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drivendriven www.thisiskent.co.uk/motorsFriday, October 14 2005
PerformanceCar oof tthe YYear
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Inside ddriven this week
driven - by product activityTested - Mercedes’ new M-Class.
See page 16
driven - by used cars
Guidance - on buying a used MINI
See page 17
driven - by dealersFocus - on dealer demonstrator bargains
See page 22
plus our motorcycle feature
on two wheelsSee page 10
Plus - spotlight on buying new and
used Superminis, pages 4 and 20
we test the very bestwe test the very best Page 6
driven -by quality contentdriven -by quality contentEdited bbyJonathan
Crouch
Citycars && SSuperminis
New Fiat Punto [Winter ’05 – est] /
Hyundai Getz 1.6 diesel [Sept ‘05] /
Mitsubishi Colt CZ3 [March] /
Mitsubishi I [Dec ’05 est]/ Peugeot
1007 [July] / Peugeot 107 [July - est]
Peugeot 207 [early ‘06]
Family HHatchbacks
Ford Focus ST [late ‘05] / Honda Civic
[Winter ‘05] / Hyundai Elantra 2.0 VGT
diesel [Sept ‘05] / new Hyundai Accent
[August ‘05] / Peugeot 307 (facelift)
[May ‘05] / Rover 45/MG ZS [Jan ‘06]
/ SEAT Leon [Nov ’05-est] / Vauxhall
Astra Sporthatch [March]
Medium RRange FFamily CCars
Fiat Croma [Summer - est] / new
Hyundai Sonata [April] / Mazda6 MPS
[Sept] / Skoda Octavia Estate [Mar] /
Toyota Avensis D4-D 180 Clean Power
[June]
Sports CCars, HHot HHatches &&CoupesAudi TT [late ‘05] / BMW M5 [May] /
BMW M6 [late ‘05] / Cadillac XLR
[March] / Chrysler Crossfire SRT6
[Spring] / Ford Focus ST [Jan ’06 - est]
Executive CCars
Alfa 157 Sportwagon [Sept - est] /
Jaguar X-TYPE high performance
diesel [Spring] / Jaguar XJ Series diesel
[July] / Mercedes CLS [Spring]
4x4sAudi Q7 [early ‘06] / Chevrolet S3X
[late ‘05] / Cadillac SRX [March] /
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 VGT diesel [Sept
‘05] / Honda CRV diesel [Spring] /
Hummer H3 [Summer-est] / new Jeep
Grand Cherokee – [July – est]
ConvertiblesBentley Drophead Coupe [Summer ’05-
est] / Mazda MX-5 [November] /
Nissan Micra C+C [Sept ’05 ]MPVs
Honda FR-V [Nov] / Hyundai Trajet 2.0
VGT diesel [Sept ‘05] / Mazda 5
[August ‘05] / Mercedes B-Class [Oct
‘05] / Mercedes R-Class [Early ‘06]
Citycars && SSuperminis
Chevrolet –The special edition Kalos Ikon is in show-
rooms. It comes with power steering, anti-lock brakes
and three years’ free servicing.
Citroen – The C2 starts from £6,495, which includes
savings up to £1,500. Finance is available at 5% APR
and no deposit is required with Elect 3 finance.
Kia – A £1 deposit scheme and 7 days’ free drive-
away insurance are being offered along with one
year’s free insurance on the LX and the special edition
Glamour Picanto
Family HHatchbacks
Alfa Romeo – Various finance deals available on 147
and 156 including three years’ free servicing. 5%
deposit and 4% APR.
Audi – The new look A3 3-door is arrives at show-
rooms. New alloys and sport styling options available.
Citroen – All C4 customers are entitled to £1,500 sav-
ing with 0% finance over 3 years with 35% deposit.
SEAT – The new Leon is set to make its showroom
debut in September. There is a choice of 12 models
with five engines and five trim levels.
Ford - All Focus models - £650 customer saving.
Medium RRange FFamily CCars
Citroen – The C5 comes with 0% finance if you put
down a 35% deposit. Prices start from £12,395.
Renault – A saving of £3,580 can be made on the
Laguna Expression. Laguna 2005 Dynamique comes
with three years’ 0% finance and a £2,630 saving.
Renault - A saving of £3,580 can be made on the
Laguna Expression. The Laguna 2005 Dynamique
comes with three years' 0% finance and a £2,630 sav-
ing.
SEAT - £1,000 saving on the Toledo.
Skoda - All Octavia models are reduced in price. Save
£700 on petrol models and £300 on diesel equivalent.
Vauxhall - Vectra: 0% finance on Breeze special edi-
tion and on selected other Vectra models. The new
Vectra will make its showroom debut on the 1st of
October.
Sports CCars, HHot HHatches && CCoupes
Alfa Romeo – Selected GT coupe models are avail-
able through a PCP deal with monthly payments of
£299.
BMW – A new dealer advertisement featuring the
320Cd ES Coupe will soon be available offering 5
years’ servicing and maintenance.
Executive CCars
Audi – Free lifestyle packs are available on the A4
saloon and Avant SE and S line. A luxury pack is
available on the V6 and V8 A6 derivatives.
Saab - Three year’s free servicing on the 9-3 Sport
Saloon plus £1,200 towards a finance deposit and
£1,000 towards fuel expenses. The TiD also comes
with three years’ free servicing and contribution
towards the financial deposit.
4x4s
BMW – The new BMW X3 makes its showroom
debut on September 17th.
Jeep – Dealers are offering a 24-hour test drive on the
all-new Jeep Cherokee. The new Grand Cherokee is
now on sale at prices from £29,495.
Suzuki – A £2,000 customer saving can be made on
the Grand Vitara 3-door SUV. There are also 0%
finance deals on the Grand Vitara 5-door and bigger
XL-7 with specific deposits and monthly payment
plans.
Convertibles
Chrysler – Crossfire Roadster prices now start at
£25,995.
Ford – All Streetka models will receive a £1,700 cus-
tomer saving. Also available with a low 7.9% APR.
MPVs
Chevrolet – A special edition Tacuma is available with
a family pack featuring a double portable DVD player
and darkened rear windows.
Chrysler – Grand Voyagers now include Stow ‘n’ Go
seating which folds into the floor.
Citroen –Xsara Picasso models are available with a
£3,400 saving and 0% finance with 35% deposit.
Citroen - All C8 models are available with £3,000 sav-
ing and 0% finance with 35% deposit
Kia - All Sedona models come with £1,000 cashback
and a free in-car DVD. The new Sedona SE+ comes
with electric windows, and leather interior.
Vans && PPick-UUps
Isuzu – There are savings of £1,640 on the Rodeo and
a free Smartnav worth £850.
Proton – 0% finance or a £1 deposit is available on the
Jumbuck range.
driven - By Product Activity
2 Your Guide To New Car Deals &
Forthcoming New Models
3 New Car Preview
4 New Car Category Spotlight
5 New Car Prices
6 Driven - AutoFeature
8 The Business - Van & Pick-Up Focus
10 On Two Wheels - Our Motorcycle & Scooter
Round-up
12 Caravan & Motorhomes - definitive Road
Tests
14 New Car Woman's View
16 New Car Road Test
driven - By Used Cars
17 Used Car Model Guide
18 Classic Cars
20 Used Car Category Guide &
Scheme Report
driven - By Readers
30 Customer Testimony
31 Area Map
driven - By Dealers
22 Dealer of the Week
24 Buy A Demonstrator
25 Cars of the Week - Highlights of
the Week's Used Car Stock
26 Dealer Stocklist Report
28 Local Business Feature -
My First Car
FORTHCOMING NEW MODELS
NEW CAR DEALS LIST
in driventhis week
drivenpowered by
new car dealer previewnew car dealer previewTHE LLAUNCH
LOWDOWNby DDave KKing
How WWe're BBringing
The CCar TTo MMarket
"This is one of the most
significant cars we've
seen from our franchise
in many years" says
David Bray, General
Sales Manager of Caffyns
Peugeot of Sevenoaks. "It
really enables us to tap
into a whole new breed of
buyer within its market
segment."
"We've spent a great deal
of time and care and
decided on the best way
to make people in this
area aware of the car,
something which clearly
will be an ongoing mar-
keting process."
The PPeople WWho WWill
Be SSelling TThis EExciting
New MModel
The sales team behind
this car have as much tal-
ent in depth as the car
itself. Adam Smith pre-
sides over a team run by
General Sales Manager
David Bray, including
Mark Drayton and
Stephen Wick. Business
queries will be in the
hands of Alison Davis,
Business & Finance
Manager.
The RReaction OOf OOur
Customers TTo TThe CCar
"Already we've had a
huge amount of positive
reaction to this car," says
David Bray. "We found
that owners of other
Mercedes models have
been aware for some time
that this exciting new
class entrant was on its
way and they've been
asking us questions about
it for the last six months."
"What's been most inter-
esting however, is the
number of enquiries
we've had from owners of
other marques. These are
the kind of people we'd
never previously have
expected to see in. "
The OOpportunities TThat
This NNew LLaunch HHas
Created FFor UUsed CCar
Customers
"This model launch is not
only about having a new
car to sell - it's also about
a great used car opportu-
nity," observes Mr Bray.
"Customers who don't
have the budget for this
car will also be interested
in models like these. All
this means that there real-
ly has never been a better
time to trade up to a used
Peugeot. So wide is our
access to stock that we
can match nearly every
request for engine and
model or trim specifica-
tion that a used car cus-
tomer is likely to make.
When you add that to our
long renowned standards
of used car preparation,
sales and service, the
whole experience will be
just like buying a new car
- for of course a fraction
of the overall price."
Our DDealer HHistory
"Our dealership is one of
the best respected in the
area," observes David
Bray, "and for good rea-
son. We have outstanding
facilities both in sales,
service and all aspects of
after sales support . A car
is the second biggest pur-
chase you make in your
life. In buying one, you
need to know that you're
buying more than just a
chunk of metal: you need
to buy a package of peo-
ple and service. And
that's what we are here to
provide."
The nnew PPeugeot 4407 CCoupe rreally iis aa sstep iinto tthe ffuture ffor tthis rrapidly ggrowing bbrand. IIt's aa ccar ddesigned aand
developed tto rreally ppush tthe bbarriers oof ttechnology, wwhile aat tthe ssame ttime ooffer aa sstylish aalternative tto tthose bbuyers
who ppreviously mmight nnot hhave cconsidered aa ccar ffrom tthis mmarque.
Local ddealers CCaffyns PPeugeot oof SSevenoaks aare eexcited aabout tthe nnew oopportunities ffor cconquest ssales tthat tthis
model wwill bbring aand hhave bbeen ggearing uup tto mmake ssure tthat ppotential bbuyers aare wwell llooked aafter, bboth bbefore
and aafter ppurchase.
The CCar: the new Peugeot 407 Coupe
The DDealership: Caffyns Peugeot of Sevenoaks
The NNumber tto CCall TTo GGet BBehind TThe WWheel: 01732-740740
Where YYou CCan GGo FFor AA TTest DDrive: 80 London Road, Sevenoaks
Who AAre TThe KKey PPeople TTo TTalk TTo: General Sales Manager - David
Bray
FACTS AT A GLANCE
The nnew PPeugeot 4407 CCoupesee iit ffirst aat
Caffyns PPeugeot oof SSevenoaks
Caffyns Peugeot - First For Peugeot in SevenoaksJoin Us For The Launch Of The Year's Most Exciting
Sports Coupe
PEUGEOT
Peugeot's new 407 Coupe will beunveiled at our showrooms on TuesdayNovember 23rd. Join us for a champagne reception at our showrooms and be amongst the first toadmire - and drive - this stylish new sportscoupe.
Call 01732-740740 for your personalinvitation.
