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  From Marinas to Carinas: Britain’s least exotic car show remains a dullard’s delight 22 Jul 2019 (News)
  Cars that used to be mainstream but are now a rarity included a 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0i CD, two exceptional Rover 200 R8s, a 1985 Nissan Sunny 1.5 GL and a 1980 Ford Cortina 2.0 L. Slightly rarer models included a 1971 Fiat 128, 1979 Colt Sigma and a 1973 Toyota Crown Custom Estate, along with a wonderful 1978 Chrysler Horizon with just 318 miles on the clock, originally won as a game show prize by someone who never used it.  Judging took many hours of discussion with owners, car inspections and deliberation in the estate café, as owners waited patiently on the lawns for the final verdict.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 May 2016 (News)
  .  Click here for more details Monday 23 May  Save £2000 on a new Nissan Note. The deal is valid on Note 1.2 petrol, in Acenta Premium trim.  Click here for more details Friday 20 May  Take out car insurance with Be Wiser and get free breakdown cover, legal cover, and handbag and gadget cover.
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  BCA Reports Strong Rise in 4x4 Auction Prices 22 Nov 2012 (News)
  Entries include: 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM SV Coupe Manual Diesel in Alfa Red 27,000 miles 2011 Audi A5 3.0 TDI Quattro S/Tronic Coupe Auto Diesel in Black 11,000 miles 2011 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI 170 Quattro SE StationWagon Manual Diesel in Brilliant Black 8,000 miles 2011 BMW 550I 4.4 SE Step Saloon Auto/Manual Mode, Petrol in Titanium Silver 2,000 miles 2010 BMW X5 3.0 30D XDrive SE Estate, Auto/Manual Mode, Diesel in Bronze 19,000 miles 2009 Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI ZETEC 4WD StationWagon, Manual, Diesel in Moondust Silver 30,000 miles 2012 Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4 Prestige 4WD Manual Diesel in Ipanema Sand 3,000 miles 2012 Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 HSE StationWagon 4WD Auto Diesel in White  33,000 miles 2008 Nissan Qashqai+2 2.0 DCI Tekna 4WD MPV Manual Diesel  in Blue 77,000 miles 2010 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Laurin & Klement Estate Manual Diesel in Storm Blue 37,000 miles 2011 VW Passat 2.0 TDI 170 B/M Tech Sport Saloon Manual Diesel  in Urano Grey 20,000 miles 2009 Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 185 Active G/Tronic Estate Auto/Manual Diesel in Silver 35,000 miles Prospective buyers can see full details, images and mechanical reports for all the cars lotted for the Red Carpet sale by simply visiting www.british-car-auctions.co.uk and viewing the appropriate catalogue.     
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  New Races Add Up To a Spectacular Silverstone Classic 12 Jan 2012 (News)
  The result will be a spectacular entry celebrating Group 2, Group A, Super Touring and DTM eras including Jaguar XJ-Cs, BMW CSLs, Ford Sierra Cosworths and Rover SD1s alongside a more modern generation of BTCC classics from the Nineties such as the Nissan Primera and Ford Mondeo. It will be the first time in history that such a comprehensive display of modern touring car classics has raced together and is certain to be an instant success with owners, enthusiasts and fans.
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  MAXIMUM Benefits in MINI September Sale 2 Sep 2011 (News)
  Take the MINI Countryman Cooper D; with CO 2 emissions of 115g/km, BIK rating of 13%, predicted residual value of 40.98% and whole life cost of 42.61%, it easily out-performs the Nissan Qashqai Acenta 1.5 dCi 2WD. Over 36 months and 60,000 miles, the MINI would cost £3,156 less to run. It may surprise you to learn that, according to KWIKCarCost, March 2011, the same MINI Countryman Cooper D would be £2,016 cheaper to run than a Ford Focus Titanium TDCi 115 over the same period.
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  September Savers From Drivethedeal 18 Sep 2010 (News)
    Amazing Deals Deal of the Month Skoda Octavia Hatch 2.0T FSi vRS 5dr Just  £15,637 Save 20%   Deal of the Week Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec [82] 5dr Just  £9,809 Save 22%   model    drivethedealcom discounted price           %Saving Audi A3 1.4 TFSi Sport 3dr [Start Stop]         £16,405         Save 11% Audi A4 2.0 TDi 143 SE 4dr [Start Stop]         £22,891         Save 12% Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TDi SE 2dr [Start Stop]         £26,816         Save 10% Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSi Sport 2dr [2011]         £23,898         Save 10% Citroen C1 1.0i VT 3dr         £6,385         Save 27% Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi 16V Exclusive [110] 5dr         £14,764         Save 12.5% Ford Ka 1.2 Edge 3dr*         £7,563         Save 16% Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi [95] Titanium 5dr*         £12,083         Save 21.5% Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec 5dr [110]         £13,424         Save 22% Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Titanium 5dr DPF [110]         £14,641         Save 20% Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 140 Titanium 5dr 2WD         £19,150         Save 14.5% Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium 5dr         £21,130         Save 13.5% Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium X 5dr         £25,944         Save 12% Honda Jazz 1.2 i-VTEC S [VSA] 5dr         £9,292         Save 16.5% Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC Si 5dr         £14,474         Save 19.5% Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC ES 5dr         £22,060         Save 11% Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto         £30,575         Save 12.5% Mazda 2 1.3 TS 3dr [AC]*         £8,031         Save 18.5% Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 1.8i SE 2dr*         £15,676         Save 20% Mazda 6 Hatch 2.2d [163] TS2 5dr*         £16,600         Save 20.5% Mercedes C220 CDi BlueEfficiency SE 4dr Auto         £25,031         Save 12% Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi [110] Acenta 5dr         £16,921         Save 10.5% Peugeot 107 1.0 Urban Lite 3dr         £6,570         Save 24.5% Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi Exclusive 5dr         £17,425         Save 17% Peugeot 5008 1.6 HDi 112 Exclusive 5dr EGC         £18,636         Save 18.5% Renault Clio 1.2 16V Extreme 3dr [AC]         £8,656         Save 26% Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE 5dr         £10,463         Save 12% Seat Leon 2.0 TDi CR FR 5dr         £17,246         Save 12.5% Seat Leon 2.0 TSi Cupra 5dr         £19,160         Save 11% Skoda Fabia Hatch 1.2 TSi SE 5dr         £9,291         Save 19% Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDi CR vRS 5dr         £16,975         Save 20% Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDi CR [140] SE 4x4 5dr         £17,464         Save 12% Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i 3dr*         £6,814         Save 18.5% Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i TR 5dr*         £10,094         Save 21% Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D T2 5dr*         £16,220         Save 17.5% Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR 5dr*         £16,607         Save 17% Volvo XC60 D3 [163] DRIVe SE 5dr         £25,113         Save 15% Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] SE 5dr Geartronic         £27,995         Save 25.5% Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 [200] Executive 5dr Geartronic         £32,681         Save 25% VW Golf Hatch 1.4 TSi Match 5dr         £15,993         Save 13% VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDi 105 SE 5dr         £16,698         Save 17.5% VW Scirocco 2.0 TDi GT 3dr         £20,185         Save 10.5% VW Tiguan 2.0 TDi Match 5dr DSG         £22,103         Save 13%   * These quotes are dependant upon you taking out some finance with the manufacturer's finance company.
