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  Spotted in the classifieds: Summer cars 28 May 2012 (News)
  Best with an automatic gearbox, the E-Class Cabriolet is suited to long distance journeys, and the roof can be raised or lowered on the go – handy if you run into adverse weather. The current generation E-Class Cabriolet has only been around since 2010, so prices are still high. You can get a 2010 E220 CDI automatic for

  007 Cars for Pageant of Power and Beaulieu 26 May 2012 (News)
  For more information about the Pageant or to book tickets, visit  www.cpop.co.uk The Bond in Motion Exhibition at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is the largest of its kind staged anywhere in the world and showcases 50 of the best loved and most iconic James Bond vehicles in celebration of the 50th year of James Bond movies. Bond in Motion runs from January to December 2012 at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.   www.beaulieu.co.uk
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  Spotted in the classifieds: Odd ones out 19 Sep 2011 (News)
  It might have leather, or perhaps leatherette, but that’s where the luxuries end - but most cars were spartan in 1981. Still, it’s barely run in with just over 25,000 miles on the clock. We'll leave it up to you to decide whether or not the asking price of £4,995 is worth it for a 30 year old car... 2000 Kia Pride You’ve heard people explain that Kia is ‘a brand on the up,’ that it’s ‘going from strength to strength’ and other assorted clichés, but they’re all accurate.
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  61-plate: Monthly deals under £250 25 Aug 2011 (News)
  Kia Picanto The new Picanto impresses in almost every area, from its exceptionally low running costs to its build quality, styling and equipment levels, it represents fantastic value for money whether purchased outright or on finance. Prices start at £138 per month. 
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  Club Racing at Croft This Weekend 24 May 2011 (News)
  Indeed, our main circuit office will be open throughout this weekend for those yet to purchase their BTCC tickets at the special advance rate. “Obviously it’s a very busy race programme this weekend and with none of the races running any longer than 20 minutes the action on the track is sure to be frenetic. We also hope our policy of free admission for children plus an open paddock for all appeals to families looking for an exciting and inspirational weekend and we look forward to welcoming all who visit.”
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  Valentine's Day and Half Term Events at MB World 11 Feb 2010 (News)
  That’s why Mercedes-Benz World has put together an action-packed family day out for the half-term break – and best of all, entrance is completely free!        The Formula 1™ Motorsport Exhibition runs from Saturday 13th – Sunday 21st February and promises a host of high-octane thrills with a ‘Powered by Mercedes-Benz’ theme, including the chance to sit in the cockpit and test your skills on the Grand Prix circuits of the world at the wheel of Brawn GP’s 2009 race car simulator.
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  Motability New Year Deals 18 Jan 2010 (News)
  The Scheme is directed and overseen by Motability, a national charity, which also provides financial assistance to customers, who would otherwise be unable to afford the mobility solution they need. Motability Operations is the not-for-profit public company that runs the Motability Car Scheme, under contract to Motability. Powered wheelchairs and scooters can also be financed using the Motability Scheme. Key enhancements to the Motability Car Scheme include a Recommend a Friend cash incentive, friendly wear and tear guidelines with no formal inspections at the end of a lease, a discretionary £200 Good Condition Bonus for cars returned in good working order with no loss or damage claims, many popular adaptations available at no extra cost, and several new makes and models available.
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  I-Spy Books Back 10 Dec 2009 (News)
  _from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=I+Spy+badge&_sacat=See-All-Categories">ebay shop ) One woman who remembers the collection well is Greta James, a pupil of Thetford Girls’ Grammar in 1955. Greta and her sixth form classmates took part in a competition run by The News Chronicle newspaper (later to become the Daily Mail). Warrell was regularly writing an I-Spy column in the publication and decided to issue an I-Spy Great Britain challenge – inviting schools from around the country to produce a book showcasing the weird and wonderful things about their village, town or county.
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  Santa Pod 2010 Season Dates 28 Oct 2009 (News)
  Finally the year ends in a bang with the eyeful that is Flame and Thunder on the 30th 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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  JAGUARS TO ROAR AND ROLLS-ROYCES TO SHINE AT SANDOWN PARK 17 May 2009 (News)
  Affinity with the marque A specialist dealer in classic Jaguars in the 1980s and ‘90s, Barons’ MD Laurence Sayers-Gillan also used to own and run a Jaguar racing team, campaigning a 550bhp V12 S3 Saloon in the AMOC Inter Marque Championship and other national race series. In addition, he was a founder member of the Jaguar Car Club and served on the Jaguar Drivers’ Club competition committee.