CAFFYNS PLCLondon Road Sevenoaks Tel: 01732 740740 THE DRIVE OF YOUR LIFE
new car category spotlightSuperminis
new car category spotlightSuperminis
THELOWDOWN
by AAndyEnright
It's strange how much more sense a car design
can make when it's inserted into another manu-
facturer's product range. Take the surprisingly
desirable Mazda2 we're looking at here, origi-
nally designed as a Ford but now much more
comfortable as a Mazda.
So, down to the basics. There's a decent selec-
tion of Ford-sourced engines - a 75bhp 1.25, an
80bhp 1.4 and a 100bhp 1.6-litre petrol unit,
plus a 68bhp 1.4-litre common rail diesel. Prices
start at £8,885, spreading across three trim lev-
els (S, Antares and Capella) to around £10,500.
Only one five-door body style is available and
that tall shape means it looks and feels spacious.
You might even mistake this for a car from the
next class up. None of this is an illusion either.
There's a useful 267-litre luggage compartment
which grows to 1044 litres when you fold down
the rear seats.
MAZDA2 RANGE - TWO TRUECAR: Mazda2 range
PRICES: £8,885-£10,495 - on
the road
INSURANCE GGROUPS: 2E-6E
CO2 EEMISSIONS: 149-
168g/km
PERFORMANCE: [1.25] Max
Speed 101mph / 0-60mph
15.1s
FUEL CCONSUMPTION: [1.25]
(urban) 32.8mpg / (extra
urban) 56.5mpg/ (combined)
44.8mpg
STANDARD SSAFETY FFEA-
TURES: Twin front airbags
WILL IIT FFIT IIN YYOUR GGARAGE?:
Length/Width/Heightmm
3925/1680/1545mm
As babies, we're hardwired to recognise faces
from a very early age. Citroen bill their C3
model "the friendly face of motoring" although
when confronted with such a wacky visage,
most infants would probably dive for the duvet.
It's certainly a big face, the huge headlamps and
pumped up grille dominating, and its one that
we're growing extremely accustomed to.
C3 prices start from £9,195 for the entry-level
1.1-litre version or £10,895 for the 75bhp 1.4-
litre petrol model, rising through 90bhp 1.4-litre
SensoDrive petrol (which is available in eco-
nomical Stop & Start or XTR faux 4x4 form),
110bhp 1.6-litre petrol found in the sporty VTR
and a couple of HDi diesel variants to top out at
£12,895. Right plumb in the middle of the small
car sector in other words, an area of the market
which has increased by some 30% over the last
five years.
CITROEN C3 RANGE - CIT UP AND BEG CAR: Citroen C3 range
PRICES: £9,195-£12,895 - on
the road
INSURANCE GGROUPS: 2-5
CO2 EEMISSIONS: 110-
170g/km
PERFORMANCE: [1.4i] Top
Speed 105mph
FUEL CCONSUMPTION: [1.4i]
(urban) 34.4mpg / (extra
urban) 56.5mpg / (combined)
45.6mpg
STANDARD SSAFETY FFEA-
TURES: Twin front airbags,
ABS [exc LX]
WILL IIT FFIT IIN YYOUR GGARAGE?:
Length/Width/Height
3850/1667/1519mm
Everything about Kia's latest Rio has been
redesigned. That styling, for example, should go
down well, featuring as it does a bolder nose, a
more dynamic profile and a neater interior.
Comfort-wise, there's more headroom, legroom
and shoulder room, especially in the rear. From
a safety perspective, there are now twin front,
side airbags, active head restraints and the elec-
tronic stability programme, ESP.
Some things don't change. The Rio still revels in
its shameless affordability, with prices starting at
around £8,000 for the entry-level model.
Customers can choose from two body styles - 5-
door hatch and 4-door saloon - two equipment
levels (LX and EX), two petrol engines (1.6 and
1.4 litres) with manual or automatic transmis-
sion, and, for the first time in the Rio range, a
diesel engine (1.5 litres) with a manual gearbox.
NEW KIA RIO RANGE - RIO REVISITEDCAR: Kia Rio range
PRICES: £8,000-£9,500
[approx] - on the road
INSURANCE GGROUP: 3 [est]
CO2 EEMISSIONS: [1.4]
157g/km [est]
PERFORMANCE: [1.5 TD] 0-
60mph 11.5s / Max Speed
110mph
FUEL CCONSUMPTION: [1.5 TD]
43mpg (average) [est]
WILL IIT FFIT IIN YYOUR GGARAGE?:
n/a
The first good thing to say about the Suzuki
Swift, priced from £7,499, is that it's no bad
looker. Rather than being an amorphous blob,
the Swift has a pronounced bonnet line and a
very shapely contour along its shoulders. A wide
airdam and big headlamps give the car a distinc-
tive 'face' and the big wheels at each corner of
the car give the impression that it's solidly plant-
ed to the road.
The entry-level option is a 92PS 1.3-litre petrol
unit that will probably be the biggest seller, this
is the only engine available in 3-door form. Next
up is a 102PS 1.5-litre petrol powerplant and
topping the range off is the 65PS1.3-litre DDiS
diesel. Fuel economy is key in a car like the
Swift and averages of 45.6mpg and 43.5mpg for
the two petrol engines respectively is a good
showing. Better still is the diesel's 61.4mpg.
SUZUKI SWIFT RANGE - A SWIFT TO BE PROUD OFCAR: Suzuki Swift range
PRICE: £7,499 - £9,750 - on
the road
INSURANCE GGROUPS: 4-6
CO2 EEMISSIONS: 148-
159g/km
PERFORMANCE: [[1.3] 0-
60mph 11s / Max Speed
109mph
FUEL CCONSUMPTION: [1.3]
45.6mpg (combined)
STANDARD SSAFETY FFEA-
TURES: Twin airbags, ABS with
EBD and brake assist
WILL IIT FFIT IIN YYOUR GGARAGE?:
Width/Wheelbase cm
169/239
Warton HallGarage
Warton, Carnforth
01524 732107
Sales and Service
Castle MotorCompany
Part of the CaledoniaGroup
Mellishaw Lane,Morecombe
Tel: 01534 62939
PYEM O T O R S
Lancaster & Morecombe
Ovangle RoadTel: -1542 598598
www.pyemotors.co.uk
JohnWildingLtdBanbury Garage,
Westgate, Morecombe
Tel: 01524 831163www.johnwildingsuzuki.co.uk
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new car price guidenew car price guideALFA ROMEO
4x4 - Compact Tuscon 5dr £13995 - £18695
Family Hatchback 147 3 & 5dr £13660 - £22750
Executive Car - Compact 156 4dr £14810 - £27520
Estate - Medium Sportwagon 5dr £17500 - £28560
Executive Car 166 4dr £20833 - £28383
Coupe - Medium GT 3dr £20995 - £26695
Coupe - Medium GTV 2dr £20380 - £26590
Convertible - Sports Spider 2dr £20790 - £28300
AUDI
Family Hatchback A2 5dr £12715 - £13695
Family Hatchback A3 3dr & 5dr £15515 - £24890
Executive Car - Compact A4 4dr £18765 - £36975
Estate - Medium A4 Avant 5dr £19915 - £38125
Convertible - Sports A4 Cabriolet 2dr £24615 - £40275
Executive Car A6 4dr £24535 - £45000
Estate - Large A6 Avant 5dr £26510 - £46270
4x4 - Ordinary Estate Car-based Off Roader
AllRoad 5dr £27760 - £40575
Luxury Car A8 4dr £47930 - £77360
Coupe - Medium TT 2dr £21090 - £30110
Roadster TT Roadster 2dr £22240 - £32360
BMW
Family Hatchback 1 Series 5dr £15995 - £26515
Executive Car - Compact 3 Series Saloon 4dr £19900 - £32120
Estate - Medium 3 Series Touring 5dr £23040 - £33290
Coupe - Medium 3 Series Coupe 2dr £20995 - £44275
Convertible - Sports 3 Series Convertible 2dr £26860 - £44600
Executive Car 5 Series 4dr £25925 - £62705
Estate - Large 5 Series Touring 5dr £27925 - £47775
Coupe - Large 6 Series 3dr £46285 - £80755
Convertible - Luxury 6 Series 2dr £51865 - £59365
4x4 - Compact X3 5dr £25010 - £35050
Luxury Car 7 Series 4dr £48150 - £82925
Roadster Z4 Roadster 2dr £22755 - £31840
4x4 - Luxury X5 5dr £36190 - £59000
CATERHAM
Roadster 7 £15200 - £36200
Roadster 7 CSR 2dr £27450 - £33950
CHEVROLET
Citycar Matiz 5dr £6095 - £7695
Supermini Kalos 3/5dr £6995 - £9995
Family Hatchback Lacetti 5dr £9495 - £12495
Saloon - Compact Lacetti 4dr £10495 - £11995
Estate - Small Lacetti 5dr £10995 - £12995
MPV - Mini Tacuma 5dr £10995 - £11995
CHRYSLER JEEP
Family Hatchback Neon 4dr £12685 - £13985
MPV - Mini PT Cruiser 5dr £12995 - £17220
Convertible - Affordable PT Cruiser 2dr £17495
MPV - Large Voyager, Grand Voyager 5dr £18495 - £32020
4x4 - Compact Wrangler 3dr £15730 - £18600
4x4 - Family Cherokee 5dr £17995 - £23520
4x4 - Luxury Grand Cherokee 5dr £28695 - £34695
Coupe - Medium Crossfire £24995 - £34335
Convertible - Sports Crossfire 2dr £25995 - £35335
Executive Car 300C 4dr £25750 - £32995
CITROEN
Citycar C1 3/5dr £6495 - £8445
Supermini C2 3dr £7995 - £11995
Supermini C3 5dr £9195 - £12895
Convertible - Affordable C3 Pluriel 2dr £12295 - £13895
Family Hatchback C4 3/5dr £11095 - £18495
Medium Range Family Car C5 5dr £14995 - £21595
Estate - Medium C5 5dr £16095 - £22595
MPV - Supermini Berlingo Multispace 5dr £9895 - £11795
MPV - Mini Xsara Picasso 5dr £13395 - £17095
MPV - Large C8 5dr £18995 - £26775
CORVETTE
Performance Sportscar C6 3dr £45850 - £51850
DAIHATSU
Citycar Charade 3/5dr £5695 - £6995
Supermini Sirion 5dr £6995 - £8395
MPV - Supermini YRV 5dr £9495 - £11495
4x4 - Compact Terios 5dr £8995 - £10495
Coupe - Compact Copen £13495
FIAT
Citycar Panda £6595 - £9195
Supermini Punto 3/5dr £7595 - £12295
MPV - Mini Idea £9995 - £12495
Family Hatchback Stilo 3/5dr £9995 - £14395
Estate - Medium Croma 5dr £15745 - £21995
Estate - Small Stilo Multi Wagon 5dr £12500 - £14600
Roadster Barchetta 2dr £11995
MPV - Supermini Doblo 5dr £9095 - £11295
MPV - Mini Multipla 5dr £13295 - £16495
MPV - Large Ulysse 5dr £17595 - £24950
FORD
Citycar Ka 3dr £7095 - £11295
Roadster StreetKa 2dr £12710 - £13960
Supermini Fiesta 3/5dr £8295 - £13595
MPV - Supermini Fusion 5dr £10145 - £14475
Family Hatchback Focus 3/5dr £10895 - £18525
Saloon - Compact Focus 4dr £14970 - £17975
Estate - Small Focus 5dr £12845 - £18525
Medium Range Family Car Mondeo 4/5dr £15800 - £24300
Estate - Medium Mondeo 5dr £16800 - £25300
MPV - Mini C-MAX £13490 - £18990
MPV - Large Galaxy 5dr £19460 - £25615
Performance Sportscar GT 2dr £120000
HONDA
Supermini Jazz 5dr £8800 - £11700
Family Hatchback Civic 3dr £10200 - £16950
Family Hatchback Civic 5dr £11200 - £15800
Medium Range Family Car Accord 4 dr £16800 - £21800
Medium Range Family Car Accord Tourer 5dr £17800 - £22800
MPV - Mini FR-V 5dr £14900 - £18000
4x4 - Compact HR-V 5dr £15300
4x4 - Compact CR-V 5dr £17400 - £23000
Roadster S2000 2dr £26800 - £27800
Performance Sportscar NSX 2dr £60300 - £66300
HYUNDAI
Supermini Getz 3/5dr £6995 - £10145
Supermini Accent 4/5dr £7995 - £10995
MPV - Mini Matrix 5dr £10995 - £12195
Family Hatchback Elantra 5dr £10995
Coupe - Compact Coupe 3dr £14795 - £18795
Medium Range Family Car Sonata 4dr £14495 - £17495
MPV - Large Trajet 5dr £15495 - £18545
