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  Stratstone to Sell Classic Jaguars 8 Mar 2013 (News)
  ."  He added: "We will jointly offer a range of classic Jaguars that we have restored or prepared and provide specialist advice to those interested in the cars. Buyers will also be automatically enrolled in the CMC Club, which we are about to launch and gives members access to several benefits as well as 10% off CMC's standard labour rates." James Brearley, Managing Director of Stratstone said: "I have a long history with Jaguar and Daimler dating back to the 1990s and like many of our customers we share a passion for classic cars, particularly Jaguar sports cars.
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  Stratstone to Sell Classic Jaguars 8 Mar 2013 (News)
  ."  He added: "We will jointly offer a range of classic Jaguars that we have restored or prepared and provide specialist advice to those interested in the cars. Buyers will also be automatically enrolled in the CMC Club, which we are about to launch and gives members access to several benefits as well as 10% off CMC's standard labour rates." James Brearley, Managing Director of Stratstone said: "I have a long history with Jaguar and Daimler dating back to the 1990s and like many of our customers we share a passion for classic cars, particularly Jaguar sports cars.
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  Lotus Cortina Makes UK Record Price at Barons Auction 29 Oct 2009 (News)
  Another car that performed particularly well at this very busy sale was a beautiful 1971 Jaguar E-type S3 roadster, which sold for £39,037, despite having automatic transmission. At the same sale a record-breaking £9,600 was achieved for a quite outstanding 1977 Ford Granada Ghia, while ‘Humphrey’, the Morris Minor Traveller that has starred in the BBC CBeebies television series Gigglebiz sold for £3,356.
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  Kids Get to Drive Supercars 9 Jul 2009 (News)
  Ideal as a holiday treat, Christmas or birthday present, or even as an exam pass or other incentive, a TeenTrackAttack supercar drive is exactly that – a thrill-a-minute driving experience. All cars feature an automatic gearbox and are very straightforward to drive, so no previous driving experience is necessary, although more confident drivers can opt to change gears using the ‘paddle shift’. Cars are also fitted with dual controls, and an experienced instructor sits alongside in the passenger seat to ensure each driver gets the maximum enjoyment in complete safety.
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  New Prius Lets Drivers Select Electric, ECO or Power Drive Modes 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  Three on-demand drive modes Prius’s transmission is supplemented by three “on-demand” drive modes the driver can select to increase efficiency, performance and fuel economy. From start-up and at speeds less than 44mph, Prius automatically operates in EV mode, using electric motor power alone. The petrol engine is only introduced under hard acceleration to boost system power. The driver can also use a switch to activate EV mode manually.
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  Fresnel Lenses Halve LHD HGV Sideswiping 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  VOSA is also delivering a five-fold increase in the number of vehicles checked at the main ports of entry and using increasingly modern technology, such as weigh-in-motion sensors to detect overweight vehicles and automatic number plate recognition technology to spot those who have a poor safety record. Meanwhile, new European legislation which requires the fitting of improved mirrors to all new goods vehicles above 3.5 tonnes is providing a further substantial contribution to optimal driver vision.
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  MOTORPROVIDER NOVEMBER NEW CAR DEALS 15 Nov 2007 (News)
  id=4014#" target="_blank">www.honestjohn.co.uk/best_deals/item.htm?id=4014# 57 REG: AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI Quattro S Line Tip, 5 Doors, Automatic, 2007 57 Reg, 6,000 miles, Phanton Black additional factory options: COMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY PACK. PANORAMIC ROOF, VOICE CONTROL, DVD SAT NAV SYSTEM MMI DIS TMC, 6 cd changer, AUDI ADVANCED PARKING WITH CAMERA, 21" 7 Double spoke design ALLOYS, PRIVACY GLASS, COMMUNICATIONS PACK, TECHNOLOGY PACK, ELECTRIC TAILGATE OPENER, Xenon Headlamps £42,995 MOST CARS IN STOCK.
