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  2012's Most Reliable and Least Reliable Cars, According to Warranty Direct 28 Dec 2012 (News)
  Table showing least reliable cars 1990-2012 Make & Model Year of manufacture Reliability Index rating* 1 Audi RS6 (02-11) 1282 2 BMW M5 (04-11) 717 3 Mercedes SL (02-) 555 4 Mercedes V-Class (96-04) 547 5 Mercedes CL (00-07) 512 6 Audi A6 Allroad (00-05) 502 7 Bentley Continental GT (03-) 490 8 Porsche 911 (996) (01-06) 442 9 Land Rover Range Rover (02-) 440 10 Citroen XM (94-00) 438 *RI rating not based purely on failure rate; the lower the RI rating, the more reliable the car overall Warranty Direct managing director, Duncan McClure Fisher, said: "During our 15 years in business, we've racked up an enormously comprehensive database of cars and what makes them tick, or rather, what doesn't.
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  Dacia Duster to Arrive in UK From Under £10,000 23 Mar 2012 (News)
  They also make extensive use of proven and honed technology from within the Renault-Nissan Alliance to ensure cars are built to stand the test of time, with impressive results: Dacia finished second, just behind Audi and ahead of BMW, in Germany’s 2010 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction survey.  Smart consumers eager to be the first to find out more in the lead-up to UK launch are invited to sign-up now at www.dacia.co.uk , where regular news updates will be posted in the coming months.
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  WORLD BEATING MARCOS AT CASTLE COMBE SEASON OPENER 16 Apr 2011 (News)
  Out front should be many of the usual protagonists, including double champion Tony Hutchings from Calne in his Audi TT and Bristol's Mark Wyatt, the reigning Class B champion in the Astra, sure to be challenged by his team mate, Kevin Bird from Ditcheat.  Bird debuts a unique new car to the championship in the shape of a 3 litre BMW 130i built to M sport specification. Rear wheel drive should give it an 'off the line' advantage once sorted. Bird's SEAT Cupra Turbo is now in the hands of Atworth's Rob Ballard, run by 2008 champion, Will Di Claudio from Bromham.
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  Motorpoint Star Deals at 9th December 9 Dec 2008 (News)
  Only 13,912 miles at £9,499 – a saving of £7,939 on new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, CD Player, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering and Traction Control. 47.9 MPG (combined) Premium Cars BMW 320d SE 2dr Manual. 57 Reg. Only 11,800 miles at £17,599 – a saving of £10,135 on new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, CD Player, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Seats, Electric Windows, Metallic Paint, Parking Sensors, Power Steering and Traction Control. 58.9 MPG (combined) Lexus IS 220d 4dr Manual. 57 Reg.
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  Motorpoint Star Deals of the Week 6 Dec 2008 (News)
  Only 14,930 miles at £13,999 – a saving of £11,531 on new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, CD Multiplayer, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Heated Seats, Leather Trim, Parking Sensors, Power Steering and Traction Control. 32.8 MPG (combined) BMW X3 2.5i SE 5dr Auto. Unregistered. Only 5 miles at £20,999 – a saving of £10,579 on new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Leather Trim, Parking Sensors, Power Steering and Traction Control. 23.7 MPG (combined) * Based on savings on current list prices for equivalent new model These deals and many more at www.motorpoint.co.uk where all cars listed now carry the CO2 rating for tax purposes, or visit one of Motorpoint's five Supersites: Derby, Glasgow, Burnley, Peterborough and Newport, South Wales.
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  Motorpoint Star Deals of the Week 20 Nov 2008 (News)
  Only 12 miles at £14,599 – a saving of £7,273 when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Alloy Wheels, Central Locking, CD Player, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Window, Heated Electric Seats, Leather Trim, Metallic Paint, Power Steering and Traction Control. 30.1 MPG (combined) 4 x 4 BMW X3 2.5i SE 5dr Auto. New. Only £20,999 – a saving of £11,131 when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Climate Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Leather Trim, Power Steering and Smokers Pack. 23.7 MPG (combined) Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Sport 5dr Auto. 57 Reg.
