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May 2009
GARAGES URGED TO SIGN UP TO SERVICE AND REPAIR CODE
Residents Shame Council Into Repairing Potholes
MINI Value Retention Also Worth Celebrtating
Contradictory Results From Electric Car Consumer Surveys
Warning About Runflats When Towing
FREE MOTOR SHOW 8th-14th JUNE
Stolen V5Cs in Circulation
Stock Shortage Keeping Auction Prices High
Government's green scheme 'not practical'
Latest rules could prevent motorists escaping fines
Some Scrappers Worth More Than Government Allowance
Scrappage Scheme Sells 35,000 New Cars
Minister urges garages to sign up
Car sellers warned about scam
Five models score top safety mark
OFT WARNS OF £3MILLION CAR-SELLING SCAM
NEW CITROËN C3 PICASSO & NEMO MULTISPACE DEBUT AT THE MOBILITY ROADSHOW
Special Child Safety Event at Mercedes-Benz World
Hyundai i20 Earns 5* NCAP Rating
Mitsubishi Offers Scrappage for 5 - 10 Year Olds
RENAULT LAUNCHES NEW WHEEL-IN KANGOO AT MOBILITY ROAD SHOW 2009
Used cars 'still in demand'
Toyota unveils Ecological Plastic
New VW Golf estate may tempt car buyers
Check the V5 against the VIN
BCA Expands Online Auction Service
Chevrolet Offers Bigger Scrappage Savings on its Bigger Cars
Chevrolet 'offering big scrappage scheme deals'
Parking in the wrong spot 'could prove costly'
Hyundai dealers 'receive scrappage scheme shocks'
Hyundai takes 5,400 Orders Under Scrappage
'Powerful Scirocco' due out this year
It is possible 'to avoid clones'
Car 'could be crucial in attracting a mate'
Fiat claims environmental award
Volvo Scrappage Deals in Detail
Golf VI Makes Auction Debut at Manheim
Seat 'is an environmentally-friendly choice'
Private plate 'may prove popular'
Fat Kids Cause Congestion
Scrappage Busting Buys From Motorpoint
Pick-up prices pick up
SEAT Stresses
VW Golf reclaims its crown
Motorists urged to buy British
Limited edition Peugeot sells out
JAGUARS TO ROAR AND ROLLS-ROYCES TO SHINE AT SANDOWN PARK
Mazda Scrappage Features Low Interest Finance
Vauxhall to be centre of art axhibition
Eco-driving 'is safe and can save money'
Half Price Picasso Under Scrappage Scheme
Mercedes Benz Used Car Weekend
New VWs From Just £4,845 Under Scrappage Scheme
Industry awaits launch of scrappage scheme
Latest Daihatsu 'ideal for green families'
Standard features on Sport XS may impress
Chryslert Joins Scrappage Scheme
Lexus gadgets 'could help motorists avoid scraped alloys'
Astra gets 'comprehensive makeover'
Auction Values Continued to Rise in April
No Scrappage Discounts on Microcars
JAGUAR XKR AND XFR AT LONDON MOTOREXPO 2009
Scrappage brings New Suzukis Down to £4,795
Classic Jaguars and Rolls Royces in Sandown Park Auction
Private plates appear online
Problem parking
Mazda model 'offers something different'
Alfa Romeo sales increase
2010 Land Rovers at Britain's Only Motor Show
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Seat model sets new green record
New VW may tempt car buyers
Chevrolet buyers may be able to bag a bargain
Fear of Vandalism Increases Busines for Storacar
New powers to tackle illegal parking introduced
Alfa Romeo available for less than 9K
Glass's Predicts December 09 Well Up On December 08
Fiesta 'could be a safe choice'
Volvo may be a tempting choice for hay fever sufferers
Kuga Makes Closed Auction Debut at Manheim
HPI Predicts Downturn in Used Car Values
JAGUAR LAND ROVER TO SELL IN INDIA
Eco-driving tips offered by IAM
Rare Alvis Speed 25 Makes £74,716 at Barons Classic Auction
Auction Prices Finally Slow Down
Pothole Every 120 Yards, Says IAM
Right Turns Major Cause of Rural Car Crashes
