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  HONEST JOHN PARTNERS COMPARECONTRACTHIRE.COM 10 Jun 2009 (News)
  Editors’ notes: About Comparecontracthire.com (www.comparecontracthire.com Comparecontracthire.com aims to inform smaller companies and consumers about how contract hire works and its financial and administrative benefits. The site also offers guidance and has useful information about other areas associated with running a vehicle including, fuel costs, green and CO2, daily rental, accident management, company vehicle policy and Duty of Care. It also provides access to contract hire quotes from fourteen major contract hire finance companies at one source.
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  Volvo Scrappage Deals in Detail 19 May 2009 (News)
  The C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe models with Start/Stop all qualify for £35 per annum VED band thanks to the ultra-low CO2 output of 104 g/km, while an impressive fuel consumption figure of up to 72.4 mpg on a combined cycle enables the cars to run up to 800 miles on a full tank of fuel. The Volvo V70 and S80 DRIVe models come equipped with the 1.6-litre diesel engine with specially-tailored engine software and modified gear ratios in third, fourth and fifth.
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  Fat Kids Cause Congestion 19 May 2009 (News)
  Reducing emissions and road traffic makes walking a healthier and safer activity." "Over 20% of all traffic in the mornings is generated by the school run; the roads are very busy and parental concerns for their children's safety are understandable. Yet the simple solution is being over looked. Only 38% of parents say their child's school actively encourage walking to school, and just 1.5% of all parents are taking it upon themselves to organise a walking rota with other parents.
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  Mazda Scrappage Features Low Interest Finance 15 May 2009 (News)
  Mazda UK has welcomed the imminent launch of the Government-backed vehicle scrappage scheme by keeping in place a range of hugely competitive low finance deals that deliver enticing offers to consumers. The scrappage scheme begins on Monday, May 18 and will run until February 28, 2010 or until Government funding to the sum of £300 million has been used. Under the terms of the programme, a £2,000 discount against the purchase price of a new Mazda can be obtained - £1,000 each from the Government and Mazda UK - when the owner scraps a vehicle over 10 years old.
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  Millbrook Astras For Northumbria Police 21 Sep 2008 (News)
  There are no bolted on bits, nothing to obstruct the dash, and all the controls and switches are sensibly placed for ease of access or sight. Nothing sticks out, gets in the way or looks out of place. "We’ll be running them for four years during which time they’ll each clock up an average of 100,000 miles. So we’ve chosen to take an extended warranty from Vauxhall to cover the cars for their full four year lifetime.
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  250,000 Mile Warranty For £15,000 7-Seater 27 May 2008 (News)
  ” The SsangYong Rodius is ideal for moving up to seven people with its comfortable and practical interior and 2+2+3 seating layout, but it scores over smaller MPV-type vehicles by packing substantial luggage space – perfect for holidays and airport runs. And these days, the Rodius will work for you economically too. Starting at less than £15,000 (on the road and including VAT), more than enough power and torque comes from a proven 2.7 common rail, five cylinder turbo diesel engine with 165PS and massive torque that returns up to 35.8mpg.
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  Drive a Hyundai i10 For Just £99 a Month 26 Mar 2008 (News)
  The customer will then have the option to make a final payment of £2,993 to own the i10 outright - or they can hand it back to their dealer. Additional running costs are certain to be low too, as the i10 has an official average fuel consumption figure of 56.5mpg and sits in VED band B, meaning it qualifies for £35 a year road tax and under the current proposal will be exempt from the London congestion charge from 27th October.
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  Young Drivers Priced Out of Insurance 22 Oct 2004 (News)
  *There were 266,750 convictions for driving without insurance in 2001 *Approximately 16% of uninsured drivers get convicted each year *One in ten drivers have been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver *Uninsured drivers are up to nine times more likely to be involved in an accident *Uninsured drivers are more likely to be involved in hit and run collisions. The RAC Foundation feels "There is also a worry that the problem may be exacerbated as many young drivers believe that they are being priced out of the insurance market. We would like to see more initiatives, such as Pass Plus, with more generous discounts offered to young drivers who participate in extra driver training.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Renault Trafic 2001-2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  It’s simple enough to work on yourself, while there are plenty of garages competing to work on them, so servicing, running costs should be inexpensive. Part supply is plentiful, as are the vans themselves.  Looking for more used van buying guides?  Click here
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  Historics 24th November Classic Car Auction Preview 22 Nov 2018 (News)
  The Seville STS has a transverse 305HP ‘Northstar V8’ under the bonnet with front wheel drive, allowing a propshaft tunnel-free interior. This one has recorded just 52,000 miles, so is barely run in and is up at no reserve Previous pre-tasters of Historics 24 th  November sale: https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/auction-news/2018-11/world-s-finest-rhd-1989-porsche-speedster-in-historics-24th-november-classic-car-auction/ https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/auction-news/2018-11/two-jaguar-xk120se-roadsters-in-historics-24th-november-classic-car-auction/ https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/auction-news/2018-11/two-rare-mercedes-benz-500es-in-historics-24th-november-classic-car-auction/ https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/auction-news/2018-10/gorgeous-peugeot-404-cabriolet-in-historics-24th-november-auction/ https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/auction-news/2018-10/rare-intermeccanica-in-historics-november-auction/ Link to Historics online catalogue  here .
