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  • Lease a new Alfa Romeo 159ti from £289.99pm 19 Jun 2009 (News)
    spoke design alloy wheels with 235/40 R19 tyres Red Brembo brake callipers (front & rear) Lowered sports suspension and body kit Chrome effect wing mirrors Sports seats upholstered
  • VED INCREASES WON’T CHANGE SSANGYONG PRICES 14 Mar 2008 (News)
    engines, they will tow a braked trailer of up to 3.2 tonnes and appeal to those looking for a well equipped, immensely practical vehicle who want value for money rather than paying the premium prices demanded by other brands. They are especially suitable for anyone with a regular or occasional need to tow
  • 52 reg Moving Out of Warranty 5 Oct 2005 (News)
    in the months after their manufacturer’s warranty has expired relate to the suspension (34%), braking system (22%), electrics (22%), and engine (19%). All can result in an expensive visit to the garage. For example, an Audi A3 with rear axle complaints set the owner back £777 to repair
  • 137mph Zafira Lifts Off at £2,000 Off 25 Oct 2001 (News)
    been tuned to match the GSi Turbo's extra power. The brake system has discs all round (308 mm diameter ventilated at the front, 264 mm at the rear), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with integral TC Plus traction control is standard, and the GSi's 7.5 x 17 alloy wheels are fitted with low profile
  • 200bhp for £15,995 4 Jul 2001 (News)
    inserts. As with the Integra and Accord Type-R models, the Civic Type-R has a much strengthened bodyshell. Bracing struts front and rear ensure a stable platform which complements the tuned suspension. Large ventilated disc brakes with ABS anti lock and EBD ensure stopping ability
  • British buyers left confused over post-Brexit VAT and customs charges 11 Feb 2021 (News)
    & Customs. >>> More than 43,000 Peugeot and Citroen models recalled for brake issue It is reported that some EU retailers haven’t yet updated their methods - sending
  • New Fiat 500 revealed: popular city car goes electric 4 Mar 2020 (News)
    . There are three driving modes: Sherpa, Normal and Range. Sherpa is intended to provide a useful boost in range when required, reducing throttle response, limiting top speed to 50mph and switching off the climate control. Range, meanwhile, will increase with regenerative braking, meaning the car will slow
  • A Grand Monday: Toyota Celica 5 Aug 2019 (News)
    . And according to the MoT history it’s been pretty reliable. It needed some work in 2013 when it failed because of binding rear brakes, a power steering leak, and damaged covers on the ball joints and anti-roll bars. But since then, the only hiccup has been for worn tyres or wiper blades. The owner
  • Ferrari Dino set for Race Retro sale 5 Feb 2019 (News)
    treated it to a major overhaul, an engine rebuild, and a paint refresh, all of which was photographed and documented in a leather-bound photo album containing 232 pictures. Last year the Dino received an overhaul of the suspension and brakes, as well as other minor works, at a cost of almost
  • A Grand Monday: Audi 80 Cabriolet 12 Nov 2018 (News)
    . Owned by the current keeper since 2012, it has passed each MoT since then with flying colours.  During his tenure, the owner has treated it to a cylinder head overhaul, new clutch and new brakes all round, with only some minor wheelarch rust detracting from the car's overall condition
  • C1, C2 and C3 Corvettes in Historics 19th May Sale 5 May 2018 (News)
    .   The 1966 C2 Stingray roadster is a 350ci ‘big block’ 4-speed manual featuring an all original interior and soft-top. In 2014 the body was sandblasted and repainted, the suspension and braking systems were overhauled with new parts. And the engine was fitted with fresh oil seals throughout
  • How to claim from your insurer after an accident 19 Feb 2018 (News)
    the insurer's choice of supplier. This can be very important on modern van where advanced driver assistance systems, like adaptive cruise control or automatic city braking, are fitted. The insurer may try to add an additional excess should you wish to have your van repaired at your own choice of repairer
  • Jaguar builds its first D-type in more than 60 years 7 Feb 2018 (News)
    , but previous continuation models have sold for more than £1m each. The engineering prototype is the 1956 Longnose specification, identifiable by its extended bonnet, characteristic tail fin behind the driver’s head, wide-angle cylinder head and quick-change brake calipers.
  • A Grand Monday: Mazda RX-8 20 Nov 2017 (News)
    in it. A recent service, new brakes discs and pads and an expensive exhaust system also imply that the car has been enthusiast owned, as, indeed, do the photographs - good pictures are an essential part of any used car advert, and it's amazing how many sellers don't realise this.  It does need some
  • Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI up for auction 3 Oct 2017 (News)
    delight!' explains Simon Corbett, PCT Cars. 'It drives and sounds fantastic - a proper driver’s car from the age of no servo steering or servo brakes.' Today, finished in its original factory colour of Light Yellow with black pinstripe cloth and leatherette upholstery, it will be offered
  • A Grand Monday: MG ZS 28 Aug 2017 (News)
    -free and the leather interior (with seats apparently from a Rover 45 Connoisseur) is in very good order. Adding to its visual appeal are optional 17-inch ZS alloys, and this MG also boasts a braking upgrade to ZS V6 spec
  • Honest John's Deals of the Week 3 Jul 2017 (News)
    Students and Graduates Save 10% at ATS Euromaster ATS Euromaster offers students and graduates a 10% discount on all products and services if they have a valid NUS Extra Card or Graduate Extra Card. Some of the sevrices offered are tyres, brakes, batteries, exhausts
  • Save money: have your MoT done before your service 16 Jun 2017 (News)
    , which means thousands of motorists are being left out of pocket. The MoT test covers all of the major areas, such as bodywork, steering, suspension, emissions and brake performance. That just leaves any hidden leaks and planned renewal items, such as oil, filters, spark plugs and gearbox oils
  • One-owner low-mileage Porsche 911 Speedster for sale 20 Apr 2017 (News)
    and chassis and upgraded Turbo-spec brakes and suspension. This particular example was delivered in July 1989 by Porsche Cars Australia to Victor Berk of New South Wales, who is its one and only private registered keeper from new. It was factory fitted from new with the 'Super Sport' equipment option
  • One in four drivers don’t bother checking their car’s tyre pressures, research shows 14 Mar 2017 (News)
    harder and use more fuel. Overinflated tyres can be just as dangerous, with the tyres having a smaller contact area with the road, resulting in oss of traction, increased braking distances and a higher risk of skidding
 

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