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Mobility Roadshow Next Week 21 Jun 2013 (News)
Being launched is the new Association of Disability Driving Instructors in partnership with the Forum of Mobility Centres and designed to address the currently unmet need for easy access to specialist driving instructors. There are new accessible caravans and motorhomes, first-time-to-view new model cars and first opportunity to test drive adapted current models. ‘Vintage’ models from the 80s feature alongside latest innovations including the Nissan LEAF©. Disabled racing driver Simon Andrews will be on the Volkswagen stand with his adapted race version Golf Mk5 GTI. -
Aviva launches insurance-saving app 19 Jun 2013 (News)
Aviva has launched a new smartphone app that could save good drivers as much as 20% off the price of their car insurance. The app, called Aviva Drive, works with Apple or Android devices and monitors driving over 200 miles before awarding a score - and a discount for good drivers. However, unlike black box telematics systems, using it is completely optional. -
Report: Peking to Paris, day 20 and 21 18 Jun 2013 (News)
With the Ford Model A Special hitting difficulty, the results at the top of the leader-board now get something of a shake-up, and Mike Reeves and Michelle Jana Chan inherit third-overall in the Vintageants with their Ford V8 coupe. Trouble also hit car 40, which was regularly in various mechanical trouble through Mongolia, when the engine of the Pontiac let go in the biggest possible way. Driver Willy Van Loon opened the bonnet and saw a large oily hole the size of his fist created by a big internal explosion deep inside the engine. -
Confused.com adds Drive Like a Girl Telematics to its panel of insurers 8 Jun 2013 (News)
We believe that safer drivers should get cheaper insurance”, said Charlotte Halkett, spokeswoman at drive like a girl. By fitting a black box to the car, it records driving styles. Unlike some other telematics products, there are no fines, curfews, or mileage restrictions and premiums will not increase during the course of the year because of driving feedback. -
Nissan Leafs to get Free Power Ups in London 27 May 2011 (News)
A network of over 1,300 charging points will be installed by the end of 2013 in residential streets, supermarket and public car parks, shopping and leisure centres. Members of the scheme, which normally costs £100 to join, will need just one card to access all the charging points regardless of which borough in London they live. -
The perfect Christmas present for 11-17 year olds 8 Dec 2010 (News)
She said: ‘The accident statistics involving young drivers in this country are very worrying, and it’s clear that there is a genuine need for youngsters to learn basic driving skills before they go out on the public road. ‘We help youngsters experience car control and learn hazard recognition, and make it good fun for them at the same time.’ Lessons, available at weekends and during school holidays at venues from Glasgow to Southampton, are provided in either 30- or 60-minute slots, and are available to children between 11 and 17, with a minimum height of 1.5 metres. -
Amazing Barn Find Auction at BCA Blackbushe on Bank Holiday Monday 1 May 2010 (News)
Around 40 'barn find' classics from the 1970s and 1980s will be offered at BCA Blackbushe on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010. The lots include (car, reg, recorded mileage): AUSTIN MARINA 1.3 10 CWT Pick-Up 75N 41,404 AUSTIN MINI 1.3 COOPER Saloon 90H 69,056 BENTLEY T SERIES 6.2 Saloon 72K 9,295 BENTLEY T SERIES 6.7 Saloon 76R 32,276 CHRYSLER VALIANT 4.0 Convertible 94L 89,860 DAIMLER CONQUEST 2.4 CENTURY Saloon 72K 27,192 DAIMLER CONQUEST 3.8 CENTURY Saloon 72K 97,591 DAIMLER DK400 4.6 Limousine 72K 89,872 DAIMLER MAJESTIC 3.8 Saloon 72K 52,662 DAIMLER MAJESTIC 3.8 Saloon 72K 56,612 DAIMLER MAJESTIC 4.6 Saloon 72K 92,900 FORD CORTINA 1.3 MK1 Saloon 77S 17,869 FORD CORTINA 1.3 MK1 DE LUXE Saloon 2005 05 20,169 FORD CORTINA 1.5 MK II Estate 72K 16,799 FORD CORTINA 1.5 MK1 SUPER Saloon 85C 7,368 FORD CORTINA 1.6 CRAYFORD MK II Convertible 72K 95,455 FORD THUNDERBIRD 6.3 V8 Convertible 73L 9,774 FORD THUNDERBIRD 6.6 Coupe 92K 77,304 FORD ZODIAC 2.6 