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  Used Buying Guide: Volkswagen Amarok 2011-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  It's very quiet on the move, rides well and has a comfortable interior with a quality finish that's on par with Volkswagen's car range. "The load area itself comes lined as standard and like the rest of the car it feels well finished and robust enough to withstand every day abuse. The single cab model has a load area of more than 2.0 metres (2205mm to be precise) and can carry two Euro pallets sideways with 60cm to spare."
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Nissan NV200 2009-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Check the quality of the gearshift, the five-speed gearbox is - like the engine - car derived, so if it’s been abused or frequently hauled at maximum capacity it might fail. It should be obvious if it’s on its way out, with any noises, crunching or difficulty selecting gear pointing to a failing transmission.
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  Some Scrappers Worth More Than Government Allowance 29 May 2009 (News)
  He might even find his old car is worth £2,500, leaving him £1,500 better off before buying a new car at a discount. So think before you scrap. Particularly if your old car is a sportscar, any prestige brand, or any immaculate old car.
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  CAP Predicts September Flood of Nearly News 30 Aug 2001 (News)
  The message is therefore to go for ex-rental or ex-short term lease cars less than a year old. Or look for bargains among higher mileage one to three year olds. But don't expect cheap, low mileage, top condition cars of one to three years old.
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  Get that old car smell 18 Jul 2016 (News)
  This smell will take any car enthusiast back to the good old days, even if you're driving a 61 plate Ford Focus.' Dawn Holmes, Marketing Manager from the Classic vehicle division of Carole Nash, said. 'We’ve been overwhelmed by the response and interest in helping us to create the ultimate ‘Old Car Smell’ and are delighted with the final fragrance.
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  Paris set to ban old cars? 14 Nov 2012 (News)
  Bertrand Delanoë, the mayor of Paris has said that he wants to ban the use of cars and commercial vehicles older than 17 years in the French capital from September 2014. The move, which is being instigated on the grounds of noise and pollution once again puts the issue of classic and old car usage firmly on the political agenda after years of relative calm.
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  Dacia Extended Warranties Available Online At Up To 12 Months Old 6 Feb 2014 (News)
  Dacia is offering e xtended warranties of up to 5 and up to 7 years and fixed price service packages online to existing Dacia owners whose cars are less than 12 months old. Prices are the same as if they took the packages on purchase: 5 year/60k mile warranty (whichever comes first) £395; 7 year/100k mile warranty (whichever comes first £850; 3 year/36k mile service plan £489.
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  People 'should be rewarded for scrapping old cars' 17 Feb 2009 (News)
  It stated anyone willing to scrap a vehicle more than nine years old should be given £2,000 towards the cost of a new or nearly new car . According to SMMT, there would be a number of benefits to such a programme.
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  Last 'New' Old-Shape Passat TDI 130s, From £14,450 22 Sep 2005 (News)
  www.new-car-discount.com has bis savings and affordable PCP deals available on final stock of 55 pre-reg old shape Volkswagen Passats. As always, all cars are UK supplied with full 3 year warranty and standard support package.
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  Old Model Passat TDI 130 Highlines For 55 Reg: £15,672 28 Aug 2005 (News)
  www.uk-car-discount.co.uk offers Cheap old model VW Passat 1.9 TDI 130 Highline Saloons And Estates (no estate yet of new model). Huge Savings on Un-Registered Vehicles. Not Pre registered so customer will be the 1st Registered Keeper.
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  Mazda offering £500 off when customers scrap their car 23 Nov 2011 (News)
  Mazda has partnered up with car recycling network Cartakeback, and is offering £500 off a new Mazda when customers scrap their old car. Peter Allibon, sales director for Mazda UK explained the concept: “This offer is not only exciting for our customers, but supports our sustainable Zoom Zoom strategy.
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  £3,000 'Swappage' on Many New Vauxhalls 5 Feb 2010 (News)
  Better still, unlike the current scrappage scheme, even buyers who have a ten year old car (or older) to swap only need to have owned it for 90 days – and dealers will also allow a husband/wife to trade in their partner’s car, as long as they live at the same address.
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  Nissan Extends £2,000 Trade-in to 8 Year Old Cars 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  Nissan’s UK MD, Paul Willcox comments: “We are disappointed with the Government’s decision only to include cars over 10 years old in the Scrappage Scheme – we were expecting the offer to be available to pre-2001 models. That’s why we’ve introduced a £2,000 minimum trade-in for cars aged 8-10 years old for anyone buying one of our British built models.
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  Scrappage schemes: how to get big discounts without trading in your car 15 Nov 2019 (News)
  Car manufacturers are offering big discounts on new models when you trade in your old vehicle - but research by HonestJohn.co.uk has revealed that bigger savings can be found without handing over the keys to your old car.
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  Classic cars: why we need clarity 9 Apr 2013 (News)
  A recent online discussion about old cars, the tag ‘classic’ was applied to a car I was discussing; more specifically, that the motor in question, a Peugeot 205 Gentry was ‘not a classic’. Considering I never said it was – but actually think these cars are quite special – I was more than a little puzzled.
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  1962 AC Greyhound Sells for £82,500 at Brightwells 20 May 2019 (News)
  A 1962 AC Greyhound old for £82,500 at Brightwells Classic Car Auction in Leominster on Wednestay 15th May. As at Historics on Saturday 19th, prices achieved reflect a strong market for the right cars.
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  Chevrolet switch and save scheme launched 6 Apr 2010 (News)
  "We want to show our customers that even now the scrappage scheme has ended, Chevrolet cars still offer enormous value for money," said Chevrolet UK Managing Director, Mark Terry. "Indeed, many of them realised this even without the scrappage scheme as an incentive, and with Switch and Save we can reward those who may not have been able to take advantage of scrappage because their old car wasn't old enough."
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  Vauxhall Heritage Open Day 26th April 18 Apr 2009 (News)
  Another star attraction on the day will be 25-year-old artist Ian Cook, who is widely regarded for his unusual car-related artwork, which he creates by using old tyres and remote control models to drive through the paint. Ian will mark Drive it Day by creating an image of the Heritage Centre’s distinctive turquoise PA Velox live at the show – a car widely regarded as Vauxhall’s boldest classic design.
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  Last Old Shape Clios From £6,665 29 Nov 2005 (News)
  www.new-car-discount.com has fantastic savings available on the Last Remaining Stock of old model Renault Clios. As always all cars are UK supplied with full 3 year warranty and standard support package. Free Winter Pack for Female Purchasers: Spade, blanket, warning triangle, copy of the Department of Transport's Winter Driving safety leaflet.
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  Top 10: Everyday future classics 3 Jan 2019 (News)
  It’s an old debate – what cars on today’s roads will become a classic car in the future? It’s easy to think of certain Ferrari and Porsche mdoels that will undoubtedly become real classics in a few years’ time, but what about those cars most people can afford to buy?