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  Buyers now entitled to full refund on a faulty car within 30 days of purchase 1 Oct 2015 (News)
  The Consumer Rights Act 2015 is now enforceable by law, giving consumers far greater recourse in the event of a problem with a purchase, when paying for a service or when signing up to a contract. The biggest news to motorists is a right to reject a car for a full refund within 30 days of purchase if it is faulty.
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 £450 13 Jul 2015 (News)
  Its most recent service was in March, 2015. We’re told it runs and drives very well and is in good condition, but the lacquer has peeled on the bonnet and roof. Oh, and did we mention the engine? It’s the 3.0-litre V6 with the manual gearbox.
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  Mk1 Ford Fiesta offered for ‘no reserve’ at September sale 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  A 1979 Ford Fiesta 1300S is going under the hammer. The car is part of Classic Car Auctions’ September Sale at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on Saturday, 23 September. And it’s offered without reserve.
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  Sam Pack collection fetches £7.4m at classic car auction 18 Nov 2014 (News)
  With all the entries sold, the collection generated $11,543,400 (£7,367,925). As well as the Cobra, a delivery-mileage 2006 Ford GT, one of 60 Fords that crossed the podium, sold for $418,000 (£266,902). Another Ford that smashed their pre-sale estimates was a supercharged 1957 Ford Thunderbird 'F-Code', which passed onto its fourth owner for $247,500 (£158,044.02).
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  Stubby aerial launched for Fords and Vauxhalls 18 Nov 2010 (News)
    Richbrook Launch New Official Ford and Vauxhall Collection Aerials Richbrook has launched a low profile, high quality roof aerial for Fords and Vauxhalls that helps avoid the problem of contact with up and over garage doors.
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  Fiesta 'could be a safe choice' 5 May 2009 (News)
  " In related motoring news , Ford recently revealed used versions of the latest Fiesta and Ka models are fetching high prices at auction. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  Mondeo Estate 'best towcar in the UK' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  Ford's Mondeo Estate vehicle has been given the title of best towcar in the UK by a panel of experts. The vehicle was awarded the overall winner prize at the second annual Towcar awards from the judges of Practical Caravan, What Car?
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  Mondeo Estate 'best towcar in the UK' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  Ford's Mondeo Estate vehicle has been given the title of best towcar in the UK by a panel of experts. The vehicle was awarded the overall winner prize at the second annual Towcar awards from the judges of Practical Caravan, What Car?
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  Big Discounts on Small Cars from Drivethedeal 28 Apr 2005 (News)
  **Ford deals subject to borrowing £2500 finance from Ford Credit at 10.9% APR for a minimum of 3 months. For these deals and many more, please visit www.drivethedeal.com
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  Ford Updates Mondeo 30 May 2003 (News)
  Ford has announced a lot of improvements to the Mondeo, from a super-economical new 1.8 petrol engine to a 155mph ST220. The new 130PS 1.8 Duratec SCi engine is a chain-cam direct injected petrol unit that offers improved economy of 6-8% over its predecessor.
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  P/X and Finance Bargains at Auction 15 May 2006 (News)