4x4 - Compact Santa Fe 5dr £17996 - £18995
4x4 - Compact Tuscon 5dr £13995 - £18695
4x4 - Family Terracan £18495
JAGUAR
Executive Car - Compact X-TYPE 4dr £19995 - £29995
Executive Car - Compact X-TYPE Estate 5dr £22165 - £31165
Executive Car S-TYPE 4dr £27995 - £49995
Luxury Car XJ Series 4dr £41995 - £74995
Coupe - Large XK8/XKR 2dr £49920 - £58120
Convertible - Luxury XK8/XKR 2dr £56720 - £64920
KIA
Citycar Picanto 3dr £5495 - £7295
Supermini Rio 5dr £7998 - £8998
Family Hatchback Cerato 4/5dr £9750 - £11990
MPV - Mini Carens 5dr £10995 - £11995
Medium Range Family Car Magentis 4dr £10008 - £13995
MPV - Large Sedona 5dr £14995 - £19295
4x4 - Compact Sportage £14495 - £18495
4x4 - Family Sorento £18995 - £23995
LAND ROVER
4x4 - Family Defender 3/5dr £18795 - £27995
4x4 - Compact Freelander 3/5dr £15995 - £26595
4x4 - Family Discovery 5dr £26995 - £46995
4x4 - Luxury Range Rover Sport 5dr £34995 - £58995
4x4 - Luxury Range Rover 5dr £45995 - £72995
LEXUS
Executive Car - Compact IS200 4dr £18912 - £21625
Executive Car - Compact IS300 4dr £22092
Estate - Medium IS300 SportCross 5dr £22392
Executive Car GS300 4dr £30400 - £38000
Executive Car GS430 4dr £46755
Luxury Car LS430 4dr £57175
Convertible - Luxury SC430 2dr £52697
4x4 - Luxury RX300 5dr £30495 - £39450
4x4 - Luxury RX400h 5dr £35480 - £44345
LOTUS
Roadster Elise 2dr £22995 - £27995
MAYBACH
Luxury Car 57 £243780
Luxury Car 62 £281380
MAZDA
MPV - Supermini Mazda2 5dr £8885 - £10495
Family Hatchback Mazda3 £10650 - £15600
MPV - Mini Mazda5 5dr £14300 - £17900
Estate - Medium Mazda6 5dr £15600 - £19200
Medium Range Family Car Mazda6 4/5dr £14100 - £19200
Roadster MX-5 2dr £15600 - £18900
Coupe - Medium RX-8 4dr £20100 - £22100
MERCEDES-BENZ
Supermini A-Class 3/5dr £13655 - £20190
MPV - Mini B-Class £16995 - £22795
Executive Car - Compact C-Class 4dr £21525 - £48765
Estate - Medium C-Class 5dr £22475 - £49715
Coupe - Medium C-Class Sports Coupe 2dr £19495 - £27950
Executive Car E-Class 4dr £27000 - £64430
Estate - Large E-Class Estate 5dr £28800 - £65930
Luxury Car S-Class 4dr £46820 - £90260
Coupe - Medium CLK 2dr £28350 - £58960
Convertible - Sports CLK 2dr £31950 - £62490
Coupe - Large CLS 4dr £42975 - £70570
Coupe - Large CL Coupe 2dr £71520 - £95990
Roadster SLK 2dr £28045 - £50530
Convertible - Luxury SL 2dr £58510 - £97690
MPV - Mini Vaneo 5dr £14710 - £18710
MPV - Large Viano 5dr £22885 - £38405
4x4 - Luxury M-Class 5dr £31305 - £44730
MINI
Supermini MINI 2dr £10780 - £15180
Convertible - Affordable MINI Convertible £13325 - £14625
MITSUBISHI
Supermini Colt 3/5dr £7499 - £12999
Saloon - Compact Lancer 4dr £9999 - £10749
Estate - Small Lancer 5dr £10499 - £11999
Medium Range Family Car Carisma 5dr £10999 - £11999
Performance Sportscar Lancer Evo IX 4dr £27999 - £32999
MPV - Supermini Space Star 5dr £8999 - £12249
MPV - Large Grandis 5dr £18499 - £23699
4x4 - Compact Outlander £16999 - £18749
4x4 - Compact Shogun Pinin 3dr £12999 - £13599
4x4 - Family Shogun Sport 5dr £16999 - £21999
4x4 - Luxury Shogun 3/5dr £21499 - £32499
MORGAN
Roadster 4/4 2dr £22000 - £28864
Roadster Aero 8 2dr £55500
NISSAN
Supermini Micra 3/5 dr £7895 - £12145
Family Hatchback Almera 3/5dr £8995 - £15650
MPV - Mini Almera Tino 5dr £13255 - £17605
Medium Range Family Car Primera 4/5dr £14855 - £20405
Estate - Medium Primera 5dr £15700 - £21250
Coupe - Medium 350Z 2dr £25500 - £29500
Convertible - Sports 350z 2dr £27000 - £29500
4x4 - Family X-Trail 5dr £16145 - £24245
4x4 - Family Terrano 3/5dr £18255 - £21655
4x4 - Luxury Murano 5dr £29800
4x4 - Family Pathfinder 5dr £24000 - £33960
4x4 - Luxury Patrol 5dr £25350 - £32250
PERODUA
Citycar Kelisa 5dr £4699 - £6399
MPV - Supermini Kenari 5dr £6260
PEUGEOT
Citycar 107 3/5dr £6995 - £7345
MPV - Supermini 1007 3dr £10850 - £12600
Supermini 206 3/5dr £7995 - £15215
Convertible - Affordable 206 Coupe/Cabriolet 2dr £14920 - £16420
Estate - Small 206 SW 5dr £8995 - £13470
Family Hatchback 307 3/5dr £11200 - £17600
MPV - Mini 307 SW 5dr £14200 - £17700
Estate - Small 307 Estate 5dr £13800 - £15500
Convertible - Affordable 307 Coupe/Cabriolet 2dr £17000 - £21000
Medium Range Family Car 407 4dr £14750 - £22250
Estate - Medium 407 SW 5dr £15850 - £23350
Executive Car 607 4dr £20300 - £29700
MPV - Supermini Partner Combi £9670 - £11270
MPV - Large 807 5dr £18600 - £25060
PORSCHE
Roadster Boxster 2dr £32320 - £38720
Performance Sportscar 911 997 Carrera 2 Cpe 2dr £58380 - £65000
Performance Sportscar 911 997 Carrera 4 Cpe 2dr £62930 - £69900
Performance Sportscar 911 996 Turbo 2dr £96130 - £105030
Performance Sportscar Carrera GT £300000
4x4 - Luxury Cayenne 5dr £34350 - £68970
PROTON
Family Hatchback Gen2 5dr £8995 - £10595
Family Hatchback Impian4dr £10995 - £11995
RENAULT
Supermini Clio 3/5dr £8895 - £12650
MPV - Supermini Modus 5dr £9250 - £12400
MPV - Supermini Kangoo 5dr £9695 - £13595
Estate - Medium Megane II Sport Tourer £13230 - £17480
Family Hatchback Megane II 3/5dr £11400 - £20000
Saloon - Compact Megane II Sport Saloon 4dr £12980 - £17230
Coupe - Compact Megane II Coupe Cabrio 2dr £17220 - £20970
MPV - Mini Scenic II/ Grand Scenic 5dr £13410 - £19410
MPV - Large Grand Scenic 5dr £14613 - £19113
Medium Range Family Car Laguna II 5dr £15775 - £23475
Estate - Medium Laguna 5dr £16775 - £24475
Executive Car Vel Satis 5dr £21195 - £31325
MPV - Large Espace / Grand Espace 5dr £19645 - £34595
SAAB
Executive Car - Compact 9-3 4dr £16995 - £24495
Estate - Medium 9-3 Sportwagon 5dr £19950 - £22845
Convertible - Sports 9-3 Convertible 2dr £24405 - £29795
Executive Car 9-5 4dr £19995 - £27400
Estate - Large 9-5 Estate 5dr £21300 - £28600
SEAT
Supermini Ibiza 3/5dr £7550 - £15505
Supermini Cordoba £10015 - £14015
Family Hatchback Leon 5dr £11295 - £16495
MPV - Mini Altea 5dr £11695 - £17595
Medium Range Family Car Toledo 5dr £12495 - £17895
MPV - Large Alhambra 5dr £16220 - £21570
SKODA
Supermini Fabia 5dr £7575 - £11900
Estate - Small Fabia 5dr £8780 - £12600
Supermini Fabia 4dr £9640 - £9750
Medium Range Family Car Octavia 5dr £10750 - £16400
Estate - Medium Octavia Estate 5dr £12180 - £17100
Executive Car Superb 4dr £13900 - £21600
SMART
Citycar Fortwo Coupe 3dr £6810 - £12775
Convertible - Affordable Fortwo Cabrio 3dr £8965 - £14620
Convertible - Affordable Roadster/Coupe £11995 - £16995
Supermini Forfour 5dr £7295 - £17195
SUBARU
Family Hatchback Impreza 4/5dr £14800 - £26400
Medium Range Family Car Legacy 4dr £16995 - £26900
Estate - Medium Legacy 5dr £17995 - £27900
4x4 - Ordinary Estate Car-based Off Roader
Forester 5dr £16845 - £25100
4x4 - Ordinary Estate Car-based Off Roader
Outback 5dr £20600 - £28400
SUZUKI
Supermini Alto 3/5dr £5999
Supermini Swift 3/5dr £7499 - £9750
MPV - Supermini Ignis 3/5dr £7499 - £9999
Family Hatchback Liana 4/ 5dr £9999 - £10999
Citycar Wagon R+ 5dr £7999
4x4 - Compact Jimny 3dr £9999
4x4 - Compact Grand Vitara 3/5dr £11999 - £18999
TOYOTA
Citycar Aygo 3/5dr £6745 - £7995
Supermini Yaris 3/5dr £7295 - £12845
MPV - Supermini Yaris Verso 5dr £10945 - £12645
Family Hatchback Corolla 3/4/5dr £11695 - £15995
Estate - Medium Corolla 5dr £13695 - £15895
MPV - Mini Corolla Verso 5dr £14495 - £19795
Hybrid - petrol/electric Prius 4dr £17545 - £20045
Medium Range Family Car Avensis 4/5dr £14900 - £23150
Estate - Medium Avensis 5dr £16645 - £21145
MPV - Mini Avensis Verso 5dr £18600 - £22100
Roadster MR2 2dr £17150 - £18000
Coupe - Medium Celica 3dr £16650 - £21150
MPV - Large Previa 4dr £20405 - £24955
4x4 - Compact RAV 4 3/5dr £17250 - £24450
MPV - Large Previa 4dr £20405 - £24955
4x4 - Family Landcruiser 3/5dr £27000 - £37900
4x4 - Luxury Landcruiser Amazon 5dr £45580 - £48175
VAUXHALL
Citycar Agila 5dr £6445 - £8945
Supermini Corsa 3dr £6995 - £12155
Convertible - Affordable Tigra 2dr £13995 - £15695
Family Hatchback Astra 3/5dr £10995 - £18995
Estate - Small Astra 5dr £13425 - £18925
Convertible - Affordable Astra Convertible 2dr £16995 - £22145
Medium Range Family Car Vectra 4/5dr £14750 - £24945
Estate - Medium Vectra 5dr £15750 - £25945
Executive Car Signum 5dr £17995 - £26745
Roadster VX220 2dr £26495
Executive Car Signum 5dr £17995 - £26745
Coupe - Large Monaro £29895 - £36995
MPV - Supermini Meriva 5dr £9995 - £15230
MPV - Mini Zafira 5dr £12995 - £21995
VOLKSWAGEN
Citycar Lupo 3dr £7880 - £13610
Supermini Polo 3/5dr £7495 - £15290
Family Hatchback Beetle 3dr £11245 - £15720
Convertible - Affordable Beetle 2dr £13995 - £19110
Family Hatchback Golf 3/5dr £11845 - £20495
Family Hatchback Golf Plus 5dr £12895 - £18250
Saloon - Compact Bora 4dr £13750 - £18845
Medium Range Family Car Passat 4dr £14995 - £19810
Estate - Medium Passat 5dr £16310 - £23450
Luxury Car Phaeton 4dr £41490 - £71500
MPV - Mini Touran 5dr £14495 - £20155
MPV - Large Sharan 5dr £17495 - £27285
4x4 - Luxury Touareg 5dr £30330 - £53640
VOLVO
Medium Range Family Car S40 4dr £15503 - £25468
Estate - Medium V50 5dr £17853 - £26668
Executive Car - Compact S60 4dr £19995 - £34568
Estate - Large V70 5dr £22683 - £38133
Executive Car S80 4dr £23728 - £39648
Convertible - Luxury C70 2dr £24883 - £29983
4x4 - Ordinary Estate Car-based Off Roader
XC70 5dr £29543 - £32123
4x4 - Luxury XC90 5dr £31235 - £45820
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JonathanCrouch
We simply had to have
BMW's latest M5. With
507bhp, a V10 engine
and all that M expertise
behind it, how could this
car be anything other
than fantastic? It was the
car that our testers rel-
ished forward to driving
most. Porsche's latest
iteration of the 911, this
time round in Carrera S
guise, also demanded
inclusion, as did last
year's defending champ,
the Lotus Exige. Extreme
power was served up in
the svelte shape of the
612bhp Mercedes SL65
AMG, a car with two tur-
bos, twelve cylinders and
fully 1000Nm of torque
at its disposal. Finally,
we lined up an intriguing
battle between two
Japanese cars that com-
pete on price and driver
appeal, the Mitsubishi
Lancer Evo IX FQ-320
and Nissan's striking
350Z GT4 edition. This
was going to be serious
fun.
