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  Scrappage Orders Reach 154,927 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  The scrappage scheme figures are updated on a weekly basis and publicised on the BIS website here: Weekly Scrappage Figures   The £2,000 subsidy is made up of £1,000 from government with matched funding from vehicle manufacturers. The scheme was officially launched on 18 May and will run untilMarch 2010 or until the government funding has been used. It applies to cars and light commercial vans (max 3.5 tonnes) . 38 manufacturers that have signed up to take part in the scheme: Allied Vehicles, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Daihatsu, FIAT, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Iveco Ltd, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, London Taxis International, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, MG Motor, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Perodua, Peugeot, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Renault Trucks UK Ltd, Rolls Royce, SAAB, SECMA UK, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen & Volvo.
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  Old MINI diesel top of residuals league 26 Nov 2008 (News)
  The factors that help make the MINI as close to recession-proof as possible in the current used car market are its strong image, reasonable running costs and its high levels of perceived quality, adds Rushmore. It also benefits from being seen as a good compromise for those who need to downsize from a larger, more expensive premium-brand offering.
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  Wreck Rescue Christmas Vid 26 Nov 2008 (News)
  • Interview with John Haynes – the amazing story behind the world’s best known DIY workshop manuals • Beaulieu Autojumble film including an interview with Lord Montagu The DVDs Run-time: 4 hour 30 minutes (approx) – 2 discs Classification: Exempt Format: PAL 16:9 Widescreen Region: O (playable in all regions) Contents: All five workshop stories as transmitted Bonus material: More than 40 minutes of unseen footage, including original titles sequences A Jungle Television production.
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  MOBILITY ROAD SHOW 19-21 JULY 17 Jul 2007 (News)
  More at www.gowringsmobility.co.uk Gowring's main UK competitor, that actually invented the concept of wheelchair occupants being able to sit next to other members of the family, is Brotherwood Automability, run by Rod Brotherwood OBE. Brotherwood even paid for national advertising of the Mobility Roadshow. Brotherwood conversions inclued the VW Caddy Life Combi, VW Sharan,, VW Caravelle, Nissan X-Trail 2WD, Peugeot Partner and FIAT Multipla.
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  Events For Disabled Motorists 30 Apr 2005 (News)
  It is a great opportunity for disabled drivers with or without a passion for motorsport and with little or no previous experience, to enjoy the buzz of a mildly competitive event with like-minded people. The rally is supported by a skilled team of professional rally organisers and will be run under the auspices of the MSA (Motor Sports Association). Entries are limited to 50 cars with 2-people crews. The Motorsport Endeavour England 2005 route will use easy-to-drive roads through some of the most picturesque countryside in middle England.
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  Classic Auctions in Surrey on 2nd and 15th June 1 Jun 2010 (News)
  And the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 427 Coupe is a real show-stopper. The subject of a nut and bolt restoration, this immaculate muscle car’ has run an 11.60 second 0-118mph at Santa Pod and has been featured in various magazines, including Custom Car (£33,000-£37,000). For details of further entries as they are confirmed, or to consign a car to this sale, please visit www.barons-auctions.com , email  info@barons-auctions.com  or call 08454 30 60 60.
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  Entry level Rally Car From Renault 13 Dec 2009 (News)
  Making use of its extensive expertise in designing rallying cars, the technical team developed an accessible, easy-to-drive and attractively priced car, both to buy and run.   Twingo Renaultsport R2 already has a little brother: an R1 version has also been awarded FIA homologation.  This model allows a much wider audience access to rallying at a greatly reduced cost.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 4 Apr 2015 (News)
  Telegraph Cars can no longer accommodate as many Honest John emails so, rather than waste them, we have decided to run some of those The Telegraph can’t take here. As usual, emails to Honest John should be addressed to: letters@honestjohn.co.uk   Please try to keep them as short as possible.
• Insuring your classic car for driving abroad 4 Apr 2019 (News)
  If you’ve been ignoring any niggles (grumbling wheel bearings, sticky clutch) now’s the time to tackle it. If you’re going somewhere hot and you know your car runs a bit warm when sat in traffic, then be proactive. Flush the cooling system, check the radiator for blockage and the water pump for leaks. You could also consider fitting an after market electric fan.
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  Happy Birthday: Jaguar XJ40 7 Oct 2016 (News)
  XJ40 production continued unabashed until late 1994, with the last of the line Gold and Sport models being among the most revered among enthusiasts for their vastly improved cabin materials and build quality, a precursor to what was to come from the X300; itself a heavily facelifted rather than entirely new design, and one that would outsell the XJ40 by some margin despite a much shorter production run, thanks to fleet-targeted marketing and more sensible pricing. A total of 208,733 XJ40s were produced over the eight years it was on sale, and while it was never regarded as a huge success at the time, the model now has a fiercely loyal following among certain sectors of the Jaguar community.
