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  Classic Enthusiasts House and Barn Up For Sale 11 Feb 2010 (News)
  The building has a 45' x 14' mezzanine floor for extra storage.  There's also a 28' x 28' pole barn and a good-sized double garage with car-port. But Gwardolau House has much more to offer – the characterful six-bedroom period property also has a charming three-bedroom cottage, complete with Rayburn range, which would be ideal for providing an income through holiday lets.
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  DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 6 Oct 2001 (News)
  The Oil Filter Flanker Instead of changing the oil filter at a routine service, tell the fitter to simply give it a good clean over with a rag. It will look like new, the punter won't know any difference and the garage will save 15 minutes obtaining the new filter from stores and fitting it, plus, of course, the cost of the filter.
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  DISHONEST JOHN'S GUIDE TO SERVICE SCAMS 16 Sep 2001 (News)
  The Oil Filter Flanker Instead of changing the oil filter at a routine service, tell the fitter to simply give it a good clean over with a rag. It will look like new, the punter won't know any difference and the garage will save 15 minutes obtaining the new filter from stores and fitting it, plus, of course, the cost of the filter.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Astravan 2006-2013 20 Jan 2016 (News)
  If they judder or knock the linkages will need replacing.    The Astravan sells on its good looks and its desirable, car-like driving character over any pretence of huge load carrying capacity. In comparison to its far more practical rivals it’s undeniably compromised, but it remains appealing despite this.
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 400 27 Mar 2017 (News)
  At £995, it's probably top dollar for a Rover 400 HHR, but it's probably also top Rover 400 for the dollar...  Read our Rover 400 review and buyer's guide Find a Rover 400 for sale
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  JAGUAR XF OFFERS BEST RESIDUAL VALUE IN CLASS 4 Jun 2009 (News)
  Industry experts predict that the Jaguar XF will be worth more than any of its competitors in the years to come. EurotaxGlass's publish the car industry's residual value bible – the Glass's Guide – used by the trade to value cars of all ages. Their experts predict that a Jaguar XF will be worth 18 per cent more than the equivalent Audi in 12 months time and nine per cent more in three years time.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Berlingo 2008-2016 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  When we say robotised it’s more Metal Mickey in its shifts than HAL9000, it jerky enough to ensure you’ll need those bulkheads to stop loads shifting about.   Maintenance  on a  Citroen Berlingo Over time Citroen and all other van manufacturers are pushing servicing schedules ever further, but experts suggests that the Berlingo is worth visiting a garage every 12,000 miles or 12 months for an oil and filter change, any more  potentially leading to damage in the long run. A general service won’t break the bank, being around £100, a larger one about double that, depending on your garage’s labour rate, of course.
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  Cropredy Bridge Garage - Jensen Specialists 11 Nov 2013 (News)
  Cropredy Bridge Garages was founded Back in 1972, when Jensen Motors – under American company Qvale – was still a viable concern selling the glorious Interceptor, and its derivaties, in a pre-Energy Crisis world.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Transit Connect 2014 - 2019 21 Nov 2019 (News)
  Servicing should be every year or 10,000 miles and inexpensive 6000 mile six month interim services and inspections for drivers using their vehicles for short-drop urban driving are worthwhile. Pricing varies across the country, but most garages offer fixed price servicing. As an example an interim service should cost in the region of £120, a full service costing around £200-£250. A replacement battery fitted will be around £100, with an MoT around £40-£50.
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  The MOT Files: Cheap first cars 14 Aug 2012 (News)
  It's worth remembering that almost all cars from 2001 will have seen a pretty tough life by now, so a good history file is important, and chances are some money will need to be spent for most MOTs - but a little preparation goes a long way, so check our guide here .  The MOT files cover everything from regional pass rates to the very specific issues that are commonly a cause for failure, and can be filtered to show specific models from specific years.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 6-6-2015 6 Jun 2015 (News)
    Six appeal I still have my 2001/51 reg Vauxhall Vectra V6 2.6 SRI, and my single concern is that the aircon had failed and needs a replacement compressor and condenser (around £1,000 including labour, etc.).  I Have found a good mechanic: Beckley Garage, Bookham, Which is always a bonus. (David fixed a handling issue I had been plagued with for over 2 years and which many other mechanics said didn't even exist.) Reasonable garage bills too.
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  Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 18-4-2015 18 Apr 2015 (News)
  - direct replacement for Z4 and I love the aesthetics of the dashboard pleasing; retro in some way. Golf GTI - good all rounder, very practical, quick and good level of toys. Also like chequered seats but would want auto (is DSG a problem) and can you get it in 4-Motion? Audi TT - TFSI version and can get this is Quattro - dash is good but I worry about potential problems of DSG auto if fitted?
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  How to: Import a classic car 8 Apr 2014 (News)
  Want to import your classic car. Here's our guide on how to do it...
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  Restoring Jaguar's Heritage 9 Dec 2013 (News)
  Mildly stretched E-type roadster (with standard behind for comparison) is a good showcase of CMC's skills at building bespoke cars for customers with specific requirements. CMC will work on any Jaguar, and has extensive experience in restoring and repairing examples from the early Austin Swallow, through to the SS100 and XJ-S.
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  Classic Auctions in Surrey on 2nd and 15th June 1 Jun 2010 (News)
  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.  Meanwhile there was considerable debate within the Bentley boardroom and among the Bentley Boys about the next racing model.
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  Are Most Garages Really Worth Trusting? 28 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Given the vast number of garages available, how can we determine which ones genuinely provide quality service? What criteria should we use to assess reliability,...
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  No vagging doubts 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Anyone in the West Midlands/ Wolverhampton area with a VW, Skoda, Audi or SEAT needing reasonably priced, friendly and helpful service should try VW Rescue...
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  I'd like to recommend my local garage, Gainsborough Corner Garage of Grantham. 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've had first class service from my local garage, Gainsborough Corner Garage of Grantham, Lincolnshire. Can you add them to the Good Garage Guide?
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  Suspension specialist in West Sussex - any ideas? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know a good suspension specialist in the West Sussex area?
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  Can I recommend my local garage, C Latham Motors of Nantwich? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to nominate C Latham Motors of 85 Hospital Street, Nantwich 01270 625666 as being the ideal local garage that really has the interests of...