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  VW Golf Personal Leasing (PCP) Deals from £181.67 9 Jun 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  Audi A4 Cabriolet Personal Leasing from £319.68 18 Apr 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS 19th - 26th JULY 20 Jul 2007 (News)
  Alfa Romeo GT Coupe 2.0 JTS Sportivo 2dr Manual NEW AT £17,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £2,818 These models are ABS, Air Bags, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Heated front seats, Leather Trim, Power Hood, Power Steering, Radio CD player, Traction Control, and Alloy wheels. Available in Ivory Mist metallic paint. Prestige BMW 3 Series 318d M Sport 4dr Manual NEW AT £21,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £4,186 These models come complete with ABS, Air Bags, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering, Radio CD player, and Traction Control, and Alloy wheels.
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  Top Car Auction Monday 8th May 7 May 2006 (News)
  May 8th Top Car Entries include: 04 reg Jaguar XKR convertible, Pacific Blue, 2,500 miles 04 reg Porsche Boxster 3.2S, Seal Grey, 15k miles 04 reg Range Rover 2.9 TD6 Vogue, Bonatti Grey, 29j miles 04 reg Jaguar XKR, Anthracite, 34k miles 2003/53 BMW M3 coupe, Estoril Blue, 23k miles 2003/53 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2TD auto, Grey, 41k miles 2003/52 Audi RS6 Avant 4.2 quattro, Mugello Blue, 53k miles 2002/52 Mercedes CL500, Brilliant Silver, 41k miles Y reg Mercedes ML55AMG, Obsidian Black, 44k miles 1996P Bentley Continental, Diamond Black 48k miles Many more plus 30 Prestige entries from Black Horse at 1.00pm Tuesday 9th May 11.00am start ***Special 300 Car Motability Sale*** Wednesday 10th May 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, Arval, Alphabet GB, Leaseplan, Lex Vehicle Leasing, General section Jardine p/x, Sytner p/x, Black Horse, Franchised Dealer, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Classic Americans at Auction Today 20 Feb 2006 (News)
  1937 Buick Series 90 8 passenger limo, RHD, est £9,750 to £11,750 1939 Chrysler Wimbledon (ex Keith Moon) est £10,000 to £12,000 1940 Cadillac 61 Special sedan, est £8,000 - £10,000 1957 Cadillac 62 Eldorado convertible, est £17,500 to £21,000 Also:- 1966 Ford Mustang 289, est £7,500-£9,000 1986 Chevrolet Corvette 350V8, est £4,000 to £5,000 And:- 1937 Morris 8 Tourer Series I, est £3,000-£3,500 c.1938 Argson Tricycle, est £450-£650 1951 Riley 21⁄2 Litre RMB, est £7,000-£8,000 1954 Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 (Lightweight) est £19,750-£22,250 1958 Bentley S1, est £9,000-£10,500 1959 Lotus Elite Series I (tage 3 SE engine) est £28,000-£32,000 1960 MGA 1600 Coupe, est £6,000-£7,000 1961 Ford Anglia 105E (No reserve), est £950-£1,350 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III, est £18,500-£22,000 c.1963 Velosolex Moped, est £250-£400 1964 Daimler 21⁄2 Litre V8, est £,250-£4,750 1965 BSA 250cc C15 Trials, est £1,250-£1,550 1966 Triumph 3 TA Motorcycle, est £2,350-£2,650 1966 Volvo 121 (No Reserve), est £1,000-£1,500 1967 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller, est £2,500-£3,000 1968 Fiat 500 Gamine, est £1,850-£2,250 1970 Jaguar 420 G, est £3,000-£3,750 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible, est £21,000-£24,000 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk III, est £1,500-£1,850 1975 Aston Martin V8, est £13,000-£15,000 1976 TVR 3000M, est £1,850-£2,250 1977 Bentley T2, est £9,500-£11,000 1977 Jaguar XJ6C (32,000 miles), est £6,500-£7,000 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II, est £6,500-£7,500 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, est £4,500-£5,250 1979 MGB Roadster (No Reserve), est£1,250-£1,750 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo, est £1,600-£1,850 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II, est £7,500-£8,500 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL (24,750 miles), est £9,750-£11,000 1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible, est £1,500-£1,850 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (No Reserve), est £2,000-£3,000 1984 BMW 635 CSi A, est £1,500-£1,750 1985 Mercedes Benz 280SL, est £5,000-£6,000 1988 Alfa Romeo 2.0 Spider, est £5,000-£5,500 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible (40k miles), est £7,500-£8,500 1989 Middlebridge Scimitar GTE, est £6,000-£7,500 1995* Mercedes-Benz SL320, est £8,750-£10,000 Registration Mark: TFH 88 (on retention), est £2,500-£3,000 Registration Mark: 800 ACH (on retention), est £1,200-£1,800 Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe Monday 20th February 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, Bank of Scotland, Motability , Porsche Retail p/x, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Reg Vardy p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Franchised Dealer p/x, West London Nissan p/x Classic Car Auction from 12.00 midday, viewing from 9.30.
