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Friday, January 16, 2009

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GovernmentsettoboostcarbuyingMINISTERS are looking at ways to ensure loans areavailable for people to buy cars as a way of helpingBritain’s flagging automobile industry, GordonBrown has announced.

The Prime Minister said it was important the carcredit market did not “freeze’’ in the same waythat other markets have, as Jaguar Land Roverannounced 450 job cuts blaming a “severe reduc-tion’’ in demand for new cars.

And he said the Government will do “what wecan’’ to help the industry survive the recession.

Several companies, including Honda and Nissan,have cut production of new cars as a result offalling demand.

When asked what plans he had to help theindustry during Prime Minister’s question time, MrBrown replied: “There are two issues facing the carindustry at the moment: one is a shortage ofdemand for cars, the second is the availability ofcredit for people buying their cars. We have beentalking to the various car companies, we will makeannouncements in due course.

“The car credit problem - that is loans for carpurchase - it’s basically a market that is outside thetraditional banking industry and we have to look atwhat we can do so that that market doesn’t freezein the way that other markets have.

“This is a detailed and technical question abouthow we can get help into the car loan industry butwe are looking at that very carefully.’’’

CommuterscuttheircostsAROUND 60 per cent of those using the car tocommute have changed their habits to cut costs,according to a new survey.

Some have switched to a smaller car, while oth-ers have found a less congested route to work, thepoll from Auto Trader magazine and websitefound.

Commuters are also sharing lifts with colleagueswhile some are even mixing diesel with wastecooking oil to save money.

Auto Trader said running costs for motorists haveincreased over the last 12 months, with deprecia-tion rising nearly three-quarters since 2007 andinsurance going up nearly 10 per cent.

The company said the average cost of commut-ing for motorists - based on an average journey of17.1 miles to and from work - was £35.55 a week.

Adding this to the weekly cost of depreciation(£61.21), insurance (£9.21) and road tax (£2.79)gives a weekly overall figure of £108.84.

ShowaxedduetocreditcrunchA COMMERCIAL vehicle show due to be attendedby nearly 300 exhibitors was cancelled this weekbecause of the credit crunch.

The CV Show was to have been held from April28-30 at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre.

“This is, of course, disappointing, but given thecurrent economic climate and the uncertainty cre-ated, it is the only decision we could make,’’ saidNigel Emms, the CV Show committee chairman.

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traderschief executive Paul Everitt said: “2009 will be anextremely challenging year across the motor indus-try but this decision, while difficult, creates theopportunity to ensure the 2010 event best reflectsthe changing needs of the road transport industry.’’

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mazda

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Good sport that’salso good-lookingTHIS has been attempted before.Nissan has tried to sell us a pow-erful, petrol-engined, adventur-ously-styled lifestyle 4x4 in theshape of the Murano and that’sbeen a flop. Why should Mazdasucceed with the CX-7?

Let’s start with the big num-bers. Most lifestyle 4x4s front upto the party packing 160bhp orso. Mazda isn’t interested in anyof that flyweight nonsense.

Yes, a diesel CX-7 will be avail-able but for the time being, you’lljust have to make do with258bhp of all-wheel-drive power,courtesy of the 2.3-litre tur-bocharged engine lifted from thestealth bomber Mazda6 MPS.

It’ll punt the CX-7 off the linewith verve, the sprint to 60mphbeing notched off in 7.8 seconds,while a top speed of 130mph is atestament to its muscle.

The CX-7 will net a few sales

purely on the basis of the way itlooks. Probably the most strikingaspect of the car is the steeply-raked windscreen.

Most SUVs have a rather blufffrontal aspect but the CX-7 hasthe sort of screen angle thatwouldn’t look out of place on aLamborghini. The overall effect isto give the Mazda a very sleek,purposeful look and to instantlyrid you of any possible notion thatthe thing can be taken off-road.Which is just as well, as theground clearance is minimal.

You get what you pay for. Wanta more characterful engine, sharp-er handling and a plusher cabin?Then be prepared to fork out theextra cash for a BMW X3 3.0si.

If you’re paying less, you’ll needto make compromises and the CX-

7 manages those compromisesreasonably well. Its overridingproblem is that the market forthis sort of vehicle is extremely

small. Nibbling a tiny slice of ameagre pie seems to be the CX-7’s lot in life, which is a shamefor such an intriguing vehicle.

THE CX-7

CAR: Mazda CX-7PRICE: £24,081 on the roadINSURANCE GROUP: 17CO2 EMISSIONS: 243g/kmPERFORMANCE: 0-60 7.8s MaxSpeed 130mph

FUEL CONSUMPTION: (combined)27.7mpg (extra urban) 34.9mpgSTANDARD SAFETY FEATURES:twin front and side airbags, frontand rear side curtain airbags, sta-bility control, traction control,anti-lock brakes

FACTS

THE SCIROCCO 1.4TSITHERE will always be those who write theVolkswagen Scirocco off as little more than aGolf in a track suit.

There’s truth in that but there’s also some-thing wonderfully modern and accessible aboutVW’s take on the small coupe theme, particular-ly when the clever 1.4 TSI engine is installed.

Volkswagen’s 1.4-litre TSI ‘Twincharger’ engineis a groundbreaking unit that would appear tosuit the Scirocco down to a tee. It swaps sheercapacity for forced induction, using both a super-charger and a turbocharger to boost the poweroutput that’s possible from a 1.4-litre petrolengine. The result is 158bhp and torque of240Nm all the way from 1,500 to 4,500rpm.

This broad torque band is more in keepingwith what you’d expect from a good dieselengine and it’s achieved by the superchargerand turbocharger working in tandem.

The supercharger enhances performance atlow revs, filling the void left while the turbo getsinto its stride. This virtually eliminates turbo lagand gives the Scirocco a muscular feel through-out the rev range. The 0-60mph sprint is coveredin eight seconds dead and there’s a 135mph top

speed and the engine sounds great with asnarling bark far in excess of its 1.4-litre bite.

The handling advances made by the Sciroccocentre around its dynamic aids. All models fea-ture advanced Adaptive Chassis Control offer-ing three driver-selected settings - comfort,normal and sport.

The system’s influence extends to the steer-ing system: should ‘sport’ be selected, thesteering firms up to provide more feel while‘comfort’ mode makes the steering lighter andeasier to operate at low speeds or round town.

The 1.4 TSI engine is mated exclusively to asix-speed manual - Volkswagen’s excellent 6-speed DSG twin-clutch gearbox with the pad-dle shifters being off limits, which is a pity forbuyers seduced by high technology.

The Scirocco is practical for a sports coupe.There’s a reasonably wide boot aperture whichopens up 292 litres of luggage space.

Fold the split rear seats down and you’vegot 755 litres. The Scirocco features four, indi-

vidual sculpted seats finished in a choice ofeither cloth or leather. The sports seats aren’tjust restricted to those up front – the con-toured rear seats feature integrated headreststo offer plenty of support.

