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  SEAT unveils Summer offers on its range 15 Jul 2010 (News)
  SEAT has announced that a number of offers will be running on its cars throughout the Summer. The deals include discounts, low rate finance, servicing bundles and cover almost every model in the SEAT range. The savings start on the Ibiza supermini, which sees the recommended retail price drop by £1,000; while £1,500 is being cut from the price of many Leon, Altea and Altea XL models.
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  1 in 5 motorists only 'occassionally' check tyre tread 17 Jun 2010 (News)
  Tyres are arguably the most important safety component on a car and UK law requires tyres to have a minimum of 1.6mm of tread on all running tyres. Motorists face a £2500 fine and 3 penalty points on their licence if they break the law. The possibility of an accident, particularly in the wet, is also increased if the tread depth falls below the legal minimum.
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  Chevrolet Cruze Race Series for 2010 14 Jan 2010 (News)
  ”   The Cruze Cup consists of seven rounds of three 20-minute races at circuits across the UK, kicking off at Rockingham, Northants, on the weekend of April 10 and 11. It will be run as part of the Dunlop Sport Maxx cup, meaning the races will be aired on television and will be part of high-profile meetings at various circuits across England and Wales.   Each car is based on a standard showroom spec 1.8-litre Cruze, converted to accommodate KW racing suspension and bespoke Rimstock alloy wheels.
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  Hyundai Imports 10,000 Cars to Meet September Demand 18 Aug 2009 (News)
    The company secured extra production of the most popular i10, i20 and i30 models and has rushed them to Britain to make sure buyers can secure scrappage funds before the government’s pot of cash runs out.   In the past month more than 10,000 new Hyundai cars have arrived at Tilbury docks in Essex, been processed and sent straight out to dealers. This is three times the amount of vehicles processed in the same period last year.
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  One Seater Taxis For Oxford 5 Aug 2009 (News)
  Solocar, founded by George Raithby, operates a fleet of striking, fully licensed smart fortwo private hire cars in and around Oxford; the cars’ frugal running costs meaning that customers are benefiting from fares that are, on average, 20 per cent cheaper than those of a ‘normal’ taxi or other private hire vehicles. George, who has been in the industry for over 10 years, first thought of using a smart as a private hire car over three years ago when he experienced the iconic model’s nippy performance and manoeuvrability in Italy.
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  £4,295 + a Scrapper Gets a New Chevrolet 7 May 2009 (News)
  To qualify, it must have been registered before August 31, 1999, have a valid MoT certificate (or have expired by no more than 14 days) and been registered to the same person as the all-new car for at least 12 months prior to being traded in as scrap. The scheme is expected to run until March 2010. With its 119g/km CO2 emissions, low insurance and 54.3mpg combined fuel economy, the Matiz is perfect for motorists looking to crush not just their old car, but also their motoring costs.
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  New Mobile Text Service Warns Drivers to Leave Their Cars at the Pub 13 Dec 2008 (News)
  Users can also send new patrol locations to the service which are added to the database to warn other subscribers. The service has been up and running in Belgium for more than four years and has helped reduce both the number of positive tests and speeding motorists. Vincent Parisis, CEO and co-founder of mobile service provider ETR www.etri.be i that provides GetRoadSmart www.getroadsmart.co.uk explains, "Our primary objective is to discourage drivers who think they might be over the drink drive limit from driving home.
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  £140 TRACK DAY DEAL AT CASTLE COMBE 31 May 2008 (News)
  The last few remaining spaces for next week's Castle Combe track day are being offered to newcomers at a discounted price of £140 (instead of the normal price of £170). The car track day runs from 09.00 to 17.00 on Friday 6 June. It is open only to road legal cars complying with a strict noise limit of 100db(A). Only 20 cars are permitted on the track at any time, so that drivers can lap without encountering heavy traffic.
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  New Model BMW X5 3.0d, 7 days delivery 31 May 2007 (News)
  New Model BMW X5 3.0dSE (Automatic) Space Grey / Black Nevada Leather Aluminium Running Boards Digital Compass Dimming and Folding Mirrors Heated Front Seats Xenon Headlamps Sun Protection Glass Media Pack Dynamic Pack Y-Spoke 20" Alloys Price - £47,995 This car is a very rare vehicle and will sell, please call asap to secure the car.
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  Free London Motor Show 28 May 2005 (News)
  Visit www.motorexpo.com for exclusive restaurant deals running during Motorexpo week. Motorexpo opening hours are 10am-6pm from Monday to Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. More at www.motorexpo.com
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  X5 3.0d Sport PCP and Contract Hire Quick Delivery 24 Feb 2005 (News)
  Personal Contract Purchase Deal (PCP) BMW X5 3.0 Sport Auto - 3+47 Payments of £710.94 / APR 7.9% / GFV £18,938.00 BMW X5 3.0 Sport Auto - 3+35 Payments of £792.64 / APR 7.9% / GFV £22,270.00 Business Contract Hire Deal BMW X5 3.0 Sport Auto - 3+47 Payments of £589.99 + VAT @ 10kpa BMW X5 3.0 Sport Auto - 3+47 Payments of £643.99 + VAT @ 20kpa BMW X5 3.0 Sport Auto - 3+35 Payments of £649.99 + VAT @ 10kpa BMW X5 3.0 Sport Auto - 3+35 Payments of £714.99 + VAT @ 20kpa BMW X5 3.0 Diesel Sport Auto, Sterling Grey, Black Dakota Leather, Alloy Running Boards, Xenon Headlights, BMW 6CD multiplayer, Sun Protection Glass, Comms Pack, Front Seat Heating, Carpet Mats. For more information please call the car leasing sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com .