  While a red 29k miles 52 reg MINI One made a MAXi price of £7,350. Here’s the longer list. As usual, ‘s’ means sold. ‘p’ means top provisional bid. n/s means not sold. Audi A3 1.8T Sport, 2000X, 59k mile £6,400s Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport, 04 reg, 34k mile £13,200p Audi S3 225 quattro, 02 reg, 52k miles £10,750p Audi TT 225 quattro 6-spd, 2001/51, 47k miles £12,000s Audi TT 180 quattro 6-spd, 2003/53, 33k miles £14,400s Audi TT 3.2 quattro 6-spd, 04 reg, 11k miles £18,100s BMW 318 2.0 CI, 02 reg, 50k miles £10,300s BMW 323iSE E46, 1999T, 87k miles £4,300p BMW 530i SE manual, 02 reg, 86k miles £5,850p BMW 540i 4.4 auto, 1998R, 86k miles £5,400s BMW X5 3.0d Sport satnav, 2002.52, 75k £21,000s Ford Puma 1.7, 1999T, 70k miles £2,550s Ford Puma 1.7, 1999V, 88k miles £2,525p Ford Mondeo 1.8LX, 1996N, 105k miles £150s Ford Mondeo 2.0TDCI Zetec, 03 reg, 37k miles £5,300p Hyundai 2.0SE coupe auto, 2001X, 31k miles £4,200s Lotus Elise 1.8 IIIS Roadster, 1999T, 26k miles £9,300s Mazda Demio 1.3, 1999T, 62k miles £1,450s Mazda MX5 1.8S, 2000W, 37k miles £6,850s Mercedes C220 CDI A/G estate, 03 reg, 110k miles £7,750p Mercedes CLK 320 Elegance conv, 2001X, 35k miles £14,500s Mercedes CLK 270 CDI A/G coupe, 03 reg, 89k miles £14,000p MGTF 135, 02 reg, 21k miles £6,600s MINI One, red, alloys, 2003/52, 28k miles £7,350s Peugeot 106 GTi 16v, 1998S, 72k miles £2,300s Porsche 911 996 3.6 Targa, 02 reg, 36k miles £33,100s Rover 214Si 5-dr, 1995N, 117k miles £140s SEAT Cordoba 1.6S, 1999V, 49k miles £1,075s Skoda Octavia 2.0SLXi estate, 2000W, 47k miles £2,575p Skoda Octavia 1.6 Ambiente, Y reg, 46k miles £2,100s Toyota Carina E 1.6 Kudos, 1994M, 63k miles £650s Toyota LandCruiser LC4 D-4D, 03 reg, 11k miles £20,500s Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Actic, 1997R, 101k miles £550s Vauxhall Signum 2.2 Elegance, 03 reg, 11k miles £7,100p Vauxhall Omega 2.6 CDX auto, 2002/52, 54k miles £4,925s Wednesday 17th May 10.00am start Ford Open Ex-Rental 150 Car Sale , Fleet & Finance, Lex Vehicle Leasing, Franchised Dealer, Citroen UK, Hitachi Finance, Leaseplan, Renault Financial Services, Black Horse, General section, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Sytner p/x, Trident Honda p/x, Land Rover Financial Services 50 car sale .
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  Auction Bargains Harder To Find Today 17 Feb 2006 (News)
  Audis, on the other hand, are still making mad money with no less than £20,700 paid for a 5,277 mile 2005/55 A3 S-Line Sportback TDI 140 DSG. While the wrong engine (2.5 petrol) killed an 05 Nissan X-Trail Sport that sold for £12,450. Check the list below for more ups, downs and sometimes astonishing contrasts.
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  This Week's Deals From Online Cars 13 Jul 2006 (News)
  www.onlinecarslimited.com has, as this week's special deals: Audi A3 Diesel Hatchback 1.9 TDi 3dr new cars £15386 saving £1344 Audi A3 Hatchback 1.6 3dr new cars £14290 saving £1225 Audi A4 Diesel Saloon 1.9 TDi TDV 4dr new cars £19219 saving £1856 Audi A4 Saloon 1.8T 4dr new cars £19609 saving £1896 Audi A6 Diesel Saloon 2.0 TDi TDV SE 4dr new cars £22879 saving £2396 Audi A6 Saloon 3.2 FSI Quattro SE 4dr new cars £29865 saving £3215 BMW 1 Series Hatchback 118i 5dr (6) new cars £15396 saving £2404 BMW 1 Series Diesel Hatchback 120d M Sport 5dr new cars £19869 saving £3166 BMW 3 Series Saloon 318i 4dr new cars £18139 saving £1856 BMW 3 Series Diesel Saloon 330d SE 4dr new cars £26892 saving £2828 BMW 5 Series Saloon 530i M Sport 4dr new cars £32072 saving £3793 BMW 5 Series Diesel Saloon 520d M Sport 4dr new cars £26266 saving £3079 Chrysler Grand Voyager Diesel 2.8 CRD LX 5dr Auto £23928 saving £2042 Citroen C2 Hatchback 1.1i L 3dr new cars £6070 saving £2125 Citroen Xsara Picasso Diesel Estate 1.6 HDi 92 VTX 5dr new cars £10984 saving £671 Fiat Panda 1.2 Dynamic 5dr new cars £5500 saving £1690 Honda Accord Diesel Tourer 2.2i CTDi Sport 5dr new cars £19615 saving £910 Honda Civic Saloon 1.4 i-Dsi ES 4dr IMA CVT Auto new cars £15618 saving £682 Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 i-DSi SE 5dr new cars £10329 saving £371 Jaguar X-Type Diesel Estate 2.0d SE 5dr (Euro 4) new cars £21166 saving £4999 Jaguar X-Type Diesel Estate 2.2d Sport 5dr (Euro 4) new cars £19916 saving £4249 Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.5 V6 S 5dr new cars £20227 saving £3713 Jaguar X-Type Estate 3.0 V6 Sport Premium 5dr Auto new cars £27643 saving £4772 Jaguar X-Type Diesel Saloon 2.0d Classic 4dr (Euro 4) new cars £17735 saving £2260 Jaguar X-Type Diesel Saloon 2.2d Sport Premium 4dr (Euro 4) new cars £23704 saving £4791 Jaguar X-Type Saloon 2.5 V6 SE 4dr new cars £22704 saving £4066 Jaguar X-Type Saloon 2.5 V6 Sport 4dr Auto new cars £21172 saving £3848 Jeep Grand Cherokee SW Diesel 3.0 CRD 5dr Auto new cars £26843 saving £2652 Kia Picanto Hatchback 1.0 S 5dr new cars £5728 saving £172 Kia Sportage Diesel Estate 2.0 CRDi XE (138) 5dr new cars £15510 saving £960 Land