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| Posted in General used car industry news on 01/12/2008 |
The average value of a used car in the UK reached £4,823 in November, new statistics show.
A report published today by the BCA said although this figure is the highest since July, values[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 01/12/2008 |
Italian manufacturer Fiat has unveiled its latest addition - the Bravo 2.0 MultiJet.
Extending its hatchback range, Fiat said the mid-size model, available in Sport and Dynamic options, will [..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 01/12/2008 |
In line with the national value added tax (VAT) cut, Vauxhall has announced it will reduce the costs of its vehicles by 2.5 per cent.
Last week saw chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darlin[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 02/12/2008 |
Drivers of used Vauxhalls may have been among the people who voted the Lotus Carlton as the manufacturer's best ever car.
In a recent website poll, the model beat off competition from other f[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 02/12/2008 |
Drivers of used BMWs may be impressed by the latest SUV from the manufacturer.
The X5 Security is designed to offer captains of industry, heads of state and other VIPs the highest levels of [..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 02/12/2008 |
Used VW enthusiasts may be eagerly anticipating the Dakar Rally, which is due to start in South America next month.
After being held in Africa on 29 occasions, the upcoming event will start i[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 03/12/2008 |
Used VW drivers may want to take a look at the new Golf Plus which was unveiled at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy this week.
According to the carmaker, the updated model resembles the sixth [..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 03/12/2008 |
Drivers of used Vauxhalls may be among the motorists keen to take a look at a new range of bespoke tax disc holders.
Produced by a number of clothes designers, the vehicle accessories have be[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 03/12/2008 |
Drivers of used cars may be eager to check out the new Mazda3, which was unveiled at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy this week.
The manufacturer said the vehicle builds on the success of the [..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 04/12/2008 |
Used Mercedes drivers may not be aware that double Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen was guest of honour in Milton Keynes recently.
The Finnish racing ace visited the Daytona track for [..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 04/12/2008 |
Used Audi drivers may be impressed by the manufacturer's new A5 Cabriolet.
Due to be released next spring, the vehicle features a state-of-the-art engine, chassis configuration and transmissi[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 04/12/2008 |
Drivers of used cars may be impressed with Jaguar's decision to upgrade its XJ line-up without increasing the price.
The manufacturer announced it was introducing a range of additional featu[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 05/12/2008 |
New and used car drivers are unlikely to derive much benefit from the government's plans to promote hard shoulder running, it has been claimed.
According to the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) F[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 05/12/2008 |
Owners of used cars have been travelling on British motorways for some 50 years.
As the roads celebrate their half century, another stretch of tarmac has been opened today to bridge the miss[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 05/12/2008 |
Motorists - including those with used BMWs and Mercedes - can help save fuel and reduce carbon emissions by putting their foot down, it has been claimed.
According to the Association of Brit[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 08/12/2008 |
Used Peugeot drivers may be impressed by the manufacturer's 308 SW model.
The manufacturer described it as a good-value family vehicle.
It stated it was particularly suitable for the[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 08/12/2008 |
People looking for Christmas gift ideas for used car owners, including those with second hand BMWs and Mercedes, may want to consider a couple of ideas from Bespoke Driver Training.
The comp[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 08/12/2008 |
Used car drivers - who do not want to find themselves stuck the side of the road this winter after breaking down - need to ensure they maintain their vehicles properly, it has been suggested.
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 28/11/2008 |
The Fiat Panda Cross has been awarded the title of 4x4 of the year 2009 by 4x4 and MPV Driver magazine, those looking for used cars may be interested to read.
First launched three months ago,[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 28/11/2008 |
The newest M-powered version of the BMW X6 is set to be the first to be fitted with a turbocharged direct-injection V8 engine.
According to Autocar, the new engine will help BMW to make its c[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 28/11/2008 |
Drivers of used Vauxhalls may not be surprised to hear the Insignia has won a Top Gear magazine award.
The publication named the model its Executive Car of the Year.
Praised by the j[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 28/11/2008 |
Drivers of used cars in London may welcome news the western extension to the congestion charge zone in the capital is to be abolished by 2010.
The Association of British Drivers (ABD) said it[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 28/11/2008 |
The C3 Picasso from Citroen has been named Family Car of the Year at the 2008 Top Gear Awards, it has been announced.
According to the manufacturer, the motor's versatility, "innovative&[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 27/11/2008 |
Drivers of used Mercedes who watched one Lewis speed to victory in the Formula 1 championship may not be aware that at the same time another one was retiring from the racetrack.
Lewis Elgood[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 27/11/2008 |
People who are currently looking at buying a used car and are having difficulty deciding which model to opt for may want to consider the award-winning Berlingo Multispace from Citroen.