Proportions are classically short, low andwide, though the dimensions betray its relianceon Golf mechanicals. It measures 4,256mmlong, 1,404mm high and 1,810mm wide.

The 1.4-litre TSI engine doesn’t achieve 1.4-litre running costs but for a 160bhp petrolengine, it’s highly efficient. The combined cycleeconomy figure of 42.8mpg and emissions of154g/km put the Scirocco on a par with adecent 1.6-litre family hatchback but theVolkswagen is a vastly more enticing prospect.

Few cars hit the compromise between funand commonsense as accuratelyI.

The styling is spot on, the grip and balancemake for infectious handling and the advanced‘Twincharger’ petrol engine renders the carquick and charismatic enough so you questionthe need for more power. Four seats and sensi-ble running costs make it a usable daily drive. Itis £18,395 on the road.

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CAR: Toyota iQPRICES: £9,295-£10,275 - on theroadINSURANCEGROUPS: 2-3 [est]CO2 EMISSIONS:99-110g/kmPERFORMANCE:0-60mph 14.7s /Max Speed93mphFUEL CONSUMP-TION: (combined)65.7mpgSTANDARD SAFE-TY FEATURES:Nine airbags,ABS, EBD

FACTS

toyota

THE idea of owning a small car hasnever looked more appealing but thereality remains something that lots ofpeople would rather avoid.

Toyota undertook to change all thatwith a fundamental rethink of thesmall car concept and the end resultis called the iQ.

Fuel costs, emissions-based taxa-tion, traffic congestion, parking prob-lems, and environmental concerns ...as the impact of these factors increas-es smaller cars tend to look more andmore attractive.

The problem is that many peoplestill see a small car as a compromisein terms of the space available, thesorts of journeys you can undertake,the safety provision and the all-impor-tant question of style.

The iQ is Toyota’s answer to theseissues. It uses a series of design andengineering innovations to deliver ona practical level but also sets out tooffer the desirability, personality andattitude that style conscious buyerscrave.

Just how small is the iQ then?Toyota’s engineers undertook todesign a car that was less than threemeters in length but that could seatfour people. Remarkably, given thedimensions of other four-seater mod-els currently on the market, they man-aged it. The iQ is 2,985mm from noseto tail, a full 765mm shorter thanToyota’s Yaris supermini but only30mm lower and 15mm narrower.

The iQ also has unique featuresdesigned to save space and weight.Among them are the front differen-tial, steering gear and air-conditioningunit. Then there’s the flat fuel tankpositioned beneath the floor and the

slim front seats that give extra rearlegroom and a unique asymmetricaldashboard.

For the driver and front passenger,the iQ never feels like a small car.There’s an excellent amount of spaceavailable and the groundbreaking‘3+1’ layout brings excellent versatility

to the space behind. The seat to therear of the driver is better suited tosmall children but when there areonly three people on board, its backsection can fold down to create usefulluggage space. With both rear seatsfolded, there’s a full 242-litres ofcapacity in the iQ – more than

enough for the weekly shopping.

Toyota’s 1.0-litre VVT-i petrol engineprovides the motive force and its67bhp is enough to give the iQ azippy, responsive feel around town.There’s an optional Multidrive auto-matic gearbox or a slick-shifting five-speed manual to choose from but in

both cases there’s a 93mph top speedand a 0-60mph time of 14.7s.

The suspension is firm and the bodyroll is almost totally absent, partlythanks to the iQ’s wide stance. Longertrips aren’t a problem with the engineextremely quiet at motorway speedsbut it’s in urban areas where the carexcels. The turning circle is a minute3.9m making the iQ easy to park. Fueleconomy is nearly 66mpg with themanual gearbox and CO2 emissionsof 99g/km will give major tax savingsmaking the iQ a seriously affordablecar to run.

The iQ may be small but its tough.Toyota has engineered the car to setnew standards for small car safetyand with a massively rigid body shell.It also features special anti-whiplashheadrests and a package of no lessthan nine airbags. VSC+ stability con-trol is also standard.

Of course, none of the iQ’sundoubted qualities would be enoughwithout the illusive desirability factor.

With its high window line, the iQdefinitely has attitude and its packedwith beautiful detailing from thecurve of the rear window to the wingmirrors with their integrated indica-tors.

Toyota aimed to build a very specialsmall car and after experiencing theiQ, most will agree that they’ve doneit.


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RENAULTMEGANE

THE styling of the old RenaultMegane was an acquired taste.

Hats off to Renault for being soadventurous but the designers reallydid split public opinion.

You never really had to ask becausefrom the garage to the multi-storeycar park, even the car deck of a crosschannel ferry, the Megane’s bumlooked big in everything.

Yes, the latest model is more con-ventional but it’s conventionally pretty– especially in 3-door Coupe form.

THE PRACTICALITIESThe boot was surprisingly spacious fora medium-sized family hatchback at372-litres, although we weren’t over-loaded with bags on this occasion.

I’m sure that we’d have no gripesabout luggage space for our fortnightsummer holiday all the same.

I thought that Renault’s unparal-leled experience in the MPV marketshone through with this car, not onlyin terms of passenger space – whichis excellent – but also in the provisionof multifarious cubbies, boxes andpockets.

The innovative dashboard featuresan analogue rev-counter alongside adigital speedometer which also incor-porates the cruise control/speed lim-iter display.

When this function is activated, thespeed selected by the driver is dis-

played at the top of the speedometerwhich is itself ringed by a sequence oflights that take the form of an arcaround the central display.

In speed limiter mode, the red seg-ment lights up as the speed increases,

while the selected speed begins toflash if exceeded.

BEHIND THE WHEEL

The engine line-up is a mixture offamiliar carry-overs and new arrivals,

with biofuel-compatible engines alsoon the agenda.

Most important will be the dCidiesels, sales of which will be focusedon the dCi 86 and the particulate fil-ter-equipped dCi 106 units.

Both of these engines emit 120g orless of CO2/km, while even the pow-erful dCi 130 (with pulling powernow more readily available earlier inthe rev range) manages 135g/km.

If that’s not enough, your dealercan tell you about a dCi 160 unit(which you’ll need to order in dCi 150form if you want automatic transmis-sion).

Petrol buyers also get the latestLaguna units, in this case the 1.6 16V100 and 110bhp powerplants, plusyou can talk to your dealer about anall-new turbocharged TCe 130 unit.The flagship engine, the TCe 180,uses similar turbocharged technology.

VALUE FOR MONEY

To begin with, only the five-doorhatchback and three-door Coupebodystyles are on offer but we cansoon expect to see the full comple-ment of Megane bodyshapes, includ-ing a three-door, an estate, a coupe-cabriolet and a new version of theScenic mini-MPV based on this car.

COULD I LIVE WITHONE?

On the whole, we found little to criti-cise with the latest Megane – and welearned to love that pretty styling.

I think that most buyers will feel thesame way.


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THE 500byDIESELBEING cool isn’t easy but it’s increasingly impor-tant to car manufacturers trying to sell trendysmall cars to young urban buyers.