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  Lexus IS220d At Discounts Up to £1,169 + Many More 13 Dec 2005 (News)
  www.onlinecarslimited.com has, as this week's special offers:- Ford Focus diesel hatchback 1.6 TDCi LX 5dr new cars £10993 saving £3402 Ford Focus diesel hatchback 1.6 TDCi Titanium new cars 5dr £13559 saving £3316 Ford Focus diesel estate 1.6 TDCi Sport 5dr new cars £12054 saving £3641 Ford Focus diesel estate 1.8 TDCi Ghia 5dr new cars £13612 saving £3758 Ford Focus C-Max diesel 1.8 TDCi Zetec 5dr new cars £13507 saving £3763 Ford Focus C-Max diesel 1.6 TDCi Zetec 5dr new cars £13507 saving £3763 Ford Focus saloon 1.6 Ghia 4dr new cars £12104 saving £2916 Ford Mondeo diesel estate 2.0 TDCi (90) LX 5dr new cars £13030 saving £4271 Ford Mondeo saloon 2.0 LX Auto 4dr new cars £13534 saving £3766 Mazda 3 diesel hatchback 1.6d TS 5dr £12203 saving £2747 Mazda 5 diesel estate 2.0d TS2 5dr £15085 saving £1615 Mazda 6 diesel estate 2.0d TS (143) 5dr £15980 saving £1720 Lexus new model IS 250 4dr manual saloon new cars £21422 saving £953 Lexus new model IS 250 SE saloon new cars £24302 saving £1073 Lexus new model IS 250 SE Navigator new cars £26904 saving £1181 Lexus new model IS 250 Sport Sunroof new cars £26126 saving £1149 Lexus new model IS 250 SE-L new cars £26798 saving £1177 Lexus new model IS 220d Sport diesel saloon 4dr new cars £25747 saving £1133 Lexus new model IS 220d SE-L diesel saloon 4dr new cars £26606 saving £1169 Lexus new model IS 220d SE diesel saloon 4dr new cars £26606 saving £1169 New Lexus IS250 & IS220d other models available with great savings Jaguar S Type diesel saloon 2.7d V6 Sport Auto new cars £30057 saving £4188 Jaguar S Type diesel saloon 2.7d V6 Auto new cars £26557 saving £3688 Jaguar X Type 2.0d S diesel estate 5dr new cars £19596 saving £2569 BMW Z4 2.0i SE Roadster Convertible manual new cars £22695 saving £2515 Peugeot 107 1.0 Urban 3dr hatchback new cars £6266 saving £879 Peugeot 206 1.4 Sport 3dr manual new cars £7443 saving £2718 Peugeot 206 Sport 1.1 3dr manual new cars £6707 saving £2654 Peugeot 206 Sport 1.1 5dr manual new cars £7083 saving £2878 Peugeot 206 Sport Hdi 3dr manual new cars £8262 saving £2789 Peugeot 206 Zest 1.1 5dr manual new cars £6623 saving £2838 Peugeot 407 SE 136 HDI 4dr manual saloon £13522 saving £4473 new cars other 407 models available (Business offer only) Land Rover Freelander Diesel 2.0 TD4 Adventurer Hardback 3dr new cars £14975 saving £4220 Land Rover Freelander Diesel 2.0 TD4 Adventurer Hardback 3dr new cars £14928 saving £4267 Land Rover Freelander Diesel 2.0 TD4 Adventurer Hardback 3dr new cars £15140 saving £4250 Nissan Almera 2.2 dCI SE 3dr Hatch manual new cars £11700 saving £1650 (for more information on additional discounts on Almeras call 01252 524200/524122) SAAB 9-5 Aero 2.3 HOT Estate Auto pre reg £23130 saving £7776 various colours available.
