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• How to use a broker to get the best deal on your classic car insurance 26 Mar 2019 (News)
  Ask your broker for security systems that are approved by the insurers they use; steering-wheel locks can qualify as approved devices, take no time to fit and are inexpensive. Finally, if your policy includes an agreed value it is important to be realistic about this. No insurer will agree to an inflated valuation, but at the same time you should try and get a figure that matches what it would cost to replace the car in its current age, condition and value - not what you think it is worth.
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  ‘The Beast’ returns to Silverstone 15 Jul 2016 (News)
  AMC Javelin racing at Silverstone in 1972 Introduced in the late 1960s, the two-door Javelin was AMC’s challenger in the US ‘ponycar’ sector as epitomised by the Mustangs and Camaros. This particular model was originally imported into the United Kingdom as a road car by John Burke, a US serviceman posted to these shores. Seeing the huge success being enjoyed by big-engined American muscle cars in saloon car racing, experienced tin-top racer Howes bought the Javelin from Burke in early 1971 and set about rebuilding it to the Group 2 specifications then required to race in the premier British and European Championships.
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  H Reg Maserati Indy in 21st June H&H Sale 27 May 2014 (News)
  On 21 June, H&H Classics will offer a Verde Metallizzato 1970 Maserati Indy 4.2 V8 at its Rockingham Castle auction. This is an important year for Maserati aficionados because it was 100 years ago when Alfieri and Ettore Maserati set up a small tuning business in Bologna. Later, they were joined by other brothers Bindo and Ernesto, and together produced some of the most successful racing cars of the inter-war years.
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  The MoT Files - the full story 13 May 2012 (News)
  It’s all fairly straightforward and obvious but it appears that plenty of owners aren’t checking these things or simply don’t expect them to fail or be worn after three years. It’s important to remember that this is not a reliability survey. JD Power and the like do a very good job of collating that kind of information. Instead the MoT Files relies on actual data from the very cars that our currently on our roads.
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  1,000 Mile Porsche Drives Through Turkey From £3,381 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  After coaching, you get to drive yourself on the Turkish GP Circuit. See the most important monuments of Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace. See one of the seven ancient Wonders of the World, The Temple Of Artemis in Ephesus Find the largest city of the ancient world. Glide on crystal clear waters of the yachting harbour of Gocek, playground of the rich.
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  HRDC 2012 Calendar Announced 4 Dec 2011 (News)
  :: RACE FORMAT: 30-minutes, single driver race. :: CLASSES: INT B: FIA MGB; INT B: MGB cars of historical importance not complying with FIA Appendix 'K'. :: RACES IN 2012: Castle Combe, Snetterton, Spa, Donington Park, Lydden Hill, Mallory Park. HRDC 'GTS65' CATEGORY: For pre-'66 historic GT cars, over 1500cc, complying with Appendix 'K' to the International Sporting Code.
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  Scrap Cars Raise £500,000 For Charity 30 Nov 2011 (News)
  Linda Perry, Director of Children’s Services at the hospice adds: “We are over the moon that a donation to Chestnut Tree House has helped Giveacar reach this important milestone and on behalf of the children and families at the hospice, I would like to say a big thank you to Giveacar and to everyone who has made a donation to Chestnut Tree House in this way.” Giveacar pioneered the idea of scrap car donation in the UK and has already supported the work of more than 450 charities, helping them to make a real difference to people’s lives both here and overseas.
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  Volvo launches winter checks, tyres and new 4WD models 17 Oct 2011 (News)
  For those customers short on space or not wanting to store their own additional tyres, Volvo Retailers will store the customer's other set of alloys/tyres for an additional £85 every six months. With alloy wheel choice being an important part of a customer's decision process, Volvo has launched a new iPhone App (available free from iTunes) to allow customers to see what their vehicle would look like with replacement alloy wheels.
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  Invicta Returns to Chelsea in AutoLegends 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  But the cars and bikes will be the real stars. More than 30 classic Le Mans racers will be on display alongside countless other important historic machines. There’ll be displays of the brutal Group B rally cars of the 1980s and the ten most significant road cars of all times. There will be cavalcades of supercars and classic bikes arriving at the show during the day while themed displays include special tributes to the Jaguar E-type – 50-years-old this year – and to some of the British ‘Patrons’, the private race team entrants of the Fifties and Sixties, who took on the factory teams… and often won.
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  Massive Racing This Weekend at Croft 21 Jul 2011 (News)
  Cutt said: “I need to keep my consistency going – I’m only two points ahead and there are some other very strong contenders in some of the other classes who also keep winning so it’s important that I keep racking up maximum scores.” Among those seeking to close the gap to Cutt is the reigning Champion Paul Moss from Darlington – he’s back in sixth in the table after losing ground in the opening round with a mechanical problem with his Citroen Saxo.
