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  Should you fit winter tyres? 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  We had the opportunity to test winter tyres against summer counterparts, care of the SMMT, on simulated slush and simulated ice. On a downhill ‘ice’ covered slope a car with winter tyres behaves as a car with summer tyres would on a wet road. It’s possible to steer and stop relatively safely and avoid obstacles. Meanwhile, on summer tyres there is shockingly little traction.
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  What is company car tax? 27 Jun 2011 (News)
  When a car is provided by your employer that allows you or a member of your family or household private use, then a tax is charged. This is often called company car tax, but its proper name is benefit in kind (BIK) tax, and is an area of taxation that covers benefits provided by employers.
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  Motor Codes Backs Mercedes Over Rust 20 Jul 2013 (News)
  So serious that the front suspension coil spring perches on W210 E-Class Mercedes were collapsing due to corrosion. But Mercedes put its hand up and repaired the dangerous cars free if charge to owners. And also repaired bodywork up to 8 years old where rusting had occurred due to poor paint preparation and sealing of seams. The issue now concerns older cars.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 31 Jul 2017 (News)
  Cut the cost of your daily drive with the latest discounts on everything from new cars and breakdown cover to child seats and dash cameras.
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  Visitors flock to NEC Restoration Show 5 Apr 2017 (News)
  More than 25,000 classic car fans made their way to Birmingham at the weekend for the fourth NEC Restoration Show, which this year was held across three days. There were 132 classic motoring clubs displaying a mixture of show queens and project cars – 1000 in total – across six halls or 42,000-square metres.
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  Historics 26th November Auction Taster at London Classic Car Show today 28 Oct 2016 (News)
  No classic car auction is complete without a few Porsche 911s, but this immaculate 1988 Carrera Sport Targa has covered just 302 miles since being completely disassembled down to the last nut and bolt by an Official Porsche Centre.
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  Real MPG challenge: How far will the Range Rover Evoque go on a single tank of fuel? 22 Jun 2016 (News)
  We take the latest version of the Range Rover Evoque from Anglesey to the island of Islay to see how far it will cover on a single tank.
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 620ti, £950 25 Apr 2016 (News)
  s=carAndClassic&id=C733090" target="_blank">This 1999-registered 620ti for sale at £950 has covered 146,000 miles , so it’s not some mollycoddled low mileage one owner car. But it has been enthusiast owned, and has seen quite a bit of work in recent months including a full brake overhaul, replacement window regulators (a known weak point) and new alloys and tyres.
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  Carole Nash unveils 'Pride & Joy' iPhone app 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  There are also videos from Carole Nash's YouTube channel showing the latest competitions, hints, tips and advice on restoring your classic car. Finally, you can sign up for the Carole Nash e-Zine, Braking News, which is full of hints and tips from classic car restoration expert Fuzz Townshend, who answers some of your restoration queries.
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  Barons December 7th Classic Auction Still On 3 Dec 2010 (News)
  Snow or no snow, Barons' Yuletide sale is set to be a Christmas cracker In spite of the adverse weather that the UK has endured in recent days, it's business as usual for Barons, whose Yuletide Sale of classic and collectors' cars at Sandown Park next Tuesday (December 7th) is packed with highly desirable collectable cars of all shapes and sizes. And, to make sure that vendors can get those all-important lots to the saleroom, Barons will accept car deliveries at Sandown Park this Sunday (December 5th), as well as Monday, giving owners the extra time that they might final invaluable.
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  Superchips Announces Enhancements for 2010MY Cars 28 Feb 2010 (News)
    Superchips has announced the launch of a diverse range of remaps for a wide variety of popular 2010 model year cars. Building upon Superchips 33 years of electronic expertise, the mass launch centres on 2010 model year cars which feature the Bosch MED17 and EDC17 ECU’s, which includes the bulk of contemporary Audi, BMW, Mercedes, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen and Volvo applications.
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  Historics 21st September Classic Car Auction Viewing 19 Sep 2019 (News)
  It and the other two are each estimated at £8,000 to £12,000. Many of the other entries are covered in our first Historics 21 st September Auction Preview here .
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  Focus On: Wilbury Bodyshop MoT and Service Centre, Hitchin 16 Sep 2016 (News)
  WBMSC covers all of a car’s needs under one roof, which makes it unusual, providing bodywork repair, service, restoration and MoT on the same site in Hitchin.
