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  West Country Festival of Speed: 25th/26th August 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  .  In January 2009, the Grade II listed Pentillie Castle featured on the Channel 4 series Country House Rescue, which publicised the estate’s plight nationally, leading to a turnaround in fortunes for this magical riverside estate and gardens.   More at  www.pentilliefestivalofspeed.com     More about the castle at  www.pentillie.co.uk
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  Next Exciting Round of BTCC at Croft 18th/19th June 6 Jun 2011 (News)
  Gordon Shedden, Jason Plato and Mat Jackson shared the wins in yesterday’s (Sunday) three action-packed Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship races at a damp Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire. But it is Matt Neal who continues to lead the title race which now heads to the daunting Croft circuit in North Yorkshire on Sunday 19 – that’s despite a highly controversial last corner, last lap clash with team-mate Shedden in Oulton’s second race that put them both off the track as they fought for the victory.
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  Porsche Carrera Cup Race Season Set to be More Exciting Than Ever 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  “Until last week I’d not sat in a racing car since last October, but it came right with the new tyres,” he said. Leading the chase of the Scot in Pro-Am2 was Championship newcomer Keith Webster (Red Line Racing). “That’s a good starting point; I was just getting to grips with the circuit,” he said, as Steve Parish (Motorbase Performance) completed the top three in Pro-Am2.
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  New Car Code of Practice Now Combined with Motor Codes 29 Apr 2009 (News)
  I also encourage garages, especially independents, to sign up to the Code of Practice for Service and Repair, which was launched last year and has already seen much support across the industry." Peter Stratton, Trading Standards Institute motor trade lead officer "Motor Codes has the full support of the Trading Standards Institute and we look forward to working together to improve protection for motorists further. We applaud the hard work that has been put into making the New Car Code such a success and urge all those engaged in this sector to continue to commit to this Code and improve standards for consumers."
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS 12th - 19th June 13 Jun 2008 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk Deals of the Week 12th - 19th June. Just some of the great deals on offer from Motorpoint, the UK’s leading car supermarket group, over the next seven days (while stocks last) Deal of the Week Vauxhall Vectra 1.8i VVT Life 5-dr Manual. 07 Reg. Only 13,395 miles at £6,999 – a saving of £9,208 This model comes fitted with Alloys, ABS, Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Metallic Paint and Radio/CD player. 39.2 MPG (combined).
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  Alpine triumphs at Concours de l’Ordinaire 14 Aug 2018 (News)
  With the bland leading the blind, the hard-fought judging of the 50 vehicles displayed on the immaculate Festival of the Unexceptional lawn saw the six-strong judging panel of mundane motoring masterminds – including TV’s Edd China and Jon Bentley – admiring a selection of taupe, brown and yellow coloured family saloons and estates, many equipped with rubber flooring, squidgy vinyl seats, no radio, manual wind-up windows and ‘genuine’ faux Formica wood inserts.  After a session of deliberation, the six judges emerged and the winners were announced to a large, expectant and sun-tanned crowd, with the 2018 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional winners being as follows: Best in Show: 1977 Chrysler Alpine (Guy Maylam) Second Place: 1981 Datsun Bluebird GL saloon (Kev Curtis) People’s Choice: 1982 Fiat Strada 65CL (Gavin Bushby) Junior Judges Choice: 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier L 2-door saloon (Jason Himpson) Best Dressed: Edward Morley (1972 Renault 16 TS) Feast of the Unexceptional/Best Picnic: Julie Gandolfi (1983 Mercedes-Benz 200T) The Best in Show winning pre-Talbot 1977 Chrysler Alpine was an exceptional example of a truly unexceptional car, fully restored and finished off just the night before the 2018 FOTU by Chrysler/Simca enthusiast Guy Maylam.