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  Savings up to £11,288 at Motorpoint 21 Jun 2007 (News)
  Family Cars Sector Renault Laguna 2.0 16V Dynamique 5dr Manual NEW AT £9,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £7,376 These models come complete with 1/2 Leather Trim, ABS, Air Bags, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Radio CD player, and 16" alloy wheels. Available in a choice of colours. Citroen C4 1.6i 16V SX 5dr Automatic NEW AT £10,999 SAVING OF £3,391 These models are fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Radio CD player, and 16" alloy wheels.
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  Half Price 04 Rover 75 at Auction Today 18 Feb 2005 (News)
  Quite a few people have been asking about Motability auctions and they are good sales to pick up a late low mileage car or an automatic, so I’ll list some more of today’s prices, in the order they were sold. 15k mile 2003/53 Focus Zetec 1.6 3-dr auto, no a/c £6,500 28k mile 2001/51 Picasso 1.6LX £4,550 10k mile 02 reg Astra 1.6 Envoy auto £3,925 7k mile 03 reg Clio 1.2 16v Expression auto £5,075 31k mile 2001/51 Merc A140 Classic LWB manual £5,800 30k mile 2002/51 Astra 1.6 Club 16v 5-dr manual £3,900 10k mile 2002/51 Peugeot Partner Combi 1.4 petrol £3,950 29k mile 2002/51 Peugeot 206 1.4LX 3-dr auto £4,400 19k mile 2002/51 Astra 1.6 Club 5-dr auto £4,750 28k mile 2002/51 VW Lupo 1.4S manual £3,450 14k mile 03 reg Fiesta 1.4LX 3-dr Durashift (scratched) £4,450 28k mile 2001/51 Peugeot 206 1.4LX 3-dr auto £3,950 35k mile 2002/51 Focus 1.4CL 5-dr £4,600 20k mile 02 reg Merc A140 Classic full auto £6,300 1k mile 2004/54 Nissan Almera Tino 1.8S CVT auto £9,900 33k mile 2002/51 Peugeot Partner Combi 1.9D £4,275 1k mile 04 reg Nissan Micra 1.5DCI 65 SE 3-dr £6,500 4k mile 04 reg Renault Scenic 1.6 Expression £9,500 16k mile 03 reg Corsa 1.0 Club 12v 5-dr £4,200 7k mile 03 reg Focus 1.4LX 3-dr £5,675 37k mile 2001/51 Merc A140 Classic manual £5,375 3k mile 2003/53 Corsa 1.4 Design 16v 5-dr full auto £7,600 2k mile 04 reg VW Touran 1.9TDI PD 105 7 seat manual £12,000 Other cars of interest today were a 14k mile 2003/53 KIA Carens 2.0 CRDT SE bid to a provisional £6,450, a 57k mile 03 reg Picasso HDI SX sold for £6,450, a 117k mile 2002/51 Audi A6 TDI 130SE Avant sold for £7,700, a 39k mile 2002/52 Volvo C70 2.0T Convertible sold for £12.400, an 8k mile facelift 2004/54 reg Toyota Corolla 2.0D-4D T-Spirit sold for £10,625, a 68k mile 2002/52 Skoda Octavia RS 180 sold for £7,000 and a 99k mile badly stone chipped 2001X Mercedes C200K Classic manual bid to just £6,800.