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  Massive Motability Sale Tuesday 9 Oct 2006 (News)
  Most are relatively low mileage and in good shape. So these sales are an excellent opportunity. This one includes an 06 Nissan Note 1.6SR auto) More Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in October Wednesday 11th October 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, Arval, Alphabet GB, Leaseplan, Lex, Jardine p/x, Duncton plc, Sytner p/x, Black Horse, General Section, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x Trident Honda p/x.
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  Audi, BMW, Lexus, Renault and VW Car Leasing from £109.99 a 10 Sep 2006 (News)
  New Contract Hire Offers Audi A3 1.6 Special Edition 3dr @ £199.99 over 36 Months Audi A3 1.9 TDi Sport 5dr @ £227.99 over 36 Months Audi A4 1.8T 2dr @ £269.99 over 24 Months Audi A4 2.0 TDi SE 4dr @ £259.99 over 36 Months Audi A6 2.0 TDI TDV SE 4dr @ £224.99 over 24 Months Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro SE 4dr Tip Auto @ £449.99 over 24 Months Audi Tt 2.0T FSI 2dr @ £294.99 over 24 Months BMW 5 Series 520d SE 4dr @ £324.99 over 24 Months BMW 7 Series 730d SE 4dr Auto @ £429.99 over 24 Months BMW X5 3.0d Le Mans Blue Sport Edition 5dr Auto @ £449.99 over 24 Months Ford Mondeo 2.0TDCi 130 LX 5dr @ £184.99 over 36 Months Ford Mondeo 2.0TDCi 130 Zetec 5dr [Euro 4] @ £214.99 over 36 Months Honda Cr-v 2.0 i-VTEC SE 5dr @ £234.99 over 36 Months Honda Jazz 1.2 i-DSI S 5dr @ £139.99 over 36 Months Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE 3dr @ £199.99 over 24 Months Jaguar X-type 2.0d S 4dr [Euro 4] @ £239.99 over 36 Months Land Rover Discovery 2.7 Td V6 5 seat 5dr @ £324.99 over 36 Months Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 HSE 5dr Auto @ £629.99 over 36 Months Lexus Is 220d 4dr @ £234.99 over 24 Months Mercedes-benz Cls CLS320 CDI 4dr Tip Auto @ £449.99 over 24 Months Mini One 1.6 3dr @ £159.99 over 36 Months Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 Di-D Field 5dr @ £259.99 over 24 Months Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5 TD Equippe 5dr [114] @ £214.99 over 12 Months Nissan Micra 1.2 Initia 3dr @ £119.99 over 36 Months Renault Clio 1.2 Campus 3dr @ £109.99 over 36 Months Saab 9-3 1.9TiD Vector Sport [150] 4dr @ £254.99 over 24 Months Toyota Rav4 2.2 D-4D XT3 5dr @ £239.99 over 12 Months Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi Club [120] 5dr @ £217.99 over 36 Months Volkswagen Golf 1.9 SE TDI 5dr @ £219.99 over 36 Months Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI 3dr @ £239.99 over 24 Months Volkswagen Golf 2.0T GTI 3dr @ £299.99 over 36 Months Volkswagen Passat 1.9 S TDI 5dr @ £222.99 over 36 Months Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI 5dr @ £299.99 over 24 Months Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days.
