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  Drivers Wanted For Tyre Test 24 May 2009 (News)
  The company will provide tyres and tuition from a top Hi-Q British Touring Car Championship driver to transform the driving experience of 6 drivers from across the UK. The test, which will run throughout the summer will be launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where drivers will be able to put themselves forward to take part. James Bailey, Dunlop's communications manager said; "We want drivers to understand what difference the tyres make to their car.
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  BCA Expands Online Auction Service 23 May 2009 (News)
  Growth in the uptake of the service has been exponential in the past 18 months. Year-on-year statistics show that BCA’s current Live Online programme is running at 300% growth annually. BCA expect this fast growth to continue as more and more buyers try Live Online and find it a valuable tool in their stock acquisition box. BCA staged over 1,000 Live Online sales in the UK during Quarter 1, selling over 15,000 vehicles with an added value in excess of £3 million.
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  Scrappage brings New Suzukis Down to £4,795 12 May 2009 (News)
  Apart from a new Alto being available for just £4,795 under the scheme as an outright purchase; Suzuki is offering a very attractive proposition for lower mileage customers currently running an older vehicle who may have never considered a new car before. The Driveplan Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) scheme on Alto requires no further deposit if you trade in your old model and monthly payments are just £89 for an SZ2 or £99 for an SZ3 with air conditioning and pollen filter.
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  DRAMATIC FALLS IN USED CAR VALUES UNLIKELY TO BE REPEATED IN 2009 11 Jan 2009 (News)
  ” explains Adrian Rushmore, Managing Editor at EurotaxGlass’s. “This meant the new and used car markets were running at different speeds, with used car demand totally out of step with the growth in supply. As a result prices fell at a faster rate than at any time in living memory, far surpassing the decline of the early ‘90s.
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  Santa Pod 2009 Drag Race Dates 13 Dec 2008 (News)
  Finally the year ends in a bang, with the eyeful that is Flame and Thunder at the end of October and the Fireworks Frenzy on Bonfire Night. Of course, in between these massive events lie a plethora of ‘Run What You Brung’ and ‘Drift What You Brung’ days where petrol-heads can thrash the living daylights out of their own car in total safety, without falling foul of the law. In addition, there are literally dozens of marque-specific and club based events throughout the year to ensure that no matter what your church, there’s a Santa Pod event to suit.
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  BROUGHTONS BRINGS SUPERCAR GLAMOUR TO MOTOR SHOW 16 Jul 2008 (News)
  Tickets are available now by calling 020 8233 5878 or from www.motorshow-ultimatecollection.co.uk . The show opens to the public on 23 July and runs until 3 August. The British International Motor Show will be open to the public from 23 July until 3 August 2008 at ExCeL London. Adult tickets start at just £10, children’s tickets from £6.
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  MARKET REMAINS TOUGH SAYS BCA 21 Jun 2008 (News)
  As a result, the percentage achieved against CAP Clean by fleet and lease stock fell for the second month running from 94.4% to 93.1%. Average part-exchange values fell by £115 (4.9%) to £2,231, the fourth consecutive monthly fall. Average values are now over £200 – around 8% - behind those recorded in January.
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  ABARTH OPENS NEW TURIN HQ IN SUPER-QUICK TIME 18 Feb 2008 (News)
  The new workshop, which is equipped with eight vehicle lifts, features an area set aside as a future assembly line for specialist cars in small production runs. The building’s entrance hall houses the company’s characteristic ‘Wall of Fame’ showing famous Abarth victories, while next to the entrance is a 560m2 showroom displaying models and artefacts from Abarth’s rich history.
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  SPOILED FOR CHOICE, SAYS GLASS'S GUIDE 4 Feb 2008 (News)
  Manufacturers face problems too, as they must communicate to customers about a much wider range of new models - some of them occupying new niche segments unfamiliar to buyers - when their rivals are trying to do the same thing. Naturally, those that shout the loudest get their voices heard, and the rest run the risk of being drowned out, leaving their latest offerings to remain anonymous both in the new and used markets.” www.glass.co.uk
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  Green Flag's top tips on winter driving 31 Jan 2008 (News)
  If you are stuck fast in snow, stay in the car, unless help is visible within 100 yards 9. Keep warm by running the engine and heater every ten minutes 10. Keep moving to maintain body circulation, but avoid over-exertion as cold weather puts added strain on the heart. Shoveling snow or pushing a car in deep snow should be avoided.
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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 Pick-Up Buying Guide: Nissan Navara 2005-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  What to watch   The timing chain is a serious problem with the Navara, so don’t ignore any rough running or rattling under the bonnet. Doing so could result in you needing a complete engine rebuild or all-new engine. Halfshafts are another area of high wear, it’s not uncommon for the Navara to go through many sets in its life.
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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.