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  Why now could be a great time to sell your car 8 Dec 2020 (News)
  Be aware though that the dealer will want to pay less, you can find out what you're likely to be offered here . Also remember, what you get for your part-exchange is not the most important factor. The 'cost to switch' is. Always compare the total financial outlay involved in one deal compared to another. Car selling sites Selling through an online site is one of the quickest ways to sell your car.
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  Should I restore my classic car? 30 Apr 2018 (News)
  You know how much it means to you, how much it’s worth, and how much a restoration would cost. But for us, there’s a much more important question to ask: ‘Should I enjoy my classic?’ The answer to that is an easy yes. How you do that up to you.
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  A Grand Monday: Mercedes-Benz E220 W124 29 May 2017 (News)
  It'd repair easily enough at a good bodyshop, and not too expensively, either, but an insurance repair would have factored in an entire rear quarter panel, which would have run into thousands. Critically, there are no nasties on the MoT history, suggesting the all-important rear subframe is still sound as a pound. And at 173,000 miles, it's barely run-in. We're sure it won't be perfect, and we can practically guarantee there'll be stuffing hanging out of the driver's seat bolster, but in pricing terms W124s are on the up, and you'll struggle to find better for £850.
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  Unique 2012 AC 378 GT Zagato Prototype in Historics 4th March Classic Car Auction 4 Feb 2017 (News)
  . The Siata 208S introduced in 1953 featuring FIAT's 2.0 litre 8V engine. 35 were built between 1953 and 1955 priced at $5,300. The car rose to prominence after Steve McQueen bought model BS523 from Siata importer Ernie McCaffe in the mid-1950s. McQueen reportedly dubbed the car his "Little Ferrari". This Siata evocation is a fully aluminium-bodied roadster and bears visual similarity to that of a 208 CS Bertone Spider Corsa from 1953.
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  Heroes: Stanley Mann 11 Feb 2016 (News)
  Abandoning photography, Stanley set up his vintage Bentley dealership, first behind the butcher’s shop run by his family in Edgware, before moving to the Fruit Farm in Radlett, where for the remainder of his career, he traded with the world. Stanley became the market-maker for vintage Bentleys and almost all of the important Bentleys around the world at some time passed through his workshop. Restoration was a forte and it was not unusual to see a rather tatty, decrepit old Bentley enter the works in a pitiful state, later to emerge as a pristine LeMans replica, much as had happened in period at both the original Bentley works in Cricklewood, not far from the Fruit Farm and at HM Bentley and Partners.
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  Second Preview Brightwells Classic Car Auction, Leominster, Wednesday 26th November 18 Nov 2014 (News)
  1999 Lancia Delta HPE HF 16v Turbo, estimated £4,000 - £6,000. Never officially imported to the UK, and LHD, this was the second-stage FIAT Tipo based Nuova Delta (Type 836) that, like the Tipo, came electro galvanized so none of the Esther Rantzen rust that killed off Lancia in the UK.
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  Christmas gift guide: Get on track - or off road 17 Nov 2014 (News)
  Paying a little more will get you more time, or it will mean the opportunity to drive more than one car. It’s important to remember that most supercar experiences only happen midweek, because circuits tend to be used for race meetings on weekends. You should also check terms and conditions for age and licence restrictions.
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  Car Crime Census 2013: What to do if you're a victim of car crime 19 Aug 2013 (News)
  Call your insurance company After the Police this is your second most important port of call. They will advise you of what to do next and will require your crime number in order to proceed. They will send you the forms you need to make a claim. Don't assume you'll get a courtesy car though.
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  Report: Techno-Classica Essen 2013 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  And it's the scale of the show that continues to impress. More than 1200 traders and exhibitors and – very important for the overall success – 230 car clubs displayed their wares throughout 20 halls, while the major manufacturers continued to muscle in on the action, using the event to show new products, and place them in the context of what came before.
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  Spotted in the classifieds 26 Apr 2011 (News)
  If you’ve got a full drivers license though, there are far more vehicles for sale. But you’ll still have your own ideas about what’s important when buying. Fuel economy is high up on everyone’s list at the moment, and alternatives like hybrids and electric vehicles are increasingly popular. But there are those who deny the problems caused by fossil fuels, and relics remain from a time when petrol could be frivolously burned.
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  Electric scooters available in new 'scrappage scheme' 3 Feb 2011 (News)
   All new e-motive electric scooters also come with two years free AA roadside assistance. e-motive is part of vehicle distribution company Koelliker UK Ltd, which also imports SsangYong cars. The company operates nationally with the backing of an established network of retailers which means you can test-ride scooters before purchase, get specific advice from knowledgeable technicians and also get full after-sales servicing and support including AA roadside assistance.
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  SMMT calls for sustained government support for motor industry 7 Dec 2009 (News)
    In particular, government should urgently reconsider the removal of the 20ppl duty incentive for biofuels scheduled for April 2010 and consider enhanced capital allowances for ultra-low carbon commercial vehicles. “The Pre-Budget Report provides an important opportunity to sustain the recovery and support the longer-term competitiveness of the UK motor industry,” said SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt. “It is essential that existing support schemes begin to deliver more quickly and help to encourage investment in R&D, skills and productivity.