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  RAF Typhoon Display Team Dates For Your Diary 3 Jul 2011 (News)
  The RAF Typhoon Display Team vehicle sponsor Mazda will be hosting a number of exclusive "fun and young at heart" days out and activities with the Not Forgotten Association during the air show season this summer to help the charity's aim to provide wounded and ex-service personnel with disabilities with adventurous activities that bring genuine happiness. "The Typhoon Display Team carries out an important role in promoting the excellence of the Royal Air Force's equipment, personnel and ethos through air shows and events. The Team is proud to support the Not Forgotten Association's incredible work by helping put a smile on the faces of their beneficiaries through the fundraising and awareness that our role provides in engaging with the public," commented RAF Typhoon Display Pilot - Flight Lieutenant Tim Clement.
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  900,000 Mazda MX-5s Now Sold 4 Feb 2011 (News)
    During this time, society and vehicles themselves have changed significantly.  Responding to environmental issues has become increasingly important for all automakers.  As part of its environmental efforts, Mazda is pushing forwards with the development of future products that will incorporate SKYACTIV technologies.  Many of the elements that go into our SKYACTIV technologies are based on long years of development work that have gone into the MX-5.
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  Nissan Leaf Voted European Car of the Year 29 Nov 2010 (News)
  The world’s first mass-marketed, affordable, zero-emission vehicle for the global market beat 40 contenders to win motoring’s most important accolade. 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.
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  Fantastic first year for Mercedes Driving Academy 24 Jun 2010 (News)
    William Porter, a 16 year old Pre-Road module student said: “Learning to drive responsibly is really important.  When I’m 17 I will be able to drive on the roads and use the skills I have already learnt so I can concentrate on my road sense and other drivers”. The Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy worked with internationally acknowledged traffic psychologist, Dr.
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  Be Suspicious of Suspiciously Cheap Cars 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  Latest police figures suggest that over 450 vehicles are stolen every day**, many of which are then sold on to unsuspecting buyers. This highlights the importance of an HPI Check as a tool to ensure you're not one of those unsuspecting customers Another increasing problem is that many stolen vehicles are 'cloned' to disguise their identity so that they appear legitimate.
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  Scrappage in the USA 31 Jul 2009 (News)
  Demand for these vehicles has shot up and dealers are in no mood to negotiate when there are tons of buyers clamoring for the same thing. Remember, supply and demand is one of the most important factors when it comes to the price of the car. After the program ends, demand for these vehicles will go back down and dealers will once again be willing to make some great deals. Yes, you have to wait a couple of months, but the savings will probably be worth it.
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  Autoadapt on Display at the Mobility Roadshow 4th - 6th June 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  Autoadapt is among the biggest product suppliers in Europe and in the U.K. and is recognised as the leading supplier in the industry in U.K. At the Mobility Roadshow 4th - 6th June 2009 Autoadapt sets the standard with a number of important product launches, such as the Autoadapt Driver Test Station at display in the PB Conversions stand B20. The Autoadapt Driver Test Station (DTS) is the first cost effective, yet sophisticated, driving simulator in the world.
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  Low Emission Cars Now Lowest Depreciators 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  Given concerns over motoring costs and vocal opposition from some quarters concerning the use of large 4x4s in urban areas, it is surprising that the residual values of premium-brand SUVs have been so resilient, falling just one place to occupy the number two position in the Glass’s league table. “Image is all-important in this segment,” explains Rushmore. “Contrast the performance of prestige SUVs with those of their volume-brand equivalents, which have slipped from second to seventh place. These vehicles have increasingly fallen out of favour, a situation aggravated by a 40 per cent increase in the availability of used examples.
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  Dutch Motor Show Pioneers New Way to Exhibit Cars 19 Mar 2009 (News)
  Even more emphasis than in previous years will be on how visitors experience the cars: instead of being exhibited by brand at the stand of the exhibitor or importer, the cars will be displayed at AutoRAI 2009 in six separate ‘experience worlds’ where comparable models of rival brands will be exhibited alongside one another. This gives prospective car buyers an ideal opportunity to compare models in any given market segment.
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  Motability Maintains Keen Prices For 2009 8 Jan 2009 (News)
  Mike Betts, chief executive, Motability Operations commented: "Great choices, great prices and great service are the essential features of the Motability Car Scheme. As household budgets become ever more pressured, it has never been more important to offer a wide range of affordable motoring options. Customers both old and new will enjoy the favourite names that remain at the lowest possible prices on the Motability Car Scheme." Popular choices with no additional cost - new nil advance payment options Enjoy the Fiat 500 1.2 POP Pastal 3d AC, the Ford Fusion 104TD 68 Style CI MP, the Honda Jazz 1.4i-DSI SE HB 5d CVT MP, and the Toyota Avensis T2 2.0 D-4D 5dr HB MP all of which are available at nil advance payment and have fallen by as much as over £500 since the end of 2008.