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  1937 La Salle Made £17,100 at Auction Yesterday 22 Feb 2005 (News)
  In lot order, hammer prices realised (before commission) were as follows:- 1: 1972 Triumph Stag, non-runner, for restoration £850 provisional 3: 1953 Ford Prefect E493A very authentic restoration £2,050 sold 4: 1979 Alfa Romeo 2.0GTV £2,400 provisional 5: 1990 TVR S2 2.0V6 good condition £4,500 sold 6A: 1978 MGB Roadster LHD rubber bumper £1,850 sold 7: 1988 Mercedes Benz 420SEC £2,450 sold 8: 1965 Austin Healey Sprite 1,098cc £3,500 sold 10: 1981 Peugeot 504 cabriolet slightly tatty £2,200 sold 11: 1972 Jensen Interceptor SP £5,100 sold 12: 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 authentic restoration £2,600 sold 18: 1988 Rolls Royce Silver Spur solid red £5,550 provisional 20: 1969 Jaguar 240 £3,900 provisional 21: 1957 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud well restored £16,800 sold 22: 1982 Mini 95 Pick-Up with tilt, 46,800 miles £3.800 provisional 24: 1986 BMW 635Csi £2,450 provisional 25: 1964 Oldsmobile 90 Convertible, clean and rust free £5,300 sold 27: 1984 Ferrari Mondial QV, 35,000 miles £9,750 sold 31: 1964 Mercedes Benz 220 SEb convertible £10,000 provisional 32: 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III LWB with division £17,300 sold 33: 1947 Packard Clipper Six Series 2100 sedan, RHD, £3,600 sold 34: 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SLC £3,500 provisional 35: 1979 Rolls Royce Shadow II 17,600 miles £11,000 provisional 36: 1973 NGB GTS recreation very authentic £12,750 provisional 37: Jaguar Sovereign 5.3 42,000 miles superb £5,900s 38: 1967 Jaguar 240 £6,800 sold 39: 1975 MGBGT Jubilee Edition no 15 £2,600 sold 40: 1988 Bentley Eight £6,600 sold 41: 1980 Rolls Royce Shadow II £3,600 provisional 42: 1976 Mercedes Benz 350SL yellow £4,800 sold 43: 1968 Daimler Sovereign £1,250 provisional 44: 1962 Vauxhall Cresta PA with period accessories £3,900 sold 45: 1968 MGB Roadster £3,400 provisional 46: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 litre V6 sedan £900 provisional 47: 1972 NSU Ro80, 72,488 miles £700 provisional 48: 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit 42,000 miles £7,200 provisional 49: 1970 MGBGT chrome bumper £1,800 provisional More information at www.classic-car-auction.co.uk Note that H&H will be holding a 100 car Classic Sale at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry on Saturday 26th February.
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  Endurance Racing at Castle Combe 23rd/24th July 14 Jul 2011 (News)
  The Formula Free single seaters is where anything goes, so expect the Formula 3 cars to be stretching their legs on the 1.85 mile circuit. The GAZ Shocks Production BMW Championship caters for the 318i and 320i made between 1983 and 1990, almost unmodified and suitably tail happy! Toyo Tires Racing Saloons is another low cost series for Pre 1994 saloons with limited engine and suspension modifications.
