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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS 2nd to 9th AUGUST 2 Aug 2007 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk Star Deals for 7 days from 2nd to 9th August, whik stocks last:- Star Deal Of the Week Nissan Patrol 3.0 Di SE 5dr Manual NEW AT £18,999 SAVE AN INCREDIBLE £12,638 Family Cars Citroen C4 1.6i 16V SX 5dr Automatic NEW AT £10,599 SAVING OF £3,791 ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Radio CD player, and Alloy wheels.
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  Savings up to £11,288 at Motorpoint 21 Jun 2007 (News)
  Family Cars Sector Renault Laguna 2.0 16V Dynamique 5dr Manual NEW AT £9,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £7,376 These models come complete with 1/2 Leather Trim, ABS, Air Bags, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Radio CD player, and 16" alloy wheels. Available in a choice of colours. Citroen C4 1.6i 16V SX 5dr Automatic NEW AT £10,999 SAVING OF £3,391 These models are fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Radio CD player, and 16" alloy wheels.
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  Z350 £13,750 at Auction Today 24 Mar 2006 (News)
  Friday 31st March Fleet & Finance, LTSB Autolease, Leaseplan, Motability , Lex Vehicle Leasing, Citroen UK, Hitachi Capital, Peugeot Charters p/x, Private Direct, Inchcape p/x. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at a BCA auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit
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  Plenty of Oddballs at Auction Today 30 Nov 2005 (News)
  **Modern coachbuilt Renault 2.8 diesel horsebox to be sold in Hitachi section at about 2.00pm**. Friday 2nd Fleet & Finance, LTSB Autolease, Motability, Citroen UK, Hitachi Capital, Masterlease, Vauxhall Leasing, General, Inchcape Retail, Private Direct, Leaseplan. Monday 5th **Special Royal Mail Vans at 11.00am** Combos, Escorts, Partners, Pilots, Transits, Iveco boxvans, Convoys and more.
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  Auction Prices Maybe As Low As They Will Go 23 Nov 2005 (News)
  Audi TT quattro 180 coupe 02 reg 62k miles £12,300p Audi TT quattro 180 coupe 02 reg 47k miles £12,500s Audi TT quattro 225 coupe 2002/52 23k miles £16,100s Audi S6 4.2 quattro 2003/53 23k miles £19,800p BMW 320dSE 02 reg 97k miles £7,100p BMW 320dSE 2002/52 35k miles £9,850s BMW Z4 3.0 roadster 04 reg 29k miles £19,200p BMW 525iSE auto, leather, 2004/54 15k miles £19,200p BMW X5 3.0i auto 02 reg 61k miles £16,100s Chevy Suburban 5.3 7-str RHD, 2001/51 29k miles £14,800p Daewoo Matiz 800SE 2001/51 34k miles £1,075p Honda Accord 2.0 Sport 03 reg 58k miles £7,900s Honda Shuttle 2.2ES 6-str 1995N 78k miles £1,475p Jaguar XJ 3.5V8SE 03 reg 80k miles £17,800p LandRover Freelander TD4 2000X 98k miles £4,750s Mazda MPV 2.0 manual 2001/51 47k miles £6,050s Merc SLK 230K 2000X 29k miles £10,600p Merc CLK 240 Elegance convertible 2005/54 6k miles £25,300p Merc E240 Elegance W210 2001X 49k miles £7,350s Merc E320CDI Avant Garde 2003/53 27k miles £22,700s Porsche 911 Carrera conv 04 reg MNW £39,000p SAAB 9-3 1.9D150 Linear 05 reg 5k miles £12,900p Toyota RAV-4 2.0XT2 5-dr 05 reg 9k miles £12,600s Vauxhall Signum 2.2DTI Design 2003/53 68k miles £6.950s Volvo S40 1.6D S 2005/54 13k miles £10,900p Volvo S40 T5 SE 04 reg 28k miles £12,700p Remaining Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in November Tuesday 22nd Peugeot Closed Sale (Not open to the public) Wednesday 23rd Fleet & Finance, Alphabet, Lex Vehicle Leasing, General section, Jardine p/x, Snows p/x, Trident, Black Horse Motor Finance, Leaseplan, Citroen. Thursday 24th Light Commercials 10.00am start. Royal Mail, Northgate Lloyds, Lex. Friday 25rd Fleet & Finance section, Bank of Scotland, Hitachi Capital, LTSB Autolease, Motability, Inchcape p/x, Peugeot Monday 28th **Top Car Auction 11.00am** Black Horse Motor Finance, Porsche Retail p/x, Fleet & Finance, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Reg Vardy p/x, Hartwell p/x, Pendragon p/x, West London Nissan p/x, Motability.