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  ’57 Caddy Makes £20,600 at Auction Today 20 Feb 2006 (News)
  Monday 27th February 10.00am start Top Car , Black Horse top cars, Motability , Porsche p/x, Fleet & Finance, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Reg Vardy p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Franchised Dealer p/x, West London Nissan p/x. View Top Car catalogue at www.bca-europe,com/prestige As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at a BCA auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  Top Cars and Classic Cars at BCA Blackbushe 27 Nov 2005 (News)
  Entries include:- 05 reg Audi A8 TDI quattro, silver, 25k miles 04 reg BMW 645CI Convertible, stratus grey, 12k miles 03 reg Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic, silver, 21k miles 2003/52 Mercedes E320DCI A/G estate, talite blue, 28k miles 2003/52 Range Rover TD6 HAS, satnav, black 5ok miles 2002/52 Bentley Continental R Mulliner, silver, 10k miles 2002/52 BMW X5 4.4V8 Sport, silver, 55k miles 2002/52 Range Rover 4.4 Vogue, satnav, black, 67k miles 02 reg Mercedes CL500, diamond blue, 32k miles 2001/51 Chevrolet Suburban LT 7-seat RHD black 18,500 miles 2001/51 Mercedes 320CLK convertible, quartz blue 60k miles To browse catalogue visit www.bca-europe.com/prestige Also prestige cars from Black Horse Motor Finance, Porsche Retail p/x, plus Fleet & Finance, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Reg Vardy p/x, Hartwell p/x, Pendragon p/x, West London Nissan p/x, Motability. Tuesday 29th Classic and Historic Auction from 12.00noon Entries and estimates: 1928 Austin Seven Two Seat Tourer £7,500-£8,250 1932 Austin 7 Arrow Foursome Sports £7,000-£8,500 1939 Fiat 1500 Drophead Coupe (For restoration) £2,500-£3,500 1947 Bedford M-Type Fuel Merchant's Lorry £12,000-£14,000 1952 MG TD LHD (Fully restored) £12,500-£14,000 1954 Riley 11⁄2 Litre RME (Reg No: 111 RME) £5,000-£5,750 1956 Jaguar Mk1 2.4 £6,500-£7,500 1956 Commer Pump/Escape £3,000-£4,000 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-dr Sedan £11,000-£12,000 1957 Bedford A-Series Dropside £8,000-£9,000 1958 Nash Metropolitan £3,250-£3,750 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL £22,500-£25,000 1964 Ford Zodiac III £1,600-£2,000 1965 Daimler Majestic Major £3,000-£4,000 1967 Jaguar Mk2 3.8-litre MOD £10,500-£11,500 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite IV £3,000-£3,650 1969 MGC Roadster £8,750-£9,500 1970 MGB GT £2,350-£2,850 1972 Rover V8 3500 S £1,500-£1,850 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce 2000 £6,000-£7,000 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I £4,750-£5,500 1976 Ford Granada MkI £1,500-£1,750 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 11 'Red Label' £8,000-£9,000 1979 Ford Escort MK 2 1.6 Ghia £1,500-£1,750 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo £1,500-£1,800 1981 Ferrari Mondial £8,000-£9,000 1981 Bristol 412 S2 £10,000-£11,500 1984 Jaguar Sovereign HE £4,000-£5,000 1986 Alfa-Romeo Spider Veloce £2,500-£3,000 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible £7,250-£8,500 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth £3,000-£3,500 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300CE £3,500-£4,000 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet £23,000-£25,000 1990 Jaguar XJS £3,000-£3,500 1993 MG RV8 £8,000-£9,000 1994 Jaguar D-Type Replica £18,000-£22,000 2000 Mini Cooper Sports 500 (850 miles) £9,000-£10,000 For full entry list link to www.classic-car-auction.co.uk Wednesday 30th Fleet & Finance, Leaseplan, Lex Vehicle Leasing, General section, Jardine p/x, Snows p/x, Trident p/x, Black Horse.
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  eBay Auction Report 11 Apr 2005 (News)
  £1,000 - £2,000 The Vauxhall Frontera might not find favour with everyone, but a 95M 2.3 diesel without much documented history and 88,000 miles made £1,950. If you had £1,500 to spend on a supermini, a 95k mile Nissan Micra 1.0 Celebration which was overdue a service but had a years MOT made £1,605. A 97R clean VW Polo 1.9CL with a couple of months MOT but 114,000 miles cost £1,477. Another Alfa passed through, this time a blue 145 1.6IE from South Wales with 50,000 miles, an almost new MOT and an owner who had upgraded to a Cloverleaf.
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  X5s Alive at Auction With More to Come 27 Sep 2002 (News)
  A 10,000 mile 2001/51 Audi A8 3.7 Quattro in, apparently, the wrong shade of blue/green bid to just £21,000. A 13,000 mile 02 reg Nissan X-Trail 2.0 Sport CVT auto with leather and the latest spec CD multiplayer made its auction debut and sold for a resounding £15,175. While a 60,000 mile 98R Lexus GS300 Mk II started low and still didn’t look dear when it sold for £8,900.
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  Week’s Best Deals at 21st February 23 Feb 2005 (News)
  Peugeot 206 3-dr S 1.4 £7841 save £1729 Peugeot 206 3-dr S 1.4 Tiptronic Automatic £8601 save £1969 Peugeot 206 5-dr S 1.4 £8297 save £1873 Peugeot 206 5-dr S 1.4 Tiptronic Automatic £9057 save £2113 2005 Model Lexus RX300s Lexus RX300 Auto £28406 save £1418 Nissan Almera 1.5 S 3dr £7000 save £2995 Nissan Primera 5 Door 1.8 S £10,400 Saving £4,200 Nissan X-Trail 2.0 SE £15,425 save £1,570 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi Sport £18,252 save £1,743 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCi SVE £20,000 save £1,995 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCI T-Spec £21,445 save £2,150 Toyota Corolla Verso 1.6 T2 5dr £13,114 OTR save £1,350 Toyota Corolla Verso T3 2.0 D4D 5dr £16,119 s,ave £1,875 Toyota Corolla Verso T Spirit 2.0 D4D 5dr £17649 save £2,146 Toyota LandCruiser LC3 (5 seat) 3 door 3.0 D-4D manual 2005 54 Registered £25,216 save £1,778 Toyota LandCruiser LC3 (8 seat) 5 door 3.0 D-4D manual 2005 54 Registered £26,581 save £1,913 Toyota LandCruiser Amazon 5 door Off-roader 4.2 TD 201 bhp 5 speed manual £42,045 save £3,410 For more information visit www.new-car-discount.com or telephone 08703 500144 USED CAR DISCOUNT 04 reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 12v 3dr Energy 10k miles in black or silver with air-con/alloys/cd player £6000 OTR 02/52 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Club 3dr, 22k miles in silver x 2, balance of factory warranty £4,250 OTR 04 Reg Renault Clio 1.2 16v Expression 3dr, 8k miles in nautilus blue, CD player £5,850 OTR More cars 04 reg with 4,000 - 8,000 miles: 04 Renault Clio 1.2 16V Expression 3dr in Nautilus Blue or Silver £6000 OTR.
