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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.
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  MINIs and BMWs Beat New Congtestion Charge 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  Both cars are Band B in relation to Vehicle Excise Duty tiers and cost just £35 a year to tax. All four vehicles employ technologies such as Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start-Stop and Electric Power Steering under the EfficientDynamics banner to help cut fuel bills and emissions. An optimum gearshift change indicator is included to encourage economical motoring.
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  Sustainable Mobility, According to Renault Eco2 16 Jun 2010 (News)
  And with 226Nm torque available instantly, throttle response is also instant pulling the car forward with a jet aircraft like electric motor whine. On deceleration and braking, the motor regenerates power back into the battery, potentially giving it a longer range in cities than out on the open road, though in reality the range works out about the same. Top speed is about 90mph, and 0-60 in about 11 seconds.
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  Peugeot Reveals Prices and Specs of 3008 31 Jul 2009 (News)
  Standard equipment will consist of: Active 17” steel wheels with Michelin Energy Saver Tyres, cloth interior trim, leather steering wheel, RD4 Radio / single CD player, front fog-lights, electric front windows, air-conditioning, Multiflex interior (flat folding rear seats, adjustable three position load area floor and split tailgate), automatic electric parking brake with hill assist, electronic stability programme (ESP), height and reach adjustable steering wheel, remote central door locking with deadlocks, ABS, EBFD… The other models in the range build on this standard specification as follows: Sport   Added standard equipment – 17” Samara alloy wheels with Michelin Energy Saver Tyres, rear parking aid, cruise control with speed limiter, RD4 Radio / single CD player with MP3 playback, portable load area light and cargo net, height adjustable driver and passenger seats, rear heating and air-conditioning vents, Look Pack (exterior body colour coding), Dynamic roll control (THP 150, HDi 150 & HDi 163)….
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  Huge Engine Technology Breakthrough From FIAT 7 Mar 2009 (News)
  When the solenoid valve is open, the hydraulic chamber and the intake valves are de-coupled; the intake valves do not follow the intake camshaft anymore and close under the valve spring action. The final part of the valve closing stroke is controlled by a dedicated hydraulic brake, to ensure a soft and regular landing phase in any engine operating conditions. Through solenoid valve opening and closing time control, a wide range of optimum intake valve opening schedules can be easily obtained.
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  Historics Auction Results 23rd November 2013 at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands. 23 Nov 2019 (News)
  One of 193 built, the Jensen FF came with Ferguson Formula four-wheel drive and Dunlop Maxaret anti-lock brakes. Powered by a 6,276cc Chrysler V8 engine with power fed through a Torqueflite automatic transmission it had a top speed of 140mph and could get to 100 in 19 seconds. This RHD car comes in ‘Mango’ orange and features an appropriate leather and wood interior.
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  Classic Auctions in Surrey on 2nd and 15th June 1 Jun 2010 (News)
    Registration: GK 8063 Chassis Number: FS3621 Engine Number: FS3618 Mileage: tbc Estimate: Refer Department The 4½ Litre was an evolution of the 3 Litre, sharing that car's basic chassis, including its semi-elliptical suspension at all four wheels and four-wheel brakes. The straight-4 engine was bored out to 100mm to produce 4.4 litre of displacement.  This was good for 110hp in road-going models or 130hp when tweaked for racing.  Another claimed victory at the 24 Hours du  Mans in 1928 with drivers Woolf Barnato and Bernard Rubin at the wheel.
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  New Audi A6 2.0 TDI Here for 54 reg at £24,020 6 Aug 2004 (News)
  They gain S line trademarks such as the 18-inch 5-arm alloy wheels, S line sports suspension and interior enhancements, and also add a larger 17-inch ventilated disc braking system (not 2.4 or 2.0 TDI) and special S line decorative facia inlays in brushed aluminium. Drivers of A6 S line models also have the option to stand further out from the crowd by adding exclusive S line exterior identifiers at an extra cost of £1,100 (or £875 for 4.2 quattro models).
