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  FIAT 500 TwinAir to be Congestion Charge Exempt 27 Oct 2010 (News)
  The move is good news not only for private owners of the new Fiat 500 TwinAir, which was launched this week, but for fleet operators looking to save business costs too. And with fuel consumption figures of 68.9mpg (combined) and no vehicle excise duty (VED) to pay, the Fiat 500 TwinAir represents excellent value for money in terms of owning and running costs. “This is a good decision by TfL, which recognises the dramatic steps some manufacturers have made in reducing the emissions their cars produce,” says Elena Bernardelli, marketing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd.
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  BCA 6 Month Report Shows Used Cars Getting Older 21 Aug 2010 (News)
   Possibly this is due to reduced business mileage for company car drivers, alongside some self-imposed ‘private mileage’ cutbacks as fuel prices rose.   Published by BCA All material © BCA 2005-2010 Website: www.british-car-auctions.co.uk                
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  Electric car buyers to benefit from £5000 subsidy 29 Jul 2010 (News)
  Speaking at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' (SMMT) offices, Mr Hammond confirmed that from next year, motorists will be entitled to a ‘Plug-In Car Grant' of up to £5,000* when buying an electric, plug-in hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell car, providing it meets safety, reliability, performance and warranty standards set by the Office for Low Emissions Vehicles (OLEV) in consultation with industry. "This is great news for industry and a significant commitment by the new government to create UK jobs in the emerging market for ultra-low carbon vehicles," said SMMT chief executive, Paul Everitt.
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  BCA gives private car buyers the 'inside knowledge' with its new website 27 Jul 2010 (News)
  All a buyer has to do is enter the type of vehicle they're looking for - from make, model and body type, through to fuel, transmission, age and mileage. They can also search by location or nationwide to find out when and where the car they want is being offered for sale. It is simple to use and cuts down the time spent on hunting for a used car."
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  BCA Takes the Timewasting out of Buying at Auction 15 Jan 2010 (News)
    “It is incredibly easy to just enter the type of vehicle you’re looking for – from make, model and body type, through to fuel, transmission, age and mileage.  With Auction View, you can search by location or nationwide to find out when and where the car you want is being offered for sale. It makes planning a day at the auctions much simpler.
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  Demand for 4 x 4s soars says Motorpoint 19 Jun 2009 (News)
  Says Paul Winfield, Operations Director of Motorpoint: "The 4 x 4 is definitely back with a vengeance, with customers travelling from across the UK to buy them. In spite of the Government's attempts to tax such vehicles of the road through additional fuel duty and road tax hikes, the 4 x 4 has never represented better value for money, and drivers are responding accordingly. "Motorpoint believes that far from becoming obsolete, the 4 x 4 remains extremely relevant, and thanks to the great deals on offer at the moment as well as the advancements that have been made to make them far more environmentally-friendly, we continue to prove popular for the foreseeable future."
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  New FIAT Bravo Tour Special 15 Jun 2009 (News)
  Each participating team can win up to 10,000 Euros (£8,500) for their nominated charity, courtesy of Fiat Group Automobiles, and the team that achieves the highest eco:Index – showing greatest care for the environment and fuel use – will win an equivalent of 30,000 Euros (£25,600) for their nominated good cause. Additionally, Fiat Group Automobiles UK will donate £20 for each of the first 250 test drives taken in a new Bravo MSN Special Series, to its chosen charity, Barnado's (registered charity 216250 and SC03760).
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  Suzuki Sells 2,100 on Scrappage 10 Jun 2009 (News)
  Cost of ownership on Alto is also very low as it qualifies for £35 Annual road tax with a combined fuel consumption of 64.2mpg, and enjoys an insurance grouping of just 1E (2E for the top specification SZ4 with manual or optional Automatic transmission). The Alto is the cleanest five door City car on sale with emissions of just 103g/km.
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  Suzuki Alto Now 30 years Old 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  The new seventh generation Alto, now available at the 142-strong Suzuki retail network in the UK celebrates its return as one of the greenest petrol family cars on sale today. With emissions of only 103 g/km for manual variants and combined fuel economy of 64.2 mpg, the car continues to provide consumers with a product offering which combines fun, style and exceptional value for money, thanks to an on the road price starting from only £6,795.