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  Deals of the Week at 1st June 1 Jun 2003 (News)
  Offer ends 30-6-2003 Yaris 1.0T2 with PAS, 5 x 3 point belts, ABS: £6,995 Yaris 1.0T3 as T2 with CD and extra airbags: £7,995 Link here: www.yaris.co.uk SUZUKI UK:- (on the road price, including 3 year warranty, 3 years roadside assist, electric front windows, central locking, immobiliser and ICE) Suzuki Ignis with PAS: from £5,995 Suzuki New Alto with PAS: from £5,966 Link here: www.suzuki.co.uk NISSAN (GB) LTD 12 months ‘free’ insurance for 21-80 year olds on Micras Almera 1.5i Pulse, ABS with EBD: £9,995 (Finance offer of £1,000 towards deposit) Link here: www.nissan.co.uk VAUXHALL (Offers end 9th July) Astra Active 1.7CDTi (Euro 4 61mpg; 124g/km CO2): £11,995 Vectra Active 2.0Dti, a/c, cruise control, alloys: £14,780 Link here: www.vauxhall.co.uk DAEWOO Matiz from £5,995 More at www.gmdaewoo.co.uk
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  Weekend's Best Deals at 31st May 31 May 2003 (News)
  New 2003 model Toyota factory orders, sourced from Belgium, 20 weeks delivery: Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Td Station Wagon £38,999 Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Td Auto Station Wagon £39,999 Landcruiser Amazon 4.7 V8 Auto Station Wagon £39,999 Landcruiser LC4 3.0 D4D Auto Station Wagon £28,099 Landcruiser LC5 3.0 D4D Auto Station Wagon £31,499 Link here:- www.showroom4cars.com Motorpoint of Derby, Burnley and Glasgow New Alfa 147 2.0TS Lusso, climate control: £13,499 New BMW Compact 320d, a/c: £14,999 (coming soon) New BMW Compact 316tiSE, 17” wheels, cc: £16,999 New BMW 320d SE (pre upgrade): £19,999 New BMW 320d Sport 6-speed (3/3 upgrade): £23,599 New Ford Ka 1.3 Style: £5,499 New Ford Fiesta 1.4TDCI Zetec 5-dr: £7,999 New Ford Fiesta 1.4TDCI Zetec 5-dr, a/c: £8,799 New Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ghia, PAS, a/c: £8,599 New Ford Focus 1.8TDDI 90 Ghia: £10,599 New Ford Focus 1.8TDCI 115 Ghia, a/c, alloys: £12,699 New Ford Focus ST170 3-dr, a/c, alloys: £12,699 New Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 Ghia, a/c: £14,599 New Honda Civic 1.4iS 5-dr: £8,699 New Honda Civic 1.4i SE 5-dr, a/c: £9,599 New Honda S2000 roadster 6-speed, lthr: £21,999 New Mazda MX5 1.8i roadster: £13,999 New Mercedes A170L CDI Avantgarde: £15,999 New Mercedes C200K Avantgarde auto: £19,999 New Mercedes E220CDI Avantgarde auto, c/c: £29,999 New Peugeot 206 1.4HDI LX 5-dr, a/c: £8,699 New Peugeot 307 1.4HDI LX 5-dr, a/c: £9,399 New Peugeot 406 1.8L 4-door, a/c: £9,499 New Renault Scenic 1.6i 16v Expression, a/c: £10,399 New Renault Laguna 1.6 Expression 5-dr: £11,499 New Renault Laguna 2.2DCI 150ps Dynamique: £13,999 New Astra 1.4i 5-dr, a/c: £6,999 New VW Golf 1.4S 16v 5-dr, a/c: £9,999 New VW Golf 1.6S 16v 5-dr, a/c: £10,999 New VW Golf GTi 1.8T 3-dr, a/c, alloys: £14,999 New VW Golf 2.3 V5 170bhp Tiptronic: £14,999 New VW Passat TDI PD 130 Sport Estate: £16,999 New Volvo S60 2.4 D5 S diesel, a/c: £16,999 52 Reg Ford Mondeo 1.8LX 5-dr, a/c: £8,499 52 Reg Vectra 1.8LS 5-dr new shape: £8,999 52 Reg FIAT Stilo 1.2 Active, a/c: £6,999 52 Reg FIAT Multipla 1.6ELX: £9,599 52 Reg Mazda 323 1.6GXI 5-dr, a/c: £7,499 52 Reg Vauxhall Omega 2.2CD auto: £10,599 Link here:- www.motorpoint.co.uk The Great Trade Centre T reg Mercedes C180 Classic: from £6,799 V reg VW Golf 1.6S: from £5,999 (350 VWs in stock)* V reg Peugeot 206 1.6XS: from £4,999 (300 Peugeots in stock) W reg Toyota Avensis 1.8GS: from £4,799 (125 Toyotas in stock) W reg Ford Mondeo 1.8LX: from £3,599 (480 Fords in stock)* W reg Renault Clio 1.2 Grand: £3,899 (230 Renaults in stock)* W reg Volvo S40 1.8XS: from £4,799 (100 Volvos in stock) W reg Honda Civic 1.4SE auto: from £4,599 (140 Hondas in stock) W reg VW Passat 1.8S: from £5,499 (350 VWs in stock) W reg BMW 316i 1.9SE: from £7,499 (290 BMWs in stock)* W reg Honda Accord 1.8SE: from £4,499 (140 Hondas in stock) X reg Alfa Romeo 156 1.8TS: from £6,399 (60 Alfas in stock)* X reg Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Club: from £4,399 (480 Vauxhalls in stock) X reg Toyota Corolla 1.4S: from £4,399 (125 Toyotas in stock)* X reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS: from £4,599 (480 Vauxhalls in stock)* X reg Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia: from £4,999 (480 Fords in stock) Y reg Nissan Micra 1.0S: from £3,599 (130 Nissans in stock)* Y reg Ford Mondeo 2.0 Zetec: from £5,999 (480 Fors in stock) 51 reg Ford Fiesta 1.3 Flight: from £4,999 (480 Fords in stock) 02 reg FIAT Punto 1.2 5-dr: from £4,999 02 reg FIAT Stilo 1.6 Active 5-dr: from £6,699 02 reg Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec: from £7,999 51 reg Ford Ka 1.3: from £4,599 51 reg Ford Fiesta 1.3 Flight: from £4,999 52 reg Ford Focus 1.6LX, a/c: from £8,599 02 reg Ford Mondeo 1.8LX, a/c: from £8,799 02 reg Nissan Primera 1.8S new shape: from £8,799 02 reg Peugeot 206 1.4LX auto: from £7,799 02 reg Renault Clio 1.2 Authentique: from £5,999 52 reg Renault Megane 1.6RT auto, a/c: from £7,399 02 reg Rover 25 1.6iL 5-dr: from £6,199 02 reg Vectra 1.8LS, a/c: from £7,499 Link here:- www.greattradecentre.co.uk FORDS OF WINSFORD Mostly specialises in nearly news, with vast stocks of Focuses and Corsas.
