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  Audi Adds RS5 to its Silverstone Driving Experience 7 Mar 2011 (News)
  Throughout the day-long event they are on hand to train drivers in every aspect of car control, including managing understeer and oversteer, high speed lane changes and avoidance manoeuvres and general methods for balancing the car to extract the very best from its chassis. Tuition begins with ABS braking, slalom and cornering techniques, after which drivers can enjoy ample lap time behind the wheel of the R8 and the other course cars at gradually increasing speeds, all the while receiving technique tips via two-way radio from the instructor in the ‘pace car’ on the track.
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  Ferrari F40 to Star in Saturday Auction 24 Sep 2010 (News)
    An original and unmolested 1989 Ferrari F40, the car that held the mantle of the world’s fastest street-legal production car, is a dramatic last-minute addition to the 70+ classic vehicles that will come under the hammer at the Historics at Brooklands auction in Surrey, this Saturday, 25 th September.
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  EC Makes ESP Mandatory 14 Apr 2009 (News)
  It also detects and actively counters vehicle skidding movements. The Euro NCAP association (European New Car Assessment Programme), which tests and assesses vehicle safety using simulated accident situations, has included the active safety system in its new assessment procedure since February 2009. In accordance with the new guidelines, from 2010 vehicle models will then only be able to obtain the association’s maximum five star rating if they are equipped with ESP as standard Of course, like ABS, and Diesel Particulate Filters, fitting ESP puts up the price of cars and effectively limits their lifespan because it is yet another expensive component that can eventually fail and cost more than the value of an aging car to replace.
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  Fuel Efficient Bargains From Motorpoint 7 Apr 2009 (News)
  Only 16,295 miles at £9,999 – a saving of £7,502 on list price when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows and Power Steering. 58.9 MPG (combined) Small Cars Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi Ghia [Leather] 5dr Manual. 08 Reg. Only 1,649 miles at £8,299 – a saving of £5,090 on list price when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Leather, Metallic Paint and Power Steering. 62.8 MPG (combined) Family Cars Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi Style 5dr Manual. 08 Reg.
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  Honest John launches standard to help motorists 25 Feb 2009 (News)
  ·Demonstrate an excellent and transparent mechanism for handling customer complaints The first companies to receive the HAT Standard are: ·BCA (British Car Auctions) ·Cargiant ·Motorpoint ·drivethedeal.com ·Warranty Direct “Despite the huge downturn in new and used car sales I was disheartened to discover that 28% of new car buyers who responded to my recent website survey felt they received poor service when they bought their last new car.
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  Mercedes C Class Estate Personal Leasing from £405.53pm 12 Mar 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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  Frequently asked questions about your premiums 4 Apr 2013 (News)
  It also enables the insurer to use their system to load or discount as a result of a valuation and there are also Insurers who don’t offer cover on vehicles above or below a certain value. The age of the car – Again, the systems will load or discount based on the age of a vehicle, this can be particularly important when insuring a brand new car as it can trigger the insurers system to include features like ‘New Car Replacement’ (which is when, if you are the first owner of a vehicle and it is below 12 months old, rather than paying out for a total loss (write off) the insurer will simply provide you with a new car instead).