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  Up to £1,696 Off Latest Spec Mk V Golfs 4 Oct 2004 (News)
  Prices for S models are for latest models with Air Conditioning, not the older non-air con model S 3 door 1.4 ltr 75 PS 168 g/km C 5 speed manual £11079 S 5 door 1.4 ltr 75 PS 168 g/km C 5 speed manual £11529 S FSI 3 door 1.4 ltr 90 PS 156 g/km B 5 speed manual £11565 S FSI 5 door 1.4 ltr 90 PS 156 g/km B 5 speed manual £12015 S FSI 3 door 1.6 ltr 115 PS 163 g/km B 6 speed manual £12618 S FSI 5 door 1.6 ltr 115 PS 163 g/km B 6 speed manual £13068 S FSI 5 door 1.6 ltr 115 PS 178 g/km C 6 speed automatic £14256 S SDI 3 door 2.0 ltr 75 PS 146 g/km A 5 speed manual £11520 S SDI 5 door 2.0 ltr 75 PS 146 g/km A 5 speed manual £11970 S TDI 3 door 1.9 ltr 105 PS 143 g/km A 5 speed manual £13419 S TDI 5 door 1.9 ltr 105 PS 143 g/km A 5 speed manual £13869 SE FSI 3 door 1.6 ltr 115 PS 163 g/km B 6 speed manual £13590 SE FSI 5 door 1.6 ltr 115 PS 163 g/km B 6 speed manual £14040 SE FSI 5 door 1.6 ltr 115 PS 178 g/km C 6 speed auto £15228 SE TDI 3door 1.9 ltr 105 PS 143 g/km A 5 speed manual £14395 SE TDI 5 door 1.9 ltr 105 PS 143 g/km A 5 speed manual £14845 SE TDI 5 door 1.9 ltr 105 PS 157 g/km B 6 speed DSG £16177 Sport FSI 3 door 1.6 ltr 115 PS 163 g/km B 6 speed man £14247 Sport FSI 5 door 1.6 ltr 115 PS 163 g/km B 6 speed man £14697 Sport FSI 5 door 1.6 ltr 115 PS 178 g/km C 6 speed auto £15885 Sport TDI 3 door 1.9 ltr 105 PS 149 g/km A 6 speed man£15043 Sport TDI 5 door 1.9 ltr 105 PS 149 g/km A 6 speed man £15493 Sport TDI 5 door 1.9 ltr 105 PS 157 g/km B 6 speed DSG £16843 GT FSI 3 door 2.0 ltr 150 PS 178 g/km C 6 speed manual £16200 GT FSI 5 door 2.0 ltr 150 PS 178 g/km C 6 speed manual £16650 GT FSI 5 door 2.0 ltr 150 PS 204 g/km D 6 speed auto £17833 GT TDI 3 door 2.0 ltr 140 PS 154 g/km B 6 speed manual £16510 GT TDI 5 door 2.0 ltr 140 PS 154 g/km B 6 speed manual £16960 GT TDI 5 door 2.0 ltr 140 PS 165 g/km B 6 speed DSG £18094 For these and more offers visit www.new-car-discount.com or telephone 08703 500144 to order.
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  New FIAT Stilo Replaces Bravo and Brava 5 Sep 2001 (News)
  On long motorway trips, the driver can set the required speed, then radar cruise control will maintain it while braking and accelerating to ensure a safe distance from the car in front. When a Stilo enters a tunnel, its headlamps will be switched on automatically upon the instructions of a sensor. The first raindrops of a sudden shower will activate the windscreen wipers via a rain sensor. Parking manoeuvres can also be aided by a parking sensor.
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  Honest John Preview of Brightwells Classic Car Auction on 4th September 2019. 31 Aug 2019 (News)
  1995 Toyota Supra Mk IV 3.0 litre 220HP V6 non-turbo RHD automatic but still a chance to play ‘Fast & Furious’. Imported to the UK in 2005. 83,000 miles. Estimated at £5,000 to £7,000. 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 ‘Splittie’ van.
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  Honest John's May deals 30 May 2014 (News)
  Click the link provided and when you make a purchase, enter the discount code when prompted at the checkout and it will be automatically applied to your basket. Click here Wednesday 7 May UK Car Discount h as a number discounted deals on new, first registered keeper Skoda Octavias .