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  Where The Deals Are This Weekend 29 Nov 2002 (News)
  Eurekar:- New LandRover Freelander TD4ES auto 5-dr, lthr: £20,750 New LandRover Discovery TD5ES auto, lthr: £29,127 New Lexus RX300 SE auto: £26,630 New Volvo S40 2.0T Sport Lux: £16,530 New Volvo S60 D5 SE: £20,502 Link here www.Eurekar.com NIDD VALE MOTORS New Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v SXi 3-dr: £7,895 New Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SXi 3-dr: £10,295 New Vauxhall Astra 2.0DTi SXi 3-dr: £11,495 New Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 16v Club: £11,995 New Vauxhall Omega 2.6 V6 CDX auto 4-dr: £16,495 New Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v CD TD estate: £16,995 New Vauxhall Omega 2.6 V6 CDX auto estate: £17,495 New Vauxhall Omega 2.6 V6 CDX auto 4-dr, lthr: £17,995 Link here: www.niddvale.co.uk Continental Car Company:- New Alfa Romeo 3.0 GTV 6 Lusso 6-speed: £18,950 New Audi A4 Avant 2.5TDI Multitronic: £20,765 New Audi A6 2.5TDI 155bhp Multitronic: £21,845 New BMW 318 CI convertible: £21,500 New BMW 330D SE Touring: £23,235 New Zafira 2.0 DTi Elegance: £13,350 New Nissan Primera 2.2DI SVE estate: £15,705 New Vauxhall Astra 2.2 16v convertible: £16,200 New VW Passat TDI PD 130 estate: £16,675 New MGTF 1.6 115bhp: £13,450 Link here www.continentalcarco.com Bob Gerard:- New Nissan X-Trail 2.0SE+ auto: £17,995 New Honda HRV 1.6i 5-dr: £11,995 New Honda Civic 1.6i SE 5-door auto: £11,295 New Honda Civic 1.6i S 3-door auto: £9,995 New Honda 1.5iLS 4-door saloon: from £8,995 New Honda Civic Type R: from £15,100 New Honda Stream 2.0 SE Sport auto 7-seater: £14,295 New Honda CRV 2.0 SE Sport manual: £15,995 New Nissan Terrano 3.0SVE LWB 5-dr: £19,995 Link here www.bobgerard.co.uk Or link to www.bobgerard.com Price-Smart:- 52 reg Ford Focus ST170 3-dr a/c: £13,999 52 reg Ford Focus LX TDCI 115ps 5-dr, a/c, met: £11,999 52 reg Ford Focus Zetec 1.8 5-dr, Climate Pack, met: £10,799 52 reg Ford Ka Collection, a/c, met: £6,899 52 reg Toyota Yaris 1.0GS 5-dr, PAS, met: £7,799 52 reg VW Golf IV TDI PD 130 3-dr, a/c, met: £14,499 52 reg MG ZR 120+ 3-dr, a/c, met: £10,999 52 reg Renault Megane 2.0i Privilege cabrio, lthr: £13,999 52 reg Peugeot 206 2.0SE Coupe Cabrio, a/c, met: £13,999 Link here: www.price-smart.co.uk Smart Alfa:- New Alfa 147 2.0 3-dr Lusso, lthr, CD, 16” alloys: £15,592 New Alfa 147 1.6 3-dr Lusso, lthr, CD: £14,207 New Alfa 147 2.0 5-dr Lusso, lther: £14,600 New Alfa 147 Selaspeed 5-dr, lther, CD: £16,600 New Alfa 147 1.6 3-dr Lusso, CD, 16” alloys: £13,867 Link here www.smartalfa.com Station Garage:- New Jaguar X Type 2.1 V6: from £18,495 New Jaguar X Type 2.5 V6 4wd in stock: from £19,999 New Jaguar X Type 2.5 V6 SE 4wd auto: from £22,999 New Jaguar S Type 2.5 V6 man/auto: from £21,999 New Jaguar S Rype R 4.2 400bhp auto: £43,999 Also check savings of up to £5,871 on BMWs Link here stationgarageltd.co.uk Browns Northwest:- New Peugeot 206 2.0 GTi 3-dr, metallic: £10,995 New VW Golf GTI PD 130 6-spd, full spec: £15,650 New VW Golf GTI PD 150 6-spd, high spec: £16,700 New BMW 318CI coupe, CD, 5 x 3point belts: £21,995 New BMW 320D SE Touring, metallic: £22,695 Link here www.brownsnw.com Eurocars of Epsom (formerly Willsons of Epsom) New BMW 320D SE: £20,699 New Ford Focus ST170: £13,999 New Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDi LX estate: £12,999 New Renault Megane Expression cabriolet: £12,995 New Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Elegance: £9,999 New VW Golf GTi PD 150 6-speed: £15,999 Link here www.eurocarsepsom.com Thurlby Motors, Lincolnshire:- Vauxhall Franchise: All cars UK supplied and warranted New Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 12v Life 3dr a/c, alloys, cd; from £7,495 New Vauxhall Astra Sxi 3-dr and 5-dr: from £9,995 New Vauxhall Astra Club 1.6 8v &16v hatch & estate: from £9,795 New Vauxhall Zafira Club in stock: from £11,995 New Vauxhall Omega 2.6V6 CD auto: from £18,995 Link here www.thurlbymotors.net Autobytel:- New Nissan Micra 1.0 Vibe 3-door: £5,995 New Peugeot 106 1.1 Independence: £5,945 New Peugeot 307 1.6 16v Style 3-door: £10,785 New Renault Laguna 1.6 16v Expression 5-door: £13,046 New Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTi coupe: £15,837 Link here www.autobytel.co.uk BEADLES:- New Rover 75 1.8 Classic SE auto, a/c, alloys: £14,995 www.beadles.co.uk Citroen London City:- (All new cars with full Citroen 3 year warranty) 52 reg Citroen Saxo 1.1 Forte with 1 years insurance: £5,815 52 reg Citroen Saxo 1.1 Desire with 1 years insurance: £5,995 52 reg Citroen C3 1.4LX, abs: £7,899 52 reg Citroen Xsara 1.4LX with a/c: £8,299 52 reg Citroen Xsara HDI90 LX with a/c: £9,199 52 reg Citroen Picasso 1.6SX with a/c, abs, ebd: £10,050 Link here: www.citroenfinder.com Picasso Owners Group Deals:- These special prices from Dutton Forshaw Preston are only advertised on the Citroen Picasso owners Group site.
