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  Franchised dealers dish out double for warranty protection 21 Jan 2004 (News)
  According to Warranty Direct, suspension failure accounts for 1 in 4 claims for vehicles aged 3 and 4 years old, and although the cost of repair stands at £273, it can run to £1,800 for a popular volume model like the VW Golf. Meanwhile, the second most common problem, engine failure, could set you back a worrying £660.85 on average to fix. Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct commented: “This is another example of franchised dealers ripping off unsuspecting motorists.
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  Still Some Auction Bargains, But Not Many Shopping Days Left 17 Dec 2003 (News)
  The 99V Focus 1.8 Zetec with Climate Pack was very clean indeed for its 84k miles. I’d have said £3,500, but thought a private buyer might get run to £4,250. It didn’t happen. Someone got the car for £3,450, which is £300 less than mileage-adjusted trade book. How often do you see a Mazda Premacy at auction?
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  'Speed Kills' a Dismal Failure 15 Jun 2001 (News)
  For ABD general enquiries and membership, tel: 0800 358 9955 For more information about the ABD visit http://www.abd.org.uk The Association of British Drivers is run on a voluntary basis to lobby for the beleaguered British motorist. Its manifesto includes: "Reclaiming the roads for the people who pay for them" "Demanding proper roads (and railways) in exchange for paying one seventh of all taxes" "Debunking the nonsense you hear about the environmental impact of the car" "Promoting effective road safety instead of the criminalisation of safe driving"
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  Audi A2 TDI Prices Announced 10 Apr 2001 (News)
  Its combined EC fuel consumption figure is an incredible 65.7mpg (Urban: 50.4mpg; Extra Urban: 80.7mpg). These engines take a lot of miles to run in. But, once past the 6,000 mile mark, suit the car far better than the rorty but less torquey 1.4 petrol engine. Comparative figures for the petrol engine are 75bhp at 5,000rpm and 93lb ft (126Nm) torque at 3,800rpm.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 27-6-2015 27 Jun 2015 (News)
  It is now almost 3 years old and I am considering future costs. Although I have only covered 23,000 miles, on a mixture of short runs and at least one 25-mile run at 60-70 mph each month, I am only rarely caught in slow traffic. My main concern is deterioration of the DPF and major expenses. If I continue to drive in this manner how much longer will the DPF last and am I doing enough to protect it?
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Ford Transit 2006-2014 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  .  Spend £5000 and you'll get a 2012 Transit in mid-spec with around 80,000 miles on the clock, while £8000 will secure one of the 2014 run-out models with modest mileage and a comprehensive dealer stamped service history. Do not be afraid of Ford Transit vans with 100,000+ miles on the clock, these workhorses were designed to cover huge distances and higher mileage examples will most likely be in a better mechanical condition than parcel drop city vans that have been used for repeated short runs from cold.
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  Skoda Greenline II Range of Models Put to the Test 15 Feb 2011 (News)
  Take the EC combined figure and subtract 25% for a fair estimate. Just don’t expect to get 932 miles of school runs, shopping trips, holiday journeys, traffic jams and otherwise everyday running out of a single tank of fuel. Because you won’t.   Skoda Fabia Greenline II hatchback £13,685, estate £14,300 These are fitted with 185/60 R15 low rolling resistance tyres.
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  Yank muscle dominates first 'Classics from BCA' sale 26 Feb 2008 (News)
  Probably the most iconic of all the American muscle cars, the 'Dukes of Hazzard' 1969 Dodge Charger R/T features a rare red on red colour scheme and is powered by a highly modified racing-performance 440 'Magnum'. The engine runs very well and sounds great with a full-length 3" aluminized exhaust from Summit. It will run on normal petrol but for real performance, try it with racing fuel. The car has been rebuilt from the ground up with the rust free body repainted in the original colour, a new vinyl roof fitted and the interior refurbished to the original specification.
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  Classic Auction Bridgwater 31st July 27 Jul 2007 (News)
  It appears well maintained and is running well with all major mechanical components being in good order. The original London registration number, UU 5, gives the car an air of great distinction and it is hoped that it will remain with the vehicle, as it has for almost eighty years.
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  Future Classic Friday: Skoda Superb 12 Apr 2019 (News)
  Indeed, the cab market is why you don’t see that many Superbs for sale any more. Their popularity meant that used examples were gobbled up and run into the ground, often shrugging off half-a-million miles with consummate ease. There aren’t that many cars of the 2000s that can do that. All of which proves that the Superb was a car that well and truly lived up to its name - it was very good indeed.
