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Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 18-4-2015 18 Apr 2015 (News)
and while I can recommend some autoboxes I don't recommend these. Even though the 6-speed wet clutch DSG is not as problematic as the dry clutch 7-speeder fitted to lower powered engines, when you're really using the advantages of an auto to left foot brake into corners, a DSG will override your decision -
Brexit Fears Banished by Historics Classic Car Auction Results 20 Aug 2016 (News)
No Reserve £5,000s 251 1956 Bentley S1 saloon no brakes No Reserve £10,000s 252 1992 Mercedes SL300 R129 No Reserve Withdrawn -
BMW to Launch M5 F10 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 22 Jun 2011 (News)
limited top speed is 155mph. With BMW’s seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic and Efficient Dynamics technology, including engine Auto Start-Stop and Brake Energy Regeneration, the M5’s fuel consumption has been reduced by more than 30 per cent to 28.5mpg, while CO 2 emissions -
50 years of Mercedes cars in Historics auction 25 Feb 2011 (News)
engine and gearbox as well as many other new parts including shock absorbers, brake lines, callipers etc. All ancillaries were removed prior to preparation of the body shell which in itself has been correctly prepared and finished as well underneath as the rest of the car (with accompanying -
Historics 7th July Brooklands Auction Provisional Results 7 Jul 2018 (News)
(no brakes): £11,648s 241-1965-Mini Moke: £12,750s 242-1952-MG TD: £18,112s 243-2001-Range Rover 4.6 Holland and Holland: £10,000p 244-2003-Jaguar XKR Supercharged: £12,880s 245-1987-Jaguar Sovereign 2.9 13k miles: £5,660s 246-2001-Alfa -
More Fantastic Bargains at Auction Today 28 Nov 2008 (News)
911 993 Turbo is finished in Speedline Yellow and has some significant options over the standard Turbo specifications, including a 430 horsepower upgrade, electric sun-roof and air-conditioning, factory supplied yellow brake callipers, the distinctive ‘curled lip’ GT2 front splitter -
Manufacturer new car offers, deals and promotions 26 Aug 2010 (News)
. Alfa Romeo new car offers, deals and promotions The Alfa Brera Italia Independent and Alfa Spider Italia Independent special editions come with 18-inch turbine alloy wheels and red brake callipers. Plus there are money-off deals from Alfa Romeo -
Honest John’s Christmas Bookshop 13 Oct 2003 (News)
Honest’s Opinion: Haynes produces its famous manuals for more than 200 different models of car. Now it’s done one for their owners. Just like the car manuals, Haynes MAN manual covers routine maintenance; engine; cooling system; engine management; fuel and exhaust; clutch, transmission and braking -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 9-5-2015 9 May 2015 (News)
unless it is in Park and cannot move the lever out of Park unless your foot is on the brake. It's jamming. Unhinged I have -
Scrappage schemes explained: All you need to know to make the most of 2017's offers 2 Oct 2017 (News)
Scrappage discount A-Class £3000 GLA £3500 CLA £3500 CLA Shooting Brake £4000 B-Class £4500 C-Class -
Huge Historics Classic Car Auction on Saturday 6th June 3 Jun 2015 (News)
£8,000 - £12,000 136 1958 Morris Minor 1000 £5,000 - £7,000 137 1965 Fiat Nuova 500D £8,000 - £12,000 138 1986 Jaguar XJ-SC £8,000 - £10,000 139 1972 Volvo 1800ES Shooting Brake £13,000 - £18,000 140 1971 Bentley T1 -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 11-4-2015 11 Apr 2015 (News)
If the 17" wheels fit around the front brakes then you could make the change. But that model may not be EC Type Approved with 17s and yes, you will have to disclose the 'modification' to your insurer. The 17” size is 225/60 R17 and 60 profile can make a surprisingly big difference to an SUV. The new -
Rover P8 & P9 2 Aug 2013 (News)
. This modification to the rear suspension that Spen King had put in place was the start of something much more ambitious: he designed a hydraulic ring main that not only served the rear self-levellers, but also acted a servo for the power steering and braking system – somewhat similar to the already employed -
Bugatti Veyron Makes £625,00 at Supercar Auction Today 5 Jun 2010 (News)
brakes, 2005/55, MNW £69,500 Ferrari F430 4.3 F1 RHD, 05 reg, MNW £71,000 Ford Focus RS, white, 2009/59, MNW £25,200s Ford F50 5.4 Harley Davidson twincab, 2005/55, 63k -
Week’s Best Deals at 5th February 2005 5 Feb 2005 (News)
www.new-car-discount.com has Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTDs from £19,290, Fiesta ST150 at £12,000, saving £1,595, Peugeot 407 1.8 S... -
Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 30-5-2015 30 May 2015 (News)
. Backs to the future You are correct in suggesting that I am not using my left leg to brake, although I do intentionally move it about at times. I also use the cruise control a lot which gives me the freedom to adjust the position of my back on the car seat. I can understand -
Week’s Best Deals at 21st February 23 Feb 2005 (News)
www.new-car-discount.com has has five 04/54 pre-registered C220CDI Elegance Automatics in Brilliant Silver at £21,450 each,... -
Week’s Best Deals at 11th February 11 Feb 2005 (News)
www.look4mycar.com has MG TF SE 135 ‘Spark’ Special Editions 135 at £14,595 including a ‘free’ hardtop. www.mgrovercar.com has new 25s... -
Week’s Best Deals at 30th January 2005 30 Jan 2005 (News)
www.motorpoint.co.uk has New Ford Mondeo 1.8 Zetecs at £9,999, New Ford C-MAX 1.6 Zetecs at £10,699, new FIAT Multipla 1.6 100ELXs... -
Week's Best Deals at 10th July 10 Jul 2005 (News)
as well as anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and Brake Assist, twin airbags and a single CD audio system. Plus there’s a choice of pillar-less double doored King Cab version with rear-hinged rear doors and fold down jump seats, or the crew friendly Double Cab. A metal guard