Fiat’s 500 is generally thought of as one ofthe cooler small cars on the market but in a bidto chill its public profile further, the Italian mar-que has enlisted the help of Italian fashion brandDIESEL. The result is the 500byDIESEL, a Fiat 500that’s been on the receiving end of a compre-hensive make-over by DIESEL’s designers.

You can get a 500byDIESEL that runs ondiesel, that would be the 1.3-litre Multijetmodel, but there are also 1.2-litre and 1.4-litrepetrol options with 69 and 100bhp respectively.Five or six speed manual transmissions areoffered and the modern 500 has been designedto replicate the original car’s nimble feel andability to put a smile on its driver’s face.

Much of the 500’s underpinnings are based onFiat Panda running gear - no bad thing as thePanda is a fun steer.

Like the Panda, the 500 uses simpleMacPherson strut suspension up front and abasic torsion beam at the back. A few centime-tres have been added to the width of the car’strack, giving it a foursquare appearance and Fiatclaims that body rigidity is around 10 per centbetter than the Panda.

We’ve established that the 500byDIESEL spe-cial edition is all about style and DIESEL’s design-ers were obviously given a high degree of free-dom to put their own flavour onto the car.

The car is only available in a rather mutedcolour pallet of green, brown or black but that’sas far as the understatement goes.

The 16inch alloy wheels have the diesel logoon their hubs and there side rubbing strips arepicked out in a metallic finish along with the B-pillars and the bumpers.

The 1.4-litre 100bhp versions also have yellowbrake callipers. Inside, the upholstery is in a spe-cial denim fabric and the front seats have apouch designed to mimic the trademark fifthpocket on DIESEL jeans. The DIESEL logo cropsup again on the gear knob and steering wheel.

Fiat’s Panda is one of the cheapest cars toown, so the ‘500’ will prove little different. TheMultijet diesel version will average over 65mpg,with the 1.2-litre petrol unit not far behind onaround 50mpg. Depreciation won’t be anythinglike at MINI levels but will be much better thanyou’d expect on a Panda. Which is good news

since insurance costs shouldn’t be much moreexpensive.

There’s a growing emphasis on manufacturerscreating a cool image for their small cars in orderto appeal to fashion-conscious buyers.

Fiat has tried every trick in the book with its500 and its latest marketing link-up with DIESEL

should only improve the car’s standing further.The styling changes made to the 500byDIESEL

are extensive and really contribute to altering thelook of the car. Pricing is competitive too andwith this special edition available through aninnovative online ordering system, the UK alloca-tion is likely to be snapped up fast.


mini

chevrolet

THE COOPER S

THE AVEO

SS ssttaannddssffoorr ssuubbttlleeSO, to the latest MINI Cooper S. Where the oldmodel used a supercharged 1.6-litre Tritec enginedesigned by Chrysler and produced in Curitiba,Brazil, the latest S uses the Prince engine developedin conjunction with PSA Peugeot Citroën.

The 1.6-litre turbocharged Prince unit has a lotgoing for it. Anybody who owned one of the oldCooper S models would laugh at its claimed33.6mpg consumption figure, since driving the vehi-cle as it begged to be driven would often send aver-age fuel figures dipping below 20mpg.

The contemporary turbo engine is a lot easier onthe juice, with a combined figure of nearly 41mpg,although this too will dip significantly if you’re get-ting a bit enthusiastic. The old engine wasn’t a unitthat would win any green awards either, churningout 202g/km of carbon dioxide.

The turbo engine does far better at 149g/km,putting it on the shortlists of company car buyerswho wouldn’t countenance the wallop in the walletthe old car delivered when the taxman came to call.

The best bit is that you get more go. Okay, so thepower output is up by only five more horsepowerwhich doesn’t mean a whole lot in a vehicle asheavy as the Cooper S but what is key is thattorque rises from 162lb/ft to 177lb/ft.

On that basis, don’t be too worried that the on-paper figures for the benchmark 0-60 sprint and

top speed only show a minimally incrementalimprovement, the latest Cooper S shaving 0.3s offthe sprint at 7.1s and tacking a couple of miles perhour to the top speed: this car is all in with theneedle pointing at 140mph. If that’s not enough,there’s a John Cooper Works (JCW) version of thiscar with 210bhp.

Communicating that this is indeed a very differ-ent Cooper S could well be quite the challenge. Ittakes a keen eye to spot the bodywork differences,despite this car and its progenitor sharing not onepiece of sheet metal.

The good news for British industry is that the carwill continue to be built at what is now known asPlant Oxford (Cowley to old timers), this factory’soutput being upped to 240,000 cars per year, morethan double what it was when the first MINIs rolledoff its lines in 2001.

The body panels and sub assemblies hail fromPlant Swindon and the BMW-designed engines rollout of the Hams Hall plant in the Midlands.

So how can you identify the latest car? Althoughthe stance remains the same, there’s been a loosen-ing of the belt. This Cooper S model, for instance,is 60mm longer. The front grille is tidier and the

indicators are now housed in the headlight pod.The car’s shoulder line is 18mm higher than on theformer model, giving the latest version a morehunched, powerful appearance.

True enthusiasts will lament the death of the oldCooper S. It was something of a singularity with itshe-man steering and engine note that sounded likethe four milk floats of the apocalypse.

The latest car is a more subtle thing that will beappreciated by more of the people more of thetime. Although it may be less of a sports hatch, it’smore of a MINI. Debating the price of progresscould keep us here all day.

CAR: MINI Cooper SPRICE: £15,910 - on the roadINSURANCE GROUP: 15CO2 EMISSIONS: 149g/kmPERFORMANCE: Max Speed 140mph / 0-60mph 7.1sFUEL CONSUMPTION: 40.9mpg (combined)STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Six airbags,ABS with EBD and CBC, runflat tyres

FACTS

BY MOST accepted measures, theChevrolet Aveo is not a remarkable car. Itis, however, an important one in open-ing up new markets for the Americangiant. Solidly built and attractively styled,it's a decent car, albeit one that inherits agood deal of its engineering from itsKalos predecessor.

As makeovers go, the Aveo is one ofthe cleverest. In profile it doesn't looktoo much different to the Kalos, the five-door car's rather odd drooping swageline being instantly familiar.

Move round to the front and theimpression is utterly different. The Kalos'rather unhappy-looking face has beenreplaced with something a whole lotbolder. The upswept headlamps andenormous double grille are punctuatedby a serious Chevy cross logo.

It's got about twice as much attitudeas any other small car you could care tomention. The three-door model is evensmarter, with the flanks beingsculpted to incorporate pro-nounced flared rear wheel arches.At the back, there's one of theneatest rear lights clustersaround.

The interior lacks the self-assur-ance of the exterior and,inevitably in this corner of themarket, feels built down to aprice.

