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Motorists can slash costs by trusting independent garages

By Tim Barnes-Clay On April 19, 2013

Motorists feeling the pinch when it comes to owning a vehicle will be delighted to hear that visiting an independent garage could cost them on average £40 an hour less than if they visited a franchise dealer. This is according to recent information released by the Independent Garage Association (IGA).

The IGA […]

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Peugeot 205 GTi

By Tim Barnes-Clay On April 18, 2013

Follow this link to read Tim’s review of the Peugeot 205 GTi, posted on confused.com April 2013

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Subaru XV 2.0D SE Lux Premium

By Tim Barnes-Clay On April 11, 2013

THE DOWN-TO-EARTH Subaru XV unites city style with urban and off-road ability. It also has another ace up its sleeve – it’s the safest model in its class for child occupant protection.

Every XV is equipped with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a Boxer engine – ensuring an engaging and dependable drive in all conditions. Despite […]

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RICHARD ‘JAWS’ KIEL VISITS BOND IN MOTION

By Tim Barnes-Clay On April 8, 2013

If you are an avid James Bond fan, be sure to put Sunday 26 May in your diary, as this will be your opportunity to meet Bond actor, Richard Kiel. Richard, who played Jaws, one of the most famous Bond villains, will be visiting the BOND IN MOTION exhibition at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu.

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Magnum Opus Motoring – Bentley Mulsanne

By Tim Barnes-Clay On March 29, 2013

Bentley Mulsanne – Tim at wheel

 CARS ONLY get you from A to B. Right? Wrong. Some are masterpieces of engineering and art that go far beyond the original purpose of a motor vehicle.

You only have to visit a major automotive show to see how many thousands of people flock to glimpse […]

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All-New Citroën DS3 Cabrio DSport 155

By Tim Barnes-Clay On March 26, 2013

THE FRENCH are at it again. They’re often regarded as fashionistas – and the new DS3 Cabrio from Citroën lends further support to that perception.

The latest development in the chevron adorned motor company’s stylish DS line is the top-down version of the DS3. The car features intelligent design and glittery looks to make open-top […]

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ŠKODA Rapid 1.6 TDI Elegance

By Tim Barnes-Clay On March 25, 2013

THIS MOTOR is more budget than bling; but that in itself is no problem.

The new hatchback from ŠKODA has space for five-up and, in 1.6 TDI guise, can extract up to 64.2mpg out of a tank. Also, with emissions of just 114g/km, the car is cost-effective to run as a company vehicle.

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The all-new Mitsubishi Mirage

By Tim Barnes-Clay On March 23, 2013

MITSUBISHI MOTORS has completely re-examined the small car concept to bring a logical, down-to-earth product with the value and reliability for which the Japanese company is so renowned.

The all-new Mirage launched this month (March 2013) looks cute enough from the outside, but the inside of the vehicle is where it impresses. The airy […]

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BUDGET 2013 – THE MOTORING HEADLINES

By Tim Barnes-Clay On March 23, 2013

A number of key announcements impacting on the motor industry were contained in the Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Budget Statement of Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.

Fuel – the 1.89p per litre fuel duty increase that was planned for September 1, 2013 has been cancelled. It means that fuel duty will have […]

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POTHOLE INVASION LEADS TO RISKY EVASION

By Tim Barnes-Clay On March 23, 2013

By Motoring Editor Tim Barnes-Clay – Tweet him @carwriteups and visit www.carwriteups.co.uk

A new reportfrom Kwik Fit reveals that there has been a 143% increase in the number of motorists hitting potholes in the last two years.  Its research shows that nearly 13 million (39%) motorists collided with a pothole […]

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