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  Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 18-4-2015 18 Apr 2015 (News)
  Even though the 6-speed wet clutch DSG is not as problematic as the dry clutch 7-speeder fitted to lower powered engines, when you're really using the advantages of an auto to left foot brake into corners, a DSG will override your decision of what gear you want to be in. No problem getting the TT as a quattro and the Golf R is 4WD. I'd be looking at a BMW M135i or an M235i coupe if I were you, but these are not X-Drive.
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  Brexit Fears Banished by Historics Classic Car Auction Results 20 Aug 2016 (News)
  S = sold; p = provisionally sold; n/s = not sold 219 1971 VW Karmann Ghia convertible No Reserve £6,000s 220 1966 Humber Imperial No Reserve £3,000s 221 1991 Mercedes SL500 R129 Roadster No Reserve £7,250s 222 1985 Jaguar XJSCV12 No Reserve £5,000s 223 1988 Mercedes 300SL R107 Roadster Est £7k-£12k £11,000s 224 1955 Fordson 83W van with windows Est £10k-£14k £8,500n/s 225 1973 BMW 2002 Touring Est £8k £11k £4,400s 226 1966 Mercedes 250S Est £7k-£12k £5,000n/s 227 1996 Alfa Romeo 164 3.0V6 24v auto No Reserve £2,500s 228 1970 MGB GT steel bumper, wires No Reserve £6,750s 229 1960 Austin Healey Sprite Frogeye Est 10k-£14k £13,000s 230 1980 Morris 575 pick-up No Reserve £6,000s 231 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2000 Est £7k-£12k £6,000s 232 1973 FIAT 130 2.2 coupe, manual £7k-£12k £7,000s 233 1989 Porsche 928 S4 auto Est £14k-£18k £23,500s 234 2004 Mercedes CL65 AMG V12 Bi-Turbo Est £10k-£15k £23,000s 235 2004 Mercedes S65 AMG V12 Bi-Turbo Est £7k-£12k £15,000s 236 2005 Mercedes SL55 AMG F1 R230 Est £18k-£25k £26,000s 237 1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6A for resto No Reserve £800s 238 2002 Mini Cooper S ‘ex Madonna’ Est £8k-£11k £20,000s 239 1958 Mercedes 300D 4-door hardtop LHD No Reserve £33,500s 240 1998 FIAT Barchetta 155,220km No Reserve £2,750s 241 1986 Mercedes 500SL R107 Roadster Est £25k-£35k £34,500s 242 1967 Pontiac Parisienne conv RHD Est £17k-£21k £14,000 n/s 243 1939 Studebaker Commander 4-dr RHD Est £10k-£14k £11,000s 244 1976 Lincoln Continental IV Cartier Est £10k-£15k £10.500 n/s 245 1979 Lincoln Continental V Bill Blass Est £10k-£15k £9,500 n/s 246 1965 Ford Thunderbird 390 Est £10k-£12k £7,250s 247 1951 International L110 pick-up Est £15k-£17k £13,000 n/s 248 1979 Lincoln Continental V Collector Est £19k-£15k £6,000 n/s 249 1962 Ford Galaxie convertible RHD Est £12k-£16k £13,000 n/s 250 1991 BMW 850CI auto No Reserve £5,000s 251 1956 Bentley S1 saloon no brakes No Reserve £10,000s 252 1992 Mercedes SL300 R129 No Reserve Withdrawn 253 1986 Ford Capri 2.8 injection Est £12k-£16k £12,500s 254 1963 Mini Cooper S resto racer Est 12k-£16k £9,400s 255 1966 Jaguar 3.4 Mk II saloon manual Est £13k-£17k £16,500s 256 1957 Humber Hawk police car Est £10k-£15k £12,000s 257 1974 Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1.6 