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  New BMWs up to £2,455 Off or low rate PCPs 19 Oct 2004 (News)
  A selection of these cars is shown below on a very competitive Personal Contract Purchase deal (3+35 payments, 10,000 miles per annum, APR Rate from 7.9%) MGFs TO KEEP THE CARS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD ARE EXTRA BMW 316ti ES Compact (Includes Front Centre Armrest and Bluetooth Telephone Preparation) Mystic Blue (Metallic) / Grey Cloth List Price £17165.00 NCL price £16400.00 Saving £765.00 PCP from only £309.63 per month BMW 116i SE 5 Dr (Includes Exterior Mirror Package, Colour Coded Exterior Body Parts and Floor Mats) Sydney Blue (Metallic) / Anthracite Moire Cloth List Price £18620.00 NCL price £18390.00 Saving £230.00 PCP from only £327.17 per month BMW 316i ES 4 Dr Saloon Mystic Blue (Metallic) / Anthracite Cloth List Price £18990.00 NCL price £18100.00 Saving £890.00 PCP from only £346.62 per month BMW 530d SE 4 Dr Saloon Automatic (Includes Star Spoke 17" Run Flat Tyres, Auto-Dim Interior Mirror, Bluetooth Telephone Preparation, 6 CD Autochanger and Service Pack) List Price £37205.00 NCL Price £34750.00 Saving £2455.00 PCP from only £649.77 per month These cars are in stock, available for quick delivery and are selling quickLY, SO please call 08707 875418 for more info or to order.
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  New Engines and Specs for Alfa 156 8 Jun 2002 (News)
  Alfa has abandoned twin spark plugs in favour of directly injecting the fuel air mixture to the combustion chamber, running at lean burn to 1,500rpm and a stoichiometric 14.7:1 air:fuel mixture thereafter. Compression ration is raised to 11.3:1, power is up 15bhp and torque up 18 lb ft. 156 JTSs start at £17,720 for the saloon and £18,820 for the Sportwagon.
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  West Country Classic Auction next Monday 2 Apr 2002 (News)
  Apart from these, entries include plenty of soft top British sports cars and the usual complement of Aston Martins, Jaguars, Mercedes and Morris Minors including a very nice pick-up with 1,275cc Marina running gear. Funeral directors and those with large families please not that there are two Daimler DS420 limousines entered: both 1988 and both estimated at £4,000 to £5,000. More at www.classic-car-auction.co.uk , or telephone 01252 877317 (tel: 01278 685511 from 5th to 9th April).
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  More Powerful Pinin, from £13,995 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  Other Shogun Pinin prices start at £12,495 for the 1.8 GDI 3-door Classic and run through to £17,995 for the top of the range 2.0 GDI 5-door Elegance with automatic transmission. The new 2.0 GDI 3-door Mirage is £13,995 for the manual and £14,995 for the automatic.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Mercedes-Benz Citan 2012 -2019 26 Nov 2019 (News)
  The diesel particulate filter (DPF) can cause issues if the van is used for repeated short runs from cold (less than 20 miles per journey). Don’t ignore any warning lights on the dashboard relating to it or any excuses from the seller.  The rear door sliding mechanism can suffer issues with the locking mechanism.
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  Used van buying guide: Mercedes-Benz Vito 2003-2015 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  For ultimate peace of mind, the oil and filter should be changed every 12,000 miles or 12 months.  Running costs should be reasonable, with a major service costing around £180, a full service around £155, and an interim service £130. A diagnostic inspection will cost about £60, showing any error codes and potential problems.
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  Essential tips to keeping your camper van and its contents safe 16 Apr 2020 (News)
  Again bearing in mind that camper vans are often stationary for extended periods – either at home or elsewhere – the battery can run flat, leaving the alarm without power, so it’s a good idea to make a note on your calendar or phone to check it at regular intervals. Extra precautions such as wheel clamps and steering locks will also go a long way, and it’s worth buying quality gear approved by recognised safety bodies such as Thatcham, Sold Secure or SCM.
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  Historics 23rd November Catalogue Now on Sale 11 Nov 2019 (News)
  The family then decided to restore it spending in excess of £150,000 over 4 years with Elmdown Engineering of Hungerford. The engine starts immediately and runs extremely well. This Bentley has not been offered for sale for over 60 years and is therefore a once in a lifetime opportunity. It is estimated (very conservatively) at £180,000 to £220,000.
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  Edd China to curate aero engine display at London Classic Car Show 5 Dec 2018 (News)
  Sitting alongside will be the 27-litre Hispano Suiza V12, known as ‘Sid’ for its characterful hissing after a fast run. This car is a faithful recreation of the 1920s land speed record cars, based on a Hispano Suiza 27-litre Mb12 aero engine from Switzerland, with a Delage Type CO2 40/50hp chassis and three-speed Delage straight-cut gearbox.