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  Used Van Buying Guide: Transit Connect 2002-2014 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  Wheel bearings should wear well depending on use, replacements costing about £100-£120 a corner, likewise brakes wear well and cost about £50 a side to replace pads, but as with any commercial vehicle wear does increase markedly depending on usage. A service will cost around £140, depending on where you are in the country, although the Transit Connect has a reputation for being a relatively easy van to work on.    What to watch Ford recommends a 15,000 mile service interval, but experts recommend bringing that a bit closer to 10,000 miles if you want to maximise longevity.
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  West Country Festival of Speed: 25th/26th August 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  . Places to look out for are the “hair pin corner” where  competitors will have to brake hard on entry before hanging their back wheels out in the corner and smoking their tyres as they accelerate away. Cherry Pie benefits from the wonderful Grandstand that will over look it. It is a very tricky corner that will undoubtedly mean that some cars will take to the air!
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  Captain America movie cars and trucks hugely exceed auction estimates 3 Mar 2011 (News)
  Many of the cars had been modified for filming, with V8s under the bonnets and competition automatic transmissions. The stunt double pair of 1937 Chevrolet 'Yellow' cabs also had special hydraulic brakes to throw them into drifts, while, though four 1939 Buick 8 Model 40s looked outwardly identical, one had a V8 under trhe bonnet instead of the original straight eight. But, most intriguingly, some of the cars revealed 1960s 'hot rod' modifications.
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  Auction Report Double Bill – eBay 8th May 2005 11 May 2005 (News)
  Yet another 3 series with tacky modifications made £800, this time a 91J 320SE with 145k miles and an aftermarket spoiler and a brake warning light that wouldn’t go off. A 97P Micra 1.0 Shape with a small bit of cosmetic damage but a new ticket and 59k miles made £795. Whereas a 1978S Leyland Mini 1000 Auto with smatterings of rust hidden amongst its brown paint made £771. 99p less would have got a 94L 150k mile Rover 620Si with an LPG conversion.
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  Chelsea Legends, 5th September, to feature 'Le Mans' 24 Aug 2010 (News)
  I got back to Indianapolis going the wrong way round the track and the car just ignited. I put on the brakes, flicked all the latches to open the door, undid the seat belts and jumped out, but it all took what seemed like hours and my face really got singed on the left side. Eventually some bloke appeared out of the woods and I told him to get a fire truck.
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  Ford Fiesta Launches in USA 2 Dec 2009 (News)
    An additional feature – unique in the segment – is Hill Start Assist functionality.  This sensor-based system will “hold” the brakes for an instant to prevent rollback when stopping or starting from rest on an incline.  Employing a digital accelerometer to measure slope incline, the system activates automatically when the incline exceeds 3 per cent.
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  Rover Facelifts 75 for 2004 20 Jan 2004 (News)
  1.8 Classic 184g/km CO2, £145 VED 4-dr £16,995, Tourer £17,995 1.8 Connoisseur 184g/km CO2, £145 VED 4-dr £18,695, Tourer £19,695 1.8 Connoisseur SE 184g/km CO2, £145 VED 4-dr £20,595, Tourer £21,595 1.8 Contemporary 184g/km CO2, £145 VED 4-dr £18,895, Tourer £19,895 1.8T Connoisseur 193g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £20,195, Tourer £21,995 1.8T Connoisseur SE 193g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £22,095, Tourer £23,095 1.8T Contemporary 193g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £20,395, Tourer £21,395 1.8T Contemporary SE 193g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £22,495, Tour £23,495 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 229g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £23,495, Tour £24,495 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE 229g/km CO2, £160 VED 4-dr £23,895, Tr £24,895 2.0 CDT Classic 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £18,195, Tourer £19,195 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £20,095, Tour £21,095 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur SE 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £21,995, Tr £22,995 2.0 CDTi Contemporary 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £20,295, Tour £21,295 2.0 CDTi Contemporary SE 163g/km CO2, £135 VED 4-dr £22,395,Tr £23,395 Key optional extras 5-speed automatic transmission £1,200 Classic option pack £750 Connoisseur / Contemporary option pack (1.8 / 1.8T) £560 Connoisseur / Contemporary option pack (CDTi) £750 Connoisseur SE option pack (1.8 / 1.8T) £950 Connoisseur SE option pack (CDTi / V6)£1,140 