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  55 reg Corolla Verso D-4D From £14,810 + Many More 2 Aug 2005 (News)
  www.newcar4me.com presents special offers for the new 55 plate registration due on the 1st September 2005 - savings up to £6000 - Call 0870 990 5583 for great deals - Peugeot 206 GTI From £11995 Save £1775, Toyota Yaris 1.5 T-Sport From £11444 Save £550, Ford Mondeo 1.8LX From £12045 Save £3340, Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Sxi From £7595 Save £2565, Citroen Picasso 1.6 Desire From £9650 Save £4745, Nissan Micra 1.2S From £7345 Save£1105, Nissan Almera 1.5S From £7545 Save £2705, Nissan Almera Tino 1.8SE From £11445 Save £2805, Nissan Primera 1.8SX From £11445 Save £4555, Ford Mondeo 2.0 Tdci 130LX From £14795 Save £3690, Volkswagen 1.4S Fsi From £11871 Save £819, Renault Clio Authentique 1.2 From £7195 Save £1005, Renault Megane Scenic 1.4 Authentique From £10945 Save £1555, Mazda 3 1.4TS From £11595 Save £705, Mazda 3 1.6TS From £11195 Save £1605, Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec From £8700 Save £950, Toyota Avensis 1.8 T2 From £13553 Save £1042, Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D T2 From £14199 Save £1146, Ford Focus 1.4 Studio From £9995 Save £1200, Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci Zetec From £12995 Save £1700, Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci Titanium From £14360 Save £1915, Toyota Corolla Verso 1.6 T2 7 Seater From £13841 Save £1014, Toyota Corolla Verso 2.0 D4d T2 From £14810 Save £1185, Vauxhall Corsa Life 1.2 From £6895 Save £2440, Renault Clio 1.2 Expression From £7245 Save £1650, Mazda 3 1.6 TS2 From £12295 Save £1605, Mazda 6 2.0TS From £12995 Save £3705, Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX Estate From £13245 Save £3145, Ford Mondeo 1.8 Zetec From £13545 Save £3615, Ford Mondeo 1.8 Zetec Estate From £14245 Save £3540, Ford Mondeo 1.8 Zetec Nav From £13745 Save £3415, Vauxhall Zafira From £15195 Save £3700, Nissan Micra 1.2S 5 Door From £8045 Save £1055, Nissan Micra 1.2SE From £8345 Save £1105, Nissan Almera 1.5S 5 Door From £8045 Save £2805, Renault Megane 1.6 Expression From £9995 Save £2595, Renault Megane 1.5 Dci 80 Dynamique From £10495 Save £2795, Toyota Corolla 1.4 T-Spirit From £12411 Save £1484, Volkswagen 2.0 S SDi From £11826 Save £814, Mazda 6 1.8 TS 5 door From £12595 Save £2005, Mazda 6 2.0D TS Estate From £15495 Save £1705, Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Sri A/c From £14495 Save £700, Fiat Punto Active 1.2 From £6045 Save £1150, Renault Megane Scenic 1.4 A/c From £11245 Save £3025, Renault Megane 1.5Dci Expression From £12245 Save £2380, Nissan Primera 1.8S From £10295 Save £4555, Nissan Primera 2.2 Dci S From £11295 Save £4555, Toyota Avensis 1.8 T3-x From £14858 Save £1542, Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D T3-X From £15504 Save £1341, Renault Clio 1.4 Expression From £7545 Save £1850, Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique From £7545 Save £1850 For great deals on these prices or on hire purchase with low rate finance and great low rate pcp deals For these and many more discounted new cars please visit www.newcar4me.com or call 0870 990 5583
