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  The Mot Files: What does the test involve and why is it important? 18 Feb 2019 (News)
  burn more fuel than it should. It also checks for leaks and blockages. The headlights and rear lights are also tested to make sure they all work and are aimed correctly. All the brakes of the car go through checks to make sure that they are functioning properly and the car's emission levels
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  June 2018 DVSA recall round-up: Mitsubishi Outlander windscreen wipers could fail 20 Jun 2018 (News)
  April 2017 and June 2017. Jaguar is recalling 1305 E-Pace models fitted with a manual transmission after it was discovered that the reversing light may not illuminate when reverse gear is selected and the electronic parking brake is applied
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  Everything we know about the MoT exempton for classic cars 6 Feb 2018 (News)
  classifications: Dangerous Fault, Major Fault and Minor Fault. The most serious of these will result in immediate failure, and might include such issues as major leaks (including brake fluid) or anything else that makes the car dangerous to use on the road. The Major Fault category will also result
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  Four Classic Porsches in Historics March 3rd Ascot Auction 12 Jan 2018 (News)
  cylinder air cooled Porsches, now with four wheel disc brakes. This LHD example was rebuilt in Germany between 2008 and 2012 and features a 90HP 1,720cc engine with twin Webers and a new exhaust. Ut comes with a German Certificate of Approval and English CoA, an extensive history file and records
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  Unique 2012 AC 378 GT Zagato Prototype in Historics 4th March Classic Car Auction 4 Feb 2017 (News)
  with the suspension, steering and brakes. The engine is a tuned 1100cc with a performance manifold, twin-choke Weber carburettor and 4-Speed manual transmission. It sits on Borrani style wire wheels and is finished in blue with twin black upholstered race seats. Formerly part of a deceased estate, documentation
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  SMMT issues a statement on Volkswagen emissions scandal 23 Sep 2015 (News)
  of the vehicle’s components must be present and cannot be tampered with. For example, the alternator belt must be intact and the brakes must function fully to pass testing. The vehicle will be checked to ensure it has the same tyre pressures, fluid levels and components as it would have on the road
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  Subaru Impreza WRX STI Breaks Isle of Man Lap Record 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  was a standard Subaru production car, equipped with a 300PS Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine, unmodified brake callipers and with road-legal Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tyres.  Springs and dampers were adjusted to minimise any potential damage when the car encountering the various bumps and jumps at high speed along
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: New Audi Q7 is bigger, lighter, more efficient 3 Mar 2015 (News)
  . Safety features include a traffic jam assistant that will steer as well as brake and accelerate at speeds up to 37mph, and for higher speeds there’s a cross-traffic assistant that monitors the car’s blind spots when changing lanes. There’s also a night vision assistant and, of course
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  VW Type 2 Samba sells for £67,500 22 Feb 2015 (News)
  -carb engine (by VW expert John Gurney), dual circuit brakes with CSP front discs, independent rear suspension, radial tyres, integrated front and rear indicators (working semaphores are still in place), engine bay fire suppressant system and front & rear seatbelts. In addition, there is a concealed
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  1955 Volkswagen Type 2 Samba 21 Window up for Auction 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  be converted to absolutely original condition without any major work being necessary). It has a new 2.0L twin-carb engine (by VW expert John Gurney), dual circuit brakes with CSP front discs, independent rear suspension, radial tyres, integrated front and rear indicators (working semaphores are still
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  Second Preview Brightwells Classic Car Auction, Leominster, Wednesday 26th November 18 Nov 2014 (News)
  , estimated £3,000 - £4,000. This one has already been hot rodded by the installation of a 1,798cc MGB engine, MacPherson strut front suspension, power assisted and vented disc brakes and even power steering. Unfortunately it didn’t start life as a pick-up. It was originally a van
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  Common Sense From the IAM About Driving in Difficult Conditions 27 Oct 2013 (News)
  see any windy patches before you get to them. Go slow enough to cope with the gusts. Wind can get under a car and reduce its handling and braking significantly. Keep an eye on what is happening to other vehicles – where they are affected will give you a pre warning. Go
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  Save £3000 off a new Mazda6 11 Oct 2013 (News)
  windscreen wipers,  six speaker audio system,  auto-dimming rear view mirror and smart city brake support (SCBS). Mazda6 Sport Deals: MAZDA 6 2.2d Sport 4dr - £22,115 - SAVING OF £3080 MAZDA 6 2.2d [175] Sport 4dr - £22,447 - SAVING OF £3148
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  Ex-Fangio Mercedes-Benz GP car to head Bonhams' Goodwood sale 2 May 2013 (News)
  technologies: Fuel-injected engine Mercedes-Benz all-independent suspension Multi-tubular spaceframe lightweight chassis design All-round inboard-mounted brakes The in-line or straight-8 engine lay-down configuration to minimize the car's overall height
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  Order a New Mazda6 Skyactiv and Maybe Pay Nothing At All 6 Nov 2012 (News)
  .  All current Mazda owners will also be entitled to a further £250 ‘loyalty saving' off the OTR price and no part-exchange is required. All-new Mazda6 is Mazda's first vehicle to feature the company's unique brake energy regeneration system, i-ELOOP.  Together with SKYACTIV
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  New Audi A3 revealed 5 Mar 2012 (News)
  with the armrest above it) has been replaced by an electric parking brake which frees up space on the central console. All models get an ultra thin colour display that electrically slides out of the dash. Higher spec models come with the MMI (Multi Media Interface) system with a central dial for controlling all
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  American Cars are Getting Older 4 Feb 2012 (News)
  to £1,700 to replace ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS/ESP modules on cars as little as 3.5 years old due to a small fault with the ESP brake pressure valve. At the same time, component manufacturers were lobbying the EC to make ESP compulsory, and effectively legislate a potentially faulty component into every car
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  Japanese imports spotted in the classifieds 9 Nov 2011 (News)
  the Civic and the Accord in the range. It was sold in various countries outside of Japan, but only the Japanese domestic market got the hot Type R version, complete with 220bhp, upgraded brakes and Recaro bucket seats. Notoriously stiff, the Type R is better suited
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  Audi Adds RS5 to its Silverstone Driving Experience 7 Mar 2011 (News)
  . Tuition begins with ABS braking, slalom and cornering techniques, after which drivers can enjoy ample lap time behind the wheel of the R8 and the other course cars at gradually increasing speeds, all the while receiving technique tips via two-way radio from the instructor in the ‘pace car
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  Electric scooters available in new 'scrappage scheme' 3 Feb 2011 (News)
  Brakes Discs front/rear Discs front/rear Discs front/rear Seat height 900mm 900mm 910mm