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  Car Warranty Con Exposed 4 May 2004 (News)
  . An estimated 7.2 million vehicles will suffer some degree of mechanical failure this year, with 1 in 3 cars needing to visit a garage to repair or replace anything from a failed wheel bearing to an air conditioning unit, a broken gearbox or a blown engine. Of that figure, just 15 percent
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  One size no longer fits car warranty policies 3 Oct 2006 (News)
  The 'one size fits all' mentality of choosing and buying an aftermarket car warranty is about to change thanks to independent provider, Warranty Direct. The mechanical breakdown insurer has radically overhauled the way motorists can purchase, and benefit from, protection in the period
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  Winter Fool Kit 3 Jan 2006 (News)
  Running out of fuel is one of the most common reasons for a vehicle to breakdown – especially in winter, according to the RAC foundation. Lazy motorists, frugal drivers trying to run on empty, a shortage of petrol stations, fuel strikes, and garages miscalculating the fuel needed
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  New KIA Picantos Just £4,999 20 Dec 2007 (News)
  www.autofinders.ltd.uk has in stock a batch of 57 Plate UK Supplied KIA Picanto 1.0 GS 5 door for only £4995!! Yes £4995 for a brand new car. Not only that, this car comes with FREE Metallic paint, 3 years unlimited mileage Kia
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  New Audi A8 Arrives 13 Sep 2002 (News)
  . Unlike the new XJ, of course, the A8 features Audi's surefooted four wheel drive Quattro system. More on projected future engine range in A8 from 2003 entry in car by car breakdown on this website. More at www.audi.co.uk
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  Honest John Saves Australian $3,000 7 Feb 2002 (News)
  When Australian Bruce Isbister's Holden Vectra threw its timing belt he was justifiably upset. He was even more upset when his Holden garage presented him with a bill of $3,000 to repair the damage and refused any kind of goodwill payment. Then he looked up the Vectra in the car by car breakdown
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  Car Crime Census 2013: Cars thieves avoid 6 Aug 2013 (News)
  . For a breakdown by make and model click here . See also:   Top 10 Cars Stolen to order  /  Top 10 Most Stolen Cars
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  Holiday hell predicted this Friday as pre-Christmas traffic DOUBLES 17 Dec 2018 (News)
  Day, with 6.8 million individual car trips being predicted as people travel across the country to visit friends and family. Strikes are expected on rail routes run by Northern Rail and South Western Railway, while Network Rail is planning extensive engineering work on lines running
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  Hot New British-Built Honda Civic 21 Feb 2001 (News)
  also based on the new Civic (see car by car breakdown for a picture) will go on sale in the UK soon after. Honda website: www.honda.co.uk
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  Super Hot New MGs at Frankfurt 11 Sep 2001 (News)
  will be around £40,000. A Touring version will also be available when the car goes on sale in summer, 2002, together with a softer 260bhp version. (Photo of this car in the car by car breakdown.) More at www.mg-rover.com
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  Blog: Using Confused.com MotorMate 7 Oct 2013 (News)
  , Confused.com do give you little incentives to keep using their app. Once you’ve driven 25 miles using it, they send you a free in-car charger and phone holder. And, once you’ve hit the big 250 miles, you will then be given a breakdown of your driving style. Plus they’ll e-mail you with your
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  Dangerous vehicles 'may not be covered' 16 Dec 2008 (News)
  Drivers involved in traffic collisions in unroadworthy vehicles may find their car insurance providers refuse to pay out, one company has claimed. According to Car Parts Direct, motorists should not assume
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  Motorists are out of pocket when it comes to servicing, according to research 10 Oct 2013 (News)
  excluding VAT, but many offer the service for much less if motorists shop around. We’ve seen savings of 40 per cent on the MoT alone.” TootCompare allows motorists to search for the cheapest deals by entering their car registration and their postcode to get a breakdown of the car service
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  Part-worn tyres "putting motorists' lives at risk" 20 May 2019 (News)
  with shocking prevalence in some areas. While part-worn tyres are often tempting as they're cheaper than new tyres, the LGA is warning drivers that they represent a false economy as they won't last as long as buying new. “It doesn’t matter how new or well-maintained the rest of a car
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  Holiday traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels 27 Aug 2021 (News)
  - a number that will result in a 25 per cent increase in delays compared to a typical day in August.  The RAC says many of the breakdowns its patrols will attend in the coming days are avoidable if drivers check their cars are ‘road ready’ before setting out. This includes
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  Curse of the grey car explained 12 Nov 2008 (News)
  In motoring news that may be of interest to people considering buying a car , new research has revealed grey vehicles are more likely to breakdown than models in any other
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  Curse of the grey car explained 12 Nov 2008 (News)
  In motoring news that may be of interest to people considering buying a car , new research has revealed grey vehicles are more likely to breakdown than models in any other
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  22 New Skoda Yetis Available for '12' Registration 10 Feb 2012 (News)
  , full Skoda UK warranty and breakdown cover, 12 months road tax and 1st registration fee. ALL BRAND NEW CARS, NOT PRE-REGISTERED. 22 Brand new Skoda Yetis: petrol, diesel, 2WD, 4WD manual and auto. See the link to stock lists directly here
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  Over half of tyre punctures caused by neglected roads 1 May 2018 (News)
  breakdowns caused by potholes in the first three months of 2018 Highways England is the Government-owned company responsible for the operation and maintenance of England's motorway system and it says it has a 'vigorous inspection and sweeping regime' in place to keep major roads clear of debris
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 30 Jun 2017 (News)
  . >> Click here to see the deal Save 50% on your breakdown cover with GreenFlag If your vehicle is  10 years old or under, get 50% off  your renewal quote from the AA or RAC for the closest equivalent GreenFlag Vehicle Cover. If your