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  Daewoo Finally Sorted Out 17 Oct 2002 (News)
  Daewoo owners unable to get their cars serviced or repaired through lack of parts can take some small comfort from the following news release:- After years of staring bankruptcy in the face, followed by protracted take-over talks with a number of the world's leading car companies, the Daewoo brand is on the move again - under new management. A deal signed with US giant General Motors at the end of April was finalised today and the new GM Daewoo Auto and Technology Co is up and running, selling the South Korean cars around the world.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 9-5-2015 9 May 2015 (News)
  The MoT and car tax expired at the end of July last year and it has been stored on grass since then (I believe the engine has been turned over monthly since then). I had a look at it at the weekend and started it with jump leads; the front discs looked rusty and the front tyres looked like they could do with replacing. The oil looked okay and the drive we had in first and reverse gear seemed to indicate no other problems (although the owner thinks that it will need a new clutch soon).
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Caddy 2010-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Mileages on Caddys in the classifieds between £4000-£6000 vary wildly, don’t be afraid of higher mileage examples, indeed, short drop vehicles with lower mileages may well have lead harder lives. Look out for a good, complete service history and desirable options like the + pack that brings a full height bulkhead, and the electric pack that adds electric windows. The 1.6-litre 102PS engine absolutely dominates the bigger Caddy Maxi (the 75PS version being the pick with the regular Caddy) in the classifieds, it no poor relation to the 2.0-litre TDI.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Berlingo 2008-2016 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  .   Maintenance  on a  Citroen Berlingo Over time Citroen and all other van manufacturers are pushing servicing schedules ever further, but experts suggests that the Berlingo is worth visiting a garage every 12,000 miles or 12 months for an oil and filter change, any more  potentially leading to damage in the long run. A general service won’t break the bank, being around £100, a larger one about double that, depending on your garage’s labour rate, of course. They’re fairly simple things, too, so any competent mechanic can work on them.
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  Secret documents revealed: The future of BL 8 Apr 2013 (News)
  Workers were asked to vote for the 1980 Corporate Plan, which incorporated these changes to union working practices, as well as agreeing to 13 full- or partial-factory closures and the loss of 25,000 jobs. And in the lead up to the vote, Margaret Thatcher's policy adviser, John Hoskyns said, 'the result of the ballot will clearly be a material - but by no means the only - consideration, in considering whether to commit further sums of taxpayers' money.'
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  Low CO2 Mazda 1.6 Sport Diesel Now on Sale 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  It was 100kg lighter than the previous model, thanks to Mazda’s ‘gram strategy’ diet, and the use of lightweight ultra-high tensile steels and new technology – leading to excellent fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions. By adopting clever packaging solutions for its smallest car, Mazda ensured that the interior offers excellent passenger space for its compact exterior size, plus a competitive boot volume.
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  Quick delivery on stock Audi A3, Sportback, A4, Cabrio, Q7 and S3 30 Aug 2007 (News)