The same can be said of the Aveo'skey rivals, and Chevrolet has specifiedthe interior wisely, giving it a sensibleequipment count, fairly decent materialsand as much space and versatility as thedesign constraints allow. It's not thebiggest car in its sector, but the compacttorsion beam rear suspension meansplenty of useable room in the back.

With two engines and three and five

door body styles to choose from, Aveocustomers also benefit from a decentlevel of standard kit.

"Plenty of car and equipment for afair price" is part of Chevrolet's philoso-phy and the entry-level Aveo adheresto that maxim with driver and passen-ger airbags, an MP3-compatible CDstereo and wipers with intermittentfacility. Plusher trim levels add tinted

glass and electric front windows.Options include 15-inch aluminium

wheels, leather trim for the steeringwheel and gear knob, an onboard com-puter, steering wheel-mounted audiocontrols and automatic climate control.

The Aveo campaigns on the basis ofsolid value for money, so it's no greatsurprise to hear that prices start fromaround £7,500 and that running costs

are screwed tightly down. It might sur-prise you that there's no diesel model,given that the GM group has somegreat diesel engines, but it would betough to make the additional cost of adiesel version worthwhile to the typical-ly hard-headed Aveo customer. As itstands, the 1.2-litre model will return51.4mpg which is good and emit132g/km of carbon dioxide which is

not quite so stellar. The 1.4-litre variant,sups at a rate of 44.9mpg with CO2emissions of 140g/km.

If you're at all style-conscious, thereare probably smarter options but not atthese prices. As a compromise betweenbudget, ability and badge equity, theAveo more than makes a case for itself.Moorland Motors price £6,495 for apre-reg 1.2 LS 3dr.

BUY LOCAL Derek Woodman Mini Whitehills Business Park, Lytham St Annes Way, Blackpool Tel 01253 607600

BUY LOCAL Moorland Motors Whitehills Business Park, Lytham St Annes Way, Blackpool Tel 01253 696747

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nissanTHE NOTE

WHEN it comes to evaluating a car likethe Nissan NOTE, it pays to ‘think out-side the box’. Nissan has spruced-up itscharge and in its latest form, it looksbetter than ever.

Three engine choices are beingoffered. The two petrol units comprisean 87bhp 1.4-litre as well as a 108bhp1.6-litre powerplant but the big seller islikely to remain the diesel engine, a 1.5-litre dCi common rail unit with 85bhpon tap.

As a general rule, drag racing isn’t aparticular forte of the supermini-basedMPV but if you fancy giving some spottyoik a run for his money away from thelights in your NOTE, the 1.4-litre car willget to 60mph in 13.1s, the diesel is frac-tionally slower at 13s and the 1.6-litrepetrol takes 10.7s.

None of the engines are what youwould call quick but they’re all morethan adequate for everyday driving witheven the 1.4 pulling reasonably stronglythrough the gears.

The NOTE always feels highly nimbleon the road with body-roll well con-trolled, a firm ride and steering that’slight but accurate.

It’s perfect for nipping through the citystreets and it inspires confidence thanksto good all-round visibility and a tightturning circle. If you really value a com-fortable ride, one of the NOTE’s rivalsmay be a better option but if you likeyour small car with a taught, sporty feel,this could be it.

The usual facelift tweaks include areshaped bumper and bonnet, revisedheadlights the essential grille tinkeringwhich has seen the adoption of a shinnyblack finish. At the back, the tail lightsare darker and models with parking sen-sors get them incorporated more neatlyinto the bumper. It’s nothing too dra-

matic and the winning Note formula isintact.

It appears lower and longer withminimal rear overhang and quite a pro-nounced nose protruding at the front.The Note is squared-off at the rear withthe natural roofline taking an unusuallast-minute jerk upwards to maximise

cargo capacity in the back. The boxydimensions pay dividends inside.

Improvements to the Note’s environ-mental performance should go downwell with buyers. The manufacturerhas even introduced the Pure Drivebadge which is applied to any car in itsrange with emissions lower than

140g/km, helping customers spot thecleanest options. The combined cycleeconomy figure for the entry-level 1.4-litre petrol Note is 47.9mpg and theentry-level diesel trumps that with62.8mpg.

Bringing up the rear but still hardly indisgrace is the 43mpg 1.6 but choosing

the automatic gearbox drops thisengine’s economy. CO2 emissions are119g/km for the entry-level diesel and139g/km for the 1.4-litre.

Overall, the NOTE isn’t going tocost the earth to run. Better still, italso manages to be affordable andeconomical.

Changes of note

CAR: Nissan NOTE rangePRICES: From £9,795 - onthe roadINSURANCE GROUPS: 4-6CO2 EMISSIONS: 119-159g/kmPERFORMANCE: [1.6] 0-60mph 10.7s / Max Speed114mphFUEL CONSUMPTION: [1.5dCi 86] (urban) 55.4mpg /(extra urban) 67.3mpg /(combined) 62.8mpgSTANDARD SAFETY FEA-TURES: Twin airbags, ABSwith EBD

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dealer profile

FFrreeeeddoommttoo ddrriivveeThe Motability Scheme has assistedthousands of disabled people andtheir families in getting mobile with anew car. It also comes with the peaceof mind of built-in back up andsupport that experienced companieslike Chorley Nissan can provide fortheir customers.

Motability is the Government’sscheme that allows disabled peoplethe chance to own and drive a car forlittle or no cost to themselves.

It means the freedom to come andgo, to shop, to work, to get the kidsto school. It means staying in touch,making a difference – and gettingmore out of life.

Being free to use their Higher RateMobility Component (HRMC) of theDisability Living Allowance (DLA) topay for a new car is an importantchoice for many and can be a lifechanging experience. For thousandsof people with disabilities and theirfamilies it's the key to trouble-freemotoring. The Motability schemetakes care of the practicalities such as:

■ A single, regular payment thatincludes insurance, maintenance androadside recovery■ Routine servicing at no extra costTo be eligible for any of the Motabilityschemes, you must receive either:■ Higher Rate Mobility Component(HRMC) of the Disability LivingAllowance (DLA)■ War Pensioners' MobilitySupplement (WPMS)

Virtually the full Nissan range isavailable under the scheme at ChorleyNissan and both the Nissan Note andNissan Micra are available with Nildeposit. And as an offer unique toChorley Nissan, when you takedelivery of your car under the schemeyou will receive £100 cashback.

Chorley Nissan are great supportersof the Motability scheme and theirexpertise and high standards ofcustomer care have meant that theyhave become an “Approved Partner”for Motability.

This means that Chorley Nissan’sMotability customers can be assured

of exemplary service at all times.If you would like to know more

about the scheme and how it canhelp you and your family, ChorleyNissan’s two Motability Specialists willbe happy to explain how it works andanswer any of your questions.

David Holden and Chris Smith havemany years of experience with thescheme and have been trained to the

highest of standards.If it would be more convenient to

discuss your requirements in thecomfort of your own home theneither David or Chris will be happy toarrange a home visit for you.

They will also bring with them thevehicle of your choice so that you canassess its suitability for your needs.

