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  • Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 4 Apr 2015 (News)
      Van mail Just a quick note to say thank you very much for your advice. A van hit my car while stationary. An independent witness saw the incident and gave me the van's licence plate. The van's telematics show that it was on the street on which my car was parked at the time of the incident.
  • Contract Hire Deals on Nissan 350Z + Many More 19 Jan 2005 (News)
    ADD VAT @ 17.5 % for PERSONAL RATES Rentals based on Monthly Payments, Non Maintenance, No Relief Cover Terms, conditions, pricing and features are subject to change without notice. E&OE Quotations are valid for a maximum of 28 days More at www.broker4ukcars.com
  • Today’s Car Auction Prices See High Mileages Hammered 9 Oct 2013 (News)
    And that’s at a time of year when the Great British Public is budgeting for Christmas rather than for another car. Couple that to a recent case were a Hertfordshire car dealer was fined £3,500 for selling a £995 car with a defect for £700 to a private buyer and trade prices for cars close to death are on the floor.
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit 2006-2014 20 Nov 2019 (News)
    Many companies offer a van history data check and we’d recommend using one, even if a used car seller says this has already been carried out. Better to spend a few pounds and be safe than sorry – and checks can be carried out online, via mobile phone or by apps on tablet PCs. More Van Advice Van GAP insurance
    Used Van Buying Guide: Nissan NV200 2009-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
    Check the quality of the gearshift, the five-speed gearbox is - like the engine - car derived, so if it’s been abused or frequently hauled at maximum capacity it might fail. It should be obvious if it’s on its way out, with any noises, crunching or difficulty selecting gear pointing to a failing transmission.
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Transit Connect 2014 - 2019 21 Nov 2019 (News)
    Maintenance  on a Ford Transit Connect Every Ford Transit Connect comes with a three year 60,000 mile warranty, many used examples are still covered by this. Tourneo Connect drivers benefit from a 100,000 mile warranty over three years as it’s sold a passenger car rather than a commercial vehicle. There’s a 12-year anti-perforation warranty too with bodywork on all.
  • Frazer Nash sells for £236,000 at Brightwells auction 14 May 2015 (News)
    'There is plenty of life in the classic vehicle sector and there are no shortage of willing buyers out there only too keen to have a nice old car or motorcycle in the garage rather than a lump of cash mouldering in a bank account,' he said. Brightwells next sale is on 15 July. To view the results of the May sale in full, visit www.brightwells.com .
  • Historics 21st September Classic Car Auction provisional Results 21 Sep 2019 (News)
    Historics 21st September Classic Car Auction Provisional Results As always there were some star cars that beat their estimates. A beautiful 1933 Rolls Royce 20/25 saloon by coach builders Lancefield and previously owned by a British Airways Concorde pilot sold for £44,800.
  • Used van buying guide: Mercedes-Benz Vito 2003-2015 22 Nov 2019 (News)
    Many companies offer a van history data check and we’d recommend using one, even if a used car seller says this has already been carried out. Better to spend a few pounds and be safe than sorry – and checks can be carried out online, via mobile phone or by apps on tablet PCs. More Van Advice Van GAP insurance
    Week’s Best Deals at 22nd September 22 Sep 2006 (News)
    www.autofinders.ltd.uk has available now the following 56 plate cars. All UK showroom supplied, not imports, and include full 3 years manufacturers warranty, breakdown cover, 12 months road fund licence and all on the road costs. No hidden charges, administration fees or arrangement fees on any car.
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Berlingo 2008-2016 22 Nov 2019 (News)
    Check oil levels frequently, running low on oil causes huge problems with the engine and its turbos. Check the engine cover if you hear any rattling, it’s prone to working loose and is easy enough to repair. The fuse box is prone to water ingress, if you’ve any spurious lights on the dashboard check the fusebox first (though never ignore any warning lights).
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit Custom 2013 - 2024 21 Nov 2019 (News)
    What to watch    It’s not unusual for the rear hinges to rust, very prematurely, keep an eye out for it or try regular prevention with a spray-on rust inhibitor. Check the outer CV joint rubber boot covers for splits. They wear and if they let water in the CV joints will wear quickly. Listen for whistling during gearchanges, if you hear it then check the intercooler pipe. It splits where it rubs against a nut on the alternator.
  • Week's Best Deals at 25-1-2020 18 Jan 2010 (News)
    FIAT Grande Punto 5 door 1.4 Actives Only £6,995 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8 S 5 door £4,795 - Is this the cheapest brand new car in the UK? Includes 3 years breakdown cover. Chevrolet Matiz 1.0 se+ 5 door includes Air conditioning from only £4,995 Kia Magentis 2.0 GS- amazing specification large family car for only £8,295 Brand new.
  • Historics 7th July Brooklands Auction Provisional Results 7 Jul 2018 (News)
    Historics 7 th July Brooklands Auction Provisional Results   First Provisional Results from Historics Classic Car Auction at Brooklands Museum on Saturday 7 th July. (Updated 9-7-2018) In Lot Order. Provisionals (p) and not sold (n/s) shown as top bid. Cars sold (s) plussed up by 19% auction commission plus 20% VAT on the commission.
  • Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Ford Ranger 2011-2020 22 Nov 2019 (News)
    .  CV joints are a known to fail, so check for any knocking or rattling when driving, and get underneath and have a look at the condition of the covers.   Euro6 models from 2016 onwards may have problems with their selective catalytic reduction system, which results in excessive consumption of AdBlue. An engine check light will glow too.
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2014 - 2019 20 Nov 2019 (News)
    Many companies offer a van history data check and we’d recommend using one, even if a used car seller says this has already been carried out. Better to spend a few pounds and be safe than sorry – and checks can be carried out online, via mobile phone or by apps on tablet PCs. Vauxhall Vivaro Pricing Around £5000 is the entry point to an early 2014 Vivaro, though you might find one for less if you’re willing to accept moonshot mileage and/or no record of maintenance.
  • Weekend's Best Deals at 11th October 11 Oct 2003 (News)
    Huge stock of nearly new and used cars and vans on searchable database. Link here www.ronskinnnerandsons.co.uk IAN SHIPTON CARS, BURTON ON TRENT New cars at big discounts and nearly news 2002 – 1999 Link here:- www.ianshiptoncars.co.uk D.C.
  • Week’s Best Deals at 30th January 2005 30 Jan 2005 (News)
    www.motorpoint.co.uk has New Ford Mondeo 1.8 Zetecs at £9,999, New Ford C-MAX 1.6 Zetecs at £10,699, new FIAT Multipla 1.6 100ELXs...
  • Historics 7th July Brooklands Classic Car Auction Preview 5 Jul 2018 (News)
    Always a great looking car, this is one of the best you are ever likely to find. 133-1994-Porsche 911/993 Coupé-£25,000-£30,000 134-1971-Citroen SM-£29,000-£33,000 135-1970-Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I-No reserve 136-1967-Chevrolet Camaro SS350 manual-£36,000-£42,000 A stunning, ’67 SS350 4-speed manual, assembles at GM’s plant in Antwerp and immediately grabbed by a GM executive who had the engine blueprinted, then used it as his personal car.
  • Best Christmas Deals at 25th December 27 Dec 2003 (News)
    www.seat.co.uk has free upgrade offers from 1-1-2004 to 31-3-2004, for example Leon 1.6SX at £11,200. NEW CAR DISCOUNT COM (All UK supplied...
 

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