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  'What Car?' of the Year Discounts from Drivethedeal 23 Jan 2004 (News)
  City car Winner Fiat Panda 1.2 Dynamic: £6,578 saving £367 Seat Arosa 1.0 S: £5,824 saving £676 Daihatsu Charade 1.0 SL 5dr: £6,926 saving £369 Supermini Winner Seat Ibiza 1.2 12v 5dr: £8,196 saving £417 Skoda Fabia 1.2 6v Classic: £7,103 saving £391 Mini One: £10,356 saving £148 Nissan Micra 1.2 S 5dr: £7,927 saving £581 Small Family car Winner VW Golf 1.6 FSI S 5dr: £12,820 saving £915 Mazda 3 1.6 S 5dr: £10,825 saving £785 Toyota Corolla 1.6 T3 5dr: £11,191 saving £1,722 Honda Civic 1.6 SE 5dr: £12,485 saving £1,059 Family car Winner Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVTi T2 5dr: £12,754 saving £1,459 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS 5dr: £13,207 saving £1,851 Mazda 6 1.8 S 5dr: £12,646 saving £866 Honda Accord 2.2 I-CTDi Sport: £17,293 saving £1,420 Estate WinnerMazda 6 1.9 S 119bhp: £14,611 saving £1,003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 LS: £14,597 saving £2,056 Mercedes E270 CDi Classic: £28,716 saving £1,229 Honda Accord 2.2 I-CTDi Sport: £18,219 saving £1,494 Hot hatch Winner Honda Civic Type-R: £14,939 saving £1,074 Mini Cooper 1.6 S: £14,473 saving £232 Skoda Octavia vRS Estate: £14,905 saving £1,330 4x4 Winner Volvo XC90 D5 S: £28,690 saving £477 Honda CR-V 2.0 VTEC SE: £15,347 saving £1,566 Range Rover 4.4 V8 SE: £49,257 saving £1,738 BMW X5 3.0d: £34,719 saving £1,291 Compact MPV Winner VW Touran 1.6 FSi S 7st: £14,587 saving £1,548 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6I 16v Club: £11,940 saving £2,668 Renault Scenic 1.9 dCi 120 Dynamic: £14,611 saving £2,501 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 8v Life: £10,169 saving £934 Large MPV Winner Citroen C8 2.2 HDI 16v SX: £17,739 saving £4,856 Renault Grand Espace 2.2 dCi Expression: £21,148 saving £3,675 Mazda MPV 2.0I TD: £17,634 saving £2,379 Coupé Winner Mazda RX-8 228bhp: £22,012 saving £0 Audi TT 225: £26,564 saving £953 Nissan 350Z: £24,013 saving £0 Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTi: £14,857 saving £1,655 Convertible Winner VW Beetle Cabrio 1.6: £15,231 saving £599 BMW 318Ci: £24,357 saving £1.593 Vauxhall Astra Convertible 1.8I 16v: £16,020 saving £2,088 Roadster Winner BMW Z4 2.2: £23,761 saving £590 Mazda MX-5 1.8i: £13,993 saving £1,520 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo: £23,732 saving £2,276 Performance Winner BMW M3 Coupé: £38,185 saving £1,650 Subaru Impreza WRX 4dr: £18,632 saving £1,376 Compact exec Winner BMW 320d ES: £17,981 saving £1,027 Audi A4 130 TDi SE: £18,943 saving £2,300 Mercedes C180K Classic: £18,011 saving £1,994 Executive Winner BMW 525i SE auto: £26,814 saving £1,591 Mercedes E270 CDi Classic auto: £29,029 saving £1,246 Jaguar S-type 2.5 V6 Plus auto: £24,911 saving £2,697 Luxury Winner Jaguar XJ6: £37,055 saving £2,907 Mercedes S320 CDI: £46,199 saving £2,656 Audi A8 3.7 V8 Quattro: £48,985 saving £2,083 For many more deals like these link to www.drivethedeal.com
