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  Used Buying Guide: Volkswagen Amarok 2011-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  That’ll be much less on vehicles working in dusty or dirty areas, so check it regularly, as failure can lead to the need for a costly replacement engine. If the CV joints are worn, you’ll be looking at around £120 a side, again, with the nature of the off-road ability the Amarok offers it worth checking these regularly.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Volkswagen Caddy 2010-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Mileages on Caddys in the classifieds between £4000-£6000 vary wildly, don’t be afraid of higher mileage examples, indeed, short drop vehicles with lower mileages may well have lead harder lives. Look out for a good, complete service history and desirable options like the + pack that brings a full height bulkhead, and the electric pack that adds electric windows. The 1.6-litre 102PS engine absolutely dominates the bigger Caddy Maxi (the 75PS version being the pick with the regular Caddy) in the classifieds, it no poor relation to the 2.0-litre TDI.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2001 - 2014 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  PK5, PK6, PF1 and PF6 manual transmissions are prone to failure, due to a build issue. The pre-load on the bearings are massively over torqued, leading to failure in gearboxes with mileages as low as 20,000 miles. Once these are repaired, and correctly installed they should last indefinitely - any Vivaros that might have had a problem certain to have been repaired by now.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Toyota Hilux 2004-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Check that the propshaft has been greased, the couplings still have greasing points, as they’re typically overlooked when servicing. If the front one dries up it can lead to it failing and cracking the gearbox casing, which will result in an expensive fix. It’s rare, though. A full service will typically cost about £250 +VAT, keep on top of that and the Hilux shouldn’t present any issues.
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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Nissan Navara 2005-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  The propshaft needs grease applied regularly, if it’s not been don it can wear the joints, leading to it going oval. Vibration through the drivetrain points to this. It’ll not be a chap repair, either, costing upwards of £700. Check, and never ignore, the engine warning light.
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  Leaded petrol now available in drums 2 Sep 2014 (News)
  ‘Now they can, thanks to the option of VP Vintage Unleaded and VP Vintage Leaded.’    
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  Credit crunch 'leading to interest in alternative fuels' 15 Jul 2008 (News)
  Rising fuel prices and the onset of the credit crunch have lead to an increase in interest in alternative fuels, an automotive body has claimed. British Car Auctions (BCA) has remarked that while the public is still struggling to get to grips with green issues, the recent state of the economy has lead to a rise in the popularity of eco-friendly models.
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  New Advertising Tracking System for Dealers 9 Apr 2009 (News)
  Portfolio, the leading provider of showroom and online retail marketing services and part of the Manheim Group, has introduced a new lead tracking product called ‘Numbers on Demand’ that will enable dealers to analyse more effectively the success of their advertising.
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  Motorists make pothole claims every 11 minutes – but less than a quarter are successful 26 Jan 2015 (News)
  Research from the RAC shows that of 48,664 claims for pothole-related car damage submitted to UK councils in 2014, less than a quarter lead to any compensation. 23 per cent (11,184) of the claims submitted lead to compensation, which amounted to a total of £3.2m – an average pay out of £286 for each successful claim.
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  Liberace Cadillac Leads Classic Auction Line Up for 17th September 13 Sep 2013 (News)
  A 1931 Cadillac Golfer's DHC once owned by Liberace and a McLaren Mercedes lead the line up for Barons Classic Auction at Sandown Park on 17th September. The unique gold-leaf clad 1931 Cadillac Golfer’s Drophead Coupé (believed to have once belonged to the flamboyant pianist Liberace) is estimarted at £85,000, while a LHD 2006 Mercedes McLaren SLR is estimated at £116,000-£120,000.
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  Two more from Showroom4cars 7 Aug 2001 (News)
  Showroom4cars.com is leading with two deals this week. The lower-priced one is a 1.6 VTR Saxo at £8599 otr, with a year's tax and three years' warranty, and free insurance (subject, as they say, to status). UK sourced, the baby Citroen is available with only a two-week wait.
