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  Lewis Hamilton picks an MBGL or the road. 20 Oct 2008 (News)
  Every seat in the car is full-size, capable of taking an adult passenger – and the rear row folds electrically to increase luggage space to an impressive 2300 litres. The GL can tow up to 3500kg (braked; unbraked limit 750kg), and standard ESP® Trailer Stability Assist keeps things on the straight and narrow should the potentially dangerous "fishtailing" occur. Lewis concluded: "This is the second GL I’ve owned, and it’s a privilege to have a job where I get to drive such amazing cars all the time."
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  250,000 Mile Warranty For £15,000 7-Seater 27 May 2008 (News)
  Designed to keep taxis working, the warranty cover includes the engine, transmission, 4wd components (when applicable), wheel bearings, brakes and electronic components such as ABS systems and engine ECUs. Whereas the standard warranty is designed for ‘normal’ motoring with very comprehensive bumper-to-bumper cover, the 250,000 mile hire and reward warranty works for taxi owners by giving them exactly what they need.
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  Mazda Spring Specials From £12,995 7 Mar 2007 (News)
  Each Mazda RX-8 Kuro has its own unique vehicle number clearly displayed on its bespoke stainless-steel scuff plates, while the seats and interior are trimmed in unique Stone-coloured leather, with co‑ordinated stitching featured on the leather wrapped steering wheel, gear knob and hand-brake lever. The price is C £23,995 on-the-road. More information at www.mazda.co.uk
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit Custom 2013 - 2024 21 Nov 2019 (News)
  Take your Transit Custom to an independent specialist and you’ll pay around £120 for a standard service. If the brakes need work you’ll be looking at a bill of £120 for the front ones and the same again at the rear.  The Transit Custom is susceptible to rusting rear hinges, but it's easy to fix with regular checks and a spray-on rust inhibitor.
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  1957 Ace Ace Bristol in H&H Classic Car Auction on 19th June. 7 Jun 2019 (News)
  Originally exported to St Lucia, it has a Bristol BS1 Mk3 race engine, fully independent suspension, disc brakes and underwent a fully documented restoration. It is eligible for some of the world’s greatest motoring events and has a history of success in them. The estimate is £220,000 to £260,000.
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  Historics 24th November Classic Car Auction Preview 22 Nov 2018 (News)
  Lot 249 is an example of the now very rare MGA Twin Cam and this one is nicely presented with what look like the original seats. Disc braked front and rear. Huge history file. £21,000 has been spent on recent refurbishments. It is estimated at £28,000 to £35,000. Lot 266 is a near unique 1973 Intermeccanica Indra, featuring a Chevy Corvette 327ci V8 and 3-speed GM automatic transmission.
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  Get set for the Beaulieu International Autojumble 18 Aug 2015 (News)
  Pre-war highlights of the sale include a 1902 Flint Roadster with a guide price of £22,000-£25,000, a desirable 1928 Armstrong Siddeley Shooting Brake expected to fetch £60,000-£80,000, a 1934 Sunbeam 25, estimated at £25000-£30,000 and a renovation project 1933 Lagonda 3 Litre at £10,000-£20,000. Further highlights include a vintage Bentley 41/2 that gathered dust in a family’s barn for 30 years.
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  Pressure Clean Your Car of Corrosive Winter Salt 26 Jan 2011 (News)
  Snow and ice may have made a retreat at the moment, but salt on the roads is still lingering and although an essential part of winter road safety, many drivers aren't aware of the damage it can be doing to underside of cars, metal brake pipes, tyres and even air bags. Heavily salted roads mean that checking your car for salt corrosion is more important than ever not only for safety but also for maintaining its value.
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  New 137mph BMW 3-Series Just 109g/km 21 Aug 2009 (News)
  The new car still comes fitted with the existing suite of BMW EfficientDynamics technologies, including Auto Start Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration and Electric Power Steering for optimum performance, that have featured on all four-cylinder BMW 3 Series models since September 2007. The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and go on sale in January, 2010.
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  911 Turbo Flatnose at BCA Classic Auction 27 Sep 2007 (News)
  Subject to extensive restoration in 2002, the ‘Appleton’ modifications were retained and more recently Cooper Craft have performed a thorough overhaul of the brakes, and aluminium Dunlop D-Type style wheels and new tyres have been fitted. This high performance XK is supplied with a wealth of information on Appleton, the car and the modifications carried out.
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  Something For Everyone at Auction Today 12 Feb 2003 (News)
  Entries include what appears to be a fabulous 1959 Mercedes 300SL with excellent history and four wheel disc brake conversion estimated at a conservative £100,000 - £120,000. I’d have thought more than that for a really good one, as these still provide a great drive: better than any standard E-Type Jaguar including the SIII.
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  How To Check Out a New Car 27 Aug 2001 (News)
  Select first gear and make sure it selects easily. Make sure there's not too much slack in the parking brake. Make sure the clutch takes up properly. The dealer probably won't let you drive the car away until you've signed for it. But once you've driven off the forecourt you don't suddenly lose your rights to any redress.
