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  Buying and selling vans at auction (Article)
  .  No major mechanical faults If the vehicle is described as such it means the vehicle should not have any major faults in the engine, gearbox, clutch, brakes, steering or transmission. Any claims are limited to being reported within one hour of the auction ending, however.  Specified faults The auctioneer reads out particular defects notified by the seller.
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  Don’t assume such vehicles are drivable, however; non-structural faults may include brakes, steering or other safety-related parts. Think of Cat D / Cat N like this example: A car is worth £6,000, but sustains some minor cosmetic damage. The damage will cost £2,500 for an insurance repair that includes the cost of a courtesy car for the owner while the repair takes place.
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  Concern Over Brake Disc Quality 31 May 2008 (News)
  Rossini’s special multi-drilled and grooved performance brake discs are designed to provide improved stopping power. Grooves in the brake disc reduce brake pad glazing and repel brake dust. Drilling cools the discs quicker and helps improve brake grip – instantly.
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  Lowest Rossini Brake Disc Prices and Free Caliper Paint 21 Feb 2008 (News)
  Rossini’s special multi-drilled and grooved signature performance Brake Discs don’t just look terrific – they offer excellent stopping power too. Grooves in the brake disc reduce brake pad glazing and repel brake dust and moisture. The grooving helps improve brake grip - instantly.
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  Cut Price Brake Discs Could Save Lives 14 Apr 2004 (News)
  Grooves in the disc reduce brake pad glazing and repel brake dust and moisture. The grooving increases pad grip instantly. Titanium in the disc provides added strength and durability to prevent brake disc warping, the main cause of brake judder.
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  Brake Survey: Which Discs Are The Worst 7 Jun 2008 (News)
  The survey was requested by Mail order specialists, Car Parts Direct which has seen a huge increase in the number of vehicles requiring brake discs early because of defects in the original brakes fitted. Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, "We regularly supply upgraded brakes for vehicles where our customers tells us the original brake discs fitted wear out early or fail to provide adequate stopping.
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  Top Stopping Power at a Rock Bottom Price 29 Mar 2005 (News)
  Grooves in the brake disc reduce brake pad glazing and repel brake dust and moisture. The grooving helps improve brake grip - instantly. Titanium in the discs provides added strength and durability to prevent brake disc warping – the main cause of brake judder.
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  Some Britons 'travelling with faulty brakes' 18 Mar 2008 (News)
  David White, Kwik-Fit customer service director, commented that people should make sure they judge their stopping distances correctly if one in eight vehicles has brake problems. He said: "Brakes should be inspected as soon as braking system symptoms are noticed - it's in all road users' interests for you to be able to bring your car to a halt at the time of asking.
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  Honda develops ‘City-Brake Active’ for next Jazz 2 Apr 2013 (News)
  The Japanese version of the next generation Honda Jazz – called Fit in its home market – will be fitted with a collision-mitigating braking system called ‘City-Brake Active’ when it goes on sale in Asia in late 2013. The system is designed to prevent or minimise impacts at low speeds. It works at up to around 18mph and detects vehicles in front by laser radar.
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  Coated Brake Discs Prevent Unsightly Rust 18 Mar 2011 (News)
  Federal-Mogul’s Ferodo brakes product range now includes a range of premium coated brake discs engineered specifically for vehicles equipped with 'see-through' alloy wheels. The new Ferodo COAT PLUS brake discs are available immediatelythrough distributors.
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  Upgrading brakes 'a good idea' 12 Dec 2007 (News)
  A vehicle accessories company has commented that motorists in the UK should look to improve their brakes as the wet weather increases over the next few months. Car Parts Direct described 'brake fade', where moisture and gases seep onto pads, as one particular problem people could experience. Indeed, company spokesperson Mark Cornwall commented that he "regularly" hears horror stories from motorists.
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  Half of drivers drive too tired, says Brake 25 Jul 2013 (News)
  Road Safety charity Brake has warned that drivers are taking too many risks when it comes to tiredness. In 2011 there were 84 deaths and 420 serious injuries in tiredness related crashes in the UK, yet according to Brake half of male drivers are happy to drive more than four hours without a break.
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  Road safety group launches pledge to cut road deaths 21 Nov 2016 (News)
  However, while reported road deaths are 45 per cent down on a decade ago, road safety charity Brake believes more can be done to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries.  During Road Safety Week, Brake is calling on drivers to Make the Pledge by belting up, slowing down and resisting the urge to use their mobile phone when at the wheel.
