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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.
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  Toyota, VW and Mazda Savings 28 Oct 2004 (News)
  All UK dealer supplied including free delivery, 12 months RFL and 1st Registration Fee paid. No Imports at Uk Car Discount Ltd. All Finance Plans Available Please Link www.uk-car-discount.co.uk
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  Elizabeth Taylor's 1961 Rolls Royce Cloud II DHC Comes up for Auction on 6th August 17 Jul 2019 (News)
  Elizabeth Taylor ordered the car shortly after her widely publicized wedding to popular singer Eddie Fisher. The couple travelled to England to take delivery. Once imported to the USA in 1963, the "Green Goddess" spent its entire life in California. Also in the auction: 1964 Ferrari 330GT The most expensive Ferrari of its day, the 330 GT represented the ultimate in high speed Continental touring.
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  Superstar sale for Silverstone Auctions at NEC show 13 Nov 2018 (News)
  Another classic with Hollywood provenance in the sale was Steve McQueen’s 1945 Willys Jeep MB, owned by the American actor until his passing in 1980. Since being imported to the UK, the Jeep had undergone a thorough recommissioning by marque specialists Jeeparts-UK to return it to the standard it would have been in under McQueen’s ownership. There was fierce bidding at the sale with four phone bidders battling it out to own the King of Cool’s Jeep, with it eventually selling for £84,375 including premium.
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  The rise of British built cars 1 Jun 2016 (News)
  Toyota produces the Avensis and Auris at its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire and has invested around £2.2 billion there. It's important to remember that these figures are not production figures, they're the number of cars registered in the UK. That's whether they're on the road or SORN'd. British brands are still well represented too.
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  Five Grand Friday: Suzuki Swift Sport 28 Aug 2015 (News)
  It looks in good nick, aside from a very small dent on the bonnet (we had to squint to see it in the pictures), with gleaming black paintwork. On a small car like this it's important to check for any parking dings on the bumpers or doors, but this Swift looks very tidy. Similarly have a good look at the alloys. With relatively big wheels for a small car, it's all too easy to kerb them.
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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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  Was 1959 the greatest British motor show? 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  Heavy duties meant that imported cars were a rare sight in the UK but this did not stop visitors craving after a new Mercedes-Benz 220 or Fiat 1800/2100 Berlina .