Contemporary SE option pack (1.8T) £1,135 Contemporary SE option pack (CDTi / V6) £1,325 Black/metallic/pearlescent £450 Fuel burning heater £210 17\" Serpent II and Meteor II alloy wheels £650 Sports suspension with 17\" Starspoke alloy wheels £925 Sports suspension £185 CD autochanger £340 Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation)£595 Highline navigation £2,325 Model trim level specification and options Classic 1.8-litre 120Ps lightweight K Series petrol 2.0-litre 116Ps CDT turbo-diesel Colour coded leather steering wheel Halogen projector headlamps Burr walnut facia ‘Axis’ Ash cloth seat trim Disc brakes all round, ABS and EBD Driver and passenger airbags, three rear inertia reel lap and diagonal seat belts Plip controlled central door superlocking Configurable drive-away or single-entry point locking Classic options comprise: Option pack: 15\" alloy wheels, folding rear seat, rear parking distance sensors, auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensing wiper system, message centre instruments with trip computer and TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system CD autochanger Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation and concierge service) Connoisseur Additional features over Classic model include: 1.8-litre 120Ps K Series petrol 1.8T 150Ps turbocharged K Series (auto option) 2.0-litre 131Ps CDTi turbo-diesel (auto option) 16\" seven-spoke alloy wheels Fully automatic climate control system with pollen filtration Light Oak style dashboard and console Front and rear electric windows, with driver’s one-shot up operation Folding rear seat with load-through (saloon model) Connoisseur options comprise: Option pack: ITS (side head impact protection), cruise control (not 1.8 models), rear parking distance sensors, auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensing wiper system, message centre instruments with trip computer and TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system CD autochanger 17\" Serpent II alloy wheels Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation and concierge service) Connoisseur SE Additional features over Connoisseur model include: 1.8-litre 120Ps K Series petrol (auto option) 1.8T 150Ps turbocharged K Series (auto option) 2.5-litre 177Ps V6 petrol (auto option) 2.0-litre 131Ps CDTi turbo-diesel (auto option) 16\" forked-spoke alloy wheels Wood gear knob and leather handbrake grip Power adjustable, heated leather seats with memory facility Chrome capped door mirrors Front fog lamps and rear parking distance sensors Connoisseur SE options comprise: Option pack: Electric glass sunroof, electric rear window sunblind (saloon), loadspace restraint net (Tourer), ITS (side head impact protection), cruise control (not 1.8 models), auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensing wiper system, message centre instruments with trip computer and TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system CD autochanger Highline navigation (including TV and teletext) 17\" Serpent II alloy wheels Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation and concierge service) Contemporary Additional features over Classic model include: 1.8-litre 120Ps K Series petrol 1.8T 150Ps turbocharged K Series (auto option) 2.0-litre 131Ps CDTi turbo-diesel (auto option) 16\" Multi-spoke alloy wheels Black Oak style dashboard and console Fully automatic climate control system with pollen filtration Summit cloth trim with contrasting borders and Ash interior Sports style seats and leather gearknob Front and rear electric windows, with driver’s one-shot up operation Front fog lamps Black side window surrounds Body-coloured waist finishers and door mirrors with hallmark chrome sill strip Contemporary options comprise: Option pack: ITS (side head impact protection), cruise control (not 1.8 models), rear parking distance sensors, auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensing wiper system, message centre instruments with trip computer and TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system Sports handling pack: 17\" Starspoke alloy wheels with sports suspension CD autochanger 17\" Meteor II alloy wheels Personal Assist (Smartnav® voice navigation and concierge service) Contemporary SE Additional features over Contemporary model include: 1.8T 150Ps turbocharged K Series (auto option) 2.5-litre 177Ps V6 petrol (auto option) 2.0-litre 131Ps CDTi turbo-diesel (auto option) 17\" Starspoke alloy wheels Harman/Kardon® 180W premium amp/speaker system M3-100 premium CD tuner (with MP3 facility) CD autochanger (six-disc capacity) Black leather seat trim Powered adjustment and heated front seats Rear parking distance sensors Rain sensing wiper system Trip computer Auto dimming rear view mirror Message centre instruments with trip computer TrafficMaster Traffic Alert system Contemporary SE options comprise: Option pack: Electric glass sunroof, powerfold door mirrors, headlamp powerwash, xenon gas discharge headlamps with self-levelling, cruise control (not 1.8T), heated screen washer jets and ITS (side head impact protection).