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  Pan-Euro Car Taxes On The Way 1 Sep 2002 (News)
  It is also reported that Mr Bolkestein intends to phase out VED, progressively increase diesel duty and harmonise duty of lead-free petrol. It is unlikely that the plans will be passed without some controversy. Two fellow commissioners have already rejected the proposals and taxation proposals need unanimity in the Council of Ministers."
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  Megane Fidji Plus Cabrios for £13,499 OTR 8 Jul 2003 (News)
  This week, www.showroom4cars.com is offering big savings on UK supplied lead-out model Renault Megane Cabriolets, just in time for the summer holidays. The limited edition Fidji Plus model is available with only two weeks delivery at just £13,499 on the road, saving £1,696 on UK list.
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  Is Castrol Valvemaster fuel additive still available? 24 Apr 2018 (News)
  .’ Fuel additives like Valvemaster were designed for use in classic vehicles that were made to run on leaded petrol – mostly cars built before 1992. Without the addition of lead in the petrol, enthusiasts were concerned that the valves seats would suffer from recession. However, because of the low mileages (and light use) that many older vehicles enjoy, this seems to have been much less of a problem than many predicted.
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  Pink Smart in BCA Charity Auction 8 Nov 2010 (News)
  BCA offer opportunity to buy a Limited Pink Passion Smart at auction   BCA is auctioning one of just 100 Pink Passion Smart FourTwo Cars to help raise money for a leading cancer hospital.    The sale takes place at 1.00 pm on Monday, 22 November at BCA Blackbushe.   Just 85 coupes and 15 convertible examples of the limited metallic pink Smart FourTwo Cars have been produced and are being snapped up by eager buyers throughout November.
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  Currency Price Rises Starting to Feed Through 22 Aug 2008 (News)
  The substantial fall in the value of Sterling against the Euro since January is leading to price increases for cars imported from the Euro zone. Previously, while paying up to 15% more in Sterling for their cars, the UK companies managed to absorb this cost. But obviously they could not continue to do so indefinitely.
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  Latest deals on Audi Q5 from DSG Autos 18 Mar 2011 (News)
  Audi Q5 2.0TDi 170ps S-Line – manual Monza Silver or Daytona Grey Metallic, both with Black Milano Leather Business Contract Hire 3+35 Payments 10,000 miles per annum £569.99+VAT per month Cash price - £33,225.00 The standard lead time on the Q5 is 22 weeks, so this offer provides the added benefit of cutting short an otherwise long wait. If you are looking for something else, then visit their websites. www.dsgauto.com - Car and van contract hire and finance lease offers.
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  Full Sales Programme at BCA Bank Holiday Monday 28 Aug 2009 (News)
  There's a full sales programme this Bank Holiday Monday with 1000's of vehicles on offer from the UK's leading vendors at the following BCA centres: -Bedford -Birmingham -Blackbushe -Brighouse -Derby -Peterborough -Preston Click on the link below to look at all the catalogues:  

  Porsches lead the way at Bonhams Goodwood sale 24 May 2017 (News)
  Ten Porsches will go under the hammer at Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed sale, with two significant examples leading the pack. A 1957 Porsche 356A Carrera Speedster GS/GT (estimate £900,000-1,000,000) is in a league of its own. Between 1955 and 1959, just 152 or so Carrera Speedsters were produced, and this example is one of only three right-hand drive examples.
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  Santa Pod European Finals 8th-11th of September 25 Aug 2011 (News)
  Thanks to a superbly close season, some exceptional driving – and the absence of the current points leader, it really is anyone’s for the taking as Europe’s leading 2 and 4 wheel drag racers make their way to the event. In the prestigious and hotly contested Top Fuel category, any one of 5 or 6 drivers have a chance of taking the glory. Tommy Johnson Jr. will now not be racing, so his seemingly unassailable points lead means little to those snapping at his heels.