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  NEW EASY CLEAN WHEELS NEED ONLY WATER TO STAY SHINING 6 Feb 2009 (News)
  A forged wheel also reduces un-sprung weight on a car, maximising vehicle performance, including more responsive steering and braking performance, while reducing weight compared to a similar cast aluminium wheel by over 20 percent. Additionally, CO2 emissions are lowered and fuel economy is enhanced due to the weight reduction. Dura-Bright® technology is the latest innovation in aluminium from Alcoa, and follows on from Alcoa’s Sixtieth Anniversary of developing, producing and supplying forged aluminium wheels to the global automotive and commercial vehicle industries.
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  TOYOTA SUMMER SPECIALS: YARIS FROM £7,995 23 Jun 2006 (News)
  Output is increased from 164 to 201bhp (166 to 204 DINhp) and torque rises from 410 to 470Nm, giving the Land Cruiser stronger load-pulling and off-road driving ability and more flexible and comfortable on-road performance. 0 to 62mph acceleration down from 11.2 to 10.8 seconds. Top speed, fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions unchanged at 109mph, 31.4mpg (combined cycle) and 243g/km. In addition to its uprated engine, the new model has dark tinted rear privacy glass and dedicated 'Invincible' badging.
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  MOTORISTS – PREPARE FOR THE WORST WINTER IN YEARS 23 Nov 2005 (News)
  Hoses, drive belts and especially antifreeze levels should be checked and replaced where required. A well serviced vehicle will also be more fuel efficient too. - Check the condition of your tyres and pressures. To obtain the correct tyre pressures check when the vehicle has been stood and the tyres are cold. Use an accurate tyre pressure gauge.
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  Used Car Buyer Subscription Offer 11 Jun 2004 (News)
  For example, a 2001 registered BMW 530i Sport would normally sit on a forecourt at £22,400 with average mileage, but double the mileage to 70,000 and the buyer saves an astonishing £4,600 as the price drops to £17,800. Unfortunately, the desire for low mileage cars also helps fuel a £100m a year illegal clocking scam. “Not only will a lower mileage car sell quicker, the unscrupulous seller will also gain financially by adding another few thousand to the screen price,” says Guy Baker, resident expert at Used Car Buyer magazine.
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  Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 18-4-2015 18 Apr 2015 (News)
  The service identified no issues but it failed its MoT due to a broken suspension cover (general wear and tear, which is acceptable given potholes) and a failed misfuel prevention fuel tank closing mechanism due to a broken spring. We are told it needs a whole new part for £240 and that Renault cannot find the part in UK so it will take 5 working days to obtain. Is a fuel tank not designed to last 10 years / 100k miles?
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2001 - 2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Vauxhall’s take on the Ford Transit, is, like so many commercials a joint-venture vehicle with Renault and Nissan. Built in Luton, the Griffin-badged Vivaro has lots to offer with low fuel costs and big carrying capacity, but what should you look out for when buying used?  A popular choice, the front-wheel drive only Vivaro was offered with two lengths (4782mm and 5182mm) and two roof heights (1969mm and 2464mm).
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Ford Ranger 2011-2020 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  Real MPG scores show the 150PS to be the best for on-the-road fuel economy.  Above the four-cylinder engines Ford offers the Ranger with an in-line five-cylinder turbodiesel, it having 200PS and 470Nm of torque, the larger engine only offered mated to four-wheel drive.
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  Manufacturer new car offers, deals and promotions 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  More Suzuki new car deals     Toyota new car offers, deals and promotions Toyota are giving away the equivilant of six months free fuel on a fuel card with all new Yaris models this month, and they're also offering three years free servicing with all new cars financed through AccessToyota. More Toyota new car deals in our deals section     Vauxhall new car offers, deals and promotions Vauxhall are still running a swappage scheme.
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  Hugely Varied Entry to Historics September 23rd Classic Car Auction 12 Sep 2017 (News)
  Louis, Missouri. Factory options included the ultimate top-specification 283ci/283hp V8 with Rochester fuel-injection, heater, whitewall tyres, two-tone Polo White paint and even an elusive hard-top (supplied with this example in original condition). The car is totally original including  engine, interior and chassis and manual 3-speed transmission.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  Click for more info Friday 07 October  Get a free fuel system clean worth £35 when you book a service at Halfords autocentre. To claim the free fuel service, you must order online and enter the promo code ‘Autumn-offer’ .
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - January 28 Jan 2015 (News)
  R=3321&%20bci=4294967150|Motoring">Click here Tuesday 13 January The cost of fuel has fallen again, with Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s announcing 2p off the price of petrol and diesel.  As a result,   motorists   filling up at Asda will now pay 103p for a litre of petrol and 110p for a litre of diesel.