Convertible 72K 40,027 JAGUAR XJS 5.3 CABRIOLET Convertible 90G 62,434 LAND ROVER SERIES II 2.0 A Station Wagon 99S 95,888 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 3.0 SE Saloon 87E 113,898 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 3.0 TE 4-MATIC Estate 90G 108,808 MG B 1.8 Roadster 73M 106,500 MG B 1.8 GT Roadster 77S 85,058 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO 7.5 V8 Coupe 72L 51,277 POLSKI FIAT 125 1.3 P ME Saloon 87E 18,720 PROTON PROTON 1.3 I GE Saloon 94L 12,866 RENAULT CARAVELLE 1.1 Coupe 72K 48,640 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW 6.2 I Saloon 72K 6,820 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW 6.7 Saloon 89F 108,574 TRIUMPH GT6 2.0 Coupe 73M 77,490 TRIUMPH HERALD 1.1 1200 Saloon 72K 80,180 TRIUMPH HERALD 1.3 1360 Convertible 72K 19,880 VAUXHALL CRESTA 3.3 Saloon 72K 60,963 VAUXHALL VIVA 1.2 Saloon 72K 46,494 More at BCA
Mazda Assures Customers it Still Has Stocks to the end of Scrappage 28 Jan 2010 (News)
Including the £1,000 from the Government, Mazda is currently offering £2,000 on Mazda2, £3,000 on Mazda3, Mazda MX-5 and Mazda6, £4,000 on Mazda5 and Mazda CX-7 and £6,000 on Mazda RX-8 for any qualifying car traded-in under the scrappage scheme. More at Mazda
Big Savings on Ford Mondeos from Buyanewcaronline.co.uk 28 Jul 2009 (News)
Big savings on Ford Mondeos and Nissan Qashqai from Buyanewcaronline.co.uk www.Buyanewcaronline.co.uk offers fantastic savings on Ford Mondeos and Nissan Qashqai. All cars are Brand New and supplied by UK main dealers All have Full manufacturers warranty, 12 months VED and Free delivery OLD PRICE MONDEOS! Ford Mondeo 2.0 (Petrol) Edge 5 door H/B Thunder Grey £13905.00 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI (100) Edge 5 Door Hatchback Stardust Silver £14096.00 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI (125) Edge 5 door Hatchback with Privacy Glass Hypnotic Silver £14667 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI (125) Edge Estate with Side Load Door, Dog Guard Ink Blue £15612.00 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI (140) Edge 5 door Hatchback, Park Assist Panther Black £15386.00 Ford Mondeo 2.0 (140) Zetec 5 door Hatchback Panther Black £15,793.00 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI (125) Ghia Estate Panther Black £16980.00 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium Estate in Panther Black with DVD NAV, 6CD,Park Assist, Towbar Panther Black £19154.00 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCI (175) Titanium X 5 door Sea Grey £19210.00 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI (140) Titanium X Estate with Sports Pack & Privacy Glass Moondust Silver £19886.00 NISSAN QASHQAI’S AVAILABLE NOW!
Big savings on Nissan Qashqai from Buyanewcaronline.co.uk 22 May 2009 (News)
Big savings on Brand New Nissan Qashqai and Ford Mondeos from Buyanewcaronline.co.uk www.Buyanewcaronline.co.uk offers fantastic savings on Brand New Nissan Qashqai and Ford Mondeos. All cars are Brand New, supplied by UK main dealers All have Full manufacturers warranty, 12 months VED and Free delivery NISSAN QASHQAI + 2 1.5DCI N-TEC MANUAL BLADE SILVER £17431.00 OTR* NISSAN QASHQAI + 2 1.5DCI N-TEC MANUAL CAYMAN BLUE £17431.00 OTR* NISSAN QASHQAI + 2 2.0 2WD ACENTA MANUAL BLADE SILVER £16315.00 OTR* NISSAN QASHQAI + 2 2.0 2WD ACENTA MANUAL BLADE SILVER £16315.00 OTR* NISSAN QASHQAI + 2 2.0 2WD VISIA MANUAL URBAN SILVER £14695.00 OTR* NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5DCI TEKNA MANUAL BLADE SILVER £17926.00 OTR* NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5DCI TEKNA MANUAL FADED DENIM £17926.00 OTR* NISSAN QASHQAI 2.0 2WD TEKNA CVT BLADE SILVER £19060.00 OTR* NISSAN QASHQAI 2.0DCI 2WD TEKNA MANUAL FIRED IRON £19326.00 OTR* MUST BE REGISTERED BY END OF MAY 2009 OLD PRICE MONDEOS!
MINI Graphite Promises Strong Residuals 6 May 2009 (News)
* Since MINI is taking part in the government Sctappage scheme, that £2,000 could be wholly financed by a pre July 1999 car and a £1,000 contribution from BMW. The first owners of MINI Graphite edition models will undoubtedly be congregating at MINI United 2009, which is being held at Silverstone Circuit from 22-24 May this year.