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  Government criticised for scrapping plug-in car grant 12 Oct 2018 (News)
  Not everyone has criticised the Government for changing the rules, however, with some market commenters saying that more needs to be done to reduce running costs rather than list prices. According to FTI Consulting, which provides advice to businesses and governments on clean energy, the changes could be a good thing. “It’s not necessarily wrong of the Government to reduce the subsidies.
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  MoT exemption for classic cars - your questions answered 8 Aug 2018 (News)
  If your car was built 40 years ago, you don’t need to go and get a new MoT certificate when the existing one runs out. Can I still get an MoT on an exempt vehicle? Yes. But remember if it fails it will no longer be considered roadworthy until you fix it. Does it matter if it’s not roadworthy?
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  28 Mercedes-Benz in Historics 3rd March Ascot Auction 1 Mar 2018 (News)
  This RHD 1966 W111 230S Fintail came to us from salt-free South Africa and, after a visit to Germany in 2016, arrived in the UK last year. Its 2,306cc M180 engine runs sweetly and it comes with a full file of documents. It’s estimated at a sensible £15,000 to £19,000. Representing four R107s in the sale, the 1986 500SL is a RHD car with the relaxed big V8 from the W117 S-Class.
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  Mondeo turns 25 - but 1990s classic is dying out 22 Nov 2017 (News)
  ‘Now the Mondeo’s fate is typical of so many 1990s cars that we grew up with. Bought for a bag of chips, run on a shoestring, and thrown in the bin. At this rate, there won’t be any left for future generations to enjoy. ‘The classic car sector is worth £5.5bn to the UK economy with more than one-million classics on the road and employing 35,000 people.
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  Aston Martin DBR1 to go under the hammer at Monterey auction 12 Jul 2017 (News)
  DBR1, chassis 1 on the track at the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans with Roy Salvadori at the wheel (image: LAT Photographic) Further entries included two more runs at Le Mans in 1957 and 1958, the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1958 and 1959, as well as three entries at the Nürburgring 1000km, in 1957, 1958 and 1959, the latter of which saw an overall victory with Sir Stirling Moss and Jack Fairman at the helm.
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  Michelin campaigns for introduction of worn tyre ratings 12 May 2017 (News)
  As an industry, we think 400 million tyres and 35 million tonnes of CO2 could be saved if drivers had the knowledge and confidence to run their tyres to the legal limit." EU tyre labels were introduced in 2012 to make it easier for drivers to understand  performance, with each one showing how the tyre has tested for fuel economy, noise and wet weather grip. However, Roget says the labelling system needs to be expanded to allow drivers to make the most informed decisions when it comes to choosing the right tyres for their needs.
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  New drivers to lose licence if caught using a phone 1 Mar 2017 (News)
  It has been illegal to use a mobile phone, or similar device, while the engine is running since December 2003. This includes when stopped at a red light or queuing in traffic. The previous penalty was three points and a £100 fine. However it was determined by the government that this system was not deterring motorists from using their phone while driving.
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  NEC Classic Motor Show 2016: Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer unveils his latest project 8 Nov 2016 (News)
  . The car in question is a 1972 Citroen SM – a car from the height of Citroen’s most eccentric and turbulent period. Mike says, 'It’s a car that would send a lot of people running scared – they’re very complex, but I wanted to show that if you do your research you can find the right people to turn a car around,' The SM launched in 1970 and by ’72, the year Mike’s SM left the factory, Citroen was in the midst of disastrous partnership with Maserati, a marriage that Mike says brought together two of the most eccentric, and most fragile manufacturers. Despite that, the SM continued Citroen’s fine reputation of creating cars that were beautifully designed and intelligently engineered.
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  Surprising and delightful vehicles in Historics 26th November Classic Auction 3 Nov 2016 (News)
  A little quicker, this 2008 Carver One was an attempt to combine car and motorcycle into an efficient all weather mode of transport that looked like a wingless jet fighter. Running a turbocharged 660cc 4-cylinder kei-car engine and 5-speed transmission it had a top speed of 115mph and a 0-60 of 8 seconds. This example is one owner, offered for sale by the original owner and is allegedly huge fun to drive.
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  1955 Dellow Mk II B in Historics 20th August Brooklands Auction 4 Aug 2016 (News)
  . The canvas top seems to be fairly new and though a lot of tidying is required it is reported to be relatively rust free and the engine runs well. As yet unregistered in the UK it comes with a NOVA certificate enabling registration and is offered at no reserve.   A literally huge restoration project, but with a lot of work done, this 4,086cc 100HP six cylinder 1936 Humber Super Snipe represents a fantastic opportunity to complete in its two tone colour scheme or switch to camouflage sand and pretend to be a general in one of the North African campaigns.