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  Santa Pod Dragstalgia This Weekend 16th-17th July 15 Jul 2011 (News)
  The Gasser Circus was launched in 2003 with a gathering of 8 Gasser style, street driven and race only cars debuted at the NSRA Nostalgia Drags at Shakespeare County Raceway. The class was an instant hit and from that point forward the Gasser Circus has grown in popularity and although competitors and cars have come and gone in the intervening period, the group of racers dedicated to campaigning cars which resemble and pay tribute to the early era of drag racing continues to grow.
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  How to get the cheapest classic car insurance for young drivers 6 Nov 2018 (News)
  Only cars more than 40 years old are exempt from the annual roadworthiness but even if you do opt for one that’s ‘MoT free’ we’d always recommend getting it check over by an expert. Insurers are still coy about how owning a vehicle that qualifies for this exemption affects premiums, but the combination of an inexperienced pilot and a car that hasn’t seen a spanner in several years could set set off alarm bells with the underwriters.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 28 Oct 2015 (News)
  cm_re=homeslides-_-Slide+2-_-autumnmotoring">Click for more details 26 October Get free fuel with Sainsbury's Car Insurance. New customers will receive 2x £2.50 coupons off fuel (one for each month) when they buy 12 months’ cover. Click for more details 23 October Get a minimum of £2000 off the price of a new car when you trade-in your old car with MG or Vauxhall.
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  Old Van Ban Starts to Hit Londoners Hard 1 Jan 2012 (News)
  For some operators, particularly van and minibus operators, buying a second hand vehicle and trading in their old vehicle will be the most cost effective way of meeting the standards; Reorganising a fleet so that only vehicles which meet the required emissions standards drive within the LEZ; * Leasing a vehicle that meets the standards.
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  Frequently asked questions about your premiums 4 Apr 2013 (News)
  It also enables the insurer to use their system to load or discount as a result of a valuation and there are also Insurers who don’t offer cover on vehicles above or below a certain value. The age of the car – Again, the systems will load or discount based on the age of a vehicle, this can be particularly important when insuring a brand new car as it can trigger the insurers system to include features like ‘New Car Replacement’ (which is when, if you are the first owner of a vehicle and it is below 12 months old, rather than paying out for a total loss (write off) the insurer will simply provide you with a new car instead).
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  Half Price 04 Rover 75 at Auction Today 18 Feb 2005 (News)
  There were two old shape Prius in the Hitachi section. The 38k mile met blue 2001/51 bid to £5,650 and the37k mile silver 2001/51 sold for £5,800. Remember, Classic Car auction at Blackbushe on Monday 21st (details published separately).
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  Big Week For Classic Auctions 6 Apr 2003 (News)
  This week is a huge one for classic car buyers. It kicks off with BCA’s sale at its Bridgwater auction centre with viewing today and tomorrow morning with the sale itself starting at 12.00 midday, Monday 7th April for automobilia and 2.00pm for cars.
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  Motability Mega-Bargains at Blackbushe Today 25 Feb 2005 (News)
  As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit www.auctionview.co.uk This service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  Day of Contrast at Auction 7 Oct 2002 (News)
  Sadly, he had become too old to drive, or even to look after the car, so it had to go. Bidding started at £500 and, despite the surface rust and crumbly rear wheel arches, shot up to the estimated £2,000 in no time.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 6 Aug 2008 (News)
  Unregistered old stock. Only £23,999 This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, 6 CD Autochanger, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Leather Seats, Metallic Paint, Parking Sensors, Power Steering, Traction Control and Visibility Pack. 28.5 MPG (combined) Sports Cars VW Golf 3.2 V6 R32 Motion [Leather] 5-dr Manual. 07 Reg.
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  Auction Price Rises Reflecting Short Supply 12 Jan 2011 (News)
  We’re now three years after the new car market’s worst slump, and that means around 20% fewer 3-year-old used cars. I know this is over simplistic, but even if used car demand fell by 10%, shortage of supply could force prices up by 10%min the coming months.