Rover Freelander TD4 Adventurer Hatchback 3dr manual new cars £14471 saving £4724 Land Rover Freelander TD4 Adventurer Station Wagon 5dr Auto new cars £16980 saving £5025 Land Rover Freelander TD4 Adventurer Station Wagon 5dr Auto new cars £16533 saving £5362 Land Rover Freelander TD4 Adventurer Station Wagon 5dr manual new cars £15478 saving £4917 Lexus IS Diesel Saloon 220d 4dr new cars £20567 saving £1651 Lexus IS Diesel Saloon 220d Sport 4dr new cars £24916 saving £2002 Lexus IS Saloon 250 4dr new cars £21077 saving £1341 Lexus IS Saloon 250 SE 4dr Auto new cars £24453 saving £1965 Lexus IS Saloon 250 Sport 4dr new cars £24545 saving £1973 Lexus IS Saloon 250 SE-L 4dr Auto new cars £26858 saving £2160 Mazda 3 Diesel Hatchback 1.6d TS2 5dr new cars £13113 saving £2642 Mazda 5 Diesel Estate 2.0d TS2 5dr new cars £15208 saving £1542 Mazda 5 Estate 1.8 TS 5dr new cars £12421 saving £1904 Mazda 6 Diesel Hatchback 2.0d TS (143) 5dr new cars £15206 saving £1544 Mazda 6 Diesel Estate 2.0d TS2 (143) 5dr new cars £17475 saving £1775 Mazda RX-8 (192) Coupe 4dr new cars £20071saving £1284 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDi Sport Edition Coupe Auto (Tipfunction) new cars £20898 saving £3197 Mercedes CLK Diesel Coupe 220 CDi Elegance 2dr Tip Auto new car £32372 saving £2678 Mini One Convertible 1.6 2dr new cars £13177 £ saving £418 Renault Clio Diesel Hatchback 1.5 dCi 68 Extreme 3dr new cars £9211 saving £849 Renault Espace Diesel Estate 1.9 dCi Authentique 5dr new cars £17886 saving £2914 Renault Laguna Hatchback 2.0 16V Extreme 5dr new cars £12851 saving £3549 Renault Megane Diesel Sport Saloon 1.5 dCi 86 Expression 4dr new cars £12486 saving £1969 Renault Megane Scenic Estate 1.4 Expression 5dr (Euro 4) new cars £13137 saving £2078 Saab 9-3 Convertible 1.8t Linear 2dr new cars £20662 saving £4308 Saab 9-3 Diesel Sportwagon 1.9 TiD Linear (150) 5dr Auto new cars £19026 saving £3924 Saab 9-5 Diesel Estate 1.9 TiD Vector 5dr new cars £20971 saving £4335 Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i T3-S 5dr Hatchback new cars £13495 saving £3845 Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i T3-S 4dr Saloon new cars £13495 saving £3845 Toyota Avensis 2.0 VVT-i T Spirit 5dr Hatchback new cars £16795 saving £4520 Toyota Avensis 2.0 VVT-i T Spirit 5dr Tourer new cars £16995 saving £5321 Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D T Spirit Diesel 4dr Saloon new cars £16995 saving £4345 Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D T4 Diesel 4dr Saloon new cars £15795 saving £4046 Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.9 CDTi 16v (150ps) 5dr Hatchback new cars £14556 saving £3769 Vauxhall Astra SXi 1.6i 5dr Hatchback new cars £12281 saving £2844 Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2i 16v 3dr Hatchback new cars £8318 saving £2377 Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.3 CDTi 16v 5dr Hatchback new cars £9361 saving £2784 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel Hatchback 1.3 CDTi Life 3dr new cars £8533 saving £1942 Vauxhall Meriva Estate Special Ed 1.3 CDTi 16v Active 5dr new cars £10563 saving £3232 Vauxhall Vectra SRi 1.8i 16v VVT 5dr Hatchback new cars £13284 saving £4641 Vauxhall Vectra Sri Nav/Ext Pack 1.9 CDTi 16v (150ps) 5dr Hatchback new cars £15954 saving £4631 Vauxhall Zafira Estate Special Ed 1.6i Active 5dr new cars £11901 saving £3899 Vauxhall Zafira Diesel Estate 1.9 CDTi Design (150) 5dr (Euro 4) new cars £16142 saving £4008 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.6 Luna 2dr new cars £14166 saving £1459 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0T GTi 5dr new cars £19846 saving £990 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Saloon 1.9 S TDi PD 4dr new cars £14036 saving £1294 Volkswagen Jetta Saloon 1.6 S FSi 4dr new cars £13417 saving £1218 Volkswagen Passat Diesel Estate 2.0 S TDi 5dr new cars £16819 saving £1751 Volkswagen Passat Saloon 2.0 S FSi 4dr new cars £15193 saving £1547 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.2 E 55 5dr new cars £7642 saving £453 Volvo S60 Diesel Saloon 2.4D S 4dr Geartronic (Euro 4) new cars £18560 saving £5195 Volvo V70 Estate 2.4 140 S 5dr new cars £18423 saving £4662 Volvo XC90 Diesel Estate 2.4 D5 S 5dr new cars £28916 saving £3879 Volvo XC90 Estate 3.2 SE 5dr Geartronic new cars £32098 saving £4185 Full details at www.onlinecarslimited.com