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  New Michelin Supercar Tyre Shaves 5 Seconds Off a 2.7 Kilometre Lap 20 Nov 2010 (News)
  This outstanding combination of driving enjoyment and safety performance proved decisive in the product development phases conducted with Porsche, BMW M division and Ferrari. In track testing at a 2.7 kilometre circuit in Germany the new Michelin Pilot Supersport shaved 5 seconds of lap times set by its predecessor, the Pilot Sport 2.
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  Baron's British Heritage Auction 8th September at Sandown Park 31 Aug 2009 (News)
  September 8th sale entries (as at 31.8.09): British Heritage •  1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante £24000-27000 •  1996 Austin (Rover) Mini Cooper 35 £5300-6000 •  1959 Austin Healey 3000 MKI BT7 2+2 £29000-32000 •    1958 Austin Healey Frog-Eye Sprite £7500-9000 •  1979 Austin Mini 1000 £2250-3000 •  1983 Daimler S3 4.2 Sovereign £1500-2500 •  1959 Jaguar 3.4 Sports saloon £14000-16000 •  1968 Jaguar E-Type S 1 1/2 4.2 Roadster £34000-40000 •  1961 Jaguar MKII 3.8 Manual £27000-30000 •  1973 S3 E-Type FHC £12000-14000 •  1995 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 (X300) £2500-3500 •    1994 Jaguar XJ12 6.0 £4000-5000 •  1996 Jaguar XJ6 Executive £1500-2000 •  1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 Coupe £3000-4000 •  1967 Jaguar C-Type by Proteus £38000-45000 •  1995 Land Rover Defender 300tdi Soft Top £7500-8500 •  1993 Land Rover Range Rover ‘Classic’ 4.2 LSE £4500-5500 •  1959 MG TF1500-LHD £19000-22000 •  1961 MG MGA 1600 FHC £5500-6500 •  1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5A £750-1500 •  1964 Triumph TR4 £9000-11000 •  1973 Triumph TR6 £7000-8000 •  1968 Wolseley Hornet £2000-3000 Other entries •  1986 BMW M,5351 Auto Saloon £2000-3000 •  1918 Buick e Six 49 Tourer £17000-20000 •  1967 Dodge Coronet VIP £8500-10500 •  1988 Maserati Bi-Turbo 2500 Coupe £4250-5250 •  1988 Mercedes 300SL £12500-14000 •  1992 Mercedes 320CE Coupe £2500-3500 •  1982 Mercedes 380SL £3750-5000 •  1980 Mercedes 450SLC £4500-5500 •  1987 Mercedes 500SEC £3250-4000 •  1986 Mercedes 500SEC £4750-5750 •  1984 Mercedes Benz 500SL £3500-5000 •  1989 Porsche 9113.2 Cabriolet Sport £13000-15000 •  1990 Renault 4TL £3250-4000 •  1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1600 Coupe £4500-6000 Julian Shoolheifer appointed as Director of Business Development Barons has strengthened its team with the appointment of classic vehicle specialist Julian Shoolheifer as Director of Business Development.
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  Clouseau Boss's Jaguar Among Top Sellers 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  Estimated around £11,000, this represents extremely good value compared to other 6-cylinder sports cars of this era. The 1990 BMW 316i Automatic has remained in the hands of its company chairman owner from new, covering just 9,490 miles in that time. Finished in white with grey/blue cloth interior trim, the car has a number of options fitted including the sunshine roof, a Pioneer sound system and alloy wheels.
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  Buyers Still Paying Over Book for Convertibles 14 Jun 2008 (News)
  Two types of sale: Live Online and Open Tender. These are only available to BCA MyBCA Loyalty Card holders. BMW group sales at BCA www.british-car-auctions.co.uk/Default.aspx?page=2537 BCA's exclusive Commercial Auction View service at www.commercialauctionview.com .
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  Honda Civic PCP Deals from £226.87pm 3 May 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  Ford Focus Hatchback Personal Leasing from £177.51 23 Feb 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.