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July 2009
Peugeot Reveals Prices and Specs of 3008
Fiat deal may attract newly-qualified drivers
Retailers buying at auction 'should move quickly'
Scrappage in the USA
Mazda 'defies recession'
Choice may be limited for those buying a used car
Motorists could save money by using a garage
Unite Calls For Protection From Motorway Piracy
CAP Confirms Used Car Values Still Rising
USED-CAR PRICES JUMP 25% AND COULD RISE FURTHER, SAYS GLASS’S
Parking in a pay and display area could jeopardise no-claims bonus
VW Touran Match 'is high-spec model'
Complaints about car servicing and repairs at independent garages are being driven down
Humberside Police Gets 168mph Lexus IS-F
How The Recession Has Hit Used Car Sales
Skoda Yeti customers 'will be happy with their purchase'
Hard-up drivers may want to follow example of scrappage customers
Alfa/FIAT Residuals Hugely Improved in BCA Auction
Test Drive a 370Z And Maybe Win Race Training
VWs at Savings up to £4,862 on Scrappage
FIAT Opens Its Own Used Car Centre
Suzuki Takes 4,900 Scrappage Orders
Taking away traffic lights 'would make roads safer'
Fiat Direct 'has wide range of used cars on offer'
Pale blue Fiat 500C 'prettiest on the market'
New Jag is silent, says Jeremy Clarkson
Cash-strapped drivers may welcome report
Tailgating advice could prevent a car insurance claim
HPI Warns Again of Stolen V5 Scam
Insurers Hiking Premiums, Even For Crash Victims
Subaru Offers 5 Year Warranty
Citroen improves C5 VTR+ spec
Car insurance customers 'should be wary of price comparison sites'
Free Roadside Assistance For All Ferraris
Vintage Rolls Royces in Barons 28th July Auction
Car warranty customers 'should read small print'
Latest Audi A3 may impress people buying a car
Latest Warranty Direct Figures Confirm Honda Most Reliable Cars
Bradley Smith to Challenge Jenson Button in Mazda Triathlon
Tax Free 207 Arrives in October
Hyundai Runaway Leader in Scrappage Sales
Michael Jackson fan comes up with Off the Wall tribute
Mini First 'will hang onto more of its value than rivals'
Nissan Pixo 'may boost your bank balance and green credentials'
Mazda tops Customer Satisfaction Survey
New Bluetooth Double Din Head Unit from Clarion
BCA Speculates That Van Values Have Peaked
New dog-themed plates for those buying a car
Bird Lime Eats Car
Tfl Launches Cycle Safety Film
Ford Ka has "fun-to-drive personality"
Horsham Gets Funky Cop Car
Haynes Book of the Lotus Elise
National Motor Trade Complaints Line Opens
Elle MacPherson Drops Her Top
11,000 Kas sold since January launch
Bentley to Sell Off its Older Parts Inventory
Motorpoint unveils largest car supermarket in North West
Vauxhall to showcase 'best of British'
New Fiat Qubo "practical and environmentally friendly"
Car finance growing in popularity, figures show
Ford Repairers back Motor Industry Code of Practice
Men may need more car advice after results of new survey
Manheim Auctions Online Simulcast Figures Almost Double
Amarjit Shokar Wins Dealer Principal of the Year
Audi A4 'can advise on fuel consumption'
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Academy Group, Manchester Wins 'Garage of the Year' Award
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Cruze Ship Lands at Bristol
Car clamping 'should be reviewed'
British models attract those buying a car from Nissan
Hyundai Coupe may appeal to cost-conscious buyers
Lack of quality stock helps maintain used values, says HPI
Only 4% of Drivers Consider Scrappage Scheme
Nissan Sells 9% More in June 2009 than in June 2008
Ford's 'great cars have resulted in higher sales'
Vauxhall Astra may tempt car buyers who prioritise quality
Hyundai and Toyota Register Most Cars Under Scrappage
Major Auction Houses Report Prices Still Rising in June
BlueMotion VW Golf may tempt green motorists
Ford's June 2009 Sales Better than June 2008
Free Insurance + 0% Finance For 19 Year Olds in Corsas, even bought on Scrappage
Skoda Summer Finance and Scrappage Deals
FIAT 500 Makes Way Over Book at Auction Today
Small Fords 'a hit with scrappage scheme buyers'
Ford sells 12,000 on Scrappage
Silver is the New Blue, According to BCA
Choice of new cars now includes Fiat 500 C
Nissan deal 'better than official scrappage scheme offers'
Car insurance initiative may appeal to hard-up drivers
Mazda Reduces Finance Offers but Improves Scrappage Allowances
Volvo Challenges London Emissions Policy
Suzuki Extends 0% Finance on Scrappage until 30th September
Peugeot 308 'is a green choice'
Holidaymakers 'need to check tyres'
New cars lined up for tribute at Goodwood
FIAT Ecodrive wins award