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  Thie Weels Special deals From Online Cars Limited 9 Oct 2006 (News)
  www.onlinecarslimited.com has, as this week's special deals: Audi A3 Diesel Hatchback 1.9 TDi 3dr £15306 saving £1424 Audi A3 Diesel Sportback 2.0 TDi 5dr £16976 saving £1609 Audi A4 Saloon 1.8T 4dr £19609 saving £1896 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8T 2dr £23969 saving £1962 Audi A6 Diesel Saloon 2.0 TDi TDV SE 4dr £22854 saving £2396 Audi A6 Saloon 3.2 FSI Quattro SE 4dr £29865 saving £3215 Audi Allroad Estate 4.2 V8 Quattro 5dr Tip £38391 saving £3269 BMW 118d M Sport 5dr new cars £18627 saving £2958 BMW 116i 5dr (6) new cars £13852 saving £2143 BMW 320d SE 4dr new cars £22143 saving £2842 BMW Touring 318i M Sport 5dr new cars £22127 saving £2838 BMW 525d SE 4dr new cars £26150 saving £3385 BMW Touring 523i SE 5dr Auto new cars £27356 saving £3549 BMW 730d 4dr Auto new cars £43046 saving £5654 BMW X3 2.0d 5dr new cars £24105 saving £3105 BMW X3 2.5i Sport 5dr new cars £27202 saving £3528 BMW X5 3.0d SE 5dr new cars £32822 saving £4293 BMW X5 3.0i Sport 5dr Auto new cars £35509 saving £4661 Chrysler Crossfire Coupe 3.2 V6 2dr new cars £19551 saving £5444 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster 3.2 V6 2dr new cars £22196 saving £3799 Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 Ltd 5dr Auto new cars £23831 saving £7119 Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 Ltd XS 5dr Auto new cars £26201 saving £7379 Citroen C2 Hatchback 1.1i L 3dr £6070 saving £2125 Citroen Xsara Picasso Diesel Estate 1.6 HDi 92 VTX 5dr £10984 saving £671 FIAT Panda 1.2 Dynamic 5dr £5500 saving £1690 Ford Focus 1.8LX 5dr £12305 saving £1840 + Further £640-£790 saving available Ford Focus 1.8i 16V TDCi (115ps) Titanium 3dr £13236 saving £2789 Ford Focus 2.0i 16V (145ps) Zetec Climate 3dr £12100 saving£3455 Ford Focus Saloon 2.0 Ghia 4dr £14229 saving £2166 + Further £230-£380 saving available Ford Mondeo 2.0i 16V TDCi (115ps) siv Zetec 5dr £13499 saving £4846 Ford Mondeo 2.2i 16V TDCi (155ps) Titanium 5dr £14919 saving £5426 Ford Mondeo 3.0i ST220 V6 (226ps) 5dr £21713 saving £2780 Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 i-DSi SE 5dr £10329 saving £371 Jaguar X-Type Diesel Estate 2.0d SE 5dr (Eu 4) £20579 saving £6091 Jaguar X -Type Estate 2.5 V6 S £19918 saving £4482 Jaguar X- Type Estate 3.0 V6 Sport Premium Auto £27333 saving £5542 Jaguar X-Type Diesel Saloon 2.2d Sport Premium (Eu4) £23117 saving £5883 Jaguar X-Type Saloon 2.5 V6 SE 4dr £22394 saving £4836 KIA Picanto Hatchback 1.0 S 5dr £5728 saving £172 KIA Sportage Diesel Estate 2.0 CRDi XE (138) 5dr £15340 saving £1130 KIA Sorento 2.5 CRDi XS Diesel SW Auto £19985 saving £4085 KIA Sorento Diesel SW 2.5 CRDi XT 5dr £20885 saving £4460 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 County Hardtop £20030 saving £1960 Land Rover Discovery (3) Metropolis 2.7 Td V6 LE 5dr 7 Seats £43230 saving £3810 (Many Extras) Land Rover Discovery (3) Diesel 2.7 Td V6 5 seat 5dr Manual £25230 saving £2325 Land Rover Discovery (3) Diesel 2.7 Td V6 7 seat 5dr Auto £31010 saving £2780 Land Rover Discovery (3) Diesel 2.7 Td V6 7 seat 5dr Manual £27230 saving £2285 Land Rover Discovery (3) Diesel 2.7 Td V6 HSE 5dr Auto £39230 saving £4305 Land Rover Discovery (3) Diesel 2.7 Td V6 S 5dr Auto £31230 saving £2780 Land Rover Discovery (3) Diesel 2.7 Td V6 S 5dr manual £30230 saving £2285 Land Rover Discovery (3) Diesel 2.7 TD V6 SE 5dr Auto £35230 saving £3830 Land Rover Discovery (3) Diesel SW 2.7 TD v6 S 5dr manual £31201 saving £3194 (Many extras) Land Rover Freelander TD4 