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  1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT Makes £248,640 at Historics Classic Car Auction 30 Aug 2014 (News)
    The list below does not include auction commission of 12% (inc VAT):   201: 1981 Mercedes W123 250 LWD limousine, no reserve: £3,600s 202: 1991 Rover Metro C 3-dr, 23k miles, no reserve: £1,300s 203: 1993 Mercedes 190E 1.8 60k miles, no reserve: £2,000s 204: VW Beetle Wizard roadster, £4k-£6k: £3,300s 205: 1985 Range Rover 2-door, no reserve:£3,200s 206: 1976 Ford Capri Mk II 1600L, 21k miles, £4.5k-£6k: £6,400s 207: 1960 Ford Zephyr Mk II, 87k miles, £6k-£8k: £4,500p 208: 1979 MGBGT, 51k miles, £4,750 -£6,250: £2,800s 209: 1997 Ford Escort Ghia cabrio, 42k miles, no reserve: £2,200s 210: 1984 FIAT X1/9 Bertone VS, 554k miles, no reserve: Withdrawn 211: 1947 Bristol 400 Coupe for resto, no reserve: £11,000s 212: 1977 Daimler Sovereign SII LWB, 5k miles, no reserve: £2,800s 213: 1981 Citroen H-Van, 39k miles, £9k-£12k: £8,000s 214: 1983 FSM Syrena 105L (Wheeler Dealers), no reserve: £3,800s 215: 1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1, 74k miles, £4k-£6k: £3,900s 216: 1972 Alfa Junior Zagato, 57k miles, £18k-£25k: £27,000s 217: 1961 Morgan +4 DHC by Rutherford, £12k-£16k: £13,200s 218: 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, 33k miles, £3.5k-£5.5k: £4,200s 219: 1952 AC Two-Litre saloon, £9k-£11k: £9,000s 220: 1983 Alfetta GTV6 3.0, 68k miles, no reserve: £2,600s 221: 1983 Mercedes 380SE, 65k miles, £5k-£8k: £4,900s 222: 1972 Alfa Giulia Super 1.6, 80k miles £5k-£7k: Withdrawn 223: 1951 MGTD, LHD, £15k-£20k: £9,500n/s 224 1934 Standard Twelve (incomplete), £6k-£8k: £1,900n/s 225: 1974 Mercedes W115 230, 76k miles, no reserve: £4,800s 226: 1977 Mercedes 450SL R107, LHD, 76k miles, £6k-£8k: £7,300s 227: 1989 Mercedes 420SL R107, RHD, £7k-£10k: £7,600s 228: 1997 Bentley Azure, 69k miles, £34k-£40k: £36,000s 229: 1990 Mercedes 190E 2.0 manual, 87k miles, no reserve: £800s 230: 1925 Citroen 5CV, £8k-£10k: £8,000s 231: 1973 FIAT 500R, 9,300 miles, £12k-£14k: £10,000s 232: 1961 Jaguar 3.4 Mk II, man, wires, £17k-£20k: £16,500p 234: 2004 VW Beetle Cabrio custom, £9k-£12k: £7,000p 234: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite ‘Frogeye’, £16k-£19k: £14,300p 235: 1972 Rover P5B V8 Saloon, £9k-£12k: £8,000s 236: 1977 Mercedes 350SL R107, RHD, £6k-£9k: £5,000n/s 237: 1955 MG Magnette ZA, £7k-£9k: £8,000s 238: 1976 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S Coupe, 91k miles, £8k-£10k: £7,000p 239: 1938 Morgan 4-4 roadster, £18k-£22k: £17,700n/s 240: 1972 MGB Roadster, £5k-£8k: £4,500n/s 241: 1967 Mercedes 250SL California, LHD, £29k-£34k: £25,000n/s 242: 1969 Jaguar E-Type SII FHC for resto, £11.5k-£14.5k: £7,200p 243: 1969 MGC Roadster ex-Met Police, £23k-£28k: £20,500p 244: 1938 Morgan 4-4 DHC, £18k-£25k: £17,000n/s 245: 1994 Mercedes SL500 RHD, 29k miles, £6.5k-£9.5k: £6,200s 246: 1973 Triumph TR6, 76k miles, £7k-£9k: £7,500s 247: 1951 Austin A70 ‘Ute’, 