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  Classic Jaguars and Rolls Royces in Sandown Park Auction 12 May 2009 (News)
  Affinity with the marque A specialist dealer in classic Jaguars in the 1980s and ‘90s, Barons’ MD Laurence Sayers-Gillan also used to own and run a Jaguar racing team, campaigning a 550bhp V12 S3 Saloon in the AMOC Inter Marque Championship and other national race series. In addition, he was a founder member of the Jaguar Car Club and served on the Jaguar Drivers’ Club competition committee.
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  Ford Could Offer £4,500 Scrappage For Mondeo Size Cars 23 Apr 2009 (News)
  * "Ford is taking a leadership role in this scrappage scheme and we will be helping all our new customers through the process," added Nigel. "We'll even collect a non-running eligible old car free of charge. "Although very welcome, the extra sales we expect from this new scheme will only bring a depleted automotive market back up to levels of 15 years ago at best, so our sector still faces tough challenges."
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  What Effect is a £2,000 Scrappage Scheme Likely to Have? 21 Apr 2009 (News)
  And great pressure from the manufacturers to reduce fleet discounts. The knock-on effect of this could be significant increases for people running cars on Motability Finance (Europe’s largest fleet). With Sterling 40% down against the Euro and Motability demanding 40% discounts, EU manufacturers have been selling them cars at a substantial loss and obviously cannot continue to do so.
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  Low Emission Zone Phase III Postponed 3 Feb 2009 (News)
  The cost of finding this out has been about £50 million in set up costs and a further £10 million in annual running costs. At least now the damage has been limited and we can start to look at more intelligent ways of reducing emissions in the capital without more companies being put out of business.” Bringing vehicles up to the required standards has already cost business around £40 million.
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  SEPTEMBER OFFERSFROM SEAT 13 Aug 2008 (News)
  Meanwhile, car buyers looking for the same stunning value on something a little larger should look no further than the perennially popular SEAT Leon. In the run-up to September anyone purchasing a Leon 1.9 TDI, in newly-launched Emoción spec, will be able to upgrade to the superior Stylance level for free. That means a whole host of additional features including dual zone climate control, electric front and rear windows and cruise control.
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  Mobile speed trap fines expected to rise by 40% 10 Jan 2006 (News)
  www.carparts-direct.co.uk claims record sales for the Quintezz speed camera detector were recorded in the run up to Christmas. The company ran a unique promotion of buy one at £199 and get a second one at half price, paying just £99.50 for the second unit. The promotion is to continue until the end of February - Visit www.carparts-direct.co.uk or call 01332 290833.
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  Some Quite Cheap Cars at Auction Today 22 Nov 2004 (News)
  A 154k mile 92K Cavalier 2.0iGLS that started at £50 went on to sell for £220. So always remember: the bargains are out there, but they stop being bargains if you run away with yourself and end up paying too much. Full programme of big sales for the rest of the week with ex-fleet, finance and part-exchanges on Wednesday and Friday, an Alphabet sale on Wednesday, the big LCV sale on Thursday and Motability on Friday.
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  Auction Prices Starting to Soften At Last 20 Sep 2004 (News)
  Less sensible was £4,250 paid for a 92k mile Y reg Picasso HDI, £16,900 paid for a 9k mile 2003/53 reg Jaguar X-Type 2.0D SE, £4,150 paid for an 11k mile 02 reg Yaris 1.0GS, £5,700 paid for a 37k mile 02 reg Focus 1.6LX, and £12,850 paid for a 62k mile 2001/51 Audi S3. Buy of the day definitely wasn’t the non-running 193,000 mile 89F Peugeot 205 XS with a rusty door bid to a fiver. It was a 45k mile Y reg Volvo V70 2.4T Geartronic sold for just £10,600. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit

  Lively Auction For Late December Today 18 Dec 2002 (News)
  But BCA put on a full sale, giving dealers and fleets a second-last chance to get stock off their books before the year end. Last chance realistically will be Friday when BCA will runs another full programme including entries from PHH, Fleetlease, Lloyds TSB Autolease, Vauxhall Masterhire, Interleasing and Inchcape, plus the usual LCV sale. Today’s hot little numbers included Black Horse 17, a repossessed 49k mile unwarranted 2000W Honda Integra R for which there is a huge demand among the Fast and Furious Max Power brigade.
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  Lots of Price Variation at Auction Today 20 Nov 2002 (News)
  A 12k mile 2001X facelift Corolla 1.4 5-door sold for a sensible £4,500. A 12k mile 02 reg Mercedes E200 Kompressor Classic with the run-out ‘enhanced spec’ alloys sold for £16,200. A 57k mile 98S Hyundai Sonata 2.0CDX made £2,150. And a 150k mile 90G Carlton 2.0CDI auto estate went for £160. So there was something for everyone.