Adventurer Hardback 3dr manual £16930 saving £2202 Land Rover Range Rover 35th Anniversary £75230 saving £9720 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 SE Vogue 06MY unreg £60230 saving £8220 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue 06MY unreg £55230 saving £6720 Lexus IS 220d 4dr £20392 saving £1851 Lexus IS 220d Sport 4dr £24741 saving £2203 Lexus IS 250 4dr £20902 saving £1541 Lexus IS 250 SE 4dr Auto £24278 saving £2165 Lexus IS 250 Sport 4dr £24370 saving £2173 Lexus IS 250 SE-L 4dr Auto £26683 saving £2360 Lexus RX 350 3.5 5dr Auto £28454 saving £3409 Lexus RX 350 3.5 SE 5dr Auto £32126 saving £3887 Lexus RX 350 3.5 SE 5dr Auto (Navigator + ICE) £36684 saving £4479 Lexus RX 400h 3.3 5dr CVT Auto £32422 saving £3926 Lexus RX 400h 3.3 SE 5dr CVT Auto (ICE) £37816 saving £4627 Lexus RX 400h 3.3 SE 5dr CVT Auto (Navigator) £37856 saving £4632 Mazda 2 Hatchback 1.4 Antares 5dr £8235 saving £1290 Mazda 5 Diesel Estate 2.0d TS2 £15298 saving £1552 Mazda 5 Estate 1.8 TS 5dr £13437 saving £938 Mazda 6 Diesel Hatchback 2.0d TS (143) 5dr £15206 saving £1544 Mazda 6 Diesel Estate 2.0d TS2 (143) 5dr £17475 saving £1775 MINI One Convertible 1.6 2dr £13177 £ saving £418 Renault Clio Sport 197 2.0 VVT £13674 saving £2681 Renault Clio Diesel Hatchback 1.5 dCi 68 Extreme 3dr £9211 saving £849 Renault Megane Scenic Estate 1.4 Expression 5dr (Euro 4) £13137 saving £2078 SAAB 9-3 Convertible 1.8t Linear 2dr £22104 saving £2866 SAAB 9-5 Diesel Estate 1.9 TiD Vector £22413 saving £2893 Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1.3 T3 3dr met paint £8950 saving £1685 Toyota Avensis T3S 5dr 1.8 Manual new cars £13995 saving £3345 Toyota Avensis T3S 5dr 2.2 D4D Manual £14995 saving £3345 Toyota Avensis T3S Tourer 1.8 Manual £14995 saving £3345 Toyota Avensis T3X Tourer 1.8 Manual £14995 saving £3345 Toyota Avensis Colour Collection 5dr 1.8 Manual £12795 saving £1200 Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2i 16v 3dr Hatchback £8318 saving £2377 Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.3 CDTi 16v 5dr Hatchback £9361 saving £2784 Vauxhall Meriva Estate Special Ed 1.3 CDTi 16v Active £10534 saving £3261 Vauxhall Vectra SRi 1.8i 16v VVT 5dr Hatchback £13284 saving £4641 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Nav/Ext Pack 1.9 CDTi 16v (150ps) 5dr Hatchback £15954 saving £4631 Vauxhall Zafira Estate Special Editions 1.6i Active £11871 saving £3929 Vauxhall Zafira Diesel Estate 1.9 CDTi Design (150) 5dr (Euro 4) £16264 saving £4062 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 Luna 2dr £14166 saving £1459 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0T GTi 5dr £19846 saving £990 Volkswagen Jetta Saloon 1.6 S FSi 4dr £13417 saving £1218 Volkswagen Passat Diesel Estate 2.0 S TDi 5dr £16819 saving £1751 Volkswagen Passat Saloon 2.0 S FSi 4dr £15193 saving £1547 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.2 E 55 5dr £7642 saving £453 Volvo S60 Diesel Saloon 2.4D S Geartronic (Eu4) £19560 saving £4195 Volvo V70 Estate 2.4 140 S 5dr £19775 saving £3310 Volvo XC90 Diesel Estate 2.4 D5 S 5dr £29210 saving £3585 For more information, please link to www.onlinecarslimited.com
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  Brightwells to Move its Classic Auctions to Bicester Heritage 23 Nov 2016 (News)
  Brightwells today announced that it is to hold three Classic Car Auctions in 2017 at what is rapidly becoming the UK's Classic Car Mecca: Bicester Heritage. Anyone who has ever trekked out to Leominster, then braved the journey home at night with a trailer, in the rain, on the lethal A44 is bound to welcome this.