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  Mixed Messages, But Some Auction Prices Very High Today 13 Feb 2009 (News)
  All from the Lloyds TSB Autolease Live Online Section:- Audi A3 2.0TDI 130 S-Line, 2006/56, 17k miles £12,100s Audi A4 B6 3.0 Quattro Sport auto, Y reg, 58k miles £3,850s Audi A6 2.7TDI Le Mans, 07 reg, 18k miles £16,500s BMW 320dSE, 05 reg, 42k miles £8,850s BMW 520d SE Touring, 2006/56, 11k miles £14,200s BMW 525d SE auto, 2004/54, 31k miles £11,200s BMW 525d SE Touring auto, 05 reg, 94k miles £9,900s BMW 530d (231) SE Touring auto, 2007/56, 73k miles £12,300p Citroen C4 1.6HDI (92) LX, 2005/55, 35k miles £4,150s Ford Ka 1.3 (70) Zetec Climate, 2007/57, 6k miles (x2) £4,750s Ford Fiesta 1.2 Style Climate 3-dr, 2006/56, 23k miles £4,350s Ford Fiesta 1.2 Style Climate 3-dr, 2007/56, 8k miles £4,900s Ford Fiesta 1.4TDCI Style 5-dr, 2005/55, 44k miles £4,700s Ford Focus 1.8TDCI Titanium, 2005/55, 43k miles £5,900s Ford Mondeo 1.8 Zetec, 2006/55, 38k miles £4,000s Honda FR-V 2.2i CDTI Sport, 2005/55, 53k miles £8,850s Jaguar XK8, 2001/51, 73k miles £8,600s LandRover Freelander 1.8HSE 5-dr, 2004/54, 66k miles £4,000s Lexus IS220 175 SE, 2006/56, 75k miles £8,800s Lexus LS460SE, Sat, 2006/56, 16k miles £26,000s Mazda 3 1.6TS2 5-dr, 2005/55, 56k miles £4,100s Mercedes C160 1.8SE Sport Coupe, 2006/56, 25k miles £9,050s Mercedes W140 S420, 1997P, 85k miles n/w (2 speedos) £1,050s MINI Cooper convertible, 05 reg, 108k miles £5,500s Nissan Micra 1.2SE 3-dr, 2004/53, 40k miles n/w £2,600s Nissan X-Trail 2.2DCI 136 Sport, 2005/54, 103k miles £3,750s Peugeot 206 1.4HDI Style 3-0dr, 2004/54, 109k miles £1,775s Peugeot 307 1.6HDI 90S estate, 2005/55, 51k miles £2,900s Peugeot 307 2.0HDI 136XSI 3-dr, 04 reg, 66k miles £3,150s Renault Clio 1.2 16v Campus, 2005/55, 35k miles £3,700s Renault Clio 1.4 16v Dynamique, 2005/55, 34k miles £3,900s Renault Megane CC 1.6VVT Dynamique, 05 reg, MNW, £5,650s SAAB 9-3 1.9D (150) Linear, 2005/55, 37k miles £5,000s Toyota Yaris 1.3 T-Spirit 5-dr auto, 2004/54, 33k miles £5,600s Toyota Avensis 1.8TTT-I TR 5-dr, Sat, 2007/57, 9k miles £8,600s Toyota Prius T-4, 2005/54, 24k miles n/w £7,450s Toyota Prius T-Spirit, 2006/56, 24k miles n/w £10,500s Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Life 3-dr, 2007/57, 10k miles £5,450s Vauxhall Astra 1.7CDTI (100) Life estate, 05 reg, 66k miles £3,100s Vauxhall Astra 1.7CDTI (100) Life estate, 2005/55, 39k miles £4,300s Vauxhall Astra 1.7CDTI (100) SR 3-dr, 2005/55, 50k miles £6,400s Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI (120) Life, 2006/56, 51k miles £4,400s Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI (120) estate, 2005/55, 44k miles £4,600s VW Polo 1.4 (75) SE auto 5-dr, 2006/55, 23k miles £6,400s VW Golf 1.9TDI S 5-dr, 05 reg, 71k miles £5,600s VW Touran 1.9TDI, 2006/56, 28ki miles £7,800s VW Passat 1.9TDI 105, 2005/55, 54k miles £6,000s VW Passat 1.9TDI 105, 2006/55, 58k miles £5,500s VW Passat 1.9TDI 105, 06 reg, 37k miles £6,600s VW Passat 1.9TDI 105, 2007/57, 23k miles £7,850s VW Passat 2.0TDI 140 DSG, 06 reg, 52k miles £7,200s VW Caravelle 2.5TDI, 06 reg, 141k miles £8,800s VW Caravelle 2.5TDI, 06 reg, 150k miles £8,950s Volvo V70 2.4S auto, 2005/55, 69k miles £7,800s BCA Prestige and Classic direct link www.bca-europe.com/prestige Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in February Monday 16th February 10.15 start Fleet Direct, Motability Lex Live Online, Porsche p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, Inchcape p/x Live Online, Ridgeway VW p/x, Pendragon p/x, Colbornes Group p/x, Peugeot Contract Hire, Franchised dealer p/x, Multi-Source Wednesday 18th February 10.30am start GE Capital Live Online, Wednesday Direct, Leaseplan Live Online, Lex Live Online, Jardine p/x Live Online, Black Horse, Masterlease Live Online, Multi Source, Inchcape p/x Live online, Snows Group p/x Thursday 19th February 10.00am start Light Commercials Friday 20th February 10.00am start Lloyds TSB Live Online, Fleet and Finance, Motability , Lex Live Online, Charters p/x, BT Fleet Live Online, Vauxhall Leasing Live Online, Masterlease Live Online, Hitachi Capital Live Online, Leaseplan Live Online, Volkswagen Financial Services, Multi-source, Inchcape p/x Live Online, Eden Group, Private Sure Sell.