All regular servicing of your vehicle

is covered by the scheme and ChorleyNissan can offer a free courtesy carfacility as well as a pickup anddelivery service.

If you would like to know morecontact Chorley Nissan on (01253)298833. You can find them on AmyJohnson Way in Blackpool.

You can also visit their group’swebsite at www.chorleynissan.co.uk.

BUY LOCAL Chorley Nissan Amy Johnson Way, Squires Gate, Blackpool Tel 01253 298833

EXPERIENCED HELP: Motability expert Chris Smith with a new Nissan Note




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Great value car careQUICKSAVE Motorist Centres andthe Wheel Warehouse have beenoffering quality and value acrossthe Fylde coast for more than 25years.

The story began in a side streetin St Annes and they have growninto the region’s largest and bestindependent service centres in StAnnes and Blackpool.

The products and services onoffer include tyres, MOTs, servicingand repairs, professional wheelalignment, alloy wheel and tyrepackages, stainless steel and stan-dard exhausts, to name but a few.

Top brand tyres from Goodyear,Dunlop, Pirelli, Khumo, Yokohama,Michelin and many more.

All expertly fitted with the latestfitting and balance equipment. Allfully inclusive prices, no hiddenextras, just low prices. They guar-antee the best for less.

Professional wheel alignment,

often overlooked by the motorist, isa vital part of your car’s safety anddynamics. Poor road holding, brak-ing and premature tyre wear areoften the result of poor wheel align-ment.

Quicksave Motorist Centres haveinvested in the very latest technolo-gy recommended by all the leadingmanufacturers from a MINI toFerrari, and they have specially train-ing alignment technicians to ensureyour care is safe and you gain themaximum wear from your tyres.

Stainless steel exhausts areoffered from their custom-builtEurosport Exhausts range withunique life time guarantee at verycompetitive prices.

Systems can be fitted same dayto all types of vehicles including,sports and prestige, family cars,motor homes and 4x4, with thelargest choice of stylish tail pipesto enhance the looks and improveperformance.

The Wheel Warehouse offersthe largest range of alloy wheelsavailable. They have packages tosuit everyone with the latest stylesand internet-busting prices toenhance car wheels available from15 ins up to 24 ins from just £249include tyres and lock bolts, thelot, all fully guaranteed and fittedby experts.

They use the latest technologyand offer down to earth priceswith fully inclusive service from£69 and MOT testing from £40.You can find them at 10 St AlbansRoad, St Annes, (01253) 784600and 300 Talbot Road, Blackpool(01253) 750850.

QUICKSAVEMOTORISTCENTRES

Dealer for budget carsIN THESE difficult economictimes, many drivers are downsiz-ing to a smaller, more fuel effi-cient car.

Established in 1994, JP CarSales on St Annes Road inBlackpool is well placed to takeadvantage of the switch to com-pact vehicles as they specialise inproviding small cars that offerlow road tax and cheaper insur-ance premiums.

You can find a selection ofwell-prepared quality used carsthat cater for most requirements,from compact city cars andsuperminis through to family-friendly hatchbacks, estates,saloons and people carriers.

The majority of cars are priced

from £2,000 on up towards£10,000 and this dealership canprovide low rate finance.

The team has all the necessaryexpertise to produce a range ofrealistic and affordable optionsand part exchange deals are alsowelcome.

There are usually around 25 to30 used vehicles on site at anyone time, and all come with athree month, no quibble, partsand labour warranty, plus 12-months’ MOT and a service.Every car is also HPI vehicle histo-ry checked.

Most cars are one owner, low

mileage, with many beingsourced through the MotabilityProgramme and therefore guar-anteed to have a low mileageand service history, while othervehicles are supplied via trustedindustry contacts.

Cars can also be sourced toorder. All the vehicle preparationincluding safety checks, servicesand valets are carried out on site.

Why not call into JP Car Salesand take a look at the greatselection they have to offer? Youcan find them at the rear of 18 StAnnes Road, Blackpool,Lancashire (FY4 2AN) or, call(01253) 408030 to arrange a testdrive. You can also visit theirwebsite at www.jpcarsales.com.

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CHEAP &CHEERFUL OPTIONS

If funds are limited, then there areplenty of ways to go, with older exam-ples of models which have beenaround in this sector of the market forsome time.

The better-built later Land RoverDiscovery models are well worth a lookas is the relatively rare Ford Explorer.The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport offers aninteresting alternative. Otherwise youcould always opt for the evergreenIsuzu Trooper or higher mileageShogun models.

If you’re not bothered about thelifestyle implications and simply wantsomething large that’s going to be rea-sonably reliable, then this is where toshop. Be honest with what you needthe car for. There’s little benefit in buy-ing a tank-like leviathan that can scalea mountain face if all you want is a4x4 that looks smart and can occasion-ally tow a trailer.AFFORDABLEMID-RANGERS

Now we’re talking about some capa-ble contenders. If you’ve got upwardsof £5,000 to spend, the default choicefor many will still be the Land RoverDiscovery, this time in Series II guise.

For those who appreciate something alittle different, the newer shape JeepCherokee is well worth a look, espe-cially in CRD diesel form and the laterMitsubishi Shogun Sport is an under-valued car. Toyota’s Land CruiserColorado is built to last the course as is

the late shape Nissan Patrol, one of thebiggest 4x4s you could hope to find. Ifyou need something more sophisticat-ed, you could even dip into the bottomend of the luxury 4x4 market in theshape of a Lexus RX300, now moreaffordable than you might think.

DESIRABLE - BUTPOTENTIALLY PRICEY

The king of this particular domain iswithout doubt the Land RoverDiscovery 3. With prices now dippingunder £20,000 for the first used exam-ples, it’s well worth taking a look if

you’ve had a look at what you can getfor your money with a new 4x4 andjust need more metalwork. Objectivelythere’s very little wrong with the Disco3 but if the styling or the image don’tagree with you, the Toyota LandCruiser makes a very capable Plan B.Even more reliable and with a betterdiesel engine than early Discovery 3s,the Land Cruiser will go on forever.

Late shape Nissan Patrols are worthlooking for if you need something veryrugged and Kia’s Sorento is also wellworth a look if you’re planning on buy-ing something nearly new but don’twant to break the bank.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has fallenoff the bottom of the luxury 4x4 mar-ket to a certain extent and 3.0-litreCRD models, especially in Predatortrim, make fantastic used purchases.WHAT TO PAYCChheeaapp && CChheeeerrffuull [Older] Land RoverDiscovery Tdi - £3,800-£4,100 (P to T-plate) [Newer] Mitsubishi Shogun Sport- £3,500-£4,750 (01 to 52 plate)AAffffoorrddaabbllee MMiidd--RRaannggeerrss[Older] Land Rover Discovery II Td5 GS- £4,500-£6,700 (S to 02-plate)[Newer] Lexus RX300 - £5,600-£6,600(X to 52-plate)DDeessiirraabbllee -- BBuutt PPootteennttiiaallllyy PPrriicceeyy -[Older ] Land Rover Discovery 3 4.4 SE- £13,500-£17,250 (04 to 55-plate)[Newer] Kia Sorento XS - £9,075-£12,250 (05 to 56-plate)

CARS 1000 - 1999

CARS UNDER 1000

Rover 200 BRM Bubble1.8 VVC, Brooklyn Green,

red leather, all elec,extremley rare ltd edition,replacement engine, newclutch kit, Tax & MoT.

