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  The MOT Files: Cheap first cars 14 Aug 2012 (News)
  The Yaris has a reputation for reliability and that shows in the MOT results, with an overall average pass rate of 69.3%, which is 36% better than the average for other 2001 registered cars. In fact, almost everything in the table scores an above average pass rate, with just parking brake problems appearing
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  Should you fit winter tyres? 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  on the direction of travel and braking had, it seemed, no effect on the car whatsoever - it glided on in whatever direction it chose until it stopped naturally. Equally, if anything caused the car to skid it was easy to correct and regain control, even on simulated ice, with the winter tyres. It took far
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  Micra Makes Unscheduled Auction Debut 28 May 2003 (News)
  ’ engine) bid to £28,800, leaving three S Types. The 99V 40k mile 3.0V6 SE auto bid to £13,150, the 2000X 29k mile 3.0V6 auto sold for £15,150. But bargain car had to be an 02 reg 3k mile 2.5 six-speed auto with the new electronic parking brake. Top bid for that car was £18,800
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  Everything you need to know about the Highway Code 2021 updates 14 Sep 2021 (News)
  are in a roadworthy condition, including tyres, lights and brakes.  Other important changes include Rule 126 that now clearly states what tailgating is, how it occurs, why it is dangerous. Drivers are reminded that tailgating is an offence, punishable with a fine and licence penalty
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  Half of UK drivers don't understand how smart motorways work 29 Oct 2020 (News)
  New research has revealed that just 48 per cent of motorists know how to use a smart motorway. That's according to a poll of 2,010 motorists by road safety charity Brake and breakdown cover provider
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  One in three motorists drive with misty or icy windscreens 16 Jan 2020 (News)
  water, while a quarter have driven with snow on the roof, which could potentially cover the windscreen when braking. More than a quarter of the motorists polled have not carried out basic checks on their car over the past month because of the bad weather. Worryingly, 55 per cent haven't
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  1946 Jaguar 3½ litre Mk IV at No Reserve in Historics Auction 10 May 2019 (News)
  . Last, but not least (25 cars and motorbikes offered at No Reserve), a RHD 2001 Porsche 986 Boxster manual with 85,422 warranted miles (supported by invoices), new rear brake discs and pads last year, stainless steel exhaust and Pirelli P-Zero tyres. Altogether, 180 vehicles in the auction
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  Two Rare Mercedes-Benz 500Es in Historics 24th November Classic Car Auction 9 Nov 2018 (News)
  and forth between the Mercedes-Benz plant and Porsche's Rossle-Bau plant in Zuffenhausen. The 5.0 litre V8 engine and brakes came from the R129 SL500. 4cm wider track required flared wheelarches. Heated leather electric seats by Recaro. Left hand drive only. Top speed 161mph. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds
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  One in eight drivers admit to falling asleep behind the wheel 2 Nov 2018 (News)
  on a motorway would have covered the length of a football pitch with closed eyes..." “Crashes involving a drowsy driver tend to be catastrophic. If a driver has fallen asleep at the wheel they do not brake before an impact and make no attempt to steer away from a collision," said
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  First production Triumph TR5 to go under the hammer 10 Apr 2018 (News)
  of 125mph. Standard equipment included front disc brakes, all-independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and a four-speed gearbox. Only 2947 were built in total, of which only 1161 were in RHD for the British market. Around 350 TR5s are still thought to be UK registered today. Chassis
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  Pedal car collection for sale 7 Mar 2018 (News)
  bonnets and boots, working brakes, steering and headlights, leather seats and adjustable pedals. Some even had miniature electric engines. But they didn’t come cheap and ownership was restricted to the privileged few. The Brightwells sale contains a wide cross section, although
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  Geneva Motor Show 2018: Skoda hints at hybrid future with Vision X 6 Mar 2018 (News)
  traction on slippery surfaces and off-road. The hybrid system is supported by a second electric motor, which gets its energy from a 48-volt lithium-ion battery that automatically recovers energy from vehicle braking and coasting. Skoda claims that the battery is sufficient enough to power the car
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  4 in 10 drivers are running on dangerously uninflated tyres 12 Jan 2018 (News)
  is as important as checking tread depth, as tyres at the wrong pressure will compromise handling, grip and braking. As well as the significant safety issues, incorrectly inflated tyres will hit drivers in the pocket through excessive fuel consumption and increased tyre wear. It’s worth reflecting
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 30 Oct 2017 (News)
  Tuesday 31 October Euro Car Parts has some spooky savings on offer for Halloween. Deals are across a range of parts - including brake pads, car batteries, wing mirrors, engine oil and much more. Use the code SPOOKY80 at checkout for discounts
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  Four-year MoT exemption will put lives at risk, according to new figures from Government 6 Oct 2017 (News)
  in the UK HonestJohn.co.uk analysed millions of MoT records from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and found that one in six cars were refused their first MoT, with most failing due to unsafe brakes, lights and tyres. The revelation comes as HonestJohn.co.uk published the MoT
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  Homologation Mini Cooper 970S could fetch £50,000 28 Jun 2017 (News)
  features a 649 camshaft, baffled sump and lightened flywheel to produce a free revving unit up to 7500rpm with 95bhp at the flywheel. An alloy sump guard protects from underneath along with aeroquip brake pipes, and the suspension has been upgraded with a negative camber front setup, all finished
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  Porsches lead the way at Bonhams Goodwood sale 24 May 2017 (News)
  drivers for use on the road, or by fully-fledged racing drivers for track use. All superfluous items were removed, including rear seats, armrests and even the clock in a bid to shed weight. Porsche managed to lose 100kg from the car, improving the handling, acceleration and braking of an already
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  Classic Mini ‘reborn’ for modern day driving 6 Apr 2017 (News)
  , the original A-series 1275cc engine will be rebuilt with 50% more power and mated to a reconditioned four-speed gearbox. Ride improvements come from upgraded suspension and brakes. Each car takes about 1000 man hours to build – although prices have yet to be announced, expect it to cost upwards
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  Jaguar Classic to sell restored E-types 4 Apr 2017 (News)
  into the restoration process at extra cost, including improved cooling (using Lightweight E-type-derived parts), all-synchromesh gearbox (if not fitted to the vehicle originally), and Series 2 front brake calipers
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  Ford and Fiat miss out on top Euro NCAP safety ratings 3 Mar 2017 (News)
  . In the full-width frontal crash test, the Fiat showed poor protection of both the driver and the rear passenger seat. Like the Ka+, it also lacks autonomous braking technology, already offered on several models in the same class. “The 500 is an old car by now and the small improvements that Fiat