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  'Urgent action' required to combat car tyre and brake dust pollution 11 Jul 2019 (News)
  Government ministers are urging the automotive industry to cut pollution caused by brakes and tyres. Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey and Transport Minister Michael Ellis are leading the push, following warnings in a new report published today by the Air Quality Expert Group.
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  SPECIALLY ADAPTED NOTE AT MOBILITY ROADSHOW 2 Jun 2006 (News)
  The full range of Nissan models at the show are: Vehicle Transmission Adaptations Micra 1.4 SVE 5dr Auto Pedal Transfer, Electric Throttle and Instructor’s Brake Micra 1.4 SE 5dr Auto Pedal Transfer, Push-Pull, Instructor’s Brake NOTE 1.6 SVE Auto Pedal Transfer, Electric Throttle and Instructor’s Brake NOTE 1.6 SVE Auto Pedal Transfer, Push-Pull, Instructor’s Brake NOTE 1.6 SE Auto Pedal Transfer, Push-Pull, Instructor’s Brake NOTE 1.6 SE Auto Pedal Transfer, Push-Pull, Instructor’s Brake X-Trail 2.5 Columbia Auto Pedal Transfer, Push-Pull, Instructor’s Brake X-Trail 2.5 Columbia Auto Pedal Transfer, Electric Throttle and Instructor’s Brake Pathfinder 2.5 SE Auto Pedal Transfer, Push-Pull, Instructor’s Brake Micra C+C Essenza Man N/A Micra 1.4 SVE 5dr Man N/A NOTE 1.6 SVE Man 40 kg hoist Foc Brig-Ayd Primera Estate SVE Man N/A X-Trail 2.5 SVE Auto 75 kg hoist Foc Brig-Ayd Pathfinder 2.5 Aventura Man NOTE 1.6 SVE Auto Multiple X-Trail 2.2 dCi Man The Mobility Roadshow is organised by Mobility Choice, a registered charity, and supported by the Department for Transport.
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  Automatic braking should be standard, says Thatcham Research 10 May 2016 (News)
  Thatcham Research, the UK’s only NCAP accredited research centre, has urged car manufacturers to fit automatic braking as standard after if emerged that just two per cent of car buyers are taking-up the tech as a paid-for option.  A recent report by Euro NCAP has found that autonomous braking systems were responsible for a 38 per cent reduction in real-world rear-end crashes in Europe.
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  1959 Cadillac DeVille For Sale in USA 25 May 2012 (News)
  Works carried out on car: Bore cylinders, sleeve 1 cylinder, hot tank and clean, grind crank, and install cam bearings Rebuild 390 Cadillac engine, valve job, stainless seats, rebuild distributor,generator, and starter Engine parts (new) :* valve keepers, valve springs, rocker arms, crank gear and oil pump kit 8 Pistons, piston ring set, main bearing set, rod bearing set, cam bearing set, overhaul gasket set, timing chain set, cam gear, crank gear, camshaft, valve lifters, and oil pump Transmission rebuild by Rebuild Center Radiator and fuel tank clean/repair Brakes: new rear cylinders, front set, brake shoes, Front Drum seals, turn drums, front brake hoses, master cylinder rebuilt, rear brake hose, Rebuild master brake cylinder Miscellaneous parts, hoses, clamps, oils, bolts, water pump, Engine & transmission mounts, water pump, air cleaner and push rod, Carburettor.
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  Maserati Made Even More Special 15 Jun 2001 (News)
  It is supplied with special 15-spoke alloy wheels: 8 x 18 at the front and 9.5 x 18 at the rear, shod with soft mix Pirelli P Zero Corse tyres: 235/40ZR at the front and 265/35ZR at the rear. Racing formula brake pads and modified brake servo settings deliver faster braking responses. The brake callipers are finished in red and the air ducts to the braking system are constructed from a special carbon fibre/nylon mix to reduce weight.
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  Michelin launches updated Latitude SUV tyre 17 Mar 2014 (News)
  Compared to the previous Latitude tyre, the Latitude 3 benefits from better water dispersion thanks to a new tread pattern, reducing braking distances by 2.7m in wet conditions. Improvements have also been made to the compound and tyre design to improve steering precision and increase traction when braking or acceleration, with the added benefit of a lower rate of wear, meaning less regular tyre changes.
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  Peugeot 206 Recall 20 Nov 2003 (News)
  Peugeot has recently identified a fault that in very rare circumstances could affect the braking system on right hand drive 206 models built before February 2002. For safety reasons, Peugeot has decided to launch a recall campaign of 206 right hand drive models built before that date.