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  New Consumer Rights Act gives car buyers ‘right to reject’ 23 Sep 2015 (News)
  This only obliged a retailer to repair or replace a faulty car or part. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 covers all goods but is of particular interest to car buyers, given the significant cost of purchasing a car and the subsequent impact if things go wrong.
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  Used Car Checks Takes Over 15 Oct 2004 (News)
  “For the consumer, getting a car properly inspected has never been more important as used car sales top seven million,” says James Ruppert, director of Used Car Checks Ltd. “Traditionally, a roadside inspection with a trolley jack was considered enough, but now the consumer expects so much more.
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  Barons final call for entries for February 8th classic auction 25 Jan 2011 (News)
  Or perhaps the 1970 Fiat 124 Spyder might catch a first-time classic buyer’s eye?  (£1,000-£2,000). For further information or to consign a car to the February 8th sale, please visit www.barons-auctions.com, email info@barons-auctions.com  or call 08454 30 60 60. The full Barons 2011 Sandown Park sale calendar 7th/8th Feb., Classic, Historic and Thoroughbred Motor Cars 14th/15th March, Classic, Historic and Thoroughbred Motor Cars 18th/19th April, Jaguar Heritage + Classic and Collectors Motor Cars 6th/7th June, Classic, Historic and Thoroughbred Motor Cars 25th/26th July, Classic, Historic and Thoroughbred Motor Cars 19th/ 20th Sept., Annual British Heritage + Classic and  Collectors 31st Oct. /1st Nov., Classic, Historic and Thoroughbred Motor  Cars 12th/13th Dec. - Annual Yuletide Classic+Collectors and Sports-cars
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  Owner review of the month: June 2014 9 Jul 2014 (News)
  Every month we give away a prize to the reader who submits the best owner review. Over the course of June we had scores of readers write to praise or criticise their own cars. We’ve read through all of the June reviews and picked out the best five across honestjohn.co.uk, Honest John Vans and Honest John Classics. The best of the lot for June 2014 wins an iPad Mini.
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  Highly Approved Trader (HAT) award winners announced 17 Nov 2015 (News)
  Silverstone Auctions – auction house specialising in classic cars, modern supercars, competition cars, modern and historic motorcycles and motoring memorabilia. Car brokers and Car buying services Drive the Deal – discount new car broker offering big discounts on new cars.
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  January new car sales see biggest increase since 2005 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  New car sales increased in January 2017 with registrations of hybrid and electric cars significantly up.  A total of 174,564 new cars were registered in the UK in January 2017, the biggest rise year-on-year for 12 years.
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  Classic Auction Bridgwater 31st July 27 Jul 2007 (News)
  The car is to original USA specification and was imported into the UK during 1990 having covered just 6,600 miles. The car was delivered to renowned Jaguar restoration specialists, Vicarage Cars, who embarked upon an extensive programme of refurbishment.
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  More than 130 new cars descend on English capital for London Motor Show 2017 28 Apr 2017 (News)
  More than 130 cars will be on display and the classic A110 name will return to London, with the launch of Alpine’s new mid-engine two-seater   sports car. Powered by a turbocharged 1.8-litre engine, the 250PS sports car weighs just 1080kg and is capable of covering 0-62mph in under five seconds.  The Aventador S will also be on display.
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  Renault ZOE Best Electric in Futurecar Run 5 Nov 2012 (News)
  It features competitors driving electric, hybrid, hydrogen and low-emission conventional petrol and diesel cars on a 63-mile route from Brighton to London, using the least amount of energy as possible. The event is a real-world test of current and future vehicle technology.  ZOE, Renault’s new 100% electric supermini won the categories of Most Energy Efficient Small Car and the Best Pure Electric Vehicle.  Kangoo Van Z.E. won the Most Energy Efficient Light Commercial Vehicle category.  Against a wide range of competition including fully electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles, ZOE won the overall RAC Future Car Challenge for a production car.