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  Happy Birthday: Ford Ka 17 Oct 2016 (News)
  Launched in the autumn of 1996, the Ka was the first car to usher in Ford’s ‘New Edge’ styling philosophy, which would be translated yet further with the launch of the Focus in 1998. The Ka’s exterior appearance was the work of the then 30-year old Chris Svensson, who had designed a similar looking city car as his graduation project from the Royal College of Art.
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  Drive it Day 2015: What's On 17 Apr 2015 (News)
  More details at www.mgcclincolnshire.co.uk. Hampshire: Standard Motor Club, New Forest Group Classic Charity Car Drive All makes are welcome to assemble from 10am at The Bear & Ragged Staff pub, Stonymarsh, Michelmersh, Romsey SO51 0LB on the A3057. Cars will start off from 11.30am for a leisurely drive through the beautiful lanes and villages of Hampshire and Wiltshire, arriving back at the Bear & Ragged Staff for an optional late Sunday lunch.
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  Honest John's Deals of the month - December 19 Dec 2014 (News)
  Each day we’ll update this page with the best deal of the day, saving you cash on everything from accessories to new cars. Simply bookmark this page and return regularly to find the best deals and discounts.  Friday 19 December New customers buying a Co-Operative car insurance policy can get a Karcher K2 Compact High Pressure Washer (worth £79.99) .
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  Croft Circuit revs up for historic RAC rally action 28 Oct 2011 (News)
    Croft Circuit Manager Tracey Morley commented: “We are extremely proud to be hosting a stage of this year’s Roger Albert Clark Rally – the sight and sound of these charismatic cars always makes for an electric atmosphere. They represent some of the UK motoring industry’s most iconic models of car and many of the public who watched them being rallied in their heyday remain fans.
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  Sir Stirling Moss Describes Chelsea Autolegends as a "Must See" Event 17 Aug 2011 (News)
  The ten most significant road cars of all times, as voted by Autocar magazine, will be on official display with countless other classics in the car parks. It’s not just cars but people, too. As well as Sir Stirling, multiple two-wheel World Champion Phil Read and rally hero Russell Brookes will also visit.
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  Volvo XC70 & XC90 PCP Deals from £469.09pm 14 Jun 2008 (News)
  They offer cheap low rate 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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  Ford C Max PCP Deals from £213.14pm 27 Apr 2008 (News)
  They offer cheap low rate 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 Skoda Octavia Hatchback Leasing Deals from £147.99 24 Oct 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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  Half Price 04 Rover 75 at Auction Today 18 Feb 2005 (News)
  The 38k mile met blue 2001/51 bid to £5,650 and the37k mile silver 2001/51 sold for £5,800. Remember, Classic Car auction at Blackbushe on Monday 21st (details published separately). And Top Car again on Monday 28th. 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

  Big Week For Classic Auctions 6 Apr 2003 (News)
  This week is a huge one for classic car buyers. It kicks off with BCA’s sale at its Bridgwater auction centre with viewing today and tomorrow morning with the sale itself starting at 12.00 midday, Monday 7th April for automobilia and 2.00pm for cars.
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  Monte Carlo Challenge Mini for sale 8 Oct 2019 (News)
  And the price? H&H estimates that the car could fetch between £9k and £13k when it goes under the hammer.