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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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  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.
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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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  US customs crushes 'illegal' classic Mini 15 Dec 2014 (News)
  It was destroyed at a scrap yard in New Jersery on Thursday, 11 December. The move is part of an operation between the US and the UK that targets suspect imported vehicles, specifically Minis and Land Rover Defenders. ‘Intercepting illegal and unsafe imports is a top priority for CBP,’ said Brenda Smith, US Customs Border Protection’s assistant commissioner for International Trade.
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  National Distribution for Grey Import Parts 21 Feb 2006 (News)
  Sales of used Japanese imports, known as grey imports, have rocketed to around 350,000 in the last 10 years. But finding parts has not always been as easy as buying the CARS. Car Salesmen at UK Japanese dealerships have been known to frighten motorists into buying a UK supplied vehicle by claiming spares for grey imports are near impossible to obtain.
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  New E60 525 diesels From £25,325 22 Jul 2004 (News)
  www.new-car-direct.co.uk has some spectacular deals on independently imported BMW diesels. BMW 525d Saloon UK list £28,325 NCD price £25,325 BMW 330CDi Sport UK list £32,000 NCD price £26,950 Huge savings on all BMW new car imports More at www.new-car-direct.co.uk
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  Perodua UK stops importing cars 3 Jun 2014 (News)
  Perodua UK is no longer importing cars into the UK. The Malaysian brand sold just 122 examples of the Myvi – the only model available in the UK - over the course of 2013 and the decision has been made to cease imports. However, Perodua Malaysia has committed £1.2m to ensuring there is parts and servicing availability for existing customers for the next eight years.
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  Irish importer Glencullen acquired by Renault Group 3 Oct 2007 (News)
  Renault has announced the purchase of Irish importer Glencullen, subject to authorities' agreement. The firm will officially take over from November 1st 2007, calling the move a part of its plan to meet targets set by its Renault Commitment 2009 initiative.