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Comment: Is it time to buy a dash cam for your van? 7 Mar 2016 (News)
it takes to settle a claim, which means you can get your van back on the road in significantly less time. A dash camera will also help you avoid ‘cash for crash’ fraudsters - drivers who brake suddenly on purpose to cause a rear-end collision. It’s worth remembering, of course -
Two landmark Austin-Healeys head to auction 14 Sep 2015 (News)
programme came on stream, Donald had the 100S mechanicals, including engine, gearbox and disc brakes, installed. The car effectively became a 100S Coupe, making it totally unique. The blue car became the test bed in period for the later six-cylinder engine for the subsequent 100/6 -
A Grand Monday: Tempting Toyota MR2 Mk1 Project - £950 27 Apr 2015 (News)
. Obviously, whoever buys it will need to budget for a bit of recomissioning work – the brakes will need freeing off and refurbishing, although it sounds like the discs and pads have plenty of life left. With a bit of work, this could make an excellent summer classic -
A Grand Monday: Isuzu Piazza Turbo 4 Aug 2014 (News)
was poor and the car received negative reviews. Luckily, help was on hand in the form of Lotus, which improved the Piazza with a modified suspension layout - bigger brakes, specially produced dampers and Goodyear tyres. With so few on the road these days, would-be Piazza buyers have to patient -
Misjudged Overtake Caught on Camera 3 Jan 2014 (News)
Safety Charity BRAKE. Its cameras are officially approved by Transport For London. -
Save £3000 off a new Renault Clio 12 Nov 2013 (News)
adjustable and heated door mirrors, air con, radio/CD with bass reflex system, Bluetooth, USB and Handsfree support, front fog lights, LED daytime running lights, hill start assist, ABS with EBD (electronic brake distribution). Renault Clio 1.2 16V Dynamique MediaNav 5dr £11,106 - SAVING -
Report: H&H classic car auction, Duxford, 16 October 23 Oct 2013 (News)
and fibreglass. The 24-inch front and 30-inch rear custom spinner wheels are supported by custom hydraulic suspension, while eight-piston Brembo brake callipers bring the car to a stop. Inside, it was even more special, with a Swarovski encrusted gear knob and camera operating joystick. H&H’s -
Geneva Motor Show 2012: Lamborghini unveils hardcore Aventador 7 Mar 2012 (News)
. The five-spoke designs have a central lock system and carbon fibre inserts that work like a small fan to keep the brakes cool. As with all good Lamborghini's, the doors open upward and they are thinner than the standard Aventador with a tiny fixed side window. At the back there is a large carbon -
Hyundai reveals i30 13 Sep 2011 (News)
%. The infotainment is controlled from an intuitive and clearly presented touch screen, and the display model had a reversing camera installed, which appears from under the Hyundai badge when reverse gear is engaged. Dual-zone climate control was installed, as was an electric parking brake, and electronically -
Mercedes-Benz announces new B-Class 25 Aug 2011 (News)
with radar-based collision detection and a brake assist system as standard, as is a tiredness monitor, hill hold assistance and parking assistance. Blind-spot assistance, adaptive headlamp assistance and radar assisted sat-nav are amongst the optional safety systems. Another important safety -
Beautiful 1958 Jaguar KX150 DHC in Barons 9th February Auction 31 Jan 2010 (News)
manual gearbox and Coopercraft brakes. This splendid Carmen Red machine is estimated at £46,000-£50,000. Other notable lots include a 1961 Series 1 Jaguar E-type FHC (£35,000-£39,000), a 1969 Mercedes Pagoda 280SL -
Le Mans-spec Austin Healey 100/4 in Barons Auction on 9th February 18 Jan 2010 (News)
manual gearbox and Coopercraft brakes. This splendid Carmen Red machine is estimated at £46,000-£50,000. Other notable lots include a 1961 Series 1 Jaguar E-type FHC (£35,000-£39,000), a 1969 Mercedes Pagoda 280SL -
Mercedes Benz Offers Snow Tyres Service 11 Jan 2010 (News)
. In snow, the difference between a cold weather tyre and a standard tyre is even more evident, with stopping distances, braking and cornering performance all dramatically enhanced with the cold weather tyres fitted. Stopping from just 20 mph on an icy road can be improved by 11 metres -
Ford Offers Low Cost Service and Breakdown Package 9 Nov 2009 (News)
. Among the items examined are the brakes, clutch, seat belts, tyres, steering, suspension links, driveshafts, wheel bearings, transmission, wheel nuts and several major engine components, including the cooling system -
Waterloo Road Star Chooses FIAT 500C 8 Oct 2009 (News)
into the sump. If the sump level rises significantly as a result, the engine will start running on its sump oil and, if it cannot be stalled against the brakes, it will over-rev and blow up. As soon as FIAT 500 diesel owners notice the oil 'oil exhausted' warning they need to visit their dealer have an oil -
New MINI For FIAT 500 Money 17 Jul 2009 (News)
front and rear suspension systems combine with Dynamic Stability Control to put a smile on the driver’s face every time they get behind the wheel. MINIMALISM technologies including Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration, Variable Valve Technology and Shift Point Display -
BROUGHTONS BRINGS SUPERCAR GLAMOUR TO MOTOR SHOW 16 Jul 2008 (News)
, the double wishbone suspension is all-new, the AP Racing braking system can be upgraded with (optional) carbon ceramic discs, and the 400ps 4.2-litre V8 engine can be now be specified with a 6-speed Getrag manual or 6-speed ZF automatic transmission. Founded in 1946 in Cheltenham as a Bentley -
Permanent Micra Price Cuts by up to £1,500 6 Apr 2007 (News)
door 1.4 engine, manual) All equipment levels on all grades remain untouched. Initia still comes complete with driver, passenger and side airbags (passenger side can be de-activated), active front headrests, ABS with Brake assist, ISOFIX child seat anchorage points, central -
Very Successful Classic Auction Today 3 Dec 2001 (News)
Austin 12/4 two seat tourer sold for £6,900. A rebodied 1970 Ford Escort Twin Cam, said to be development car for the model and with original engine and gearbox (but not much else) made £11,000. Cheapies included a rebodied 1946 Alvis TA14 shooting brake, sold for £4,200 -
Rage Concern: Wrong Answer 14 Jul 2001 (News)
kph along a twisting country road, the only way to know the driver had received a phone call would be if you saw his hand/arm raised towards his head - certainly the speed didn't change. Nowadays, as soon as the phone rings in the car ahead you can tell because he/she slams the brakes on and skids