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  Focus On: Russell Automotive Centre and Garage Express 1 Oct 2018 (News)
  The garage took off very quickly, earning an award for being the best independent Audi service provider within 10 months of trading. When asked how Jane and Steve ensure these garages are both run efficiently and with a focus on good customer service, Jane spoke about their great service team. Even though these garages are separate, every customer is important and Jane strives to ensure that they have the best possible journey from booking and dropping off their car to picking it up.
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  Heroes: Dan Gurney 30 Jan 2018 (News)
  Gurney was also no stranger to Hollywood, having been a member of the Screen Actors’ Guild since 1965, and appeared in motor racing-based films such as Winning, A Man and a Woman, and Grand Prix. Just as impressively, it was Gurney’s win of the Cannonball Run across the USA in 1971 that inspired his friend and co-driver, Brock Yates, to write the screenplay for the Cannonball movies. Dan’s first foray into the world of amateur motorsport occurred when he bought a Triumph TR2 and took to the tracks, proving himself to be highly capable behind the wheel.
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  Five Grand Friday: Suzuki Swift Sport 28 Aug 2015 (News)
  >>Find a used Suzuki Swift for sale Running costs should be reasonable with Real MPG figures showing you can expect around 37.5mpg in every day driving. Emissions are on the high side so annual tax is £180 but on the plus side, servicing won't break the bank at a Suzuki dealership.
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  1983 Lamborghini Countach LP500S Makes Record Breaking £337,120 at Historics 7th June Auction 11 Jun 2014 (News)
  The 1996 Ford GT40 Recreation by Tornado - the longest-running manufacturer of the GT40 replica - resplendent in dark blue livery, may have been dwarfed by virtually every other consignment at Historics, but delivered high value for money motoring for its new owner, changing hands for £35,000.
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  Jaguar E-Types to Race Again at Silverstone Classic 17 Mar 2012 (News)
  .    Created last year to salute the 50th birthday of Britain’s favourite sportscar, the unique Jaguar E-type Challenge – run exclusively for packed grids of E-types – was one of the star attractions at the 2011 Silverstone Classic… an event chosen by Jaguar clubs from around the world to mark the iconic Coventry Cat’s golden anniversary.  “With grids of more than 50 competition-prepared E-types, the two Jaguar races were among last summer’s highlights – that’s why we are so delighted to welcome back the Jaguar E-type Challenge to the Silverstone Classic in July,” enthused Nick Wigley, Event Organiser. “We will be staging two rounds of the series with races on both Saturday and Sunday, thus providing fans with a double dose of high quality and truly evocative action.
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  10 Year Old Toyota Yaris Verso Wins Which Satisfaction Survey 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  Car about the 63,727 cars they owned (some reported on more than one car), making this the UK’s biggest car survey for the fifth year running. **The survey asks owners to rate (out of five) how satisfied they are with their car, and also how likely they are to recommend it to a friend. By combining the responses, Which?
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  First public viewing of 2012 Jaguars at Motorexpo 5 Jun 2011 (News)
  For the XK and XKR, the most significant changes take place at the front with a set of slimmer headlight units with subtle LED running lights.  These sit above a new, larger oval grille framed in chrome with mesh in the centre that, in the case of the XKR, is finished in black. Making the XK appear both longer and lower is a new horizontal vent and chrome blade mounted on each wing.
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  Renault Lowers its Average CO2 Once Again 13 May 2011 (News)
  With diesel now costing over £1.40 per litre, owners of its latest fuel-sipping Renault eco 2 model won’t have to visit the dreaded pumps very often, with an EC certified 949 miles between fill-ups. Bolstering the cost savings of running’s the French marque’s latest ‘green’ model, it also benefits from zero Vehicle Excise Duty, London Congestion Charge exemption, and for business customers, 100% Capital Write Down Allowance and low benefit-in-kind rating of only 13%.
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  'Barn Found' Mercedes 250SL Makes Extraordinary Money at Barons Auction 18 Mar 2011 (News)
  The 1967 250SL was offered for auction in need of total restoration, although its long period of barn storage had been kind to it and it remained very sound throughout. Coming to auction from a deceased’s estate, the car was non-running and the keys had long-since been lost. Despite this, the generally sound condition and long period of single ownership fired the interest of collectors and with spirited bidding from buyers in the room and on the telephones the car was sold for a resounding £12,430.
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  Chevrolet Cruze Back to Fight 2011 BTCC Season 16 Mar 2011 (News)
  Supporting Plato in the Silverline Chevrolet BTCC team will be Alex MacDowall, at only 20 years of age the youngest confirmed driver in the series. Both drivers campaigned with Silverline Chevrolet in 2010, with the team once again run by the Wellingborough-based RML Group, which also prepares and campaigns Chevrolet’s World Touring Car Team. The BTCC cars for 2011 will be similar to the 2010 WTCC championship-winning Cruzes campaigned by Yvan Muller, Alain Menu and British racer Rob Huff, which stormed the global series to take both drivers and manufacturers’ titles.