Spa-FFrancorchamps
& NNurburgring
Two great race circuits
that sorted the great cars
from the merely good.
The Porsche and the
Lotus shone here as
expected, with the
Mitsubishi and the
Nissan impressing too.
The BMW was fast, but
ultimately unfulfilling,
while the Mercedes was,
well, fast, but not a lot
else
Contidrom, HHanover
If you're a car nut, having
access to these six cars
and free run of
Continental Tyres'
Contidrom test facility
for two days is about as
good as it gets. With a
dry handling track, a wet
handling circuit, an aqua-
plane loop, a low friction
circle and a banked oval
open for business, there
was no shortage of enter-
tainment laid on.
Conclusion
Ultimately, this verdict
was rather easy to come
by. Porsche's Carrera S
wins and by quite some
margin. It's a noticeably
better car than its prede-
cessor and is genuinely
hard to fault. There were
a couple of niggling
quibbles with the car but
it gets so much right it
would be churlish to con-
centrate on these. Second
place goes to the Nissan
350Z, a car that proved
the surprise of the bunch.
Old fashioned in its feel
but serving up a huge
amount of fun, the car
with the poorest power-
to-weight ratio of the lot
was always in demand.
First last year, third this
year, the Lotus Exige is
still as much fun as ever
but we'd certainly look to
bring a supercharged
example next year.
The top three marked a
clear trio of cars that
impressed. The other
three failed to live up to
expectations and none
more so than BMW's
M5. Most thought the
BMW would walk this
competition but there's
something lacking. Some
felt that 'M' now stands
for Money rather than
Motorsport. Mitsubishi's
Evo IX FQ-320 put up a
decent fight but the con-
cept is now starting to
feel a little tired. Perhaps
the Evo X will freshen
the franchise. Finally
there's the Mercedes
SL65 AMG. A great GT
car but its limits are easy
to find. Power is nothing
without control, but
Mercedes appear to have
taken the control theme a
little too far. The verdicts
this year amongst the
testers present were sur-
prisingly unanimous but
the arguments over what
gets included for
Performance Car of the
Year 2006 are already
under way.
"So llet mme gget tthis rright" qqueried tthe PPR mman. ""You wwant tto bbook oone oof oour ccars aand ddrive iit aacross EEurope wwith
two ddays aat aa ttest ttrack, ttwo ddays aat tthe SSpa FF1 ccircuit aand tthen ttake iit tto tthe NNurburgring?" II ccould ttell tthis wwasn't
going vvery wwell. ""It'll ccome bback ddestroyed" hhe wwent oon. II ttook tthat aas aa nno. AAfter aall, tthis wwasn't aan oordinary ttest aand
ordinary ccars wweren't ggoing tto llast tthe ccourse. TThat's wwhy wwe sselected ssix oof tthe bbest.
You May Have Seen 'Road Tests' In Other
Publications But Nothing Gives A Car A More
Thorough Going Over Than Our Annual Week-
Long Performance Car of The Year Test.
Jonathan Crouch Delivers The Final
Verdict…
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the businessvan and pick-up focusthe businessvan and pick-up focus
withSteve
Walker
Defying eexpectations aand bbaffling tthe ccritics,
Citroen's BBerlingo hhas pput oon aa ssparkling
performance oon tthe llight vvan sstage.
Inside, the cab is tastefully done and a massive step
forward aesthetically. The range incorporates plenty
of mix and match potential with no fewer than five
power options. There are conventional 1.9D diesel
and 1.4i Petrol engines generating 71 and 75bhp
respectively, an advanced 90bhp common-rail 2.0-
litre HDi and, for the environmentally sound, a choice
of duel fuel (LPG gas and petrol) or 28kW electric
derivatives. Broadening the choice further is the line-
up of nine load access configurations, two main-
stream payload capacities and a platform cab that's
ready to take specialist modifications and become the
tailored antidote to your company's transport require-
ments.
The mmen aat FFord mmust hhave bbeen rreasonably
confident iin ttheir TTransit CConnect's aabilities
when tthey aasked iit tto ttake ccare oof bbusiness
in ttwo ddistinct CCV mmarket ssegments. EEvery
other mmajor vvan mmaker sshares rresponsibility
for tthe ssmall aand mmedium ssized vvan
categories bbetween ttwo sseparate mmodels.
Ford employ their DOHC 1.8 Duratec unit as the
range's petrol contingent and, with just over 113bhp
on tap, on paper it's got more oomph than the other
choices. Unfortunately for petrol-heads, the Transit
Connect is going to be plying its trade on tarmac - a
surface where paper performance can be misleading.
For everyday use, punchy, economical diesel engines
are preferred by seasoned van drivers and Ford have a
real cracker in their Duratorq 1.8 TDCI.
Lifestyle Ford
Mount Ephraim
Royal Tunbridge Wells,
Kent TN4 8AG
Tel 01892 515666
Fax 01892 549079
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8.30 am - 6 pm
Sat 8.30 am - 1 pm
Citroen Kent
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
TN0 0XX
Tel 01892 000000
Fax 01892 000000
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8.30 am - 6 pm
Sat 8.30 am - 1 pm
Owning aa ppick-uup ttruck iin tthis ccountry,
especially oone oof tthe eever-ppopular ddouble-
cab dderivatives, iis iincreasingly aall aabout
looking ggood. IIn wwhich ccase, IIsuzu's RRodeo
looks tto bbe wwell pplaced.
The Rodeo is available as a single or double cab with
a 4x4 or 4x2 drivetrain. The two-wheel-drive models
get a 2.5-litre direct injection turbo diesel engine
that's closely related to the larger 3.0-litre unit found
in the four-wheel-drive versions. At the top of the
range, there's a 4x4-only Denver derivative, which
adds an element of luxury that will appeal to business
users looking to capitalise on the Rodeo's commercial
vehicle tax status.
Engine-wise, the 99bhp 2.5-litre unit delivers maxi-
mum torque of 167lb/ft at 2,000rpm and fuel con-
sumption of 35mpg.
Culverwell Cars
Station Road,
Robertsbridge,
TN32 5DG
Tel 01580 880567
Fax 01580 881002
www.culverwell.com
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5.30 pm
Sat 8 am - 5 pm
Mercedes' SSprinter rrange iis aagreeably
uncomplicated bby ppanel vvan sstandards.
There aare ttwo rroof hheights ((standard aand
high) eeach mmated tto oone oof tthree wwheelbase
lengths ((3,000mm, 33,550mm aand
4,025mm) tthe llongest oof tthese iis oonly
available iin hhigh rroof fform.
The bodystyles are then allocated one of the five
engines and this creates the various available payload
capacities. It's possible to acquire a Sprinter that will
carry anything from 720kg to 2,415kg with load areas
varying from 7 to 13.4 cubic meters.
Designed for the needs of the CV user, this van's CDI
diesel powerplants are all characterised by abundant
torque produced below 3,000 revs.
Mercedes-Benz,
Tonbridge, Kent
TN4 0XX
Tel 01892 000000
Fax 01892 000000
www.culverwell.com
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5.30 pm
Sat 8 am - 5 pm
VAN: Citroen Berlingo Van range
ENGINES: 1.4i Petrol, 1.9D,
2.0HDi, 1.4i Duel Fuel, 28kW
electric.
DIMENSIONS:
Length/Width/Height mm
4108/1719/1802
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT:
1,670kg (600LX) - 1,985kg
(800TD LX)
FACTS AT A GLANCE
VAN: Ford Transit Connect Range
ENGINES: Petrol: 1.8-Litre
Duratec. Deisel: 1.8-Litre TDdi /
1.8-Litre TDCi
PAYLOADS: (SWB) 625/825Kg
(LWB) 700/825/900Kg
LOAD VOLUME: (cu. m) SWB:
2.8m. LWB 4.67m
WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?:
Length/Width/Height. LWB:
4525/1795/1981
FACTS AT A GLANCE
PICK-UP: Isuzu Rodeo range
PRICE: £11,375 - £18,153 -
excluding VAT
ENGINE: 2.5-litre turbodiesel
(99bhp) / 3.0-litre turbodiesel
(129bhp)
PAYLOAD: 1,042kg - 1,135kg
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES:
Driver and passenger airbags,
side impact protection door
beams, ABS with EBD, front seat-
belt pretensioners.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
VEHICLE: Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter CDI Range
ENGINES: 82, 109, 129 or
156bhp CDI Diesel / 143bhp
2.3-litre Petrol
WHEELBASE OPTIONS: 3,000,
3,550 and 4,025mm
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS: 2.59,
2.8, 3.5, 4.6 tonnes.
