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| Posted in General used car 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 news on 28/11/2008 |
The Mini convertible is set to make its return to UK roads in March 2009, Mini UK has announced.
During its first life cycle, some 164,000 first-generation Mini convertibles were delivered ar[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 28/10/2008 |
A new piece of kit from an engineering company could save motorists money and cut down on harmful environmental emissions.
Connaught Engineering released the results of its testing of the Hyb[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 28/10/2008 |
A BMW study has found money and driving dynamics are at the top of the shopping list for people looking for a new car.
Three quarters of motorists said they would buy a lower-emissions car on[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 27/10/2008 |
Volkswagen Group says it has delivered a total of 4.8 million vehicles worldwide across its nine brands during the first nine months of 2008.
According to the firm, this is a 3.9 per cent inc[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 27/10/2008 |
Volkswagen is set to debut its new panel van at Interbuild 2008 in Birmingham next week.
The VW Caddy Maxi Sportline - which was first announced by the automaker last month alongside a smalle[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 27/10/2008 |
Carmaker Volvo has announced it has teamed up with a prestigious glassmaker to develop a new concept car.
Swedish glassworks Orrefors is working with Volvo designers and engineers on the proj[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 27/10/2008 |
BMW was ranked third in a list of carmakers who have endeavoured to further cut emissions.
Clean Green Cars revealed BMW has improved CO2 emissions by 11.1 per cent.
The German compa[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 16/10/2008 |
The Friday before the autumn half-term break is typically one of the worst days of the year for congestion.
However, according to Trafficmaster, 2008's jams may not be as bad as in previous y[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 15/10/2008 |
Insurance provider esure has warned drivers not to forget to turn their headlights on as winter approaches.
A recent study by the company found that approximately one million UK motorists hav[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 14/10/2008 |
UK motorists are taking greater care of their cars in order make them last longer.
At least this is what has been suggested by Car Care Week sponsor Autoglym, which said that premium car care[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 10/10/2008 |
Drivers would feel safer if there were fewer gadgets in their vehicles, according to a new poll.
A survey of 726 British motorists by motors.co.uk found that 70.6 per cent of drivers feel the[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 09/10/2008 |
Second hand car buyers may cost themselves money when selling their vehicles on if they elect to paint automobiles in trendy colours.
At least this is what has been suggested by HPI, which cl[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 06/10/2008 |
Used cars buyers and other motorists are being warned to make sure that their vehicles' tyres are sufficiently inflated in order to save money and help the environment.
A recent survey by Tyr[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 30/09/2008 |
Two more organisations have spoken out to claim that now is an excellent time to buy a car.
Following a statement along these lines from the Retail Motor Industry Federation this week, the Fi[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 29/09/2008 |
Used cars buyers need not be put off purchasing a new vehicle because of the credit crunch, an industry expert has suggested.
A spokesman for the Retail Motor Industry Federation claimed that[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 29/09/2008 |
Second hand car buyers may be interested to hear of new research that shows a marked difference between different star signs when it comes to car accidents.
Accident Exchange found that almos[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 26/09/2008 |
The Toyota Yaris 1999 to 2003 model has topped a list of the best used cars as measured in terms of repair costs.
With an average repair bill of £89.68, the Yaris is the cheapest vehicle[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 25/09/2008 |
Most people in the UK do not wish for artificial sounds to be added to electric and hybrid cars for the purpose of road safety, new research has shown.
TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk polled a numbe[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 23/09/2008 |
Octane magazine has brought together nine genuine James Bond cars in celebration of the next instalment of the movie series, Quantum of Solace, which comes out at the end of October.
The publ[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 23/09/2008 |
Dealers of used cars are being urged to make sure they check part-exchange vehicles properly so as to avoid any potential "unexpected shocks".
Manheim Auctions warned that broken wi[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 22/09/2008 |
As many as three-quarters of the cars operating on the UK's roads have faults with at least one tyre, a study has found.
Protyre conducted a survey in 31 of its outlets and found that approxi[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 12/05/2008 |
The first glimpses of a newly-designed Ferrari motor car are being revealed online in what has been hailed as an innovative marketing effort.
According to the company, its Grand Tourer will [..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 12/05/2008 |
A new range of Audi A3 models are set to be made available in the UK and the cars are claimed to be considerably more environmentally-friendly than the previous incarnations.
The company mai[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 13/05/2008 |
Volkswagen enjoyed a royal visit as part of its birthday celebrations for the Land Rover brand.
Prince Charles was on-hand at the company's UK headquarters on Tuesday May 13th to cut a specia[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 13/05/2008 |
A safety system developed by Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo has been awarded a prize.