£1195Tel: 01253 342508or 07774 995983

Ford Fiesta1.25 Zetec S Ghia

Silver 5 door 12mths motAlloys e/w p/s c/l

Excellent condition

£1095 onoTel : 07590514681

(LP)

Fiat Punto Go

(02) Taxed and MoTMarch, good cleancond, 1 owner, only

14,000 miles,

£1995

Tel: 07595 332235or 07597 340688

Alfa 156T-Spark Sports

2000 (W) 2ltr, metblack, 82,000 miles,full service history,alloys, PAS, E/W,A/C, R/CL, alarm,Spoiler, MoT July,immac cond inside

and out.

£1,295Tel: 01253 851596or 07723 331766

PEUGEOT 106

Year 2002,Economical, 6 monthsMot, 6 Months tax,

38,000 Miles

£1,695 ono

Tel 07895 095980or 07749 150900

Vauxhall VectraEstate

GLS Diesel, (P) MoTSept, Taxed Feb,

£650Tel: 01253 790712

Renault MeganeCabriolet

16v, In perfect orderthroughout. Metallic

green 1999 V. 12month MOT, alloys,CD changer, 2 lady

owners, serviced andvaleted regularly. A

prestige car.

£1,575 onoTel 07981806747

Toyota Carina

1.6, 1994, white, MoTJune 09, Taxed April09, all MoT's, GoodS/H, PAS, sun roof,

superb reliability andeconomical, exc cond,

£595 onoTel: 01253 713937or 07709 766214

Saab 900

Black, (R) C/L, allelectrics, T/bar, newexhaust, 2ltr, 8 mth

MoT, great cond

£575 onoTel: 07833 636546

Ford Cougar

2.5 V6, x-pack, 2000reg (private plate),

black, 108k, FSH (lotsof receipts) A/C,

PAS, E/W, computer,1 prev owner, immac,lovely car, long MoT,

genuine sale,

£1950Tel: 01253 872386or 07949 675593

ROVER 216 SLI Auto35k, 1.6, 5Dr, Petrol, P reg1997, British racing green,Tax/Mot, Alarm, Immob,Alloys, Cd/Radio, C/L,

E/W, S/R, PAS, ABS, Rearspoiler, Service history.

£1195. GRFSTel. 01253 771823.

Ford Focus1.4cl T reg (99) 5door p/s

service history elecwindows rad/cas h/booknew cam belt MOT tillmay low tax & insur

£1495:00Bill Tuke Car Sales Est

50 yearsTel: 826550

VauxhallCorsa

1.2 Breeze S reg 98 PASc/l s/roof CD 60k milesonly. MoT end May 09Showroom Condition

£1295:00Bill Tuke Car Sales Est

50 yearsTel: 826550

ToyotaPaseo

1.5 1497cc 16v 2dr Coupe4 seats silver 96 P 2 prevowners, low miles F/S/H

PAS every extra tax & testlow tax & ins. Superb cond

£1195Tel: 864696 or 07884321724 Mr Knott (T)

NissanMicra Equation

1998 3 door hatch in red,matching trim, Mot Mar

09, Tax Aug. rad/cass, lowTax/Ins, must be seen

3 months warranty£1,395

Tel. 01253 82190707759 296 141 (T)

Vauxhall Astra Sport2.0 16V

P reg, white, taxed untilFeb, Mot until Oct 09,

very good condition andreliable£800 ono

Tel: 01524 735679 (LP)

2002 (51)HYUNDAI AMICA

Si RED

V.G.C. 38,500 milesMOT until January

2010, Taxed until July2009

£1600

07899 953047

2001 Ford Fiesta

10 Months Mot, NewTyres, Alloy Wheels,

Dark Blue, Cheap?Tax & Insurance,Excellent ConditionPerfect For Young

Drivers

£1100 ono

Tel: 07792 080451

R Reg Ford Fiesta1.2 Zetec

45,000 Miles, 11Months Mot, Met

Burgundy, 1 PreviousOwner, Very Clean

£875

Tel: 01524 854666or

07787 382887

T Reg Ford EscortVan 1.8 Diesel

Red, 9 Months Mot,Tow Bar, Clean For

Year

£815

Tel: 01524 854666or

07787 382887

W Reg Fiat PuntoMot Nov 09, Tax EndOf April 09, 47,400

Miles, 1st Reg12/5/00, 5 Door

Hatchback In Blue,1242cc, Petrol, 2 NewFront Tyres Jan 08

£800 onoTel: 01524 65126

0r07961 000779Fiat Punto 1.2

2000 'W', red, 3 doorhatch, petrol, regularlyserviced, recent clutch

and tyres, 11 mths. MoT,75,000 miles

£875onoTEL 07878 791237(Leyland/Chorley)

Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec'R' regd. Ghia spec.

metallic black, s/roof,e/f/w. 86,000 miles,2 owners from new,

good condition,MoT June 09,

£800onoTEL 01772 864630

Rover 45'Y' 2001, 1.4cc,47,000 miles,a/c, e/w, PAS,12 mth MoT,taxed till Apr.

British Racing Green,excellent condition.

£1650TEL

01524 781098or 07836 750760

Ford Escort 1.6i LX1996, 'P',

5 door hatch, manual,petrol, red,

66,000 miles,PAS, e/w, c/l, s/roof,

a/bags, alloys,Sony CD,MoT Oct.

tax 31 March.Great car

but faulty heater£595

TEL 07725 222564or 01772 865690

VAUXHALL ASTRA1.4i

T Regd., 1999, silver,five door, nine

months MOT, fivemonths tax, electricwindows, remote

central locking, dualairbags, immobiliser,air con, recent newexhaust, CD player,

95,000 miles,excellent condition.

£1285 onoTEL. 01772 704188

Ford Fiesta 1.3 LX5 door hatch, 1996, 'P'

new shape, met. green,67,000 miles,MoT Sept.

cheap tax and insurance,very clean car.

£595TEL 07590 261825 (LP)

Rover 416i

'P' reg. 1997,5 door hatch,

blue, e/w,MoT/tax to March,

90,000 miles,stereo, immobilizer,

good condition.

£850onoTEL

07846 009541

Toyota Corolla 1.31996 N Reg'd.

3 door, red, FSH,121,000 miles

MoT end of Feb. 09,tax Aug. 09.

£570Tel 01772 742588

Toyota Corolla GS1999, 5 door hatch, blue,

74,398 miles,MoT July, tax June,FSH, 3 lady owners,very good condition.