AVAILABLE SAFETY FEATURES:
driver and passenger airbags,
windowbags, ASR with ABS.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
CITROEN BERLINGO VAN RANGE
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT VAN RANGE
ISUZU RODEO PICK-UP RANGE
MERCEDES SPRINTER CDI VAN RANGE
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withGrahamMotuel
After the Dakar success
of the BMW F650RR
during 1999, it was an
obvious move by the
German manufacturer to
exploit this success by
offering this special 'lim-
ited edition' Dakar model
based loosely around the
normal F650 GS and the
F650RR itself. It's leaner
and meaner than before,
with obvious differences
between it and its sister,
the normal GS, including
a bigger 21-inch front
wheel (the GS has a 19-
inch wheel), a redesigned
front mudguard to allow
for this larger wheel and
longer suspension at both
ends. The height has been
raised to a nose bleeding
870mm, as compared to
780mm, plus there's a
longer wheelbase and
side stand as well as
wider handle bars.
On the road, the Dakar
holds its line well and
with the light clutch
(adjustable in three set-
tings for small hands like
mine) and responsive
power from the thumping
twin spark single cylinder
Rotax engine, it's a quick
machine in its lower
gears, as you would
expect. Whether in town
or out on the country
lanes, the machine feels
quick and safe and you
can safely see for miles,
being higher up than any
normal two wheeled
transport, while being
protected by the standard
high screen. The quoted
top speed of 104mph is
not where this type of
machine likes to spend its
spare time.
Hand guards are a stan-
dard feature now of the
Dakar but other optional
extras available such as
heated grips and hazard
flashers would make a lot
of sense for this sort of
bike and luckily our
machine had these all fit-
ted. The fuel tank is situ-
ated under the seat to help
keep the centre of gravity
low. Putting it there obvi-
ously cuts into underseat
storage space, but there's
still enough space here
and behind the pillion
seat to carry a toolkit,
manuals, some minor bits
and bobs and the odd
cheese sandwich.
It's when you take a clos-
er look at the enhance-
ments made by BMW to
the whole GS range for
2005 that you can see
why the model is still
with us. A major innova-
tive is the introduction of
dual ignition on all sin-
gle-cylinder F650 vari-
ants in accordance with
future emission standard
and regulations. The
introduction of dual igni-
tion comes together with
a new system of engine
management, BMS-C II
(BMW Motor System).
Indeed the new figures
quoted over the previous
line up are between six
percent (88.3 mpg at a
steady 90km/h) and 14
percent (65.7 mpg at a
steady 120km/h) up.
But it's off road where the
Dakar shows its real thirst
for adventure. The kind,
forgiving commuter
machine I earlier took
through roadworks in the
rush hour turns into a
kind, forgiving off road
beast egging you on to
find the muddiest, deep-
est wet clay on the field.
It's obvious that with the
extra differences over the
normal GS, the Dakar
makes a great package for
someone who likes to
tour, commute or just get
dirty now and again. Add
to that the 6,000 mile
service intervals, a range
of around 200 miles and a
price of only £5,510 and
it's no surprise the model
is still with us.
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Fast LLane MMotorcycles
This month, Fast Lane has an even more comprehen-
sive stock of secondhand bikes than usual. From 50 cc
learners to 1000 cc sports bikes, you'll find they've
just what you're looking for. The company also keeps
some cheaper bikes and some off-road bikes as well
as selling new 50-125 cc scooters and trail bikes. Fast
Lane is an independent dealer based in Tonbridge,
Kent, just off the M25 - Junction 5. They've been
established for over 12 years with primarily the same
key staff, so they know the ropes, their business and
their bikes. Their aim is to be recognised for providing
a quality and personal service to all their customers,
both in the showroom and in our workshops. They
aren't silly: they know this keeps them coming back!
Sturdey MMotorcycles
Looking for a high part exchange allowance on your old
bike? Sturdey Motorcycles are, this month, offering
particularly high valuations, whatever your chosen ride.
Sturdey has been a Solus Suzuki Dealer since the busi-
ness was established by Mike and Dave Sturdey in
1976. The dealership is still family operated with
Suzuki expertise since 1976 and their modern show-
room houses the full Suzuki model range. They of
course offer competitive finance facilities and the low-
est retail prices. In fact, due to low overheads, Sturdey
regularly undercuts the national motorcycle groups.
You'll find them at 94c Shipbourne Rd in Tonbridge.
David SShave MMopeds
Looking to spice up your moped? Then take a trip to
the experts at David Shave in Sevenoaks. They supply
performance goodies for most makes and models of
mopeds, with Metrakit tuning and Derbi systems in
stock. They sell imported scooters at unbelievable
prices. Their Jinlun 50cc and 125cc models in particu-
lar, have to be seen to be believed...
DEALER ROUND-UP
"Fitted with
knobbly Enduro
tyres, the
Dakar looks
raring to go off
road…."
A Danish man took his
deceased father on a motor-
bike ride as a way of paying
his last respects. The son, who
sneaked the corpse out of the
hospital, drove around for
several hours before anyone
noticed the pale looking
passenger on the back.
PALE
RIDER
10
11
Kent Caravans
caravans and motorhomescaravans and motorhomesby
SteveGhosley
CARAVAN TEST
ElddisCrusaderSuperSirocco2005Elegant yet Practical The BBasics
Based oon FFiat's ppopular DDucato vvan, AAuto-
Trail's AApache rrange cconsists oof ffour mmodels.
Here wwe ttake aa llook aat tthe AApache 6670, aa
two-bberth mmodel tthat ooffers aacres oof sspace
for ffour ooccupants.
First IImpressions
With the Apache 670 being based on a low-line van
chassis you'll find it easy to step up into this
motorhome. The 670's external appearance is unfussy
with a neat coachline decal adorning the side of the
vehicle.
Practicalities
The Apache 670 is built to appeal to UK buyers' tastes
with the main door located on the nearside. The
Apache 670's wardrobe has a hanging drop that's tall
enough to prevent clothes dangling on the floor. Auto-
Trail have inserted the wardrobe into the rear garage.
Living CConditions
Auto-Trail's Apache 670 model includes a comfort-
able lounge with inward-facing seats. It's designed so
that everyone can easily see the TV. It's organised and
one of the better motorhome lounges available.
Cooking, SSleeping aand WWashing
At first glance there appears not to be a great deal of
workspace in the kitchen. You'll also think that storage
facilities in the kitchen are in rather short supply.
However, after you have released a catch which
allows the food cupboard to be pulled out, the kitchen
then converts into an L-shape which features a sizable
work top.
Overall
To sum up, the Auto-Trail Apache 670 is an excellent
motorhome that's well-constructed, attractive and
practical to use. What's more, it's competitively-priced
and deserves to be up there with the front running
models in its class.
MOTORHOME TEST
Auto TTrailApache 6670Rounding up an Apache
MOTORHOME: Auto-Trail Apache 670
PRICE: £37,000 inc SE Pack (Recessed
Awning/Exterior hot and cold shower/Electric
step) See manufacturer for full details
BASED OON: Fiat Ducato with 2.8-litre JTD
diesel-turbo engine
USER PPAYLOAD: 840kg MTPLM : 3850kg
BERTHS: 2
WILL IIT FFIT OON YYOUR DDRIVEWAY?: Length
6.80m/ Width 2.24m/ Height 2.79m
WHO TTO SSEE?: Auto-Trail VR Ltd, Trigano
House, Genesis Way, Grimsby, North East
Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU. Tel: 01472 571000
Website: www.auto-trail.co.uk
FACTS AT A GLANCE
The BBasicsThe EElddis CCrusader SSuper SSirocco iis aa llarge
twin-aaxled ttourer iideal ffor ffour aadults aand,
being ppart oof tthe EElddis ttop-eend rrange, iit
affords uunbridled lluxury aand ffeatures tthat
make aa mmodern ccaravan aa ddelight.
First IImpressions
What is most striking on entering the Elddis Crusader
Super Sirocco is just how big it feels inside.
Compared to other four-berths, for space and accom-
modation this caravan is up there with the very best.
Practicalities
The Crusader Super Sirocco comes with optional
alloy wheels and the advanced Swing V-Tec axle-
chassis system from BPW. This is one of the very best
in the industry providing reliability and stability over
extended periods and a variety of terrains.
Living CConditions
The elegance and quality of the Super Sirocco’s living
accommodation creates a relaxing and welcoming
environment. The double-axled versions of the
Crusader range feature their own exclusive Bekaert
‘M’ check fabric.
Cooking, SSleeping aand WWashing
The kitchen facilities of the Crusader Super Sirocco
cater for all requirements. The standard features
include a Dometic RM7291 90-litre power fridge,
microwave oven, Spinflo Midi 2 self-illuminated oven
and four-burner hob unit, sink and drainer.
Overall
The Elddis Crusader Super Sirocco is an impressive
twin-axle touring caravan. Its greatest appeal is luxu-
rious appointment and practical layout.
CARAVAN: Elddis Crusader Super Sirocco
PRICE: £16,795
USER PPAYLOAD: 276 kg
MTPLM: 1875 kg
BERTHS: 4
WILL IIT FFIT OON YYOUR DDRIVEWAY?: Length
7..00m / Width 2.29m /Height 2.60m
WHO TTO SSEE?: Elddis, The Explorer Group Ltd,
Explorer House, Delves Lane, Consett, County
Durham, DH8 7PE Tel: (01207) 699000
Website www.explorer-group.co.uk
FACTS AT A GLANCE
Kent CaravansThe area's largest selection of new and used caravans.
165 Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge Kent01892-765432www.kentcaravans.co.uk
We specialise in Bailey,Bessacar, Ace, Compass andElddis models but can sourcejust about any caravan new orused for you.
Find us just off the A24 inTonbridge.
Kent Caravans
Break Free with aDavis Motorhome
Choose from Autosleeper, Cusona,Burstner, Avondale and Autotrail models.Low rate finance and 0% deposit termsavailable on many models.Let us get you on the road to a moreexciting lifestyle.We're on the A21 near Sevenoaks.
167 Sevenoaks Way, Sevenoaks, Kent Tel:01732-987654www.davismotorhomes.org.uk
Davis Motorhomes
new car woman’s viewnew car woman’s viewdriven
for ffamiliesby HHannah
Rainford
Customer View"I've owned my BMW
3 Series Touring
since 2003 and I'll
definitely be looking
at this one. My local
dealer, Cooper BMW
in Tunbridge Wells,
contacted me a few
weeks ago encourag-
ing me to drive the
car and I accepted.
My first impression
was that the interior
quality was much
improved and the car
handled even better.
My 5 year old son
Jake likes all the
switches and gadg-
ets and my 10 year
old daughter Lucy
loves the fact that
there's a power jack
in the back for her
Nintendo."
Amy HHanson -
Tonbridge
Dealer View"The 3 Series Touring
is an important car
for us. Its always
been one of the
strongest sellers in
the 3 Series range
and with even better
quality, more equip-
ment, better han-
dling but most impor-
tantly, that great
BMW build quality,
it's better placed
than ever to steal
sales from prestige
rivals. We have many
customers now ready
to move up into this
car and other waiting
until a wider range of
engine options are
available. There's
great competition in
this sector, the
appeal of the Touring
remains strong"
Peter DDallibar
General SSales
Manager
A WWoman's VView -
Would IIt SSuit MMe?
'A hatchback with a
backpack' was how I
described the last gener-
ation BMW 3 Series
Touring - and not a lot
has changed with the
current generation
model.
That doesn't mean to say
it isn't even more desir-
able. Or indeed, that it
isn't ever so slightly
more practical. Both
observations are true but
they don’t influence my
reasons for wanting one.