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  H Reg Maserati Indy in 21st June H&H Sale 27 May 2014 (News)
  The latest highlights include: 1925 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre Tourer (Main Image) Desirable 9ft 9.5in wheelbase car and used for numerous overseas tours 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine Coachwork by Hooper and known to the Phantom III Technical Society 1952 Bentley MKVI 4.5 Litre Special Lightweight GRP bodywork and desirable 'big bore' engine 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Converted by former HJ Mulliner employee John McKenzie in 1985 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Older restoration, soft-top and hardtop roofs, manual transmission 1983 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 One previous family owner and 24,400 miles from new 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 Formerly owned by a Belgian Countess and upgraded with Alfaholics fast-road suspension Entered from a Private Collection: 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Standard Steel Saloon Exhibited at the 1955 Earls Court Motor Show 1956 Bentley S1 James Young Four-Door Sports Saloon Exhibited at the 1956 Earls Court Motor Show 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible Two owners from new and much past restoration work 1993 Bentley Continental R Extensive service history, 64,000 miles and private registration 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Previous owner for eighteen years, hardtop and soft-top roofs 1969 Citroen DS21 Safari Estate Five-speed semi-automatic transmission, LPG conversion 1974 BMW 3.0 CSL 1 of 500 RHD cars, factory reconditioned engine 1975 Bristol Type 411 Current family ownership virtually from new
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  30 Millionth Volkswagen Golf Rolls Off The Production Lines 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  The Golf VII will definitely go down in history as the compact model in which an entire armada of new assistance systems made its debut. They are systems such as PreCrash preventive occupant protection and the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System – technologies that were more likely to be offered in the premium class than in the compact class previously. That too signifies a democratisation of automotive progress.
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  Preview: Barons Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park 29 Mar 2013 (News)
  Finished in Jaguar Racing Green, the car sits on the correct, body-colour wire wheels and is equipped with the 3-speed Borg-Warner automatic transmission. Estimate: £14,000-£17,000. One of the reasons why Jaguars appeal to such a wide range of collectors is the fact that models are available to suit every budget, and two lots in the April 14th sale prove that point well; an elegant 1998 XK8 Coupé offered at just £2,500-£3,500, and a handsome 1995 XJ6 with an estimate of £1,500-£2,500.
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  Learner driver supervisors could be breaking law 2 Aug 2010 (News)
  By law, a supervising driver must: *         be at least 21 years old; *         hold a full EC/EEA licence for that type of vehicle (including manual or automatic); *         have held their licence for at least three years; *         ensure there is insurance covering the learner in the car being driven; and *         clearly display 'L' plates on the back and front of the car Supervising drivers are breaking the law if they : *         Are over the drink-drive limit *         Speak on their mobile or text *         Fall asleep *         Fail to wear glasses, if they need these when driving themselves   * AA/Populus survey responded to by 18,732 AA members, carried out 23-28 July 2010.
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  Nissan Solves Problem of Silent Approach of Electric Cars on Pedestrians 11 Jun 2010 (News)
  The system is controlled through a computer and synthesizer in the dash panel, and the sound is delivered through a speaker in the engine compartment. A switch inside the vehicle can turn off sounds temporarily. The system automatically resets to “On” at the next ignition cycle. Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians Nissan LEAF will be on sale in Japan, the United States,Portugal and the Netherlandsstarting in December and in the United Kingdom and Ireland starting February 2011.
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  Finance Deals on Protons to 31-3-2010 7 Feb 2010 (News)
  Proton Satria Neo 1.6 GSX (MT) 0% APR Typical over 12 months On the road price £10,315.00 Deposit £1,995.00 Part exchange £0.00 Amount of credit £8,320.00 First payment of £693.33 10 monthly payments of £693.33 Final payment of £693.33 APR 0.00% APR Typical Total amount payable £8,320.00 Proton GEN-2 1.3 GLS 7.58% APR Typical over 5 years On the road price £9,315.00 Deposit £1,233.50 Part exchange £0.00 Amount of credit £8,081.50 First payment of £159.00 58 monthly payments of £159.00 Final payment of £324.00 APR 7.58% APR Typical Interest and fees £1,623.50 Total amount payable £10,938.50   Terms and Conditions: On The Road price includes VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee. Offers end 31st March 2010 and exclude Motability and fleet sales. Finance offers also exclude automatic models, Satria Sport models and GEN-2 ecoLogic models. Available at participating dealers only. Finance is available to people aged 18 and over, subject to status, when purchasing a new Proton vehicle through Proton Finance Ltd.
