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  £70 K reg Cavalier at Auction Today 1 Oct 2003 (News)
  The K reg Cavalier 1.8L in the photo was scruffy and had done 129k warranted but hey, it was cheaper than a decent pair of shoes. And if it was a bit old and tired, you could have had a smart 72k mile 95M run-out Cavalier 1.8iLS with alloys and an MOT for £575. Golfs are getting a cheaper. A silver 90k mile 98S Mk IV 1.6SE sold for £4,600. A 102k mile K reg Mk III 1.4CL 5-dr bid to just £350.
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  Classics at Brooklands 7th June 1 Jun 2007 (News)
  Modern classics include a 2002 Dodge Viper Final Edition GTS (number 148 of the final production run of 360, estimated at £45,000) and a Mini Cooper Sport 500 that has covered just 453 miles and carries the registration ‘ Y1 DAD’ (£12,000). BCA's prestigious Classic & Historic sale at the Brooklands Museum on 7 th June commences with viewing in the Paddock area from 10.00 am, with additional viewing from 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm on the previous day (Wednesday, 6 th June).
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  Standing Room Only At Auction Today 2 Jan 2006 (News)
  There was only one hall running today, but BCA put on a good sale for the bank holiday crowds at Blackbushe and more than a few drove home in bargains. The 11,000 mile 03 reg MGTF 135 in the photo sold for £6,000.
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  Manufacturer new car offers, deals and promotions 26 Aug 2010 (News)
       Audi new car offers, deals and promotions Special editions include:  A3 Black Edition  (18-inch titanium finish alloy wheels, privacy glass Xenon Plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, Piano finish black inlays, Black styling packageFlat-bottomed multi-function sports steering wheel, BOSE® premium sound system). Priced from £22,270 OTR (£710 over the standard A3 model) and available with 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI 140PS, 2.0 TDI 170PS engines and on the S3.
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  Skoda celebrates 20 years of vRS 16 Aug 2021 (News)
  Fittingly, it's the Mk1 vRS Octavia that we drive first and it's still huge fun 20 years on. Our brief run tearing through the Alpine test circuit at Millbrook Proving Ground confirmed that all 180 of the Skoda's horses felt present and correct – it's a car that still feels quick today (officially it does 0-60mph in less eight seconds and 146mph flat out) while displaying a level of tactility that absent in modern models.
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  The 1990s modern classics that are fast disappearing from Britain's roads 22 Dec 2017 (News)
  Keith Moody said, ‘This is the point at which a car crosses over from a banger that gets run into the ground to something that is appreciated and that the owner wants to invest both time and money in. This is the decisive moment – this is the point where values stop falling and prices start rising.’ Currently, cars from the year 2000 have the worst MoT pass rate with 51.5 per cent failing.
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  More Top Brits in Historics 11th June Classics Auction 30 May 2016 (News)
  . This example has been the subject of considerable inventment in recent years with an all synchromesh gearbox fitted, making it easier for anyone to drive, and recently a total engine rebuild including modifications to run on unleaded fuel. Supplied with a V5C registration document, a current MoT test certificate and a history folder, this Triumph is very competitively estimated at £20,000 - £25,000. A proper 'James Bond' Aston Martin with a 450hp 6.0 litre V-12 engine, the Ian Callum designed Vantage was unveiled at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show.
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  Megane RenaultSport Snatches Back Nurburgring Record 16 Jun 2014 (News)
  Akrapovic designed a special exhaust system in partnership with Renaultsport. The titanium exhaust, running from the intermediate silencer to the tail, cuts vehicle weight by 4 kg. The carbon tailpipe trim is also by Akrapovic. This assembly gives Mégane Renaultsport 275 Trophy-R a deeper, more raucous sound.
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  Honest John’s deals of April 2 May 2014 (News)
  Click here   Monday 21 April Supermarket Morrisons is cutting 6p off a litre fuel for anyone spending £40 in store. The offer will run until the 4 May, with participating supermarkets issuing vouchers, which can  be redeemed until the 11 May. Click here   Thursday 17 April UK Car Discount has a range of deals on Vauxhall Astras .
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  Latest Kia offers from UK Car Discount 24 Sep 2013 (News)
  .  KIA CEED 1.4 2 5dr - £14,470 - Saving of £1,935 KIA CEED 1.6 GDi 2 EcoDynamics 5dr - £15,102 – Saving of £2,093 KIA CEED 1.6 CRDi 2 EcoDynamics 5dr - £15,895 – Saving of £2,400 The Kia Ceed ‘2’ model adds:  16” alloy wheels, graphite chrome grille surround with black gloss finish,  cornering lights, LED daytime running lights,  electrically folding and adjustable heated door mirrors with LED indicators and kerbside lights, black and silver 'Oval' interior upholstery, leather trimmed steering wheel, gearstick and handbrake,  rear centre armrest, front and rear electric windows with auto function,  cruise control and speed limiter, 12v luggage power socket,  reversing sensors, flex steer (normal, comfort and sport modes) and locking wheel nuts.