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  Bank Holiday Bargains at Auction Today 1 May 2006 (News)
  Audi A3 TDI 100SE 5-dr, 02 reg, 49k mile £6,700s Audi A4 TDI 130SE Avant, 2003/52, 102k mile £6,950s BMW 320iSE, 1991J, 100k £875s Citroen C2 1.6VTR Sensodrive, 2004/54, 13k miles £5,900s Citroen C5 2.0HDI 90LX estate, 2003/52, 66k miles £3,600s FIAT Punto 60 50dr, 02 reg, 49k miles £1,725s Ford Fiesta 1.2 Style 5-dr, 05 reg, 14k miles £5,200s Ford Fiesta 1.2 Style 5-dr, 05 reg, 7k miles £5,300s Ford Fiesta 1.4 Finesse semi-auto, 03 reg, 24k miles £4,350s Ford Escort 1.8 Ghia 4-dr, 1995M, 71k miles £325s Ford Escort 1.8 GTi 5-dr, 1998S, 82k miles £625s Ford Escort 1.8 Si 3-dr, 1997R, 80k miles £750s Ford Focus 1.5LX 5-dr, 2003/52 reg, 53k miles £4,300s Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia 4-dr, 03 reg, 52k miles £3,800s Ford Mondeo 1.8LX, 1998S 113k miles £700s Ford Mondeo 2.0TDDI LX, 02 reg, 89k miles £3,200s Ford Mondeo 2.0TDCI 130 Zetec, 2003/52, 120k miles £3,150s Ford Explorer, 1997P, 85k miles £1, 800s Mercedes C220CDI Elegance auto, 2002/51, 45k miles £9,550s Mercedes V280 Ambiente auto, 1998S, 59k miles £4,700s LandRover Freelander 1.8XEi, 1998R, 88k miles £3,000s LandRover Freelander TD4 auto, Y reg, 59k miles £6,850s Mazda MX5 1.8 Sport 6-spd, 2002/52, 37k miles £7,950s Mazda 626 2.0GXI 5-dr, Y reg, 71k miles £1,650s Nissan Almera1.5S 3-dr, 04 reg, 20k miles £3675s Nissan Primera 2.0iSLX auto 5-dr, 1996N, 74k miles £550s Perodua Nippa EX, 2000W, 53k miles £625s Renault Scenic 1.9DCI Dynamique, 03 reg, 27k miles £5,400s Renault Espace 2.1TD RT, 1994L, 181k miles £800s Rover Metro 1.4GTA 16v, 1994M, 28k miles £140s Rover 420Sli 4-dr, 1996P, 46k miles £600s Rover 620SLi auto, 1996P, 96k £450s SEAT Leon TDI 110SE, 02 reg, 62k miles £4,800s Skoda Octavia 1.8T 4xd Elegance, 02 reg, 59k miles £4,600s Suzuki Cappuccino, 1995N, 83k miles £2,100s Suzuki Vitara 1.6JX 4U hardtop, 2000V, 19k miles £1,900s Toyota RAV-4 5-dr auto, 1996N, 87k miles £2,050s Toyota Avensis 1.8 T2 5-dr, 2003/52, 59k miles £5,200s Vauxhall Zafira 2.0DTI Elegance, 02 reg, 82k miles £5,500s Vauxhall Zafira 2.0DTI Elegance, 02 reg, 66k miles £6,450s Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Elegance 5-dr, 03 reg, 70k miles £3,900s Vauxhall Vectra 2.2SRI 5-dr, 2003/53, 95k miles £5,050s VW Golf 1.6 Driver, 1991J, 158k miles £180s VW Passat TDI 130 Sport, 02 reg, 36k miles £7,500s VW Touareg 2.5TDI manual, 04 reg, 45k miles £16,900p Volvo C70 D5S manual, 2003/52, 96k miles £7,500s Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in May Wednesday 3rd May 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, Hitachi Capital, Renault Financial Services, Porsche Retail p/x, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Jardine Motor Group p/x, Leaseplan, Black Horse, General Section, Franchised Dealer, Inchcape p/x, Ridgeway p/x, Sytner p/x, Snows p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Auction Prices No Weaker in June 6 Jun 2009 (News)
  Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sportback, 06 reg, 49k miles £9,600s Audi A4 2.0TDI 140 S Line, 06 reg, 83k miles £9,900s Audi A4 2.0TDI 140 S Line, 2007/57, 52k miles £12,700s Audi A4 2.0TDI 140 Sport Cabrio, 06 reg, 50k miles £13,800s Audi A4 2.0TDI 140 Sport Cabrio, 07 reg, 24k miles £16,500s Audi A6 2.0TDI SE Multitronic, 2007/57, 21k miles £14,400s BMW 325i M-Sport auto, 06 reg, 26k miles £15,100s BMW 530D SE auto, 04 reg, 84k miles £9,000s BMW Z4 3.0i SE Coupe, 2006/56, 28k miles £17,000s Citroen C4 1.6SX 5-dr auto, 06 reg, 15k miles £5,050s Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire, 2004/54, 26k miles £3,700s Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire, 06 reg, 47k miles £3,900s Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire, 06 reg, 34k miles £4,200s FIAT Panda 1.2 Dynamic Dualogic, 2005/55, 2k miles £3,350s Ford Fiesta 1.25 Style Climate 5-dt, 07 reg, 13k miles £5,250s Ford Focus 1.8TDCI Ghia est, 2003/53, 77k miles £2,850s Ford Focus II 1.6Ti-VCT 115 Zet Clim, 2007/57, 