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  Renault Avantime Here 16th May, from £24,050 3 May 2002 (News)
  Standard equipment on Avantime Dynamique includes: Power-assisted steering, ABS with Brake Assist, ESP and traction control, front and lateral driver and passenger airbags plus front and rear curtain airbags, load limiters and double pretensioners on front seatbelts, trip computer, ISOFIX child seat mounting points on outer rear seats, electric heated door mirrors, glass roof with panoramic sunroof plus one-touch front electric opening sunblind, 60 Watt single-CD HiFi with hand-held remote control, automatic climate control with sunlight and temperature sensor featuring individual driver and front passenger controls, electric front one-touch windows with anti-pinch facility plus electric rear windows, heat-reflecting windscreen, reach adjustable leather steering wheel, 17-inch ‘Rhodes’ alloy wheels, Xenon headlights with washers and front fog lights, and electric height-adjustable driver’s seat.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Caddy 2010-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  The most common 140PS version ups that torque to 320Nm, making lighter work of any load, and helping with its 1.5 tonne towing (braked trailer) capacity. The smaller 1.6-litre TDi came with either a five-speed manual or a DSG automatic, the 2.0-litre TDI gaining an extra gear in with the manual and also offered with the DSG automatic.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Berlingo 2008-2016 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  It’s an easy enough fix, and will be obvious when driving, it likely to sit low and knock on the road. With light use the brakes discs should last around 60,000 miles before they need replacing, likewise the clutch is reasonably strong, frequent replacements likely to be down to driver abuse than any fault with the Berlingo itself.
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  Volkswagen Reliability Shock in Australia 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  .  Dowling writes that he "somehow feels partly responsible for not warning more loudly or more often about the hidden heartache in owning a Volkswagen."  In my time as HJ I've had issues over VW clutch cable tensioners, brake discs, heater matrix failures, alternator failures, fuel pump failures, fuel tank lifter pump failures, doorlocks, alarm systems, windows ECUs, coil packs, manual gearboxes, timing belt pulleys, bulkhead vent well drains, ABS/ESP modules, timing chains, Twincharger problems, DSG transmissions, DMFs, DPFs...the list goes on and on.
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  Barons Classic Car Auction, Sandown Park, November 1st 13 Oct 2011 (News)
  The 1969 MkII example is presented in better than new condition, the result of a comprehensive, nut and bolt restoration that included a bare metal re-spray, renewed or restored suspension components, complete new fuel system, brakes and clutch, and re-bored engine. £10,000-£12,000. And if you have a slightly smaller budget, the 1963 version would make a lovely addition to any classic collection – or the perfect start for one.
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  Classic Sales 7th and 21st October 6 Oct 2008 (News)
  The sports cars on offer include a 1998 355 F1 GTS with Formula One style, paddle shift, semi-automatic transmission, which has covered just 22,250 miles from new. Featuring uprated suspension, steering and brake callipers, and the factory fitted Fiorano handling kit, it carries an estimate of £40,000-£45,000. Historic British sporting machines are represented by an immaculate 1953 Austin Healey 100/4 which is believed to have been restored by the great marque specialist Denis Welch (£25,000-£30,000), while slightly more contemporary British sports car style can be found in the form of a head-turning supercharged 1990 Morgan Plus 8 (£21,000-£23,000).