60k miles, £15k-£20k: £12,500p 248: 1960 Jaguar XK150SE DHC for resto, £27k-£32k: £30,000s 249: 1960 Daimler SP250 manual, 94k miles, £19k-£24k: £27,750s 250: 1950 Morris Minor convertible conversion, £12k-£15k: £10,000p 251: 1975 Alfa 2000 Spider Veloce SII, 94k miles £8k-£10k: £11,100s 252: 1951 Alvis TA21 Tickford DHC, 62k miles, £18k-£23k: £15,000p 253: 1982 VW Golf GTI Mk I 5-sped, 160k miles, £6k-£8k: £5,800n/s 254: 1983 Mercedes 280SL R107 RHD, 73k mi, £6.5k-£9k: £4,000p 255: 1966 Reliant Scimitar GT4A, 48k miles, £12k-£16k: £11,500p 256: 1995 Alfa Romeo RZ Zagato, 9k miles, £28k-£32k: £26,500s 257: 1989 Mercedes 300SL R107, LHD,105k mi £6k-£8k: £10,200s 258: 1973 Datsun 260Z LHD, 52k miles, £14k-£18k: Withdrawn 259: 1974 Porsche 911, 43k miles, £34k-£38k: £33,000s 260: 1991 Range Rover 3-dr CSK, 333 miles, £58k-£66k: £48,000p 261: 1936 Standard Flying 10, 58k miles £7,5k-£10k: Withdrawn 262: 1984 Mercedes SL380 R107, 144k miles. £4k-£7k: £4,000p 263: 1968 Mercedes 280SL California, LHD, £28k-£34k: £21,500s 264: 1973 Porsche 911T, LHD, 42k miles, £52k-£58k: £50,000p 265: 1964 MGB Roadster Competition, £20k-£26k: £18,200n/s 266: 1963 Alfa Giulia 101 Series 1600 Spider, £35k-£40k: £40,000s 267: 1968 Jaguar 340 Mk II, 71k miles, £19k-£24k: £21,000s 268: 1971 Triumph TR6. 65k miles £7.5k-£12.5k: £9,200s 269: 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider LHD, 20k miles, £35k-£40k: £31,000p 270: 1966: Ford Lotus Cortina, 87k miles, £19k-£24k: £21,250s 271: 1973 Jaguar E-Type S111 auto rdstr, £38k-£46k: Withdrawn 272: 1999 Jaguar XJR-S 6.0, 90k miles £5.5k-£8.5k: ?????
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  Honest John Preview of Brightwells Classic Car Auction on 4th September 2019. 31 Aug 2019 (News)
    1969 Citroen DS20 Decapotable. Actually converted from a DS20 by the Oxford French Car Company and used as their demonstrator. So the looks of a Chapron but at a fraction of the price. Estimated at £40,000 to £50,000.
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  From Marinas to Carinas: Britain’s least exotic car show remains a dullard’s delight 22 Jul 2019 (News)
  The 2019 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional winners were: -       Best in Show: 1977 Morris Marina 1.3 Deluxe Estate owned by Michael Carpenter -       Runner Up: 1978 Vauxhall Chevette E owned by Philip Hunt -       People’s Choice: 1982 Peugeot 305 SR Estate owned by Simon Gaisford -       Junior Judges Choice: 1989 Citroen BX 19 DTR owned by Dan Goff -       Anniversary Class: 1982 Vauxhall Astra GL 1300 owned by David Loasby  -       Feast of the Unexceptional/Best Picnic: Mike and Judith Burkett and their 1979 Colt Sigma GLX The Best in Show winning ‘77 Marina Estate was a true example of base specification, providing an honest interpretation of 1970s family motoring.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 May 2016 (News)
  .  Click here for more details Wednesday 11 May  Save £1000 on a new Citroen C3 Picasso. The 1.2 PureTech 110 Edition is available with zero finance on a PCP, plus a £1000 deposit contribution.

