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  Product Awards 2018: Winners (Article)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/91c46742aec74a569b4fdf5a9a834b04" /> With car theft on the rise, it's more important than ever to protect your vehicle.  The Autowatch Ghost secures your car from key cloning, hacking and even key theft. The Ghost immobiliser uses the buttons in your vehicle, like those on the steering wheel, doors and centre console, to allow you to make a unique PIN sequence that must be entered before you can drive your car. 
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  Classic car insurance for 17, 18, 19, 20 & 25 year olds (Article)
  As you’d expect, then, the kind of cover offered to younger drivers of classics is often structured around what’s important to them, such as in-car entertainment. Many policies allow younger petrolheads to immerse themselves in the scene, whether it’s just attending rallies, going to shows, or even taking their car on track.
• AIR-CONDITIONING: How do I know if my air conditioning needs servicing? (FAQs)
  PART_HDR_ID=28585" target="_blank">AutoParts 2020 Cool Air Kit   (If your car has a/c using the old R12 CFC gas which is now illegal, you can buy a conversion kit to the legal R134a gas, recommended by a reader who did this years ago in a US import Honda Accord and has not had any trouble since.    Smells from air-conditioning

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  Guide to getting your motorcycle licence (Article)
  If you pass, the pass certificate expires on the same date that the theory test pass certificate expires, so it's important to complete Module Two within this two year period. Otherwise, you'll need to redo both tests. If candidates fail their Module One test, they're given a copy of the marking sheet. This can help with a better understanding of the faults.
• SPEEDING DEFENCES 1. Is inadequate posting of a speed limit a valid defence to a speeding NIP? (FAQs)
  Signs that do not strictly follow the Regulations and the Directions (see para 1.4 in respect of Northern Ireland), or have not been specially authorised are not lawfully placed and the speed limit might be unenforceable. To avoid the risk of failed prosecutions, it is of the greatest importance that speed limits be signed lawfully. It is equally important that speed limits be signed clearly and in accordance with this guidance, so that at no time will drivers be in any doubt about the prevailing limit."
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  Motorhome and camper van tax rates (Article)
  Paying the road tax VED for your camper van or motorhome is not as straightforward as it is for a car or panel van. The amount of tax you pay is determined by several factors, with the most important being the weight and age of the vehicle.  This guide will help you understand the system so you know where you stand when it comes to understanding the tax rates for motorhomes and camper vans.  How much is the road tax for my camper van?
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  Classic Car Restoration (Article)
  From there you'll need to align it so it feeds through to the torch - if any force is required, chances are it's misaligned.  Wire speed is probably the most important setting - too slow and it'll burn back onto the tip, too fast and it'll be a mess. Speed and power settings will be determined by the wire and you should be able to get a ball park set up. Experiement with scrap pieces of metal to make sure you're happy and fine tune the welder.
• PARKING FINES. What are my rights regarding parking penalties for parking in private carparks? (FAQs)
  If the PPC does not state whether the amount claimed is damages or a contractual sum', it is important for those challenging the legality of the parking charge amount to submit appeals that  address both the potential issues of ‘damages’ and a ‘contractual sum’ The whole appeal process is fairly lengthy and time consuming and so in the first instance, where the charge is £30 or less, it may be easier to simply pay the initial parking charge at the reduced rate and move on with your life.
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  How to sell a classic car (Article)
  word=classic%20cars" target="_blank">Ask Honest John if you're not sure how much your classic car is worth . Timing is important To make sure you get the most for your money, it pays to think about when you're going to sell your classic. As soon as the UK sees its first few weeks of sunny afternoons and warm weather, prices for convertibles firm up.
• CREDIT HIRE: What is it and how can it affect me if I am involved in a crash? (FAQs)
  . For more information please go to  www.thecho.co.uk   RECENT CASE LAW Credit hire: impecuniosity and mitigation of loss Umerji v Zurich Insurance PLC  26 March 2014 In an important decision for motor insurers, the Court of Appeal has held that the issue of impecuniosity goes to the period of hire as well as the rate. Issues relating to the burden of proof, the appropriate period of hire and when the hirer should take steps to arrange for the repair (or replacement) of their original vehicle were also addressed.