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  Third Quarter Discount Deals From KIA 2 Jul 2013 (News)
  Kia's all-inclusive servicing plan, Care-3, is available on all Picantos and covers the first three services for just £299, helping to keep running costs even lower. KIA Rio, in '2' specification, comes with a £1,400 saving - meaning that a Rio '2' starts from just £10,495 - as well as a year's insurance for £99 and 4.9 per cent KIA Access PCP or Conditional Sale finance offers are available.
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  The MOT Files: Cheap first cars 14 Aug 2012 (News)
  It’s worth remembering, though, that MOT pass rates vary from region to region and are very much dependant on the way the car is maintained and looked after - a car renowed for its unreliability might well pass with flying colours if its owner mollycoddles it and keeps it in a heated, carpeted garage.  See below for a run down of the some common first cars. Toyota Yaris - 69.3% pass rate The Yaris has a reputation for reliability and that shows in the MOT results, with an overall average pass rate of 69.3%, which is 36% better than the average for other 2001 registered cars.
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  Renault Delivers First Zero Emission Van in UK 20 Dec 2011 (News)
  Mr Chard had been anxiously waiting for the van to arrive and I was able to answer his questions on vehicle charging and the battery hire scheme, and give him the reassurance that the Kangoo Van Z.E. could not only do the job he required, but that it made sound business sense. It beats all the competition hands down and his running costs are now going to be considerably lower.”  Patrick Chard, Managing Director of Murrays the Printers, based in Alston Drive, Milton Keynes, was delighted to be the first Kangoo Van Z.E. customer.
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  All three Mazda MX-5s finish Britcar 24 hour race 3 Oct 2011 (News)
  Unfortunately Car 86 was involved in a race incident that required considerable effort by the team to rebuild the front end and get the car back into the race.  A clean run to the finish ensured that the MX-5 Forces Car finished 24 th overall and 10 th in class having completed 471 laps.  "The race was incident packed but our two production cars managed to avoid any serious damage," commented Graeme Fudge, PR director, Mazda UK. 
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  Should you fit winter tyres? 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  That way you’ll only wear your winter tyres for winter months and summer tyres for summer months, effectively doubling the amount of time each set lasts. So really it doesn’t cost much extra in the long run. If you’ve nowhere to store your tyres when not in use then some companies will take care of them on your behalf, and even check they’re safe before you refit them. So the cost of fitting and the cost of storage are, after initially buying a set of winter tyres, the only expenses to worry about for at least a  few years.
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  Top ten used cars 9 Sep 2011 (News)
  Mitsubishi is pursuing cleaner, greener, more fuel efficient vehicles, and the Evo’s 26.2mpg combined cycle figure is hardly impressive. £29,699 will buy you a brand new Evo X FQ300, but if you let someone else run the engine in for you it’ll set you back more like £25,000, as the 3,000 mile 11-plate model we found proves. 2 – Honda CR-Z While the Evo X might sacrifice fuel economy for fun, the Honda CR-Z tries to provide the best of both worlds, with a 1.5-litre hybrid engine installed in a sporty body.
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  Prius plug-in hybrid for London 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  The rechargeable battery technology gives Prius Plug-in extended capabilities when it is driven in EV (electric vehicle) mode: capable of running for up to 12.5 miles solely on its electric motor – battery charge and road conditions permitting – at speeds up to 62mph, it can accomplish the great majority of typical urban journeys with zero fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions.
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  Auction Houses Predict Slight Fall In Prices in May 13 May 2010 (News)
  ”   Fleet & Lease Sector – April   Average Fleet & Lease values rose for the fourth month running, with £278 (3.6%) added to the average value in April.   Values increased from £7,593 to £7,871 , although performance against CAP Clean fell for the first time since November from 99.1% to 96.9%.
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  Buying at Auction: BCA Offers Some Tips 27 Mar 2010 (News)
  * Check the car - it's up to you to check the car's condition, so examine it prior to entering the auction hall. And listen to the engine running as it is driven into the auction hall. * All the right documents - check with the auctioneer to see if the vehicle comes with the V5, service history and an MOT to confirm the registered keeper, their address and the vehicle information.
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  VAG Deliveries 6.7% Up Worldwide in July 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  In contrast, developments in the Asia/Pacific region were very positive – mainly as a result of success in China. With market growth running at 14 per cent, the Volkswagen Group delivered 139,300 (88,200) units, representing a rise of 58.0 per cent. Volkswagen brand grows deliveries in July by 15.2 per cent – Audi and SEAT also report increases The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand again performed very well: the core brand reported a 15.2 per cent rise in deliveries in July to 351,000 (304,800) vehicles.