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  NEW ENGINES AND TRIM FOR ALFA 159 RANGE 27 Aug 2009 (News)
  Turismo Turismo Sport   VDC with Hill Holder (ABS + ASR + EBD+ Brake Assistant)   Dual zone automatic climate control with split temperature and distribution function    As 159 Turismo plus: Sports cloth Fire Prevention System (FPS)   On-board instrumentation with multifunctional display and trip computer   Blue&Me™ (Bluetooth™ hands-free system with voice recognition and media player with USB port in the glove box) Power assisted steering   Car radio with audio CD player (8 speakers)   Brushed darkened aluminium trim inserts & darkened roof lining Driver, passenger, front side, window & driver knee airbags   Leather steering wheel and gear knob with remote audio controls   17” sports alloy wheels with 225/50 R17 tyres Isofix attachments on rear seats with third upper central attachment   Front armrest with temperature controlled storage compartment   Chrome exhaust tail pipe Front seatbelts with pretentioners and load limiters   Flocked Cloth upholstery   Sports leather steering wheel & gear knob with remote audio controls Alfa code immobiliser and alarm system   Twin exhaust tail pipes (1750 TBi only)   Sports dials Electronic key with remote central locking and boot release   Front seats manually adjustable (height, rake, lumbar adjustment for driver and passenger)     Three rear head restraints   Mechanical tilting action for driver and passenger seats     “Follow-Me Home” headlamps   16” Alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 tyres     Softouch darkened metallic finish centre console & trim inserts   17” Alloy wheels with 225/50 R17 tyres (1750 TBi only)     Electronic start / stop button   Front fog lights     Electric front and rear windows with one touch function and anti-intrusion sensor   60/40 split folding rear seats (Sportwagon only)     Cruise control         Elegante         Lusso As 159 Turismo plus:                                                 As 159 Elegante plus:     Alfatex® upholstery Leather upholstery Blue&Me™ (Bluetooth™ hands-free system with voice recognition and media player with USB port in the glove box) Tri-Zone automatic climate control with split temperature and distribution function Car radio with audio CD player & MP3 reader Electrically folding, adjustable and heated wing mirrors Darkened aluminium centre console & trim inserts   Rear parking sensors   17” alloy wheels with 225/50 R17 tyres TI   Visibility pack (rain, dusk & condensation sensors, AQS(1)  electrochromic rear view mirror with deactivation button) Stainless steel kick plates   Twin exhaust tail pipes (Not on 1.9 JTD M and 2.0 JTD M ) As 159 Elegante plus: Aluminium brake callipers with Alfa Romeo designation (Not available on 1.9 JTD M and 2.0 JTD M ) Sports leather seats with manual adjustments   Brushed darkened aluminium trim inserts &   darkened roof lining   19" unique spoke design alloy wheels with 235/40 R19 tyres   Red Brembo brake callipers (front & rear)   Lowered sports suspension and body kit   Chrome effect wing mirrors   60/40 split folding rear seats   Sports leather steering wheel & gear knob with steering wheel mounted audio controls   Red stitched interior detailing   Aluminium sports pedals   Stainless steel kick plates with TI designation   Sports Dials   Front Seats with three stage heating UNDER THE BONNET – TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION 1750 TBi 200BHP PETROL ENGINE Scavenging The enhanced performance of this continuously variable valve timing engine is the result of applying ‘scavenging technology’, maximising torque at very low engine speeds.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2001 - 2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Typical costs for service items are competitive, a replacement clutch fitted will cost around £550-600, new front brake pads £90 (around £200-250 including replacement discs), that timing chain replacement around £500, a new starter motor fitted £350, a pair of shock absorbers costing £200-£300 fitted and springs similar.
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  Used Buying Guide: Volkswagen Amarok 2011-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Volkswagen recalled all Amaroks built between 2001 and 2013 for a potential fuel leak problem, while 2014/15 Amaroks needed their front brakes checked as the callipers may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Check around the power steering return hose, it can get damaged and leak, leading to power steering failing.
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Mitsubishi L200 Series 4 (2006-2015) 27 Nov 2019 (News)
  .  All are four-wheel drive, Mitsubishi very proud of its Super Select 4WD system, which allows the driver to select on the move up to 62mph. It features M-ASTC (Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control) which brakes individual wheels and apportions torque to others to help maintain control. Not all L200s featured Mitsubishi’s sophisticated 4x4 system though, the 4Work and 4Life models have a simpler Easy Select 4WD which works in 2WD for the majority of the time, though can be shifted to 4WD on the move - again at up to 62mph.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Mercedes-Benz Citan 2012 -2019 26 Nov 2019 (News)
  Others include issues relating to the ESP fitting over the same period, a faulty rear seatbelt connection for vehicles built during a week in November 2015, one relating to brakes in 2016, another for engine mounts in 2016. A seller should have paperwork to prove each relevant recall job has been carried out.  The steering column in some vans built between November - December 2016 might have cracks.
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Ford Ranger 2011-2020 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  However, for smoother running, we'd recommend having the oil and filter changed every 12,000 miles or 12 months.  A major service will cost in the region of £240, with an interim service being £150. New front brake pads will cost about £140 fitted, while a new clutch will be just shy of £700 - so check it’s not slipping if you’re buying. The Ranger comes with a timing chain on the 2.2 and the 3.2-litre engines.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Astravan 2006-2013 20 Jan 2016 (News)
  Towing capacity is as much as 685kg unbraked on the larger engine choices, and up to 1400kg with a braked trailer.  Engines/transmissions   Vauxhall could have fitted any engine available in its Astra passenger car line-up into the Astravan, but it kept the range simple with three diesels and a single petrol.
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  Barn Find Boosts Barons Classic Jaguar Auction Entry List 10 Jun 2009 (News)
  This magnificent car has undergone a chassis-up restoration, including replacement of the wooden body frame, body rebuild, engine and gearbox rebuild, chassis overhaul, full interior refurbishment, and running gear, brakes and steering overhaul. It carries the registration number RR 8426 and is in quite outstanding condition. Estimate: £43,000-50,000 The 1925 Model T Ford Open Tourer on offer was first registered in the UK on 2nd April 1990.