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  More Powerful Shogun Sport for 2002 5 Nov 2001 (News)
  The Shogun Sport is available in three trim levels, Classic, Equippe or Elegance, with prices starting at £19,000 for the 2.5 TD Classic, ranging to £24,495 for the 3.0 litre V6 Elegance petrol model with automatic transmission. The Shogun Sport has a CO2 tax band of D. All models are available in Sophia White, Satellite Silver or Grand Blue. Equippe and Elegance models are available in two-tone colours of Grand Blue over Fraser Beige, Timber Green over Fraser Beige, Roanne Red over Fraser Beige or Pyrenees Black over Fraser Beige.
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  Another Yaris Makes Top Money at Auction 26 Oct 2001 (News)
  Even Skodas are shifting for the right money, but then a silver 2000W 32,000 mile Octavia 2.0 GLXi automatic estate for £7,050 looks like a lot of VAG car for the money. Last, but not least, £6,300 bid for a 24,000 mile Radiant red Focus 1.8 Zetec with climate pack looked low, but not for this car.
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  105mpg 4-seater Toyota 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  The exhaust system includes a Diesel Particulate-NOx Reduction System and emissions conform to Euro IV for petrol engines. An idling stop mode automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, and regenerative braking technology is included to achieve higher efficiency. While the use of improved Toyota Super Olefin Polymer and biodegradable plastic greatly improve recyclability.
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  Late Summer Surge at Auction 17 Aug 2001 (News)
  Even lumpy E46 BMWs are getting down to the £10k bracket with an air-conditioned 91,000 mile 99T 318iSE selling for its reserve of £10,400. While £9,525 looked about right to me for a 59,000 mile 97R Mercedes C240 Elegance automatic. But big money was there by the mattress-full for clean cars steeped in status: £9,400 for a 52,000 mile 98R MGF with a hard-top; £11,050 for a 29,000 mile 98S E36 BMW 318iS coupe; £12,350 for a 29,000 mile 97R BMW Z3 1.9 Roadster; £12,750 for a 13,000 mile 2001X Alfa 156 1.8TS with alloys and a/c (more than an import costs new); £15,050 for a 78,000 mile 99T BMW 528iSE auto; £18,400 for a 46,000 mile 99T Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6SE auto; £24,000 for a 28,000 mile 2000X BMW 330CI; £26,000 for a 9,000 mile 2000X Mercedes E320 CDI Elegance auto; and £28,000 for a 16,000 mile 2000X Mercedes E320 Avantgarde 7-seater estate.
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  R reg under £3,000; P reg under £2,000 9 Mar 2001 (News)
  But, strangely enough, cheap part-exchanges were not cheap with £310 paid for a 92,000 mile 90G Escort 1.4 automatic; £1,925 paid for 35,000 mile 92K Astra 1.4iLS; £290 paid for a 90,000 mile 90H Sierra 1.8 Sapphire; £2,800 paid for a 49,000 mile 93L Mazda 323i GLX F-Type; £800 paid for a really doggy 82,000 mile 90H Carina II 2.0 Executive and £1,800 paid for a smart 72,000 mile 95M Rover 214Si facelift model.
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  MINI Specifications Announced 26 Feb 2001 (News)
  ABS will be standard as will alloy wheels fitted with 175/65 R15 tyres. Options will include Dynamic Stability Control and Steptronic Automatic Transmission. Dimensions of all MINIs are: length: 3,626mm; width: 1,925mm; height: 1,396mm. Unladen weight will be 1,040 kg DIN for the MINI ONE and 10kg heavier for the MINI COOPER.
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  Todays Auction Ups and Downs 24 Jan 2001 (News)
  Low bids of the day were just £575 for an unwarranted mile 94M Mondeo 1.8iLX, £2,050 for a 102,000 mile Xantia 2.0iSX Estate, £3,800 for a 21,000 mile 98R Daewoo Nubira 2.0CDX automatic estate with a blowing exhaust and £5,275 for a 125,000 mile 97R Audi A6 1.8T with a/c and alloys. Full list of UK auction centres in the Directory on this website. To subscribe to BCA Auctionview, giving composite prices achieved and details of cars in upcoming BCA auctions, visit www.bca-auctions.co.uk
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  Used Buying Guide: Volkswagen Amarok 2011-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  That additional power was complimented with Volkswagen's BlueMotion technology, which saw the new, more powerful engine able to offer better emissions and economy by utilising engine start/stop technology and lower rolling resistance tyres. At the same time Volkswagen added the option of an eight-speed automatic transmission. The more powerful engine allowed the Amarok to increase its towing capacity, from 2800kg to 3000kg, the automatic gaining a further 200kg towing limit for a 3200kg maximum. The Amarok would continue with the range of four-cylinder engines until Volkswagen replaced them with a 3.0-litre V6 as part of its 2016 model year revisions.
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  Peugeot Expert Used Guide 2007-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  In 2010  Peugeot upped the warranty to 100,000 miles, while 2012 saw the Expert get its biggest overhaul, with a slightly revised look, the availability of a new six-speed automatic transmission and engine tweaks to allow it to produce less CO2. The 2012 changes also saw Peugeot offer the Expert with ‘Grip Control,’ an optional extra that allows it to find traction in tricky situations via a sophisticated traction control system.
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Ford Ranger 2011-2020 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  Check the bodywork carefully for any scratching or poorly finished paintwork. A 2018 recall relating to the automatic transmission relating to early models from September 2011 through to March 2012 noted the gearbox may receive an incorrect signal, changing from sixth to first. If you buy an early automatic, make sure this has been investigated.  CV joints are a known to fail, so check for any knocking or rattling when driving, and get underneath and have a look at the condition of the covers.   Euro6 models from 2016 onwards may have problems with their selective catalytic reduction system, which results in excessive consumption of AdBlue.