£1100TEL 07789 446486

(LP)

Ford Probe 2.01996, 'P', dark blue,very good condition

inside and out,recent service,

CD player,tax and MoT.

£1000 TEL 01995 61166or 07966 583983 (LP)

Vauxhall Vectra LS1.8 1999, 'T'

5 door, dark green,tax end June,

MoT mid. June,99,000 miles,

good clean condition.£650ono

TEL 01772 740605 (LP)

MG ZS 1.803 plate, 4 door saloon,

12 mth MoT, taxed, FSH,4 recent tyres,

47,000 miles, blue,boot spoiler.

£1995TEL 07886 603166

(LP)

Rover 45 1.4iImpression

2001 'Y', petrol, 57k, 5door, silver, MoT Apr. taxend Feb. alarm, c/l, e/f/w,

a/con, e/m, PAS,bereavement forces sale

£950TEL 07825 632950 (LP)

Peugeot 1061.1 Independence

Y regd. 2001, 3 dr hatch,12 months MoT,

metallic blue, FSH,recent Kenwood CD player,only 35,500 genuine miles.

£1600TEL 07904 203103 (LP)

CARS 1000 - 1999

CARS 2000-2999

CARS 2000-2999

CARS 3000-3999

CARS 4000-4999

CARS 5000-5999

CARS 6000-6999

CARS 8000 - 8999

COMMERCIALVEHICLES


MOTORCYCLES

MOTORCYCLESWANTED

SCOOTERS

WWAANNTTEEDD AALLLLMMOOTTOORRCCYYCCLLEESS cash paid& collected also sales &servicing Tel:01253 693310or 07921 298209 click onwww.pbmotorsport.com

WWYYRREEVVIIEEWW Van Salesquality used vans 01253779230 or 07989 303918www.wyreviewvansales.co.uk

OOLLDD SSCCOOOOTTEERRSS wantedfor cash free collection callMark on 07805 424896

Jaguar V8Sovereign

4 litre, 1999, goldcolour with ivoryleather, 75k miles,FJSH, stack cd,

cruise, Jaguar phone,lambs wool rugs,

MoT end Oct, taxedend Aug, exc cond.

£3,400Tel: 07737 095746

Citroen C5 AutoDiesel Estate 2003

MoT, Tax, 54K Miles.

VGC

REDUCED TO£2,850

0750 689 1055

Ford Focus

1.4 LX.02 reg, silver,40k miles, alloy

wheels, taxed andmot'd, cd player,

windows, excellentcondition.

£3000

Tel: 07821 778632or 01253 851372.

Peugeot 206 Sport

06 reg, 20,500 miles,black, 5 mth Tax, C/L,A/C, cd player, alloys,

exc cond.

Bargain£4,300 ono

Tel: 07950 410708

Vauxhall Corsa

Active 1.0. Only 24Kmetallic grey, alloy

wheels, airconditioning, electricwindows & mirrors,cd player, excellentcondition, low tax

low insurance 1 ladyowner from new

£2,950 onoTel 01253 395375

BMW Mini One3 Dr, Hatchback, 2002,

FSH, Full Mot, PeppercornWhite, 51K,Cd/Radio,E/W, P/S, Air bag etc.

£5500 ono.Tel. 01253 782493

Any evening.

Ford Fiesta Zetec1.4, Reg 07 (56 plate), 3drHatch, black, petrol, only

8,000 miles, 6 mth tax, exccond, immac throughout,all elec, cd, PAS, A/Bags,

£5250 onoTel: 01253 858649

or 07891 649916 (LP)

FordFusion 1.4

5 door hatchbackRegd. 2003

Grey metallic, 39,000miles, central locking,Full Service History,

MOT April, PASstereo,

Excellent Condition

£2,900 onoTel: 01253 876215

Kia Rio

Reg 2004 (03Plate)18,000 miles,MoT till Nov 09,Taxed, very goodcond, any trial

welcome.

£2,500 onoTel: 07949 132618

Citroen C5

HDi SX, 2003, silver,53,000 miles, FSH,

Taxed and MoT, verygood cond, alloys,

spoiler, T/bar.

£3295 onoTel: 07736 810107or 01253 739670

Toyota Corolla1.3GL

An 1986 5 DoorMetallic Green

Hatchback. MintCondition. Genuine40K. Family owned

from new. AnyTest/Inspection. MOT

till Feb 09. FullHistory. Genuinereason for sale.

£750 onoTel 01253 811464or 07989 230187

125cc PIAGGIOZip scooter Red

W Reg15,257 milesGood RunnerTaxed/MOT

£595 ono

Tel: 07907 476831

Mercedes-Benz320

CLK Elegance AutoFacelift late 1999

Private plate(BIG 5135)

Quartz Blue Met Greyleather A/C S/R E/W

C/L Full FMSH47,000 miles

Immaculate conditionMust be seen to be

appreciated£6195 ono

Tel: 01253 771823

Freelander

TD4 2.0TD SWB Van2005 Silver,

Service History,80000 Miles, Electric

Windows, AirConditioning.

£4,950Tel 07967 195433or 01253 625700

Citreon Saxo

1100cc Silver 52regmiles 41007, 12months MOT,

6months tax, elecwindows, powersteering, remotecentral locking,

slide/tilt sunroof, cdplayer, cheap ins &

tax.£2300 ono

Mob 07881724665

BMW 520iExec Sports

2003, silver, 1 owner,41,000 miles, FF MSports Pack, T&T

June 09, FSH, usualluxury BMWrefinements,

Bargain £5995Tel: 01253 594249

Office Hours.

Nissan Almera1.8 SE Auto, 3dr hatch,2001, silver, Taxed and

Tested, a/cond, E/W, C/L,Front airbags, 25,000

miles, NATS,£3600 ono

Tel: 07799 315200

Ford Escort Van

1.8 Diesel, 2000 (X)red, PAS, tinted

windows, cd player, 6mth Tax, 7 mth MoT,

exc cond.

£1095 onoTel: 01253 753149or 07813 485550

used cars The PAINT& BODY Clinic

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withYour essential buying guide

WANTED

Motorcycles/Scooters

Any Condition

Running or Not

Instant Cash PaidImmediate Collection

The Rusty andscruffier the better

Tel: 07538 768653

2004VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0 12v LIFE

3 door, silver, C/D,C/L, E/W, PAS, F.S.H.

MOT August,excellent condition

£3000 ono

07716 111195

Ford Galaxy2.0 TDi

112,000 Miles51 Plate

Taxed Until April 09Mot Sept 09

£3295 ono

Tel:07725 016203

Vauxhall Vectra 2.2LS Petrol Saloon

Metallic Silver,Automatic, Jan 03 52Plate, Tax Until July,Mot January 2010,64,000 Miles, FullService History,

Excellent Condition£2000Tel:

01524 381747

Superb Land RoverFreelanderDec 2000

2.5 V6Automatic, Taxed &

Tested, Cheap To RunAt 48p A Litre,

Superb ConditionAbsolute Bargain

£2395 onoTel:

07886 472197

Mazda 6 2.3 Sport5 door hatchback,

69,000 miles,silver, petrol, manual,

climate c/air con.elec. slide/tilt sun roof,radio/6 multi CD with

Bose speakers, sat. nav,cruise/c. black leather int.