And yes, I would like
one thankyou very much.
The PPracticalities
The practical advantages
of the 3 Series Touring
and its ilk over their
saloon counterparts only
really make themselves
felt when there are less
than four people in the
car. You get a 460-litre
void back there to fill
with the paraphernalia of
your choice and that
doesn't compare at all
favourably with the 460-
litres you get in the
saloon version for
£1,180 less. Fold the rear
seats down, however,
and the available space
mushrooms up to a mas-
sive 1,385 litres. You
could hold a wedding
reception in there.
Alright, I lied. I liked the
60:40 split-folding seats
as they open up the pos-
sibility of seating a pas-
senger in the back while
still maximising the
available loadspace. And
there are other practical
features included in the
package as well. Most
notable is the split tail-
gate which opens up two
different cargo access
options by opening up in
two sections. You can
simply lift the standard
tailgate to get at whatev-
er you've got inside or
release the rear window
hatch which flips up to
reveal a smaller aperture.
In a supermarket carpark
during my test, I
reversed up to close to
something and found
that there was no space
to let the full tailgate
swing upwards. No prob-
lem in this case: the inset
hatch allowed smaller
items like shopping bags
to be dropped inside.
Behind tthe WWheel
A version of the contro-
versial iDrive control
system is carried into
this car from the larger 5
and 7 Series models.
BMW offer a typically
formidable range of
powerplants for 3 Series
Touring buyers. There's
not a dullard amongst
them. If petrol is your
preference, there's the
150bhp 320i, the 215bhp
325i or the 258bhp 330i
but If you're after an
estate for its family-car-
rying credentials, the
economical diesel option
may be hard to resist.
The 320d is likely to
account for most of
sales. With 163bhp and
more torque than any of
the petrol contingent, it
can hit 60mph in 8.6s
and it still returns an
average of 47.9mpg. It's
astonishing stuff but
we've come to expect it
from BMW and the 330d
is more impressive still.
Value ffor MMoney
As usual with BMW, it
depends on how you
look at it. At £23,040 for
the 320i model, it’s a lot
of money - but then,
you'll get much of it back
when you sell. Audi's A4
Avant is slightly cheaper
while Mercedes' C-class
estate will cost more.
Could II LLive WWith
One?
I could. The 3 Series
Touring is about the right
size for me. I don't really
need an estate but like
the idea of one.
Style ttakes pprecedence oover sspace iin BBMW's 33
Series TTouring bbut HHannah RRainford sstill ffinds iit
surprisingly ppractical….
BMW 33 SSeries TTouringEstate oofthe aart?
Cooper Tunbridge Wells BMWFirst for BMW in KentAlways the widest range of new and used BMW models.Plus the area's largest fleet of demonstrators, including of course the new 3 Series Touring.Drop by and see us at our showrooms on St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells.Or call us on 01892-223344
www.coopertunbridgewellsbmw.co.uk
The Ultimate Driving Machine
Customer View
"I've already owned
two M-class models,
so had my name
down at an early
stage when they
announced that
M e r c e d e s - B e n z
were developing a
new version. Since I
took delivery of this
new one, I've been
impressed. It looks
sharper and now out-
handles the BMW X5
and Range Rover
rivals that a number
of my friends drive.
I'm told it's better off
road too but I'm not
going to risk
£50,000-worth of
car on anything too
taxing!"
John SStretton -
Tonbridge
new car road test
driven-first for new carsdriven-first for new carsTHE
DEFINITIVEVIEW
by AAndy EEnright
Mercedes-BBenz MM-CClass Range
MasterclassCast your mind back to
the spring of 1998 and
just about the coolest set
of wheels you could be
seen in was a Mercedes
M-Class. Unfortunately
for Mercedes, the M-
Class was then eclipsed
by a number of rivals.
Unaccustomed to being
schooled in quite such a
manner, Mercedes have
brought us a second gen-
eration M-Class. Bigger,
sleeker, more powerful
and better built than
before, this would appear
to be the car the M-Class
always should have been.
The best buy in the old
M-Class line up was
always the entry-level
£39,465 ML270CDI, so
Mercedes expect a high
take-up on the ML 320
CDI. This features a V6
third-generation common
rail unit that's good for
224bhp and 510Nm of
torque. To put this
engine's muscle into per-
spective, BMW's X5
3.0d, previously thought
of as the industry stan-
dard unit in this price
bracket, can't match the
Mercedes. Advantage
Stuttgart.
The two initial petrol
engines are a little more
familiar. The 272bhp
ML350 opens proceed-
ings at £39,460 and the
ultimate M-Class - at
least until AMG get their
hands on the car - is the
306bhp ML500, priced at
£49,925. A potent ML63
AMG model will debut in
the Spring of 2006, about
the same time as we'll see
an additional diesel vari-
ant, the 190bhp ML280
CDI, a vehicle that fea-
tures a hefty peak torque
figure of 440Nm and
which will average
30mpg.
For all the talk of slick
styling and more power,
the single biggest change
that will transform the M-
Class' chances is the
improved quality of the
interior.
Dealer View"We expected a lot
from the new genera-
tion M-Class and
we‘re not disappoint-
ed. It takes
Mercedes to the top
of the luxury 4x4 seg-
ment, no question.
The sharper looks
and more involving
driving experience
on offer will allow us
to steal sales from
other marques. And,
when you look at the
likely strong residu-
als and competitive
pricing, the car will
be affordable to run."
Richard WWheeler -
General MManager -
Mercedes-BBenz oof
Tonbridge
The MMercedes MM-CClass IIs BBack - OOnly TThis TTime IIt's BBigger AAnd
Beefier TThan EEver. AAndy EEnright RReports
CAR: Mercedes M-class range
PRICES: £39,460-£49,925 - on
the road
INSURANCE GGROUPS: 17-19 [est]
CO2 EEMISSIONS: tba g/km
PERFORMANCE: [ML320 CDI] 0-
60mph 9.4s / Max Speed 130mph
FUEL CCONSUMPTION: [ML 320
CDI] [urban] [combined] 30.1mpg
STANDARD SSAFETY FFEATURES:
Twin front, side and curtain airbags
/ ABS / ESP
WILL IIT FFIT IIN YYOUR GGARAGE?:
Length/Width/Height mm
4780/1911/1815
FACTS AT A GLANCE
new car road test
Mercedes-Benz of Tonbridge.Kent's finest Mercedes-Benz dealership and specialist for all M-Class models.
Come, see, drive and experience the new M-Class at our showrooms on Vale Rise in Tonbridge.
Alternatively, give us a call and we'll bring the car to you.0845-8508000 www.mercedesbenz.co.uk/tonbridge
used car model guideused car model guideUSED CCARS
byAndy EEnright
The HHistory
Launched to hysterical
public demand in April
2001, the MINI, through
clever marketing and
sound engineering, man-
aged to exceed expecta-
tions. In summer 2002
the Cooper S was slotted
in at the top of the range,
a supercharged 163bhp
version with enough per-
formance to answer the
one criticism many
observers harboured
about the MINI - that it
was fun but not quite fast
enough. With a CVT
gearbox introduced and a
75bhp 1.4-litre diesel
version available, the
MINI's star shows no
sign of waning just yet.
The first Mini convert-
ibles were sold in time
for summer 2004 and at
around the same time the
rest of the range was
given a mild facelift.
Clear lens headlamps
appeared at the front and
the rear light clusters
were restyled to incorpo-
rate the reversing lights
What YYou PPay
The first MINI One vari-
ants are currently chang-
ing hands from around
£9,500 with £11,000
being the level where
Coopers kick off. Cooper
S models are still
exceedingly thin on the
ground and if you can
find one for anything
less than £15,500, it can
be considered a good
deal. Salt, Pepper and
Chilli options packs add
around £150 to the value
of a MINI.
What YYou GGet
Despite its unashamedly
retro appeal, the MINI
has some reassuringly
modern foundations.
Clamber underneath and
you'll spot BMW's Z-
axle multi-link rear sus-
pension. There's a wrap-
around glasshouse effect
with glazed in side pil-
lars featuring fully flush
panes. This creates a
'floating-roof' effect
which can be empha-
sised by the Cooper's
options of having the
roof painted in black or
white.
What TTo LLook FFor
Practically all MINI
owners paid the extra
£100 for the five-year
'TLC' servicing option,
and as such your
prospective purchase
will probably have had
some main dealer atten-
tion. Apart from a recall
to modify some car's fuel
filler necks, many own-
ers have seen more of the
service bay than they
expected. Many owners
reported that the ball
races at the top pivot
points of their front sus-
pension struts were lack-
ing caps. This seemed to
be the cause of left pull
on some models, recti-
fied by fitting new struts.
Overall
If you can accept the fact
that your MINI may
cause a few adventures,
then there's no reason
why you shouldn't dip
into this still rather
volatile market. The
Cooper probably repre-
sents the best and there
are now a few about..
Customer View
Mandy BBarnes -
Tonbridge
"I love my MINI -
always have. Mine's
a Convertible Cooper
S which I bought as
an ex-demonstrator.
I've now done
11,000 miles in it.
People still stare and
even though there
are plenty on the
roads, nothing looks
quite the same.
Nothing's gone
wrong with my car
apart from a sticking
window motor which
my local dealer,
Cooper in Tunbridge
Wells, fixed. I'm look-
ing at their used
stock to try and trade
up to a Convertible
automatic next time."
Dealer View"MINIs have been
more successful
than we could have
imagined, but it's
only in the last year
that stocks have
been sufficient for
sales of used MINIs
to take off. The Cher-
ished programme
has certainly encour-
aged people who
wouldn’t consider
buying a used car.
We have very few
problems with MINIs:
this is a marque you
can buy with confi-
dence."
Peter DDallibar
General SSales
Manager - CCooper
Tunbridge WWells
MINI (2001- tto ddate)
A Mini Adventure
driven-first for used cars
Say wwhat yyou llike aabout BBMW's MMINI bbut yyou ccan't ddeny tthat iits bbeen aa hhuge
success. TTo bbegin wwith, tthe ffirst mmodels ssuffered hhardly aany ddepreciation aat
all, bbut tthat's nnow cchanging aand aan eearly uused eexample iis sstarting tto llook
attractive ffor bbuyers oon aa bbudget llooking ffor aa sstylish ssmall ccar.
driven-first for used cars
Cooper Tunbridge WellsThe First Place to begin yourMINI Adventure!We sell and service only the very best new andused MINIsWe have the area's largest selection of usedMINI models, all covered by the Cherished UsedCar Scheme
Drop by and see us at 39 St Johns Road in Tunbridge Wellsor call us on 01892-506506
www.Mini.co.uk/tunbridgewells
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classic carsclassic carswith
Dave KKing
Supercar Classics stock vehicles that take motoring
back to basics, cars with style and panache, vehicles
that are a touch out of the ordinary. If you enjoy driv-
ing and getting a great deal on your new cars, this is
the place to go.
Supercar Classics is based in Unit 49, Coalbrookdale
Road, Clay Hill Industrial Park, a modest location
where they can keep things simple - quality cars,
friendly, expert service and very impressive prices.
What more could you ask for?
Supercar Classics is owned and operated by Colin
Offley who started the business a little over a year
ago. He uses his extensive industry contacts, which
he's built up over a long career in the motor trade, to
source the best examples, both new and used, for
Supercar Classics Customers.
Visit the premises, either in person or online at
www.supercarclassics.com, and you'll find a great
range of Mazda MX5s as well as Austin Healeys,
classic MG's and Triumphs to name but a few. Don't
take things at face value, however, if your preferred
model isn't on display, have a chat with Colin, there's
a good chance he'll be able to source one for you.
Supercar CClassics
Legends Racing also have extensive experience in
maintaining and servicing all types of classic vehicles.