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  Save £4,500 on New UK Spplied VW Golf 15 Nov 2007 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk 57 Plate special Autumn offers. All cars are UK franchised supplied- Autofinders ltd does not sell imported cars of any disguise. Prices are quoted fully inclusive on the road including manufacturers warranty, breakdown cover, 12 months tax, 1st registration fee.
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  eBay Auction Report 19th April 2005 20 Apr 2005 (News)
  In this summary of eBay sales by Paul Cassell (this time from Tuesday evening), there were a lot of high mileage cars traded. Over £2,000 Mercedes-Benz are having an interesting time at the moment, with a mass recall in the same year as the launch of some very exciting cars (the CLS springs to mind).
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  Expensive Cars Cheaper at Auction Today 6 Dec 2004 (News)
  If had had the womba or the space I’d have been wallowing in it. BCA’s star car, a beautifully restored 1988F Cortina 1600E in a shade of red no 1600E was ever originally painted sold for the estimated £8,800. Another 60’s car, this time a 7,000 mile 1969H Mini Cooper 1275S, originally owned by an associate of a famous East End ‘firm’ bit to a less than estimated £10,300.
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  BMW Announces its Winter Tyre Offer - From £700 12 Oct 2011 (News)
  *Depending on driving style and annual mileage. **Starting price for a complete set of 195/55R16 87H tyres, steel rims and wheel covers for a BMW 1 Series, excluding fitting (which you can easily do yourself). ***Complete wheel and tyre packages are delivered with the tyres already fitted and balanced, vehicle fitment charges may apply. 
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  Porsches beat Ferraris at Silverstone sale 28 May 2015 (News)
  Ferraris were well represented at the 23 May sale too, with a 2009 F430 achieving the day’s second highest price of £247,500. The modern classic had covered just 85km and unusually was finished in grey with a red leather interior. Testarossas continued their upward price trend with a low-mileage 1989 model selling for £130,500 and the well-known yellow single ‘flying mirror’ car going for just over £95,000.
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  Signifcant Discounts on New KIAs, FIATs and Mazdas at Autofinders 4 Nov 2009 (News)
  Massive savings   ALL CARS IN STOCK NOW…BEAT THE JANUARY PRICE RISES AND VAT RISES AND SECURE A  CAR TODAY AT A FANTASTIC PRICE   Autofinders are licensed credit brokers and can offer all types of financing packages, including Hire purchase car loans with a typical APR of 6.9%, Personal Contract Purchase, contract hire and car leasing.
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 100 Ascot 9 Sep 2019 (News)
  'They’ve rebadged it, you fool,' so said Steve Coogan’s Alan Partridge character when forced to drive a Rover 100.  Today, however, the car that forced Alan to declare: 'I’m not driving a Mini Metro' has a cult following all of its own - a side effect of widespread Metro Mania among younger enthusiasts, who seem to have taken the pint-sized Rover to heart.
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 406 23 Jul 2018 (News)
  The Peugeot 406 is a car whose numbers are in rapid decline, so when you capture an immaculate one in the classifieds, jump...
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  One in three young drivers has taken a selfie at the wheel 11 Aug 2014 (News)
  Ford claims that ‘taking a selfie’ at the wheel could distract a driver for as long as 14 seconds, enough time to cover the length of five football pitches when moving at 60mph. “Taking a ‘selfie’ has for many young people quickly become an integral part of everyday life – but it’s the last thing you should be doing behind the wheel of a car,” said Jim Graham, Ford Driving Skills for Life manager.
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  Video: Alfa Romeo 4C sets new Nürburgring record 18 Oct 2013 (News)
  The £45,000 4C will go on sale in the UK in the next few weeks, powered by a four-cylinder 1750 turbocharged petrol engine, with 243PS with 350Nm or torque. Capable of reaching 160mpg, the Alfa can cover 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and return a claimed 42mpg on the combined cycle. However, you don’t have to wait until the end of the month to see the 4C in action because we’ve got footage of its record lap.
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  Free servicing offer on SEAT Mii 18 Oct 2012 (News)
  SEAT’s new small car is available with free servicing, while the Ibiza and Leon are offered VAT free in the latest offers from the manufacturer.