3x3 point rear s/belts.ABS, alarm, alloys,

service history,1 previous owner,

tax and MoT,exc. condition throughout

£3800onoTEL 07855 672425

MG ZR 2.0 TDi 51 reg.yellow, FSH, 56,000miles,half leather, 12months

MOT, taxed, alloys,2 previous owners, lady

owner, very goodcondition, economical

£2,295ono07514427476 Preston (LP)

Ford TransitDiesel Van

T Reg'd, roof rack,taxed and mot'd.

Very well maintained

£695 for quick sale

Tel: 07810 605697

ROVER 45 CLUBAuto, petrol, 2003,

52,000 miles, metallicgreen, MOT till Sept.

09, full servicehistory, e/windowsand sunroof, air con,CL, ABS, airbags,

alloy wheels, seat -height adjustment,heated, excellent

condition.£3,500

TEL. 07513 017622mobile or

01772 728172

Toyota Rav 41.8, 3 door,regd 1/9/02,48,000 miles,

perfect condition,tax and MoT to Feb.

£3250onoTEL

01772 451988

Audi A4 1.9 TDi 130Sport Auto

2004, 54 plate, 65k miles,4 door saloon,

Dolphin grey metallic,17" alloys, dual climate/c.

tax/MoT Oct. FSH,recent cam belt.

£6995 07766 814720 (LP)

Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CTDi Club

2007, new shape, 5 doordiesel, 18,200 miles,

17 mth. warranty, 55mpga/c, PAS, c/l, e/w, taxed,

excellent condition.£6200

TEL 01772 498870 (LP)

Hyundai Santa Fe2.4, 2001, silver,"A Car WorthWaiting For"Lady owner,

Low mileage 58k,12 mth tax and MoT,

FSH, air con,Approved insurance

certified immobiliser,£600 fitted

accessory kit,New car forces sale.

£2995onoTEL 01257 232900

TVR Tasmin Series 21982, silver, 2.8 V6 Ford

Cologne engine, 57k mile,good condition, e/w, radio

cassette, s/s exhaust,recent full service,

6 mth. MoT, 1 mth. tax.£2700ono

TEL 01254 820809

BMW 730D SEgreen, 2004, FSH, Sat

Nav, private reg'n. alloys,Bluetooth phone,

excellent condition,company car forces saleso absolute bargain at£8995ono TEL 01772

654251 or 07793 587373

TOYOTA YARISVERSO 1.3 GLS

2001

5 door,52,000 miles,

8 months tax & MOT,company car forces

sale

£3000 onoTel

07917 615461

Ford Focus Edge

1.6 petrol, black,5 door, 2005 '05',a/con, PAS, alloys,

tax /MoT, FSH39,000 miles,

only 2 owners fromnew.

£3650TEL

07939 266868

NISSAN X TRAIL 2.22004, turbo diesel, NissanFSH, 41K, e/windows andsunroof, CC, alloys, recentnew tow bar, twin elec.any inspection welcome,

first £5000,strictly no offers.Tel. 01772 686177

Ford Mondeo130 2lt. TDCi Zetec5 door, 58,000 miles,

2003, silver, MoT, alloys,very good condition.

£3495onoTEL 01772 813331

Tarleton(LP)

VW Golf GT TDi1998, 5 door,

good condition,FSH,

clean car,tax and MoT

£1750TEL 01772 700956

or 07816 129993 (LP)

LANDROVERDISCOVERY

1998, LPG gas converted,save £££ on fuel, six mthstax, 10 mths MOT, air con,multy CD stack, 4x e/w,e/m, leather seats, crl,

immoboliser, vgc£2695ono Tel 07593827993

Ford Maverick XLT2002, met. green, 5 door,75k, MoT May, tax June,FSH, a/con, e/w, e/sr, c/l,tow bar, radio cassette,

interior elec. power points,excellent condition.

£2495ovnoTEL 07888 997983 (LP)

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Tel: 01253 40691507775 813581

WWIINNDDSSCCRREEEENN RREEPPAAIIRRSSfix it before it cracks £35call Mr Chip 07887 670938

The GazetteTravel and Leisure Exhibition 2009

The Norbreck Castle Hotel

North Promenade Blackpool

January 24th and 25th 2009

LIMITED EXHIBITION STANDS STILL AVAILABLE

PLEASE CONTACT LEE GOODON 01253 361814

Trailer for sale

Suite builder or workuse.

Tel 07950 702328or 01253 893640

BBOOAATTSS bought for cashand sold, cheap storageboats caravans, 4 strokeoutboards. Freck. 01772631661 mob 07850738415.

ALLOY WHEELS

for Mini Cooperwith brand new

tyres x 4

£400 ono

Tel: 07802 492400

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Vehicles WantedAll makes of cars

vans & motorbikeswith or without

MotCall today

07790 150251

BMW 316iSE 1.8 cc

4 door, Black, parkingsensors, A/C, alloys,alarm, manual, R/C/L,

baby colouredbumpers, ABS, E/W,

new MoT, Tax,excellent condition

£2,500 ono

Tel 07554 372789.

MMoobbiillee VVeehhiicclleeEEnnggiinneeeerrHomestart

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& ServicingTransit spec

Competitive Rates07917 385135 20 yrs

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used cars The PAINT& BODY Clinic

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withYour essential buying guide

WINDSCREENS

STATIC CARAVANon lovely quiet sitein Cumbria withpanoramic views

over the bay.Close to Cartmell,

Grange andThe Lakes.

Would considertaking touringcaravan in part

exchange.£11,500

TEL01254 209365

Craftsman Beverley155E

14'6" 4 berth,full electrics,

toilet, sink, fridge,Carver heating,

fly/privacy blinds,excellent condition

throughout,light to tow,

must be sold at only£1195TEL

07723 328458

Mobile Home

12' wide,2 bedrooms,

fitted kitchen,needs removing from

site by March 09.

All reasonableoffers considered.

TEL07932 780545

HONDA CIVIC1.6 vetec SE Sport,

silver, 02, FSH,78,000 miles,

all mods and cons,11 months MOT,5 months tax,good condition

£2950onoTel 01772 491545

Willerby Vogueholiday home, 38x12'Beautiful unspoiltviews over Ribble

valley. CH, DG, fullyfitted kitchen and

dining area, en-suiteto master bedroom,fitted shower room,TV. Lots of extrasincluded in priceincluding decking

area.£29,500

TEL 07876 186644

DUE TOBEREAVEMENT2 berth Compass.

Fully equipped andready to go.

Plus motor mover,satellite dishand LCD TV.

No dogs, no smoking.2 awnings, well

maintained, 1 owner.Must be seen.

Suit new caravaners.TEL

01772 735335


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