The company's City Safety machinery enables vehicles to avoid low-speed crashes as well as reduce [..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 14/05/2008 |
After a successful event last year, the Sexy Green Car Show will be returning to the Eden Project this year, to promote sexy, shiny, low-emission vehicles.
Taking place from Friday May 23rd t[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 14/05/2008 |
New photos from Auto Express have revealed the exciting new direction in which Vauxhall is taking its flagship Corsa range in the future.
The pictures are the first of the hotly anticipated f[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 14/05/2008 |
Nissan's new Murano 4x4 will be unveiled in the UK at the British Motor Show in July, and will go on sale in October, it has been revealed.
According to website Auto Express, the latest in th[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 15/05/2008 |
Used car drivers can log onto the internet in order to report road users behaving badly thanks to a new website.
According to the Mirfield Reporter, Betterdrivingplease.com allows people to a[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 15/05/2008 |
Drivers believe that their commute to and from work is becoming longer due to congestion, new research has found.
Car supermarket group Motorpoint has found that motorists are spending more t[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 20/05/2008 |
People with certain names are more likely to face expensive car insurance as a result of statistics showing them to be more dangerous drivers, it has been claimed.
It is well known that drive[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 20/05/2008 |
| With the promise of warmer weather combined with a school holiday and a long bank holiday weekend, drivers of new and secondhand cars may find themselves stuck in the worst traffic jams of the year on[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 21/05/2008 |
| This bank holiday weekend up to a fifth of the population could forgo getting away from it all because of the hassle of traffic and the urge to DIY, according to research carried out by esure car insu[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 22/05/2008 |
Speed cameras have long been an issue of contention but new research reveals they may actually be having a detrimental effect on road safety by putting drivers off.
A survey by RoadPilot foun[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 22/05/2008 |
Parents have been warned that engaging in bad road safety behaviour in front of their children could cause offspring to drive in the same way.
According to the Department for Transport, 54 pe[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 22/05/2008 |
Motorists setting off on a long journey this bank holiday weekend have been urged to check that their tyres are in good condition beforehand.
Drivers can undertake a six-point safety check in[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 23/05/2008 |
The Killers' anthem Mr Brightside has been voted the UK's number one driving song, according to a poll carried out by insurance website elephant.co.uk.
Breaking the vote down into the sexes,[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 27/05/2008 |
A car which runs mostly on steam is to be unveiled to the media next month.
Produced in Britain, the model will be tested in Thornley next month ahead of its attempt to break the world land s[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 27/05/2008 |
Motorists in the UK have voted Anna Kournikova and Johnny Depp the two celebrities they would most like to see wash their vehicles in a new poll.
The study, which was conducted by car superma[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 29/05/2008 |
The first Nissan Maxima has gone into production at a North American site, the Japanese car manufacturer has announced.
According to the firm, the model rolled off the production line at its [..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 30/05/2008 |
Vehicle manufacturer Porsche today celebrates 60 years as a maker of sports cars, the company has announced.
It was 1948 when the company first received road service approval for the 356-011 [..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 02/06/2008 |
A person's safety behind the wheel could be partly determined by their star sign, a new report has suggested.
Research conducted by moneysupermarket.com has revealed that for the second year [..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 02/06/2008 |
Brits who drive more efficiently could find they save considerable sums a year in fuel costs, a new report has suggested.
A study published by swiftcover.com has revealed that fuel has become[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 02/06/2008 |
Many car insurance customers face paying higher taxes as a result of increases to vehicle excise duty.
Some 12.5 million people who bought a car in the last seven years will see their driving[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 04/06/2008 |
A new study has compared the fuel efficiency of petrol-powered cars and their diesel counterparts.
Carried out by EurotaxGlass's, the research discovered that while consumers are beginning to[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 05/06/2008 |
Car insurance customers who like to add personal touches to their vehicles may find the Jeep Patriot's new line of accessories an attractive option.
Chrysler has announced a new range of acce[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 05/06/2008 |
A new system that could help consumers reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs is set to be launched.
Origo Industries claims the innovative technology can recycle carbon dioxi[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 06/06/2008 |
A recent survey has found that the most popular "mid-life crisis car" is a Porsche.
The average Porsche driver was found to be 39 years old, according to TescoCompare.com
F[..] |
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| Posted in General used car news on 09/06/2008 |
The Festival of Speed will provide the perfect opportunity for car insurance customers who are passionate about motorsport to do some star spotting.
As well as Britain's biggest F1 star Lewis[..] |