Whether it is for road or racecar preparation they have
the skills and experience to ensure that your car
receives the very best of care and attention. As they
have experience with running pre and post war grand
prix, GT, 50's and 60's sports cars, they can prepare
and run a car for every occasion, whether it be circuit
racing, or relaxing tours of Europe.
Legends Transport can offer vehicle transportation
services throughout the UK and Europe. Their servic-
es include fully covered racecar transportation to and
from the circuit either in the UK or Europe. Similarly,
if you require your car to be transported to an auction
then Legends Racing will be happy to oblige.
If you require your car to be stored then Legends have
the facilities and expertise to ensure that your prized
possession is safe and secure.
Due to demand and Legends Racing's own uncompro-
mising standards, they have expanded their services to
include their own in-house fabrication department.
They can fabricate aluminium fuel tanks, water, oil,
and engine breather tanks all to a very high specifica-
tion and standard.
They also make to special order aircraft certificated
wishbones as well as suspension components. They
have their own in-house racing exhaust (tuned length)
fabrication department making one off exhaust mani-
folds and complete systems for all marque racing and
road cars.
Legends Racing are happy to inspect cars on your
behalf anywhere in Europe.So, if you own a classic
vehicle or historic racing car, Legends Racing offer a
detailed and comprehensive service that is second to
none. Friendly and professional service ensures that
both you and your vehicle receive the very best care
and attention. You can find Legends Racing at
Bourton on the Water Industrial Park, Bourton on the
Water, Cheltenham or for more information about
their huge range of services, telephone (01451)
821611. You can also visit their website at
www.legendsracing.co.uk.
Legends RRacingFor ffriendly aandprofessional sservice
FROM tthe mmoment yyou hhear tthe
name SSupercar CClassics, yyou gget
an iinkling oof wwhat tthe ffirm aare
about. CClassic, ssports aand
performance ccars iis tthe nname oof
their ggame, tthe ssort oof vvehicles
that tturn hheads aand rraise
eyebrows. SSupercar CClassics
stock aa ssmall rrange oof tthese
models, ooffered ffor ssale aat pprices
that ppromote aa ffast sstock
turnover aand hhave aan eenviable
reputation aamongst llocal
motorists.
Legends RRacing aare
dedicated tto ppro-
viding ccompetitors
and ccollectors oof
historic ccars tthe
complete oone-sstop-
shop ffor aall ttheir
motoring nneeds. TThey
have eexperience iin
historic mmotor rracing
and ccan pprovide tthe
total ppackage ffor
anyone wwishing tto
race tthese eexciting,
nostalgic vvehicles.
Legends have extensive experience in International historic motorracing, Legends have the complete service available for both competitor and collector.Having experience inside and outside the cockpit, we are able toassist our clients to success on and off the track.Championship winners past and present shows our commitment toour service.We are here to help our current and future clients toenjoy all their motoring needs.
Preparation and Sales of Sports,Competition and Collector’s Motor Cars
Sales, Servicing and Parts.Visit us at Bourton on the Water Industrial Park In Cheltenham or call us on 01451-821611www.legendsracing.co.uk
LegendsRacing
Supercar ClassicsKent's finest choice of classic and vintage cars
Visit our showrooms on Coalbrookdale Road on the Clayhill
Industrial Park in Tonbridge or call us on 01892-875421
www.supercarclassics.org.uk
Supercar Classics
18
used car focuswith
Steve WWalker
The MMarket
The cars we're consider-
ing here are those that fall
directly into the recog-
nised Supermini sector:
in other words, Ford
Fiestas, Vauxhall Corsas
and the like. We won't be
looking at the smaller
sub-Supermini 'Citycar'
alternatives - cars like the
Ford Ka or the VW Lupo
- though you may want
to. If you do, bear in mind
that models like these -
though they may be great
in the urban jungle - are
severely compromised in
terms of passenger and
luggage space, not are
they really designed for
longer journeys. They
don't come with five
doors either.
Cheap && CCheerful
There's huge choice at
whatever level you're
buying into the
Supermini market of
course - but nowhere
more than here. We've
picked out the first MK1
version of Vauxhall's
popular Corsa as a strong
buy, purely because it's
well built and there are so
many from which to
choose. A newer-feeling
choice for similar money
could be Ford's post '95
Fiesta, a big improve-
ment on the version it
replaced and great to
drive if you can stretch to
one of the 16-valve
engine versions. Other
good alternatives include
a post '94 VW Polo and
Rover's post '95 200.
Affordable MMid-
Rangers
Older choices would
include first examples of
the post '88 MK2 Renault
Clio or original Peugeot
206s - or you could go for
something less main-
stream like a Rover 25, a
Daewoo Lanos or a
Honda Logo. It's the new
Superminis that have
really moved the sector
forward however.
Outstanding cars like the
Skoda Fabia, the Toyota
Yaris and even the post
'00 Fiat Punto are highly
recommended and you
could also consider alter-
natives like the post '88
VW Polo or Daihatsu's
under-rated Sirion.
Other good alternatives
include a post '94 VW
Polo and Rover's post '95
200.
Desirable BBut
Potentially PPricey
Resolutely modernist
designs like Nissan's
Micra are now the flavour
du jour in this part of the
market and the level of
interior quality and fea-
tures built in has taken a
massive hike. Take a
drive in a late Skoda
Fabia, Volkswagen Polo
or SEAT Ibiza and you'll
find fit and finish that
five years ago was the
preserve of the executive
class.
The Ford Fiesta (post 02)
has proved very popular
and a number of used
examples are now start-
ing to enter the system
and if you want some-
thing lightly used but
with an affordable price
tag you should be able to
track down low mileage
examples of Honda's
ingenious Jazz and the
MINI.
What TTo LLook FFor
Though all but the later
examples of these cars
are fairly simply engi-
neered, the types of lives
they will have led require
some caution on the part
of the buyer. Stop-start
city motoring will have
placed plenty of strain on
the clutch, the brakes and
the suspension and there
will be plenty of carefully
concealed parking
scrapes on older cars.
Tough family use may
well have led to scruffy
interiors and loose fit-
tings, so go through the
cabin with a fine tooth-
comb. Keep a lookout for
things like shiny steering
wheel rims and gear
knobs, plus sagging seats:
all indicate a high
mileage which may not
be honestly reflected in
the odometer. Try and go
for the plusher models, if
for no other reason than
they may well be fitted
with features like power
steering and central lock-
ing. Electric windows
however, can be a source
of problems: if the motor
works very slowly, then
it's on its way out. Diesels
are a good buy, but tend
to be crude, noisy and
very slow. Otherwise,
there’s not too much to
worry about. Ensure the
car has a service history-
take out an AA or RAC
check for peace of mind.
Every Network Q vehicle carries a comprehen-
sive twelve-month mechanical and electrical
component warranty. This covers parts and
labour costs incurred by the failure of any major
mechanical or electrical component.
The Network Q guarantee covers wear and
tear - brake pads and shoes, battery and clutch
for the full 12-month period.
There's free MoT insurance on all cars sold
which need an MoT within twelve months of
their sale date.
Not only will Vauxhall's Network Q dealer-
ships stock a wide selection of Vauxhall cars,
they'll also stock all makes.
All buyers get a delivery handover check and
'Delivery Package' complete with a Network Q
Owner Handbook. There is also an ownership
promise certificate which holds Network Q
retailers directly accountable too the customer
for mileage, finance and vehicle history and
write-off checks, or your money back.
All cars undergo a thorough 114-point check,
covering almost every conceivable working
function. Plus, if the car develops a fault the
dealer cannot repair, there's a 30-day (or
1,000-mile) exchange pledge, which also
applies to any replacement car. This service is
open to every Network Q owner and is free of
charge.
In the unlikely event of a breakdown, there's
complete peace of mind, including car rental,
towing-in costs and other out-of-pocket expens-
es. This lasts one year and includes home,
roadside and relay assistance, plus an excellent
accident man-
agement serv-
ice that will
see Network Q
dealing with
repair and
insurance has-
sles on your
behalf.
"We deal with an awful
lot of used superminis
here. Fiesta, Polos,
Clios, Micras and all
kinds of other small
cars pass through our
hands regularly. I'd be
surprised if there was a
dealership in this area
that has as much experi-
ence as we have in deal-
ing with this class.
Of course, being a
Vauxhall dealer, we're
mostly dealing with
Corsas - and we've
always a wide selection
of 20 examples on
show. We've also a fair
selection of Agilas and
Astras for those want-
ing something either a
little smaller or much
bigger. As far as Corsas
go, it's true to say that
we could find just about
any Corsa derivative
from any year, given a
few days. We don't just
try and sell the cus-
tomer what we've got -
like some other dealers
do.
As far as the Corsas
we've currently got in
stock go, prices start at
around £3,200 for a
2000 X plate 1.0-litre 3-
door Expression, with
the Club model little
different. For another
couple of hundred
pounds it's worth seek-
ing out a 1.2-litre Club
on a 2000 X plate. The
1.2-litre Easytronic in
three-door Comfort
guise starts at £4,000
and is a good choice if
you plan on a lot of
urban stuff. A range-
topping 1.2i Elegance
5-door with air-condi-
tioning retails at around
£4.500 on a 2001 X
plate. The 1.4i models
possess a useful addi-
tional zip, and a sporty
SRi variant starts at
£4,600 on a 2000 X
plate, with a 2001 X
plated five-door version
commanding an extra
£500. Diesels start at
£4,100 for a 2001X
GLS, with a similar
Elegance 5-door with
air-conditioning at
around £4,700.
The car itself is pretty
bullet-proof. Engines
were never really a
Corsa problem - not in
lower order models
anyway. The three
cylinder 1.0-litre 12
valve unit is a jewel: so
is the 1.2-litre unit that
50% of customers
choose. There wasn't
much wrong with the
89 bhp 1.4-litre 16v
motor from the Astra.
The latest Corsa is a
huge step forward from
its predecessor. Thanks
to a huge wheelbase,
the little Vauxhall has
as much space as com-
petitors like the Punto
and Fabia. Three inches
of extra shoulder width
make all the difference
in creating a car that
feels large enough to be
from the next class up."
Dave Baird - Used Car
Sales Manager -
Caffyns of Tonbridge
"Network Q has revolutionised the way we sell used cars in the
Vauxhall network - no question. People used to see the pur-
chase of a used car - even from a Vauxhall dealer like us - as
a bit of a gamble: no longer. They feel they can trust Network
Q. And with good reason too. We spend a lot of time preparing
our cars for sale and it's rare to get problems. That's down to
weeding out problem cars early on and selecting only the very
best to be put through the rigorous 114-point check."
Peter SSmith - GGeneral SSales MManager - CCaffyns oof TTonbridge
Used Car Franchise Report
NETWORK Q
Used Car Franchise Report
THE DEALER’S VIEW
Used ccar ccategory -Superminis
Cheap && CCheerful
[Older] Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i
Merit - £1,800-£2,300 (P to R-
plate)
[Newer] Ford Fiesta 1.25
Zetec - £2,600-£3,400 (V to X-
plate)
Affordable MMid-RRangers
[Older] Renault Clio 1.2 16v
Sport - £3,300-£4,000 (X to Y-
plate)
[Newer] Toyota Yaris 1.3 16v
CDX - £4,300-£6,500 (V to 02-
plate)
Desirable - BBut PPotentially
Pricey
[Older] Audi A2 1.4SE -
£7,000-£7,800 (X to Y-plate)
[Newer] MINI One - £8,200-
£8,800 (Y to 51-plate)
Superminis -the dealer’s view
Used Superminis
WHAT TO PAY -EXAMPLES
CHIC OON TTHE CCHEAP
Looking ffor aan aaffordable uused ssupermini bbut
don't kknow wwhere tto sstart? YYou've rreached tthe
right ppage. SSteve WWalker iis yyour gguide…
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Would you rather buy a used car from a
man with a sense of humour than a
sour-faced miserly individual? If the
answer is yes, you might be reaching
for your wallet on sight of this classic
advert which appeared in the Auto
Trader: 1993 TOYOTA SUPRA TWIN
TURBO AERO TOP (G2). 1993, very
rare, every toy, leather, mini disc, cli-
mate, traction, cruise, 18in alloys,
brand new tyres, priv/plate (SUP), 0-
60 in 5, 160+ mph, awesome, girl-
friend forgot to take pill, gutted.