  If you can't find the new car you are looking for please call 0870 990 5583 for competitive quotes on all makes and models. All these cars are in stock today saving you up to five months lead time. Audi A3 1.9TDi Special Edition 3 dr Phantom black metallic / Black trim Font fogs Concert radio Cd OTR £15,675.00 Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 3dr Ice silver / black trim OTR £14,450.00 Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 3dr Ice silver / black trim Front centre armrest Concert radio CD OTR £14,715.00 Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition Sportback Solid Brilliant Red / black trim Concert radio CD OTR £14,790.00 Audi A3 2.0TDi S-line 3dr Maurtius Blue metallic / black Vienna leather Mobile phone prep in front centre armrest Multi function steering wheel Heated front seats OTR £21,300.00 Audi A3 2.0TDi 170ps Quattro S-line 3dr Ice silver / black Vienna leather BOSE Cruise control Mobile phone prep in front centre armrest Multi function steering wheel Heated front seats OTR £23,885.00 Audi A3 2.0TDi S-line Sportback Phantom black metallic / black Vienna leather BOSE Front centre armrest Heated front seats Multi function steering wheel OTR £22,020.00 Audi A3 2.0TDi 170ps Quattro S-line Sportback Phantom black metallic / Black Vienna leather iPOD connection BOSE Cruise control Mobile phone prep in front centre armrest Multi function steering wheel Heated front seats OTR £24,285.00 Audi S3 Quattro 265ps 3Door Dolphin Grey metallic Black /silver two tone Silk Nappa leather iPOd connection Adaptive lights BOSE sound system Acoustic rear parking sensors Privacy glass Symphony radio 6 CD GSM mobile phone preparation in Front centre armrest 3-spoke leather multi-function Sports steering wheel, flat bottom "S" emblem OTR £29,260.00 Audi A4 1.8T Standard Cabriolet Silver metallic / blue hood / Dark blue interior Cruise Control OTR £25,099.00 Audi A4 1.8T S-line Cabriolet - Phantom Black metallic/black hood/ black trim S-line exterior styling package Acoustic rear parking sensors Heated front seats Symphony radio 6 CD OTR £28,500.00 Audi A4 3.0TD Quattro S-Line Cabriolet Tiptronic Phantom black/ black hood/black trim Acoustic hood Acoustic parking rear BOSE Cruise control GSM mobile phone prep in front centre armrest Heated front seats Wind deflector OTR £ 37,250.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi 140ps S-line Saloon Solid Brilliant Red/black trim Mobile phone prep in front centre armrest Driver information system OTR £22,680.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi 170ps S-line saloon Quartz grey metallic / black trim BOSE Executive pack - mobile prep in front centre armrest/ autodim rear view mirror / Driver information system Acoustic rear parking sensors OTR £24,300.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi 170ps S-line saloon Quartz grey metallic Black valcona leather DVD based Sat Nav 6 CD BOSE GSM mobile phone prep in front centre armrest Heated front seats OTR £26,100.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi 170ps S-Line Special Edition Saloon Solid Brilliant Red/ Graphite/black leather DVD based Sat Nav CD changer Acoustic rear parking BOSE GSM mobile phone prep in front centre armrest Heated front seats OTR £25,850.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi 170ps S-Line Special Edition Saloon Phantom Black metallic/ Graphite/black leather Front centre armrest BOSE Heated front seats OTR £24,970.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi 170ps Quattro S-line special Edition saloon Phantom black metallic / Graphite/black Leather DVD based Sat Nav 6 CD BOSE Cruise control GSM mobile phone prep in front centre armrest Heated front seats OTR £27,490.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi SE Avant Silver / black trim DVD based Sat Nav CD Changer OTR £23,040.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi S-line Avant Lava Grey / Black trim DVD based Sat Nav CD Changer OTR £ 23,700.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi 170ps Quattro S-line Special Edition Avant Phantom black metallic / Graphite/black Leather DVD based Sat Nav 6 CD Executive pack BOSE Heated front seats OTR £28,345.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi S-line Avant Silver/black Volterra Leather DVD based Sat Nav 6 CD BOSE Acoustic rear parking Cruise control Heated front seats OTR £25,995.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi S-line Avant Quartz Grey / Black trim DVD based Sat Nav 6 CD BOSE GSM mobile prep in front centre armrest OTR £24,615.00 Audi A4 2.0TDi 170ps S-Line Special Edition Avant Solid Brilliant Red / Graphite/black Leather Executive pack BOSE Heated front seats OTR £25,900.00 Audi A4 2.0T FSi Quattro S-line Special Edition Avant Solid Brilliant Red / black trim DVD based Sat Nav 6 CD BOSE GSM mobile phone prep in front centre armrest Heated front seats OTR £26,500.00 Audi A6 2.0T FSi S-line Avant - Multitronic Misano red metallic / black OTR £29,100.00 Audi Q7 3.0TDi Quattro S-line Tiptronic Night Black - solid paint / Black trim Bluetooth connection Technology pack Heated front seats Privacy glass Non smoking