The ve[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 27/11/2008 |
Owners of used cars could benefit from changing their tyres as the weather starts to turn wintry, it has been claimed.
TyreSafe stated, despite changes in road conditions at this time of year[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 27/11/2008 |
The one millionth Fiat Grande Punto has just been built at the car maker's factory in Italy, it has been announced.
A Passionate Red Sporting version of the vehicle, the car has been built in[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 27/11/2008 |
Used Mercedes drivers can rest safe in the knowledge that they are driving a very safe car, it has been suggested.
Peter O'Halloran, managing director of Mercedes-Benz World, explains that ve[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 27/11/2008 |
During tests, the Volvo Accord achieved five stars for adult occupant protection, four for passenger and three for pedestrian.
This is the first time a vehicle in the large family class has b[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 27/11/2008 |
According to Euro NCap, the Volvo XC60 has a whiplash protection system that scores highly in its tests.
The XC60 is one of only five cars to receive Euro NCap's highest rating in the new whi[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 26/11/2008 |
Used Vauxhall drivers could be among the motorists putting themselves at risk by not wearing their glasses behind the wheel.
Research by Specsavers has found one in ten motorists have been in[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 26/11/2008 |
There is confusion surrounding how Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is to be administered, according to one used car valuations expert.
Martin Keighley from HPI has said the effect of changes to the[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 26/11/2008 |
Used Mercedes drivers may welcome the news the C-Class is to be fitted one of the first BlueEfficiency engines to launch in the UK.
According to the manufacturer, the C 180 Kompressor BlueEff[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 26/11/2008 |
Fans of the VW range of used cars might like to know the Jetta has received an award for its environmental excellence.
The Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel has been named as the 2009 Green C[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 26/11/2008 |
Motorists who appreciate second-hand Vauxhalls have the chance to scrutinise the details of latest safety test completed on the Insignia.
The Vauxhall family car has been awarded five stars f[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 25/11/2008 |
A brand spanking new Mazda3 is set for its debut at the Bologna Motor Show in December.
This five-door hatchback is the sister of the Mazda3 four-door saloon that is currently on display at a[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 25/11/2008 |
A used BMW model has been found to be the slowest-depreciating second-hand car, according to EurotaxGlass's.
Research based on analysis of the residual values of three-year-old motors has sho[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 25/11/2008 |
Motorists who drive used cars should benefit from measures outlined in Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report, it has been claimed.
According to TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, plans to put back pro[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 25/11/2008 |
Motorists looking to buy a used car should benefit from the VAT cut announced in yesterday's pre-Budget report, it has been claimed.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) said reducing [..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 24/11/2008 |
Drivers of used cars need to take extra care when out and about in winter if they want to avoid an accident, it has been claimed.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has warned road con[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 24/11/2008 |
Portfolio has announced it will be photographing used BMW models to help the manufacturer promote its second hand cars.
The marketing group employs 130 photographers in the UK and takes more [..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 24/11/2008 |
Motorists with used cars could be risking an accident because they are not giving themselves extra time to get to work when the weather is bad, according to a new survey.
Research by esure ha[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 24/11/2008 |
General Motors, owner of Vauxhall, has won a top award for its "outstanding contribution to vehicle development", drivers of used Vauxhalls might like to know.
John Heinricy, GM's d[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 20/11/2008 |
Used Smart car drivers are a frugal bunch - these compact vehicles have been the choice of urban pioneers since they were introduced in the late 1990s.
These two-seat wonders have been saving[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 20/11/2008 |
A small VW car has been tipped by What Green Car as one of the most environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient models that will not make a dent in drivers' wallets.
The VW Polo 1.4 BlueMotion 1[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 20/11/2008 |
Used Peugeot drivers looking for an economical family car need not scrimp on the space, according to the carmaker.
It says its 308 - which can be bought as a used car - has low emissions and [..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 21/11/2008 |
People looking for a used VW car as their next motor are perusing the smaller models, such as the VW Golf, Polo and Lupo, according to new figures.
The economic downturn could be encouraging [..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 21/11/2008 |
The cold weather and promise of ice and snow make winter an ideal time to check tyres are safe.
However, TyreSafe has also suggested cold weather tyres are an ideal solution to the tough Brit[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 21/11/2008 |
Celebrity addicts might have noticed a Skoda Fabia has been instrumental in bringing some of the latest gossip to living rooms in the Midlands.
The much-used supermini has been driven by ITV'[..] |
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| Posted in General used car industry news on 21/11/2008 |
A company has advised regular cleaning as a way to improve the way the car looks on the driveway and to retain its value.
Armor All Europe went as far to say that a "regular wash and bru[..] |