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  Restored 1950 Jowett Jupiter race car for sale 26 Feb 2018 (News)
  It comes with period photographs of the car racing, before it was put into storage in 1969. In 2015, the car was taken out of storage and restored over a two-year period – photographs of the work are also included in the sale. The car is part of H&H Classics' auction at Duxford Imperial War Museumon, Cambrdigeshire, on Tuesday, 21 March.
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  Bentley specialist Stanely Mann dies 11 Feb 2016 (News)
  Stanley, with six like-minded vintage Bentley enthusiasts, founded the Benjafield’s Racing Club in 1990. Limited to 100 members, the club celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2015 and in November was named Club of the Year at the International Historic Motoring Awards. Stanley was one of the great characters in the vintage Bentley world and he will be sorely missed by all.
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  Mercedes-Benz E-Class named UK Car of the Year 24 Feb 2017 (News)
  Best Small Hatch – Hyundai Ioniq Best Family Car – Toyota Prius Best Executive Car – Mercedes-Benz E-Class Best Luxury Car – Rolls-Royce Dawn Best Estate Car – Volvo V90 Best MPV – Renault Scenic/Grand Scenic Best Crossover – SEAT Ateca Best Large Crossover – Jaguar F-Pace Best Coupe – Porsche 718 Cayman Best Cabriolet – Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Best Sports Car – Porsche 718 Boxster Best Performance Car – Ford Focus RS
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  BMC competition cars set for Race Retro 17 Feb 2015 (News)
  On display will be examples of the ‘Big’ Healey 3000, winner of its class in the 1960 Tour of Corsica with Pat Moss at the wheel.  There will also be the ubiquitous Mini Cooper ‘S’ 1071, which was Rauno Aaltonen’s ride for the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally, and the TR7 V8, which performed in a trio of 1979 rallies under the control or Per Eklund and Simo Lampinen – all genuine works cars from the glory days of the team.
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  400 Convertible Auction on 17th April 23 Mar 2010 (News)
    Mercedes SL500 5.5                                                                         56/06                         40840 Audi A4 FSI Quattro Sport 3.2                                                 56/07                         54743 Maserati Grandsport V8 Spyder 4.2                                                 06/06                         21053 Aston Martin DB9 V12 Volante 5.9                                                 05/05                         11357 Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic 3.8                                                 05/05                         35094 Audi TT T Quattro 225                                                             2000                         40085 BMW M3 Evolution                                                                         03/03                         41483 Alfa Romeo Spider JTS                                                             07/57                         19856 Audi S4 Quattro Tiptronic                                                             57/08                         18820 Ford Focus CC-3                                                                         08/08                         23921 The second convertibles sale is in Scotland at BCA Glasgow on 21 st April and the third is in Yorkshire at BCA Brighouse on 28 th April.
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  Hyundai Sales up 5.66% in January 5 Feb 2009 (News)
  The Korean company registered 1,885 cars in Britain last month, a 5.66 percent increase over 2008’s figures. The increase wasn’t bulked out by massive ‘fire sale’ cut-price deals to big fleet buyers, as 1,352 of those cars total went to private customers. This represents a 33.7 percent rise in sales to this sector compared to 2008 and gave Hyundai a 2.5 percent share of the retail market.
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  MOTORPOINT STAR DEALS OF THE WEEK 21 Feb 2008 (News)
  NEW AT £22,999 SERIOUS SAVING OF £4,366 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi Ghia [Euro 4] 5-dr Manual Diesel Estate. NEW AT £12,999 EXCELLENT SAVING OF £5,306 Premium Cars Sector Jaguar X-Type 2.0d SE 4-dr Manual Saloon.