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  French barn finds head to auction 11 Mar 2016 (News)
  The catalogue is now available to view online, with an impressive variety of different makes and models up for grabs. Many of the cars on sale are of French origin, most of them needing either restoration or recommissioning. They include a 1949 Peugeot 202 that’s covered just 43,000km but has been off the road for many years, and a 1957 Citroen Deux Chevaux with original ‘suicide’ doors, carrying estimates of €3500-€4000 and €3000-€4000 respectively.
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  Latest KIA deals from UK Car Discount 18 Sep 2013 (News)
  UK Car Discount has the following deals on the new Kia Sportage. All vehicles are UK supplied and brand new, with full manufacturer’s seven year warranty, breakdown cover and free delivery in mainland Britain.   KIA Sportage 1.6 GDi 1 5dr - £16,043 - Saving of £1452 KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi 1 5dr - £17,250 - Saving of £1636 KIA Sportage 1 models include: 16-inch alloy wheels - front fog lights- daytime running LED lights and cornering lights - six speaker CD/MP3 player with iPod connectivity - cruise control - hill start assist - intelligent stop and go - twin curtain airbags KIA Sportage 1.6 GDi 2 5dr - £17,696 - Saving of £1699 KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi 2 5dr - £18,912 - Saving of £1883 KIA Sportage 2.0 KX-2 5dr (4WD) - £19,810 – Saving of £1985 KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi KX-2 5dr (4WD) - £21,002 – Saving of £2193 KIA Sportage 1 and KX-2models add: 17-inch alloy wheels - chrome front grille and door handles - roof rails - rear privacy glass - part leather upholstery - electric panoramic sun roof - reversing sensors KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi 3 5dr - £20,306 - Saving of £2089 KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDi 3 5dr [Sat Nav] - £21,176 - Saving of £2219 KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi KX-3 5dr [Sat Nav] (4WD) - £23,269 - Saving of £2526 KIA Sportage 3 and KX-3 models add: 18-inch alloy wheels - xenon headlights with auto levelling -  headlight washers - front wipers de-icer - full black leather upholstery - heated from and rear seats -  automatic lighting control - auto dimming rear view mirror – 7-inch touchscreen full map navigation system - reversing camera display (on sat nav models only) For more details visit  www.uk-car-discount.co.uk . Vehicles available to purchase or if you require a finance quote contact 0161 9463500.
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  Bromley Pageant Sunday 14th June 12 Mar 2009 (News)
  Held in association with specialist insurance company Footman James, the event has taken place at Bromley for more than 20 years and now covers the entire site at Norman Park with more than 3,000 show vehicles, crowds of more than 27,000, 150 clubs, trade and auto jumble areas and lots more. The event is the biggest one-day classic vehicle show in the world and features an automotive extravaganza of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, stationary engines and much more.
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  Santa Pod Main Event 1st-4th June 28 Apr 2012 (News)
  Both cars and bikes are represented, with some of the entrants able to hit an incredible 300 mph in well under 5 seconds. If this wasn’t impressive enough, between racing will be the displays of the awesome Fireforce 3 Jet Funny Car and ridiculously brave Frenchman Eric Teboul, who thinks that strapping himself to the World’s fastest Jet-bike is a sane way to make a living.
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  Preview: RM Auctions, Arizona, 16-17 January 11 Dec 2013 (News)
  RM Auctions is pitching up at its first sale of 2014 with an impressive lot-list topper - a 1958 Ferrari 250GT LWB California Spider. It tops the 120-car sale, the 15th time RM pitches up for the Scottsdale week - its sale taking place at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix on 16-17 January. The headline Ferrari is the 11th of 50 long-wheelbase California Spiders.
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  Jaguar founder William Lyons’ MkX to go under the hammer 27 Jul 2016 (News)
  Nick Wale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions said, ‘We are honoured to have Sir William Lyons’ personal car in the sale, and what a beautiful car it is. This car has a very special history but it is also a very stylish and elegant car to own. Every inch of the car says luxury. Cars like this just aren’t made anymore.’ Today the car is finished in its original colour of Opalescent Dark Green with beige leather interior, and still bears its original Coventry number plate, 7868 RW.
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  Budget 2014: Classic car road tax exemption now rolling at 40 years 19 Mar 2014 (News)
  The new cut-off date for classic vehicles will take effect from 1 April 2014, and covers all cars manufactured before 1 January 1974, and confirms our prediction that from 2014, VED exemption would move from fixed to rolling.  In the Overview of Legislation and Tax rates for 2014-'15, the treasury states that the rolling benefit will affect around 10,000 classic car owners per year, who are currently paying VED, but will be newly exempt from 2015.