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  Cheap Audi Contract Hire Deals From Stock 5 Dec 2009 (News)
    A3 1.6Tdi Sport 3Door Ibis white / black cloth £269.99+VAT   A5 2.0Tdi 170ps S-Line Coupe Ibis white/ black leather Mobile phone prep - low Technology pack - low £519.99+VAT   A5 2.0Tdi 170ps S-Line Coupe Phantom black metallic/ black leather Electric front seats Mobile phone prep - low Technology pack - low £539.99+VAT   A4 2.0TDi 143ps SE Saloon start/stop Quartz grey or Sphere blue metallic / black cloth £319.99+VAT   A4 2.0TDi 143ps Executive SE Saloon start/stoP Solid Brilliant Red/Black Electric folding door mirrors Heated front seats £339.99+VAT   A4 2.0TDi 143ps Executive SE Saloon start/stop Aruba blue metallic/Black Heated front seats £349.99+ VAT   A4 2.0TDie 136ps SE Saloon start/stop Sphere blue metallic/Black £319.99+VAT   A4 2.0TDi Executive SE Avant start/stop Quartz grey metallic/black £349.99+VAT   A4 2.0TDi Executive S-Line Avant start/stop Sphere blue metallic/black £379.99+VAT   A4 2.0Tdi 143ps Executive S-line Saloon start/stop Solid Brilliant Red/black £359.99+VAT   A4 2.0Tdi 143ps Executive S-line Saloon start/stop Phantom black metallic/black £369.99+VAT   A4 2.0Tdi 120ps Executive S-line Avant start/stop Monza Silver metallic/black £369.99+VAT   A5 2.0TDi 170ps Standard Sportback Solid black/black 7-spoke alloys Bluetooth £429.99+VAT   A5 2.0TDi 170ps Standard Sportback Sphere blue metallic/black Bluetooth £429.99+VAT   A5 2.0TDi SE Sportback Sphere blue metallic/black Audi music interface Bluetooth Cruise control 19" 5-spoke Y design alloys £489.99+VAT   A5 2.0TDi 170ps S-Line Sportback Phantom black metallic/black 20" 7-arm double spoke alloys Audi music interface Cruise control Light & rain sensors Bluetooth 3-zone climate control £529.99+VAT   A5 2.0T Standard Cabriolet Sphere blue metallic/black cloth Acoustic hood-fully automatic Audi music interface Bluetooth 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel £509.99+VAT   A5 2.0TDi S-Line Cabriolet Solid brilliant Red/Black/black Parking system plus Head level heating Heated front seats £529.99+VAT   A6 2.0TDie SE Saloon Solid Brilliant black/black leather FOC Comms pack (Sat nav & 6 CD) £339.99+VAT   A6 2.0TDie SE Saloon Quartz grey metallic / black leather FOC Comms pack (Sat nav & 6 CD) £349.99+VAT   A6 2.0Tdie 136ps S-Line saloon Ice Silver metallic/black leather FOC Communication pack £369.99+VAT   A6 2.0Tdie 136ps SE saloon  Multitronic Polar Blue metallic/black leather FOC Communication pack Audi music interface Heated front seats £389.99+VAT   A6 2.0Tdie 136ps S-Line Avant Monza metallic/black leather FOC Communication pack Parking system rear Heated front seats £399.99+VAT   All offers based on 3+35 payments and allow 10,000 miles per annum, For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 0844 880 9270 or email sales@dsgauto.com .