Connolly leather upholstery and fitted with power steering.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 1 Sep 2017 (News)
  From 1 September 2017, big savings will be on offer if you trade-in any make or model with Euro 1-4 emissions standard, cars which were registered before 31 December 2009. Scrap or trade in your old car for a brand-new Hyundai, with £5000 off a Sante Fe, with £3500 off the Tucson, £4000 off the i30, £3000 off the i40 and £2,000 for the IONIQ Hybrid, i20 and ix20. i10 will also benefit from £1500 saving.
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Uno 12 Sep 2016 (News)
  It's a 1988 Fiat Uno 45 – that’s the one with the old 903cc engine that harks back to the days of the 127 and beyond – in a fairly miserly spec level, it’s typical of the kind of car that adorned every street corner back in the late 80s/early 90s.
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  A Grand Monday: Audi A6 23 Mar 2015 (News)
  The seller says, ‘The rear bumper has a couple marks, along with a small area below the petrol filler cap and has been painted using touch up paint. ‘These areas are not really noticeable unless you are standing upon them. The car on the whole is very clean, being 18 year's old, never been painted, but as mentioned it does have some small age related marks.’
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  Chris Evans buys ex-Met Police Daimler SP250 Dart 1 Sep 2014 (News)
  Despite it being at the top end of its £50k estimate, Evans is chuffed with his purchase and reckons it's the best car he's bought in ages. He told us, ‘I’m completely taken with the SP250 ‘Dart’ police car. So lovingly cared for by the previous owner who enthusiastically prepared a stunning history record of the vehicle.
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  Suzuki Extends 0% Finance on Scrappage until 30th September 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  With the scrappage scheme now into its third month, customers purchasing a Swift, Grand Vitara, SX4 or Splash, can use their 10 year old “banger” towards the deposit on their new car and still benefit from 0% APR. A new Swift GLX 3 door is available for £192 per month, payable over three years. Suzuki has seen early success with the scrappage scheme and the continuation of the summer offers looks set to see this continue with over 3,500 orders taken to date and more than 1,500 already delivered to customers.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 18 Apr 2008 (News)
  Star Deal of the Week: Mercedes Benz Viano 3.2 Tiptronic 5-dr Auto. NEW AT £18,999 PHENOMENAL SAVING OF £14,116 Family Cars Renault Megane 1.9 dCi 130 Dynamique 5-dr Manual Diesel Hatchback. NEW AT £11,299 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £5,073 Premium Cars BMW 525i SE 4-dr Auto Saloon.
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  A Grand Monday: Renault Espace 19 Feb 2018 (News)
  Chrysler Europe's parent company, PSA, had other ideas, though, and deemed that the model would be too expensive to put into production, allowing Matra to keep the design. Matra, in turn, approached Renault with what was effectively an off-the-peg production-ready car that would introduce a new concept to the car market, and the Renault Espace was born. Thirty-four years on, and the multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV, is a staple of most manufacturers' model ranges.
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  Rare Porsche 911 up for sale 19 Sep 2017 (News)
  Early in its life, the car had the catalytic converter removed and was fitted with a performance chip. The resulting dyno test printout showed 278.8bhp at 5909rpm. The car’s history file includes a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, membership details of the 964 RS Register, old MoT certificates and tax discs, service invoices, and period road test articles.
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  A Grand Monday: Low-mileage Montego estate, £899 25 Jan 2016 (News)
  We don’t know if that’s really something we’d want to boast about, but it does look very original. There are three former keepers on the logbook and the car has an MoT certificate until 7 May. The seller assures us it’s a lovely car, 'I bought it from an elderly Welsh gentleman just over a year ago.' In that time, it’s needed some welding, as well as two new front tyres and a new radiator.
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  Grand Monday: Low-mileage Rover 820 £450 14 Sep 2015 (News)
  Here’s a lot of car for not very much money. This 1993 Rover 800 Si has covered just 49k and is up for £450 in Reading . That gets you a car with an MoT until March next year, bodywork and interior that’s in good condition for its age, four good tyres, and plenty of toys.
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  New apprentice scheme for classic specialists announced 29 Oct 2013 (News)
  The training will be unique in providing the carefully structured learning of skills bespoke to classic and sports car maintenance and restoration. 'Apprenticeships are a hot topic within politics right now. This programme will benefit the career prospects of 16-19 year old aspiring engineers. The training will be provided by Babcock International.
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  Ford Fiesta sales pass four million 15 Jul 2013 (News)
  Ford has sold four million Ford Fiestas in the UK since sales started in 1976. The Fiesta has topped UK small car sales charts for 27 of the 37 years it has been on sale, and has been the overall bestselling car in the UK since 2009. The four millionth car – a candy blue Zetec – has been handed over to its owner in the North East of England.
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  Alfa Scrappage Deal means MiTo For £8,995 6 May 2009 (News)
  For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall, when a litre of petrol cost us 38p and Bobby McFerrin sang ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’, it’s possible to own a brand new Alfa Romeo for less than £9,000. News that the Government is incentivising drivers of old cars (10 years and older) to trade up to a brand new model with a £1,000 windfall matched by the manufacturer, means eligible motorists can own a stunning Alfa MiTo 1.4 16V Turismo for just £8,995.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 5 Jan 2008 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk Star Deals for the Week 3rd - 10th January, while stocks last: Star Deal of the Week: Renault Megane Sport Tourer 1.9dCi 130 Dynamique 5dr Manual Estate NEW AT £10,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £6,403 Small Cars Nissan Note 1.4S [AC] 5-dr Manual Hatchback. NEW AT £7,999 SERIOUS SAVING OF £2,776 Family Cars Sector Honda Accord 2.4 i-VTEC EX 4-dr Auto Saloon.
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  Natwest Backs American Car Dealer 13 Sep 2008 (News)
  The team also includes Nigel Dean, Technical Specialist, an expert in the component car industry and Nick Bridge, Manager. Larry holds a long seated passion for cars and benefits from more than 37 years’ experience in the automobile industry, having become an apprentice mechanic at 15 years old before focusing his attentions on establishing his own business.
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  Used Premium Cars at Down to 1/3 of the Price 9 Jun 2009 (News)
  This car comes fitted with ABS, CD Player, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Seats, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Metallic Paint, Power Steering and Traction Control. 33.6 MPG (combined) Steal of the Week Jaguar X-Type 2.2d Sport Premium 4dr Manual. 58 Reg.