• SMART REPAIRS: Who repairs minor damage to my car, its trim and wheels? (FAQs)
  The Courts will no doubt be alive to the advantages offered to Claimants by Coles and may react adversely if they feel that the judgment is being used to justify overinflated claims. For that reason, it will remain important for loss adjusters who have conduct of repairs – particularly in high value claims where expenditure will be closely managed – to be mindful of the need to ensure that the final bill is kept within reasonable limits.
• INSURANCE WRITE OFFS: What do different insurance write off categories mean? (FAQs)
  The Courts will no doubt be alive to the advantages offered to Claimants by Coles and may react adversely if they feel that the judgment is being used to justify overinflated claims. For that reason, it will remain important for loss adjusters who have conduct of repairs – particularly in high value claims where expenditure will be closely managed – to be mindful of the need to ensure that the final bill is kept within reasonable limits.
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  How to buy a classic car (Article)
  Sure, spending a few hundred quid on a welder might seem like a decent chunk of cash but in the long term it will save you a fortune… as long as you’re willing to put the hours into learning to weld. Perhaps the most important thing to remember is that the best of us regard classic as a fluid description. A car doesn't have to be over 20 years old to be a classic - you just have to care about and put the time and money in.
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  £3k off an Imported SAAB 9-3 Aero 6 Jan 2003 (News)
  'Build-to-order' import specialist, www.Eurekar.com is now able to deliver the cheapest deal in the UK for the new SAAB 9-3 2.0T Aero saloon. (See road-test on this website.)
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  Import News 30 May 2001 (News)
  They are Grey UK and Slough based JEM Vehicles, which used to offer deals on the hard to get Chrysler PT Cruiser. On the safer side of importing (imports from Europe), a new service offers to find you the best price from either official UK dealers or from a list of about 15 import specialists. You can access this service at www.carpricecheck.com
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  Import and Internet Car Show This Weekend 3 May 2001 (News)
  All the main import and internet dealers will be there and a huge range of imported cars will be for sale from stock. As usual, Trade Sales of Slough plans to dominate the event. Among the cars on offer at spectacular discounts will be a Bentley Azure and a Mercedes CL55 AMG.
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  Cheap Imported BMWs 2 Jun 2004 (News)
  www.new-car-direct.co.uk is offering the following independently imported BMWs at knock-down prices. Satisfy yourself about delivery dates. BMW Z4 3.0i£28,500UK list £31,650 BMW M3 Coupe £37,500UK list £41,150 BMW M3 Convertible £39,995UK list £43,875 BMW 330Ci Coupe £26,500UK list £29,525 BMW 330Ci Convertible £29,000UK list £32,550 BMW 645 Coupe £47,000UK list £50,450 BMW 645 Convertible £52,000UK list £55,900 More at www.new-car-direct.co.uk Company address: Westpoint House, Lucerne Road, Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 3JA
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  Top 10: Anniversaries of 2016 4 Jan 2016 (News)
  We’re entering a new year of automotive anniversaries, with 2016 seeing some important ‘birthdays’ coming up. From the arrival of crucial new sportsters twenty years ago to the launch of Honda in the UK half a century ago, it’s an important period for nostalgia fans.
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  Cheap New European Import Golfs 26 Jan 2005 (News)
  www.coventus.com is offering new Golfs as from the end of January 2005. The cars are imported from the EU with full UK conformity and are not pre-registered. The buyer will be the first registered owner. The cars carry a 2 year Pan-European Warranty. Collection is from the Coventus depot in Southampton.
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  MITSUBISHI STOPS NEW 'PARALLEL' IMPORTS 2 Apr 2007 (News)
  Mitsubishi has reached a settlement with eleven indpendent UK importers whereby they stop importing new Mitsubishi vehlces, but can continue importing Mitsubishis more than 3 years old. Full press-release:- SETTLEMENT REACHED IN MITSUBISHI TRADE MARK CASE 1.