pack OTR £42,170.00 Audi Q7 3.0TDi Quattro S-line Tiptronic Phantom Black metallic / Black trim Communications pack Technology pack Heated front seats Privacy glass BOSE OTR £43,390.00 Audi Q7 3.0TDi Quattro S-line Tiptronic Phantom Black metallic / Black trim Communications pack with Bluetooth connection & privacy handset Technology pack Privacy glass BOSE OTR £43,640.00 Audi Q7 3.0TDi Quattro S-line Tiptronic Daytona Grey metallic Black Verano leather Communications pack Technology pack BOSE OTR £44,080.00 Audi Q7 3.0TDi Quattro S-line Tiptronic Ice Silver / black trim Communications pack Technology pack OTR £42,300.00 Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  Rover P8 & P9 2 Aug 2013 (News)
  The other problem for Spen King was that not only was the P5 an ageing car, its engine was also past its sell-by date and even though straight six versions of the P7 were produced, there was never any serious consideration given to the use of this power unit in any upcoming car that would lead Rover into the Seventies. Six cylinder versions of the Rover 2000 engine were, however, developed and displacing 2967cc managed to produce a more-than-healthy 150bhp even in single carburettor form.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2001 - 2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  PK5, PK6, PF1 and PF6 manual transmissions are prone to failure, due to a build issue. The pre-load on the bearings are massively over torqued, leading to failure in gearboxes with mileages as low as 20,000 miles. Once these are repaired, and correctly installed they should last indefinitely - any Vivaros that might have had a problem certain to have been repaired by now.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Toyota Hilux 2004-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Check that the propshaft has been greased, the couplings still have greasing points, as they’re typically overlooked when servicing. If the front one dries up it can lead to it failing and cracking the gearbox casing, which will result in an expensive fix. It’s rare, though. A full service will typically cost about £250 +VAT, keep on top of that and the Hilux shouldn’t present any issues.
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Ford Ranger 2011-2020 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  What to watch     As with any four-wheel drive commercial vehicle, have a good look underneath for any damage due to off-road scuffs and knocks. It’s worth checking the rear driveshafts, too, as the gearshift cables can contact them, leading to loss of drive - this was the subject of a recall of vehicles built between Nov 2015 and Feb 2016. Any sluggishness of response and high fuel economy might be related to the mass airflow sensor.
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  Historics 4th March Brooklands Auction Preview 2 Mar 2017 (News)
  f=001vHSdGr2fjUGkuCDE-xcdwNGNq_us7gsYfGppex1f9GhhjHTuM_YPc8cMQplV4E4Sy3DSt2GTZ0DGVloZykE10435gTnPszcXc2z5DUxy8nGNb96MRVUmMaT8j9Aa373UwmxpR_YCG84gdnlQVqfMsctX5oeqhsVjv5PgRVEdBXydHZzsgR6OTh1X_4xICEVMO7hzEqAkRaJCbCmwv_YCGviRP6sIK1dA80RZ9w-0NNiRtiSXYAv6sEblRLm4jOqYR-WUo-8WDnUTgRMCzTbXTQ==&c=J8R7D87qyZ2pc6t-RVx6aaqKbfVbzogwMvbWdt0Kgc9JukQkGbYiNw==&ch=HExBjp-kjI2QY_IzvtIOiYdHY3JUyNqQnacpX5RxES0N4LM6W42xXA==">Lot 152  1925 Daimler Landaulette (lead photo) Estimated at £15,000 - £20,000.    Lot 153  1948 AC Drophead Coupé  

  Frazer Nash sells for £236,000 at Brightwells auction 14 May 2015 (News)
  Not bad for a model which usually struggles to fetch even half that amount.b An almost equally smart 1975 P6 3500S with only 30,300 miles which raised a mighty £9900. Brightwells’ lead consultant, James Dennison said the sale achieved an 80% clearance rate. 'There is plenty of life in the classic vehicle sector and there are no shortage of willing buyers out there only too keen to have a nice old car or motorcycle in the garage rather than a lump of cash mouldering in a bank account,' he said.
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  Friday concept: Austin AR6 Prototype 23 Aug 2013 (News)
  This new engine was totally unrelated to the K-Series that was designed for the 1973 ADO74 , and incorporated many lessons learned during the ECV3 Programme. Unlike the Metro, and following the lead of the Maestro and Montego, the new car was developed with a conventional McPherson strut/rear coil suspension system, which would no doubt be honed to a level of competence shared with its bigger brothers.