5k miles £7,800s Honda Accord 2.2i CDTI EX, 2007/56, 74k miles £8,400s LandRover Freelander TD4 5-dr, 2005/55, 74k miles £7,200s Mazda MX-5 2.0 Z Sport Roadster, 07 reg, 10k miles £12,600s MINI One 1.6 R50, alys, 2005/55, 57k miles £5,650s MINI One 1.4D 88PS R50, a/c, 2005/55, 31k miles £7,600s Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 CZ1 3-dr, 07 reg, 22k miles £3,500s Nissan Note 1.4SE, 06 reg, 40k miles £4,800s Nissan Note 1.4SE, 06 reg, 9k miles £5,300s Nissan Note 1.6SE auto, 06 reg, 45k miles £5,350s Peugeot 207 1.4 VTI 95 S 5-dr, 08 reg, 8k miles £7,600s Peugeot 308 1.4VTI S, 2008/58, 3k miles £7,800s Peugeot 407 1.6HDI 110 SE, 2005/54, 44k miles £4,000s Renault Clio 1.6VVT Priv 5-dr auto, 06 reg, 35k miles £4,525s Renault Clio 1.6VVT Exp 5-dr auto, 2008/58, 1k miles £7,650s Renault Megane 1.5DCI 106 Dynamic, 06 reg, 51k miles £4,600s Renault Megane 1.5DCI 106 Dynamic, 2006/56, 15k miles £6,150s Renault Megane 1.6 VVTI Dyn CC, 06 reg, 30k miles £7,500s Renault Grand Scenic 1.6VVTI Dyn, 06 reg, 23k miles £5,600s SAAB 9-3 1.8T 175 Linear S Biopower, 2008/58, 12k miles £11,300s SAAB 9-3 1.8T Linear convertible, 07 reg, 16k miles £11,700s SAAB 9-3 1.9D 150 Vector convertible, 06 reg, 20k miles £12,500s SAAB 9-3 2.0T vector convertible, 07 reg, 12k miles £12,700s Toyota Yaris 1 D-4D T3 5-dr, 05 reg, 60k miles £3,800s Toyota Yaris 2 1.3 MMT T3 5-dr, 06 reg, 13k miles £6,600s Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 VVT-I, 05 reg, 40k miles £6,850s Vauxhall Corsa 1.8 80 Design 3-dr, 2005/55, 53k miles £3,050s Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v Club 5-dr, 06 reg, 23k miles £4,950s Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v Design 5-dr, 2005/55, 25k miles £4,750s Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v 115 Life 5-dr, 2007/57, 10k miles £6,150s Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v 115 SXI 5-dr, 2006/56, 18k miles £6,550s Vauxhall Astra 1.8 16v Life 5-dr auto, 06 reg, 13k miles £4,750s Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 Life auto, 2004/54, 66k miles £2,900s Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Life, 06 reg, 26k miles £4,600s Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Life, 06 reg, 31k miles £5,050s Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club, 06 reg, 28k miles £5,250s Vauxhall Zafira 1.9CDTI 120 Design, 07 reg, 19k miles £8,900s VW Golf 1.6FSI SE 5-dr, 06 reg, 36k miles £7,800s VW Golf 2.0 GT TDI 5-dr, 2004/54, 19k miles £8,400s VW Golf 1.9TDI 105 Match 5-dr DSG, 2008/58, 17k miles £11,600s VW Jetta 1.6FSI SE, 2007/57, 21k miles £9,250s VW Jetta 1.9 TDI PD S, 05 reg, 101k miles £5,050s VW Passat 2.0TDI 140 estate, 2006.55, 43k miles £8,900s Volvo XC90 2.4D5 SE Geartronic, sat, 05 reg. 67k miles £14,050s Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in June Monday 8th June 10.00 start Lloyds TSB Live Online Motability , Lex Live Online, Lex Prestige Live Online, Porsche p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR Inchcape p/x Live Online, Ridgeway VW p/x Live Online, Pendragon p/x, Colbornes Group p/x, Multi-Source, Franchised dealer p/x.
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  No longer Holden on... 17 Feb 2020 (News)
  By contrast, it was less than a third of the money that BMW had received from the US government to build a factory in South Carolina, but Australia is a small country trapped in a large land mass, and to its citizens and its media, the concept of global companies using government cash to bring manufacturing to their shores was difficult for them to comprehend.  Here in the UK, without such co-investment, we wouldn’t have Nissan or Toyota making cars. Meanwhile, Australia’s ‘big three’, Holden, Ford and Toyota, were battling against huge manufacturing costs led by a strong currency. Australia’s mineral reserves were making the nation itself very wealthy, but also a very difficult place for foreign companies to do business.  I recall very clearly the moment that Australia’s car industry suffered its first fatal blow.