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  HONEST JOHN PARTNERS COMPARECONTRACTHIRE.COM 10 Jun 2009 (News)
  This new partnership opens up another sales channel for the Comparecontracthire.com car leasing finance partners, to target small businesses, company car opt outs and consumers and recognises the importance of working with a motoring related website with an impeccable track record. Honest John site visitors will now be able to compare car and van contract hire prices directly from some of the leading contract hire companies, including Arval, Days Contract Hire, Grosvenor Contracts, Hitachi Capital, Honda Finance, Hyundai Contract Hire, Masterlease, jamjar cars, Pendragon Contracts, TCH Leasing, Chevrolet Lease, Vauxhall Leasing and FGA Contracts UK Ltd (Fiat and Alfa Romeo Contract Hire).
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  HPI UPDATES CO2 INFORMATION 3 Jun 2009 (News)
  Nicola Johnson, HPI's Consumer Services Manager, comments, "Although the environmental impact of vehicles has been at the forefront of everyone's mind for some time, increasingly motorists are becoming aware that a better environmental performance also means lower running costs and, with the changes to VED, lower road tax. Therefore it is more important than ever for used car buyers to know what the potential environmental and financial implications of their purchase are. HPI's updated CO2 Certificate makes it easy for consumers to take emissions into account when considering a vehicle."
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  EC Makes ESP Mandatory 14 Apr 2009 (News)
  Werner Struth, president of the Chassis Systems Control division at Bosch, summarizing the results of international studies. “After the seat belt, the system is therefore the most important safety technology in the car.” Bosch developed the electronic stability program, and in 1995 it was the first company in the world to put it into series production. According to a Bosch analysis, in the first six months of 2008, 53 percent of all new registrations in Europe were already equipped with ESP.
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  500 Buyers at 'Classics From BCA' Auction 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  The 1965 Corvair coupé was finished in white with matching leather trim and was in largely original condition throughout. Acquired from a museum in Kansas and imported into the UK a number of years ago, the car’s recorded mileage of 40,250 was believed correct. It seemed exceptionally good value for its new owner at £3,900. The Bentley R-Type 4-door saloon featured elegant coachwork by James Young, finished in dark blue over Old English White and with its original grey hide upholstery.
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  Shortage of Right Cars Pushes Auction Prices Up 1 Dec 2006 (News)
  ‘p’ means top provisional bid. ‘n/s’ means not sold. IMP means independent import. BMW 120dSE, 2004/54, 103k miles £8,300p BMW 320d ES Compact, 04 reg, 35k miles £9,375s Chrysler Voyager 2.4SE, 2002/52, 107k miles £4,700s Citroen Xsara Picasso Exc 2.0i auto, 05 reg, 8k miles £7,450s Citroen Xsara Picasso Exc 1.6HDI 92, 2006/56, 524 miles £8,200s Ford Fiesta 1.3 Style 3-dr, a/c, 2005/55, 7k miles £5,150s Honda Jazz 1.4SE CVT-7, 2003/53, 34k miles £7,000s Honda Jazz 1.4SE CVT-7, 04 reg, 14k miles £8,200s Jaguar S-Type 3.0V6 auto, 2000W, 68k miles £4,700s LandRover Defender County SWB 2.5TD, 1994L, 116k n/w £4,750 Lexus GS300SE, Y reg, 80k miles £5,950s Mazda 3 1.6TS auto, 2005/55, 21k miles £9,000s Mazda RX-8 231 coupe, 2003/53, 14k/w £12,000s Mercedes ML270CDI 7 seat auto, 2002/51, 36k/w £13,200s Mercedes SL320. 1993L. 63k miles £8,450s Nissan Micra 1.2SE 3-dr auto, 2003/53, 14k miles £4,900s SEAT Leon 20VT Cupra, 04 reg, 78k miles £6,800s Toyota Corolla Verso D-4D T2 7-seat, 2005/55, 10k miles £11,100s Toyota RAV-4 D-4D NV 3-dr, 03 reg, 39k miles £7,400s Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTI Design 3-dr, 2005/54, 127k miles £1,850p Volvo S40 1.9D 102PS, 2002/52, 139k miles £2,800s List of December Auctions Coming Soon.
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  Massive Savings on Citroens 1 Aug 2006 (News)
  Call 0161 499 7008 Now For Prices and Availability or email sales@uk-car-discount.co.uk . All UK dealer supplied including free delivery, 12 months VED and 1st Registration Fee paid. No Imports at UK Car Discount Ltd. For this deal and many more please visit www.uk-car-discount.co.uk
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  Up to £7,200 Off Citroens 7 Jun 2006 (News)
  All UK dealer supplied including free delivery, 12 months VED and 1st Registration Fee paid. No Imports at UK Car Discount Ltd. For this deal and many more please visit www.uk-car-discount.co.uk
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  Monday's Top Car Auction Action 11 Apr 2005 (News)
  Another couple of unadvertised latecomers were two 03 reg Mercedes SL55 AMGs. The 4,680 mile silver UK supplied car sold for £65,000, and the 6,943 mile black import bid to £63k. There was a big contrast in the bidding for aluminium Jaguar XJs. The 33k mile 03 reg 3.5SE in the preview sold for £27,000. While an unwarranted mile 03 4.2SE in the Black Horse Section, with goodies including headrest TV screens, ran out of bids at £25,000.