Flying Scotsman Trial to Begin at Mercedes Benz World 18 Mar 2009 (News)
Based upon the route taken by The Flying Scotsman, the trial challenges Vintageants to three days of heads-down driving, covering the Berkshire Downs, Cotswolds, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, the Peak District and Moors, Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Dales, Keilder Forest and Scottish Borders finally finishing in Edinburgh on Sunday 29 March . Amongst some of the cars already pre-registered to take part in the trial are a 1905 Star Gordon Bennett and a 1920 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Making its first run in 1928, The Flying Scotsman successfully ran the 392 miles between Edinburgh and London without stopping, a record at the time for a scheduled service, completing its speedy journey in less than seven hours and 20 minutes.
NEW GOLF VI FOR UNDER £200 PER MONTH 17 Jan 2009 (News)
Styling of the sixth generation Golf represents the evolution necessary to create a modern Golf, but not so much that it will either date rapidly or drive away the many customers who make the Golf Europe’s most successful car. The new model is the safest, most refined, most technically advanced and most dynamic iteration yet. At launch the new Golf is available with a choice of four advanced petrol and two common rail diesel engines.
Dealdrivers Offers at 22-8-07 22 Aug 2007 (News)
www.dealdrivers.co.uk offers at 22-8-2007. All normal UK main dealer supplied cars, inc 12mths tax; mainland Eng/Wales driven delivery. Customer is the first and only registered owner and only hands their money to a main dealer - a direct, normal transaction. Factory options inc metallic/pearl paints are extra, unless stated as inclusive in deals below.
New Peugeots From £5,573, 407 Coupes £6,093 Off 11 Jan 2007 (News)
Deal quoted assumes a 10% deposit, 5000 miles per annum, 48 monthly payments of £114 and a residual payment if you wish to own the car at the end. 7.9% Typical APR.
Facelift Peugeot 307s From £8,875 14 Sep 2005 (News)
www.look4mycar.com is pleased to announce new prices for the complete Peugeot 307 range, these prices are valid until further notice. In addition to all these cars being registered to you as the 1st owner and UK dealer supplied, there have been further reductions of up to £900. All prices are inclusive of 12 months road tax, 1st reg fee, delivery and the full UK warranty including roadside assistance Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (3dr) E 1.4 16v HATCHBACK New UK £8,875.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) E 1.4 16v HATCHBACK New UK £9,245.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) E Hdi 90 HATCHBACK New UK £10,715.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (3dr) Feline 2.0 180 HATCHBACK New UK £14,215.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) Feline 2.0 180 HATCHBACK New UK £14,775.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (3dr) S 1.4 HATCHBACK New UK £9,610.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) S 1.4 HATCHBACK New UK £10,165.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (3dr) S 1.6 HATCHBACK New UK £10,155.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) S 1.6 HATCHBACK New UK £10,710.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) S 1.6 Tiptronic HATCHBACK New UK £11,655.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (3dr) S HDi 110 HATCHBACK New UK £11,775.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) S HDi 110 HATCHBACK New UK £12,275.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (3dr) S HDi 90 HATCHBACK New UK £10,895.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) S HDi 90 HATCHBACK New UK £11,555.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) SE 1.6 HATCHBACK New UK £11,445.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) SE 1.6 HDi 110 HATCHBACK New UK £12,999.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) SE 1.6 HDi 90 HATCHBACK New UK £12,285.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) SE 1.6 Tiptronic HATCHBACK New UK £12,375.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) SE 2.0 HATCHBACK New UK £12,665.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (3dr) XSi 2.0 16V HATCHBACK New UK £12,845.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) XSi 2.0 16V HATCHBACK New UK £13,395.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (3dr) XSi HDi 136 HATCHBACK New UK £14,115.00 Peugeot (Facelift) 307 (5dr) XSi HDi 136 HATCHBACK New UK £14,675.00 These deals and many more at www.look4mycar.com