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 13-6-2015 13 Jun 2015 (News)
  Many thanks  EH, via email The price of £7,995 is ridiculous for any 11-year old Rover, even a 75. £1,995 would make sense. Did you miskey?    Giving owners a brake I have a June 2008 Volvo S40 saloon, mileage 33k. I recently had the warning "anti skid service required" appear. I have been told that Volvo have covered the cost for remedying this problem, but my Volvo dealer thinks the free cover by Volvo is for cars under 6 years old.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 4 Apr 2015 (News)
  It has been serviced by a Mercedes franchise since new. It has failed its recent MoT due to corrosion on the rear brake pipes (one severe one minor) as they pass through the rear wheel arches. Is this to be expected? It is garaged each night. Mercedes has quoted £1,000 for the repair. I have asked for a contribution from Mercedes but have had no response to date.
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  Peugeot Expert Used Guide 2007-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  A clutch will cost around £600 from an independent garage, and around £1000 if you go to Peugeot, it's worth changing the flywheel at the same time - that adding about £350 to the cost but worth it as doing so requires the clutch to be out, anyway. Front brake pads will cost around £110 fitted, likewise those at the rear, if you need discs two you can double those prices. A diagnostic check to ascertain any faults will cost about £45, an exhaust around £250, and a timing belt replacement around £420.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Transit Connect 2014 - 2019 21 Nov 2019 (News)
  Should you need diagnostics running to check any fault code expect to pay around £45, a replacement clutch costing around £540 fitted, front brake pads under £100, rears under £70, replacement front discs in the region of £220. The timing belt on the TDCi engines should be replaced every four years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first).
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  MB World Experiences Make Excellent Christmas Presents 17 Nov 2010 (News)
  With two exciting opportunities for them to get behind the wheel and under the tuition of a professional driving instructor your children will learn basic car control, including steering, braking and reversing. If you think that they are ready for something a little more extreme, why not send them off-road. Taking in 10-acres of axle twisting terrain and water crossings, this is present that will blow grandma’s sweater out of the water.
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  70 Years of Jaguars up for Auction at Sandown Park 22 Apr 2010 (News)
  The 1959 3.4 XK150 FHC was the subject of a comprehensive, £40,000 restoration in 1999/2000 by Lawford Heath Classics to ‘factory fresh’ condition (£35000-40000), while the 1958 XK150 DHC was restored and upgraded some years ago and features a modern, ZFHP22, 4-speed automatic transmission, stainless steel exhaust, 15 inch chrome wire wheels, uprated cooling system with a Kenlowe fan, Vicarage power steering, adjustable AVO shock absorbers and uprated brake servo (£37500-40000). For many, of course, the quintessential Jaguar is the E-type, and there is no shortage of these at Sandown Park. There are three very fine S1 FHCs,  and two S3s - a 1971 FHC, which was the third to roll off the Browns Lane production line and which was Jaguar’s press test car (£17000-20000) and a magnificent 1973 S3 roadster, rebuilt outstandingly by Vicarage (£78000-85000).
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  Hyundai gets into the funeral business, BMW's political roundel badges and a SEAT Leon with a 10,000-mile range 1 Apr 2010 (News)
  Other important revisions have been made to the SEAT's standard suspension set-up of course, allowing it to maintain its sporty handling while carrying the increased fuel load. The Leon's already efficient brakes have been uprated, too. As ever, safety is paramount and SEAT's engineers have worked hard to ensure the concept doesn't compromise passenger or pedestrian protection. Significant reinforcement of the Leon's already robust passenger protection measures ally to the fact that even should the tank be ruptured in a serious accident, a characteristic of diesel fuel is that although it will burn in open air using a wick it will not explode and does not release a large amount of flammable vapour.