Est £15k-£19k £13,500s 258 1967 Mercedes 230SL W113 Pagoda Est 34k-£42k £36,000s 259 2005 Aston Martin DB9 coupe Est £29k-£34k £31,500s 260 1973 Citroen DS23 Pallas RHD manual Est £14k-£17k £14,750s 261 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR V-spec Est £33k-£39k £38,000s 262 1966 Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk II h/top Est £15k-£19k £11,500 n/s 263 1968 MGC roadster with h/top, wires Est 14k-£18k £17,500s 264 1960 Morgan 4/4 1,500 Ford Est £16k-£20k £17,700s 265 1962 Jaguar 3.8 Mk II saloon manual Est £18k-£24k £17,500s 266 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evo LHD Est £19k-£27k £18,750s 267 1970 Mercedes 280SL W113 LHD man Est £40k-£45k £33,000 n/s 268 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud II V8 Est £20k-£28k £20,500s 269 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Volante auto Est £32k-£38k £28,750s 270 1993 Mercedes 300SL R129 RHD No Reserve £3,500s 271 1980 Mini Clubman 1275 GT No Reserve £8,600s 272 1947 Triumph Roadster 1,800 Est £18k-£25k £19,500s 273 1958 Jaguar XK150 FHC Est £36k-£44k £35,400s 274 1979 Porsche 911/930 Martini Turbo Est £48k-£62k £57,000s 275 1969 Jensen Interceptor Mk 1 Est £24k-£32k £35,000s 276 1971 Jaguar E-Type SIII V12 2+2 wires Est £20k-£25k Withdrawn 277 1962 MGA 1622 roadster, steels Est £16k-£20k £22,500s 278 1963 MGB roadster, wires Est £17k-£22k £15,500s 279 2000 Bentley Arnage Red Label saloon Est £12k-£16k £14,200s 280 1971 Jaguar E-Type SIII V12 2+2 man Est £22k-£28k £29,000s 281 1996 Mini Cooper ‘Fast Road Spec’ No Reserve £3,300s 282 1971 Mercedes 250CE W114 RHD No Reserve £15,000s 283 1990 BMW E30 M3 Sport Evo III Est £65k-£80k £58,000 n/s 284 1922 AC 12/40 boat-tail sports Est £37k-£42k £47,000s 285 1987 Jaguar C-Type Proteus recreation Est £28k-£36k £36,000s 286 1928 Rolls Royce P1 tourer in bits No Reserve £24,000s 287 1959 Austin Healey Sprite Frogeye Est 12k-£16k £12,500s 288 1955 Austin A50 Cambridge No Reserve £5,500s 289 1990 Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Evo II Est £180k-£220k not sold 290 1962 Lotus Elite Mk 14 Series II Est £30k-£40k £40,000s 291 1954 Jaguar XK120 DHC man RHD non runner Est £30k-£38k £48,500s 292 1963 Mercedes 190SL W121 LHD Est 80k-£100k £88,000 n/s 293 1959 Jaguar XK150S DHC RDH man Est £96k-£116k £108,000s 294 1959 Rolls Cloud 1 rebuilt as DHC Est £110k-£125k £123,000s 295 1934 Bentley 3.5 Ian Pitney Special Est £160k-£200k £142,700 inc sold 296 1977 Ferrari 512BB LHD Est £330k-£360k £330,000 n/s 297 1932 Triumph Southern Cross tourer Est £14k-£18k £12,500s 298 1936 Humber Snipe DHC part resto No Reserve £2,000s 299 1937 Triumph Dolomite 4-cyl saloon Est £30k-£36k £33,000s 300 1932 Triumph Super Nine saloon No Reserve £5,000s 301 1947 Lancia Ardea Furgoncino RHD unfinished Est £10k-£12k £8,000s 302 1959 Mercedes 220S Ponton RHD Est £14k-£18k £13,000s 303 1999 Bentley Continental R MPW coupe Est £70k-£78k Withdrawn 304 2005 Rolls Royce Phantom Est 75k-£85k £72,500s 305 1972 Mercedes 280SE LHD Est £9k-£12k £9,300s 306 1968 Jaguar SS100 Heritage recreation Est £30k-£38k £29,000 n/s 307 1977 Aston Martin V8 auto Est £70k-£90k £69,000 n/s 308 1962 Bentley S2 V8 saloon Est £25k-£30k £26,800s 309 1966 Daimler 250V8 Mk saloon auto Est £12k-£15k £17,500s 310 1955 Bentley R-Type Standard Steel Est £16k-£20k £26,500s 311 1958 Maserati 450S recreation Est £78k-£86k £78,000s 312 1956 BJR 500 Formula 3 race car £25k-£30k £21,000s 313 1963 MGB Roadster wires Est 8k-£12k £10,700s 314 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 Lister conv Est £26k-£34k £29,000s 315 2009 AC Ace Hawk recreation Est £18k-£22k £24,000s 316 1963A Ford Cortina 1500GT 19k miles Est £24k-£28k £23,000s 317 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Est £29k-£34k £29,500s 318 2009 Brooke 260 RS Cosworth Est £19k-£23k £16,000 n/s 319 2000 Porsche 911/996 Turbo auto Est £26k-£33k £34,000s 320 2015 LandRover Defender Autobiog Est £55k-£65k £56,000s 321 1962 Lancia Appia LHD No reserve £4,500s 322 1987 Lamborghini Countach Mirage rep Est £40k-£50k £25,000 n/s 323 1996 Ferrari F355 F1 Berlinetta Est £70k-£80k £48,000 n/s 324 1986 BMW E30 Alpina C1 Est £18k-£25k £17,650s 325 1993 Ferrari F512 TR LHD Est £88k-£108k £74,000 n/s 326 1995 Lamborghini Diablo VT RHD Est £130k-£150k £90,000 n/s 327 1977 Triumph Stag manual No Reserve £3,900s 328 1996 Bentley Brooklands saloon Est £10k-£14k £10,000s 320 1963 Austin Healey 3000 BJ7 LHD Est £45k-£50k £50,000s 330 1967 Mercedes 250SL W113 auto LHD Est £38k-£45k £66,000s 331 1965 Triumph Spitfire Four Mk II Est £19k-£24k £20,000s 332 1985 Buckingham Limousine Est £29k-£35k £21,000 n/s 333 1988 Mercedes 300SL R107 RHD Est £16k-£19k £9,500s 334 1974 FIAT 130 3.2 Coupe manual Est £10k-£12k £7,700s 335 1961 Jaguar 3.4 Mk II manual Est  £18k-£22k £9,750 n/s 336 1980 Mercedes 350SL R107 RHD Est £10k-£14k £9,500s 337 1993 Bentley Continental R coupe Est £30k-£33k £26,000s 338 1955 Dellow Mk II B 1,172 Ford Est £12k-£16k £19,000s 339 1978 Daimler Sovereign SII 4.2 No Reserve £3,000s 340 1980 Mercedes 380SL E107 RHD Est £14k-£18k £18,500s 341 1991 Honda NSX auto Est £27k-£35k £38,000s 342 1964 Jaguar E-Type S1 3.8 Roadster Est £100k-£120k £95,000 n/s 343 1999 BMW Z3M Roadster RHD Est £10k-£15k £11,500s 344 1997 Mercedes W210 E50 AMG LHD No Reserve £8,600s 345 2001 Mercedes W210 E55 AMG RHD No Reserve £1,900s 346 1985 Jaguar XJS V12 Cabriolet Est £10k-£15k £10,500s 347 1966 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 2+2 Est £60k-£70k £55,000s 348 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow II Anniversary No Reserve £3,800s 349 1969 MGB Roadster, wires, some rust No Reserve £2,100s 350 1989 Ferrari Testarossa LHD £73k-£83k £78,000 n/s 351 1994 Range Rover Classic LSE No Reserve £3,800s 352 1994 Mercedes W124 E320 coupe No reserve £4,500s 353 1962 Mercedes 220S RHD No reserve £6,000s   For the latest updates, please visit Historics   Next Historics sale at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands on Saturday 26 th November 2016.