Cheap Golfs from www.ukcarbroker.co.uk 13 May 2005 (News)
www.ukcarbroker.co.uk now has a new price list for VW Golfs reflecting the recent re-spec by VW. These are all UK supplied cars with full UK warranty, registration Fee and VED paid. Vw Golf 1.4 S 3Drs £10727 Vw Golf 1.4 S 5Drs £11176 Vw Golf 1.4 Fsi S 3Drs £11350 Vw Golf 1.4 Fsi S 5Drs £11800 Vw Golf 1.6 Fsi S 3Drs £12402 Vw Golf 1.6 Fsi S 5Drs £12853 Vw Golf 1.6 Fsi S 5Drs Auto £14047 Vw Golf 2.0 Sdi S 3Drs £11304 Vw Golf 2.0 Sdi S 5Drs £11754 Vw Golf 1.9 Tdi S 3Drs £13202 Vw Golf 1.9 Tdi S 5Drs £13653 Vw Golf 1.6 Fsi Se 3Drs £13230 Vw Golf 1.6 Fsi Se 5Drs £13681 Vw Golf 1.6 Fsi Se 5Drs Auto £14876 Vw Golf 1.9 Tdi Se 3Drs £14036 Vw Golf 1.9 Tdi Se 5Drs £14485 Vw Golf 1.9 Tdi Se 5Drs Auto Dsg £15820 Vw Golf 1.6 Sport 3Drs £13474 Vw Golf 1.6 Sport 5Drs £13924 Vw Golf 1.6 Sport 5Drs Auto £15141 Vw Golf 1.9 Tdi Sport 3Drs £14269 Vw Golf 1.9 Tdi Sport 5Drs £14719 Vw Golf 1.9 Tdi Sport 5Drs Auto Dsg £15932 Vw Golf 2.0 Fsi Gt 3Drs £15368 Vw Golf 2.0 Fsi Gt 5Drs £15819 Vw Golf 2.0 Fsi Gt 5Drs Auto £17011 Vw Golf 2.0 Fsi Gt 3Drs 4Motion £16314 Vw Golf 2.0 Fsi Gt 5Drs 4Motion £16763 Vw Golf 2.0 Tdi Gt 3Drs £15653 Vw Golf 2.0 Tdi Gt 5Drs £16103 Vw Golf 2.0 Tdi Gt 5Drs Auto Dsg £17295 Vw Golf 2.0 Tdi Gt 3Drs 4Motion £16598 Vw Golf 2.0 Tdi Gt 5Drs 4Motion £17047 Vw Golf 2.0 Fsi Gti 3Drs £19320 Vw Golf 2.0 Fsi Gti 5Drs £19805 Vw Golf 2.0 Gti 3Drs Auto Dsg £20605 Vw Golf 2.0 Gti 5Drs Auto Dsg £21091 These deals and many more at www.ukcarbroker.co.uk
02 Reg MG ZS 120 Just £2,999 15 Apr 2005 (News)
Also this week at cargiant: 51 reg Ford Focus 1.4CL 5-dr: from £3,999 51 reg BMW 318iSE 1.9: from £6,999 51 reg VW Passat 2.0 Sport estate: from £4,599 51 reg Mercedes C180 Classic: from £7,999 02 reg Ford Mondeo 1.8LX 5-dr: from £3,499 02 reg Renault Laguna 2.0 Dynamique: from £3,999 02 reg VW Golf 1.6S 5-dr: from £5,799 02 reg Audi A4 B6 3.0SE: from £6,999 02 reg Alfa 156 2.0TS Lusso Sportwagon: from £4,499 02 reg Renault Scenic 2.0 Privilege (top spec): from £4,999 02 reg Toyota Avensis 1.6 Vermont: from £3,999 52 reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Club: from £3,999 52 reg Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 Club auto 7-seater: from £5,999 52 reg Jaguar S-Type 2.5V6, a/c, alys, CD: from £7,999 03 reg Nissan new Micra 1.0E: from £3,799 03 reg Peugeot 406 2.0HDI LX: from £4,999 53 reg Vauxhall Astra 1,6 Club: from £4,599 04 reg VW Polo 1.2E 5-dr: from £6,399 04 reg Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life: from £6,299 04 reg Ford Mondeo 2.0LX auto 5-dr: from £7,999 04 reg Smart Four Two Passion: from £5,999 04 reg FIAT Punto 1.2 Active 5-dr: from £4,999 04 reg VW Golf V 1.6 FSI 5-dr: from £8,999 04 reg MG TF 1.6: from £8,999 54 reg Ford Fiesta 1.3 Finesse: from £6,399 54 reg Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Life 7-seater: from £9,299 54 reg Renault Megane 1.6 Authentique: from £7,999 54 reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Energy: from £5,999 54 reg Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique 3-dr: from £6,999 These and more than 4,000 more cars at www.cargiant.co.uk
New Land Rover Discovery 3 Apr 2004 (News)
Changes for Land Rover use include increased capacity (from 4.2 litres), more low-end torque, enhanced dust- and water-proofing, and revised breathing to enable the car to wade rivers as well as cruise highways. In Land Rover guise, the engine must also be able to run at acute angles for extreme off-road use. Top-selling engine in Europe is likely to be Land Rover’s new, smooth and flexible 2.7-litre V6 turbodiesel (not available in North America), a common rail unit that uses variable geometry turbocharging.
Rover Launches BIK Tax Beaters 18 Jul 2002 (News)
This qualifies it for a BIK tax base of 20% of the list price, which works out at £3,659 for the 1.8T Classic and means a 40% taxpayer will fork out £1,463.60 a year for the pleasure of having one as his or her company car. The new 1.8T models are available on Rover 75 Saloon and Tourer body styles with a range of trim specifications available from Classic to Connoisseur SE. Available in showrooms from early August, the new 1.8T Saloon models will be priced from £18,295 for the Classic saloon to £23,080 for the Connoisseur SE Tourer for which BIK tax at 40% will be £1,846.40.