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  Mondeo II For £1,600 at Auction Today 13 Apr 2007 (News)
  So once again, plenty of sensibly priced 3 year old automatics in the Motability section. Even better value, maybe, was a 26k mile semi-automatic 2005/54 reg Smart Forfour 1.5CDI Passion, sold for £5,800. But it’s questionable why Citroen saw fit to reserve three year-old 06 reg C1 Rhythm 5-drs with 6k to 10k miles at something like £5,400 when anyone can have a new Vibe 3-dr for £5,450.
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  DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 6 Oct 2001 (News)
  The Major Component Confusion Never, ever repair a major component. If, for example, an automatic gearbox has a problem DO NOT INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE. Instead, simply quote for fitting an entirely new automatic gearbox. The fault may be nothing more than a duff solenoid in the valve block, but don't waste time with a £200 job when there is much more profit to be gained from fitting a new autobox at £1,750 plus.
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  DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 16 Sep 2001 (News)
  The Major Component Confusion Never, ever repair a major component. If, for example, an automatic gearbox has a problem DO NOT INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE. Instead, simply quote for fitting an entirely new automatic gearbox. The fault may be nothing more than a duff solenoid in the valve block, but don't waste time with a £200 job when there is much more profit to be gained from fitting a new autobox at £1,750 plus.
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  Hugely Varied Entry to Historics September 23rd Classic Car Auction 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  Half car, half truck, this '67 was based on the 'mid-size' Chevelle platform so isn't as big as some of its predecessors. It runs a 195HP 283ci V8 with three on the tree automatic transmission and is estimated at £14,000 to £18,000. And now a car for anyone interested in something quintessentially English, to the extent that the eccentrics in Malvern re-introduced the model a few years ago.
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  Classic road tax explained: Tax bands, 40 year exemption, SORN rules 9 Aug 2017 (News)
  You’ll need either the 16-digit reference number from your vehicle tax renewal letter (V11) or the 11-digit reference number from your V5C. If you fail to declare SORN when necessary, you may be liable to an automatic £80 fine and have to pay any VED that would normally have been due. An important (and welcome) change was introduced in 2013, however, which now means that a SORN declaration lasts indefinitely, with no need for an annual renewal; once you’re ready to tax your vehicle again, you simply do so in the usual way.
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  Brightwells Bicester Heritage Auction Updated Results 5 Apr 2017 (News)
  Watkins: £15,120 sold Lot 49: 1962 Ford Zephyr Convertible o/d: £24,640 sold Lot 50: 1932 McEvoy Special Model 60: £25,750 sold Lot 51: 1934 Bentley 3.5 sport saloon: £47,040 not sold Lot 52: 1955 Aston Martin DB 2/4: £117,600 not sold Lot 53: 1955 Jaguar XK140 FHC LHD: £56,000 sold Lot 54: 1924 AC Royal with Dickey: £15,680 sold Lot 55: 1930 Austin 7 van: Withdrawn Lot 56: 1955 Bentley R-Type automatic: £19,040 prov Lot 57: 1923 Vauxhall OD 23-60 Kington: £72,800 sold Lot 58: 1924 Aster 18/50 coupe with dickey: £29,120 sold Lot 59: 1961 Lancia Flaminia convertible: £106,400 prov Lot 60: 1963 Goggomobile TS250 Coupe: £11,760 prov Lot 61: 1989 Maserati Biturbo 2.8 Spyder: £12,320 sold Lot 62: 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur: £24,640 sold Lot 63: 1971 Jaguar E-Type S3 V12 5.7 litre: £43,680 Next Brightwells classic car auction at Bicester Heritage will be held as part of the Flywheel festival on 24 th June.
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  Round up of car makers' April Fools for 2011 1 Apr 2011 (News)
  So, for example, if the car undergoes routine maintenance and the wiper blades are changed, the system can identify and refer to the change when it next activates the automatic wipers. A typical comment might be, therefore: ‘Raining again!  Glad you got those wiper blades changed now, aren’t you?’  British drivers are the first in the world to be offered the system, with deliveries of the first SMART-equipped Leon, Altea and Alhambra models beginning today.
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  Clouseau Boss's Jaguar Among Top Sellers 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  The 1972 Triumph Stag is strikingly finished in black and has been the subject of extensive refurbishment in the care of the current owner. The automatic transmission has been reconditioned and the brakes fully overhauled, whilst the radiator has been replaced. The car has both hard and soft tops and is exceptionally well presented throughout, with the black mohair hood and frame having been recently replaced.
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  New Model Clios at Auction Today 16 Aug 2006 (News)
  In the Renault section there was also a 17k mile 03 reg Vel Satis 3.0DCI Privilege automatic, sold for £8,550 and a 74k mile 03 reg Grand Espace 2.2DCI Expression, sold for £7,600. Bargain of the day? A scruffy 76k mile 98R Mondeo 1.8 Verona, ticketed to March 2007, sold for just £375.
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  Nissan X-Trail Arrives 1st October from £16,800 15 Aug 2001 (News)
  ·Choice of two new engines: 140PS 2.0 litre petrol and 114PS 2.2 litre diesel. ·The petrol may be teamed with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. ·The diesel is Nissan's first common rail unit and also the first car in its class to be offered as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox. ·Three trim levels: S, Sport and SE+.