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  Top ten used cars 9 Sep 2011 (News)
  The 61-plate has just arrived, and with it a rush to get a brand new car. But if you’re looking to change your car and you’re not seeking brand new wheels then now is a good time to look. To help you select a good value used car we’ve browsed our classifieds and selected ten of the best cars in a number of different classes.
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  Something Off Almost Everything From KIA 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  The programme, which was introduced after the end of the government's scrappage scheme, means that customers with a seven to ten year old car that has less than 100,000 miles on the clock and a valid MOT can trade in their vehicle and get £2,000 off a brand new Rio or Venga. Owners of the previous generation Picanto are eligible for a £500 loyalty reward against the  purchase of an all new Picanto.
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  Auction Prices Firmer; Few Bargains 4 Apr 2001 (News)
  To subscribe to BCA Auctionview, giving composite prices achieved and details of cars in upcoming BCA auctions, visit www.bca-auctions.co.uk An excellent upcoming classic auction sale is H&H at Pavilion Gardens, Buxton on 11th April.
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  First female workshop apprentice joins the National Motor Museum 20 Sep 2017 (News)
  ‘Recently, I helped to re-fit the engine to our 1930 ‘Blower’ Bentley, helping to steady the engine and to line everything up. After spending all day working on old machinery, Emily drives home in her own modern classic, a Rover 100 – the later incarnation of the successful Austin Metro. ‘It’s one of my favourite cars,’ she says. ‘My mum had one when I was about five or six and I really liked hers, while my grandparents had two Metros.
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  680HP Jaguar XJ220 S Spec in Historics May 20th Ascot Auction 30 Apr 2017 (News)
  Historics XJ220 isn’t just any old XJ220. It has been converted to S Spec by Don Law Racing, has a modified fuel system and has been dyno tested to over 680HP. The braking system has been upgraded, wheels replaced with BBS split rim alloys, and a carbon fibre aerodynamic kit has been fitted.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day four 1 Jun 2013 (News)
  The 1970 Beetle of American’s John and Brett Layzell is third, over a minute adrift, with Garrick Staples and Hayden Burvill and their 1969 marque in fourth with a total of 7h 38m 11s - a minute and a half ahead of the 1965 Porsche 911 of Peter Lovett and Tim Smith. Car 100, the 1973 Holden pick-up, crewed by Peter St George and David Gainer is fifth. While some drivers and cars are focused on winning, others just want to survive the day let alone the 33-day long challenge, with newcomer-crews getting to grips with the complexities of navigating by GPS using their Garmins, combined with the Tulip-style route book and excellently illustrated map book.
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  Pathfinder Prices Cut By Up To £3,065 5 May 2006 (News)
  Nissan has permanently cut Pathfinder prices, which means savings for company car drivers as well as private buyers. To make thisa clearer both to buyers and the taxman, the range has changed. In place of the old S, SE, SVE and T-spec line-up, the Pathfinder now comes in three varieties: Trek, Sport and Aventura.
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  Dear Again at Auction Today 22 Sep 2004 (News)
  A 52k mile 2001/51 reg old shape Ibiza 1.4 Chill (with a/c) started at £2,500 and sold for £3,575. But perhaps the craziest example was a very ordinary 27k mile Y reg Golf 1.4S 3-door with a sunroof which started at £4,000 and sold for £6,200.
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  Flying Finns in action at Race Retro 16 Jan 2017 (News)
  He said, ’I am delighted to be invited to this great event and look forward to driving on the Rally Stage with my old friend Ari. It will be a great weekend and I look forward to meeting fellow enthusiasts.’ The Live Rally Stage will be in action on Saturday and Sunday with around 70-80 Group B and C cars taking to the stage under the watchful eye of Rallying with Group B and the Falcon Motor Club.