  Historics Classic Auction Preview 28-11-2015 26 Nov 2015 (News)
  The Majorca sourced 1953 Citroen Traction Avant Big Six Familiale fully met its description, seemed entirely rust-free and would make a great movie car for 1950s period dramas about bullfighters or fandango troupes. I just wonder if the estimated £16,000 to £20,000 is too rich for the UK market.
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  H Reg Maserati Indy in 21st June H&H Sale 27 May 2014 (News)
  The latest highlights include: 1925 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre Tourer (Main Image) Desirable 9ft 9.5in wheelbase car and used for numerous overseas tours 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Limousine Coachwork by Hooper and known to the Phantom III Technical Society 1952 Bentley MKVI 4.5 Litre Special Lightweight GRP bodywork and desirable 'big bore' engine 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe Converted by former HJ Mulliner employee John McKenzie in 1985 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Older restoration, soft-top and hardtop roofs, manual transmission 1983 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 One previous family owner and 24,400 miles from new 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 Formerly owned by a Belgian Countess and upgraded with Alfaholics fast-road suspension Entered from a Private Collection: 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Standard Steel Saloon Exhibited at the 1955 Earls Court Motor Show 1956 Bentley S1 James Young Four-Door Sports Saloon Exhibited at the 1956 Earls Court Motor Show 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible Two owners from new and much past restoration work 1993 Bentley Continental R Extensive service history, 64,000 miles and private registration 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Previous owner for eighteen years, hardtop and soft-top roofs 1969 Citroen DS21 Safari Estate Five-speed semi-automatic transmission, LPG conversion 1974 BMW 3.0 CSL 1 of 500 RHD cars, factory reconditioned engine 1975 Bristol Type 411 Current family ownership virtually from new
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  Facelift W211 Mercedes E-Class "Most Reliable European Used Car" 24 Sep 2012 (News)
  10 most reliable used cars by European manufacturers   Make Model Model year Incident rate** Largest claim Most common Reason for fault/claim*** Mercedes-Benz E-Class (06 - 09) 10% £637.22 Axle & suspension: 49% Skoda Fabia (07 - ) 15% £180.35 Electrical: 33% Smart ForTwo (07 - ) 15% £347.32 Cooling & heating 28% Volvo C70 (06 - ) 16% £1,888.62 Electrical: 41% Renault**** Scenic (03 -09) 17% £967.31 Axle & suspension: 28% Peugeot 207 (06 - 12) 17% £1,992.70 Engine: 24% Volvo S80 (06 - ) 18% £856.31 Cooling & heating 25% Citroen C3 Pluriel (03 - 10) 19% £1,544.57 Axle & suspension: 30% Mini One (07 - ) 20% £1,078.72 Transmission: 25% Seat Ibiza (06 - 09) 21% £343.64 Axle & suspension: 46% Warranty Direct managing director, Duncan McClure Fisher, said: “It is very interesting to see the Mercedes at the top of the pile for European cars.
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  The MoT Files - the full story 13 May 2012 (News)
  It’s dominated by French brands with Renault the worst performer – a pass rate of just 50 per cent is poor whichever way you look at it. Peugeot and Citroen fare little better and other usual suspects include Fiat and Vauxhall. The performance of Swedish brand Volvo raised a few eyebrows though with a pass rate of only 57.4 per cent, less than the likes of Ford and Volkswagen.