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  Historics Classic Car Auction 28-11-2015 Analysis 29 Nov 2015 (News)
  A clean and completely rust free Alfa Romeo Duetto 1750 Spider that had been a Cat D after a fire and apparently had not been started for years, estimated low at £9,000 to £13,000 went to someone in the know for £18,000 because once it’s up and running it will be a £25,000 - £30,000 car. The exceptional 1954 Austin A40 Somerset that, despite 40,000 miles, looked like it had just rolled off the line, estimated at £7,000 - £10,000 sold for £10,500.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - February 25 Feb 2015 (News)
  image=0">Click here Thursday 26 February Sainsbury’s has launched a money saving deal that will allow motorists to fill up for less than £1 per litre.  The offer - which runs from 26 February until 4 March – will give shoppers 10p off a litre of fuel for every £30 spent in store or online. Click here

  Twelve deals for 2012 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  Built in Sunderland, the Qashqai made compact crossovers some of the most popular new cars on sale. Reasonably cheap to run, practical and well equipped, it’s easy to understand its popularity. A quick browse of the deals section reveals hundred of offers, with savings of more than £2000 available on both petrol and diesel models in various levels of trim.
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  SEAT Cuts Prices By Equivalent of VAT 11 Oct 2011 (News)
  Its 1.2-litre 70 PS petrol engine carries this Ibiza to a top speed of more than 100 mph, while combined fuel economy stands at a very creditable 52.3 mpg.  And the stylish SEAT further keeps a lid on running costs thanks to an ultra-low 5E insurance group and, for company car drivers, 15% benefit-in-kind value. Peter Wyhinny, Managing Director of SEAT UK, said: ‘It has been a fantastic year for SEAT so far and, year to date, we have recorded our highest ever share of the UK's new car market.
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  1934 Talbot Up For Auction After 16 Year Restoration 11 Jun 2011 (News)
  Finished in green over black with green hide interior, the car is said to be in superb mechanical order and is described as being in lovely original condition, apart from the black wings, which have been repainted. As it has only covered around 40 miles since being completed, it will require ‘running in'. Estimate £10,000-£12,000. Another notable early entry is the fabulous and very rare 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SE fintail saloon. This immaculate and glamorous example of the ‘forgotten flagship’ of the Mercedes range would be a most comfortable and stylish participant in classic road tours.
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  Castle Combe Racing on Live TV 2nd May 21 Apr 2011 (News)
  Reigning champion Marcus Allen faces all the opposition he overcame last year and has the 2009 championship winning Spectrum to help him, run by the circuit based Wiltshire College. One of his fiercest young opponents, Felix Fisher from Bridgwater, returns for one of his sporadic outings this year in his Van Diemen RF00, whilst former double champion, Ed Moore from Melksham, has his new Ray GR11.
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  Online Bidding Secures a Worldwide Audience for UK Auctions 9 Jun 2010 (News)
    Congratulations to the staff at BCA Blackbushe and others around the group who pulled all the stops out on the day to make the event run so smoothly.” Alan Gupwell Account Manager for BCA added “This was a special event that put both Lex Autolease and BCA very much in the spotlight.   To sell 400 high value vehicles in just a few hours – including the Bugatti for well over £600,000 – is a remarkable feat that underlines the great working partnership between the two companies.
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  Morgan Day at Castle Combe Circuit 20 May 2010 (News)
    Another Chippenham resident, Kyle Tilley, has two Pre '90 class wins to give him confidence, his Van Diemen RF87 run by Souley Motorsport.    The older of the Fisher brothers, Josh, will be looking for a repeat of his last round victory in the Castle Combe Sports and GT championship race in the 2 litre Mantis.
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  Manheim Predicts That Used Cars Will Continue to Get More Expensive 5 Mar 2010 (News)
  Manheim believes that the overall effect on the new car market over the seven year period will be a loss of around 2.5 million vehicle registrations which equates to more than an entire year’s new vehicle activity.   This is based on the average running rate of new vehicle registrations in the years immediately before 2008, against the forecasted recovery rate each year to 2014. Even by then, Manheim’s view is that the new car market may still not have recovered to the levels seen in 2006/2007.
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  Jaguar Jamboree at Beaulieu 4 Apr 2009 (News)
  Accompanying the exhibition, a video wall presentation features exquisite footage, set to music, depicting the proud history of this illustrious company through its cars. The Autoglym ‘Jaguar Jamboree’ exhibition which runs until March 2010, can be seen as part of a visit to the whole Beaulieu attraction. For more information telephone 01590 612345 or visit www.beaulieu.co.uk On 19th July 2009, in celebration of the exhibition, there will be a Jaguar Jamboree Day at Beaulieu, giving Jaguar car owners the opportunity to be part of the collection for the day.