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  Nissan Leaf Voted European Car of the Year 29 Nov 2010 (News)
  This is the first time in the 47-year history of the annual competition that the award has gone to an electric vehicle. Nissan LEAF’s rivals included vehicles from brands such as Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dacia, Ford, Opel/Vauxhall and Volvo.  “The jury acknowledged today that the Nissan LEAF is a breakthrough for electric cars. Nissan LEAF is the first EV that can match conventional cars in many respects,” said Håkan Matson, President of the Jury, Car of the Year.
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  USED CAR SALES FALL APRIL - JUNE 2009 27 Aug 2009 (News)
    Segment Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 SUV/4x4 109787 -3.8 -2.3 Executive 82547 -6.6 2.7 Lower Medium 502460 -7.1 -2.6 Luxury 12073 -3.1 7.0 MPV 93258 7.6 -2.8 Mini 27075 -12.4 6.2 Specialist Sports 74479 6.0 19.5 Supermini 523069 -6.5 -2.2 Upper Medium 338711 -6.1 -2.6 Unspecified 30095 -45.8 11.4 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA   Make Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 BMW 80672 -1.4 3.2 CITROEN 66954 -5.3 -1.9 FIAT 58574 -9.3 -2.4 FORD 270497 -8.1 -4.0 HONDA 49955 -7.7 -4.2 MERCEDES-BENZ 52063 -5.4 3.7 NISSAN 64164 -11.0 -8.5 PEUGEOT 136211 -7.6 -1.7 RENAULT 118478 -10.2 -3.7 ROVER 51106 -39.7 -4.5 TOYOTA 63834 -9.9 -3.5 VAUXHALL 246972 -4.4 -2.0 VOLKSWAGEN 125501 -4.3 -1.7 ~Others 408573 1.5 4.2 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA   Fuel type Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 Diesel 479540 4.7 -1.5 Petrol 1307627 -10.2 -1.1 Electric 495 52.3 43.5 Hybrid 2374 30.9 36.8 Unspecified 3518 -6.3 9.4 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA   Age Q2 2009 % change from Q2 2008 % change from Q1 2009 0 to 3 365247 -12.8 -12.4 3 to 6 402327 -10.9 -2.1 6 to 9 388158 -3.2 2.6 9 plus 637822 -1.6 5.0 Total 1793554 -6.6 -1.1 Source: Experian’s MarketView Online and the DVLA     For more information, visit Experianplc.com
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  Scrappage Scheme Busting Deals From Motorpoint 27 Apr 2009 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk says why settle for a £2,000 saving under the Government's car scrappage scheme when you can save up to £13,877 on a massive range of new and nearly new models from Motorpoint, the UK's leading car supermarket, over the next seven days Deal of the Week Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi 16v VTR Plus 5dr EGS. 08 Reg. Only 15,486 miles at £11,599 - a saving of £7,878 on list price when new*. This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Metallic Paint, Power Steering and Traction Control. 53.3 MPG (combined) Steal of the Week Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi 16v SRi 5dr Manual. 08 Reg.
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  Low Emission Cars Now Lowest Depreciators 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  A new Glass’s league table (see below), which ranks vehicle segments according to the strength of their residual values, highlights the impact of changing patterns of used-car demand as consumers seek to reduce their motoring costs. Vehicles in the city car segment, including the Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo, are now the slowest depreciating in the UK, retaining an average 49.5 per cent of their purchase price after three years and 36,000 miles. This represents a remarkable turnaround – as recently as 2006, vehicles in this segment languished in ninth place in the Glass’s depreciation table.
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  Motability Maintains Keen Prices For 2009 8 Jan 2009 (News)
  This means that anyone who chooses a new car on the Motability Car Scheme this Winter can choose from popular makes and models all at no advance payment, such as the Citroen C1, Ford Focus, Honda Jazz, Mazda 2, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 207, Renault Clio, Seat Ibiza Sport Coupe, Toyota Avensis, Vauxhall Vectra and the Volkswagen Polo. Mike Betts, chief executive, Motability Operations commented: "Great choices, great prices and great service are the essential features of the Motability Car Scheme.