£14,250. (Bucks). Sad tale, but before
you rush out to take advantage of this
broken-hearted fellow, you should
know that the car was sold soon after
this comic advert was published,
received national press coverage and
was spirited round the world on the
Internet. It seems good news travels
fast, depending on how you look at it.
An Ad
from
a Cad
21
dealer of the weekdealer of the weekby DDave KKing
* TThe DDealership
Any used car dealership
worth its salt wants its
name to be associated
with quality, good value
and great customer serv-
ice. The Quality Car
Company in Tonbridge
claims to offer all these
things and I was pleasant-
ly surprised to find that
this turns out to be a busi-
ness capable of delivering
on those promises. Drive
on to the forecourt on
Priory Road in Tonbridge
and it's the display of
exotic sportscars that
tends to grab your atten-
tion, which presumably is
the idea. However, this is
a company that can also
sell you anything from a
supermini to a citycar,
from a 4x4 to an estate
and from an MPV to a
medium range saloon.
Overall, when it comes to
used cars, it's extremely
hard to imagine finding a
wider choice of quality
vehicles and all are sold
at sensible, value for
money prices.
* TTheir HHistory
The Quality Car
Company was founded
by current Directors John
Embury and Adrian
Wilding back in 1994.
The two of them started
with a small site on the
other side of Tonbridge
and quickly established a
reputation for quality cars
and honest pricing. In
only three years, the busi-
ness was large enough to
move to the current pala-
tial premises on Priory
Road - and hasn't looked
back since.
* TTheir CCars
The dealership has creat-
ed a new sales area with-
in their used car opera-
tion. 'Adrian's Vehicle
Selection (named after
director Adrian Wilding)'
is where you'll find a fan-
tastic array of cars of all
types, models, sizes and
makes, with prices that
have been hugely
reduced. That doesn't
mean that they've not
been well-prepared. Far
from it - each and every
car undergoes a complete
multi-point inspection
and is then serviced with-
in the group's well-
equipped workshop.
These used cars are then
valeted from top to bot-
tom before sale.
* TThe PPeace OOf MMind
You CCan EExpect WWith
Purchase
That's not all because
every car that's included
in 'Adrian's Vehicle
Selection' is then sold
complete with a two-year
comprehensive warranty
which will offer you total
peace of mind, two-year's
free MOT and two-year's
free servicing. Where can
you find a better deal than
that? Answers on a post-
card please.
* SServicing &&
Maintenance FFacilities
There's a lot more in this
respect than you would
normally expect a non-
franchised dealership to
have. The fully equipped
workshop houses eight
fully manufacturer-
trained technicians, work-
ing with eight ramps
and ten workshop bays.
There's the latest diagnos-
tic equipment and a full
courtesy car facvility
should you need it.
Alternatively, the dealer-
ship runs a free collection
and delivery service. You
can call Service Manager
Dave Bradbury and his
team to find out more.
* WWhere TTo FFind TThem
It's easy. Priory Road is
just off Junction 16 of the
M20. Turn down the A27
towards Ashford at the
end of thew slip road,
drive for half a mile and
Priory Road is the second
on your right.
* OOverall
We were impressed that
every market sector is
covered, from the small-
est, cheapest runabout
right up to a prestige lux-
ury model or sports car. If
you're searching for a car
that's ideal for the family
you certainly won't be
disappointed. There's
everything from a five-
door hatchback, saloon or
estate to mini and full-
size MPV 'people-
movers' on site. As for the
choice of make you'll find
some superb examples
from both mainstream
and prestige manufactur-
ers available and remem-
ber that their asking
prices are extremely com-
petitive.
* HHow tto GGet iin
Contact
Drop into Priory Road in
Tonbridge or call the
sales team on (01892)
741000 to find out more.
Alternatively, log on to
www.qualitycarsales.co.uk
All aaround tthe KKent aarea, ppeople aare sstarting tto ttalk
about TThe QQuality CCar CCompany iin TTonbridge. AAt
least, ppeople llooking tto bbuy aa uused ccar aare aanyway.
Dave KKing hhas bbeen cchecking tthe pplace oout aas tthis
issue’s DDealer oof TThe WWeek.
The QQuality CCarCompany oof TTonbridgeFamilyFavourite
dealer round-updealer round-upLifestyle Ford in
Tonbridge have opened a
new bodyshop. The extra
facilities mean that turn-
around times on body
repairs have now been
halved. Cal 01732-
770000 for more infor-
mation
Hunt Garage Land
Rover now have the new
Range Rover Sport in
stock for immediate
delivery. They claim to
have a wider selection of
models for immediate
delivery than any other
dealer in the country. To
find out more, call them
on 01732-353637
Whitehouse Chrysler
Jeep have a new Sales
Director. Philip Jarrett
brings a wealth of experi-
ence to the post from a
range of other franchises.
"It's an exciting opportu-
nity with an exciting fran-
chise," he told us. Call
01892-779400 for more
information.
Undecided about buy-
ing a scooter? One of
your first points of call
should be Scooter Shed,
in Tunbridge Wells. Their
well stocked shop offers
the full range of Piaggio,
Vespa and Gilera scoot-
ers, plus a good stock of
used and demonstrators
too. They also stock a full
range of accessories
including clothing, locks,
covers, helmets and man-
ufacturer accessories.
Plus they've a dedicated
workshop for all your
servicing and repair
needs and are able to
offer a delivery service
too. Most new 50cc bikes
come with free third party
insurance or subsidised
tpft insurance for £249
for a sixteen year old.
Alternatively, Scooter
Shed can arrange compet-
itive insurance for you.
As you'd expect, they're
Licensed Credit Brokers,
so are able to arrange
credit, subject to status.
All new scooters are sup-
plied with a 24 month
warranty included in the
purchase price. Plus all
scooters over 50cc come
with 12 months break-
down recovery insurance.
Why buy a Scooter?
* It can be ridden on a
full UK car license (50cc)
if passed before Feb
2001.
* They're cheap and eco-
nomical to run - up to 135
miles per gallon.
* You can ride past traffic
queues - therefore
achieve shorter journey
times.
* They give you freedom
to park almost anywhere.
0353 320d ES Silver Grey, Anthracite Cloth 16k £17,995
01Y 320d SE Grey Green 74k £11,495
0303 330i Sport Auto Silver, Black Leather 18k £21,995
0404 318i SE Black Sapphire, Anthracite Cloth 9k £22,995
0303 318i SE Steel Blue, Anthracite Cloth 22k £15,995
0303 318i ES Steel Grey, Anthracite Cloth 12k £14,995
0252 318i SE Jet Black, Anthracite Cloth 15k £14,995
0303 325 Ci ConvAuto Steel Blue, Grey Leather 44k £23,995
0252 325 Ci Sport ConvAuto Slate Green, Blk Lthr, Sat Nav 14k £25,995
0454 330i Ci Coupe Sport Auto Silver, Black Leather – Bluetooth 5k £33,995
0454 325 Ci Coupe Sport Auto Silver, Black Leather 4k £31,995
0454 330 Ci Clubsport Auto Velvet Blue, Black Leather 7k £32,995
0252 330 Ci Clubsport Estoril Blue, Grey Leather 22k £22,995
0453 320 Cd Coupe – Black Sapphire, Black Leather 29k £23,495
0454 318i Ci ES Coupe Japan Red, Anthracite Cloth 4k £18,995
0454 M3 Coupe SMG Silver Grey, Imola Red Nappa Leather 4k £40,995
0303 M3 Coupe SMG Topaz Blue, Grey Leather 19" Wheels 29k £31,995
0303 M3 Coupe Carbon Black, Black Leather 19" Wheels 23k £31,995
0454 Z4 3.0i Sterling Grey, Black Leather 7k £31,995
0303 Z4 2.5i Silver, Black Leather 14k £21,995
0252 320td SEAutoCompact Silver 44k £14,495
0454 118d SE Silver, Anthracite Cloth 8k £19,995
0454 116i Silver, Anthracite Cloth 9k £15,995
0202 325Ci ConvAuto Black Sapphire, Black Leather 23k £23,995
The Quality Car Company of Tonbridge
Sales, Service and Repairs 01892 74100Priory Road, Tobridge. Showroom open Mon - Sat, 9am to 6pm.
Outstanding motorcars, Official Masserati dealers, personal service
22
FORD MONDEO
1.8 LX 199468 kk, 112mnths mmot, ttaxed ttill
June, ssunroof, EE/W,C/L,P/S,
burgundy, ggood rrunner
condition,
£895 onoTel 313803 or07947386379
FORD MMONEDO
1.8 LLX 11994
68 k, 12mnths mot, taxed till June,
sunroof, E/W,C/L,P/S, burgundy,
good runner cond.
£895 oono
Tel 3313803 oor 007947386379
FORD SSIERRA
1.8 LX Est (H) reg Silver, MoT Oct,
e/w, ect, immac cond throut, no
rust any trail
£575 oono
Tel 001995 6671787 T
FORD SSIERRA SAPPHIRE 11.8
1990 truly immac car. Only 2
owners, very well maintained, ffsr,
c/kl rad/cass, mot feb
£395
AGH MMotor SServices
Tel 7781008
HONDA CCONCERTO
1.6 GL, K months MoT, PAS, SR,
C/L, VCG
£950ono
Tel 001253 6625044
PEUGEOT 2205
GRD, diesel, 1986 159k, serv
history, exceptional, 5dr, 48-65mpg,
new tyres, facelift stereo, tax/ MoT
£795
01253 7776292,
07762297047
PEUGEOT 3305 GGTX
taxed, mot, well maintained, mint
condition. Genuine reason for sale.
£450
Tel 001253 8884026.
RENALT SSAVANNAH
21 estate 1988, new tyres, battery
alternation, brakes, car stereo,
towbar, mot, tax till May, nice driver.
£350
Tel 001253 3312831
ROVER 2214 SSLI
1992, J Reg, 110 000 miles,Tax &
MoT 2 owners, good condition
£750 oono
Tel ((01253) 8828435
SKODA FFAVORIT
12 mnths mot, taxed. Good runner
£250
Tel 001253 8838512
VAUXHALL AASTRA 11400
Reliable, 3 mths mot 1 mth tax, low
ins group. White h reg. Require
quick sale
£550 oono
Tel: 001253 8893755
Mob 00776 66117481.
VAUXHALL AASTRA SSRI 11991
immaculate example, ffsr, c/l,e/w
alarmed immob, very well
maintained, real eye catcher in red,
full 12 month mot
£595
AGH MMotor sservices
Tel 7781008
VOLVO 3340 GGL 11.7, 11989
Extremely reliable, stereo, recent
exhaust, mot,very good cond in and
out, sound car, genuine sale,
£225,
Kirkham 001772 4493267
VOLVO 4440 11.8
Si June '92 J reg
One owner from new Full Volvo
Service History Radio/cass Taxed
and MoT Excellent Condition
£985
Tel 001253 7795421
ROVER 4414SLi
Mot'd til Nov,(H) good clean reliable
runner, e/w, e/m, c/locking,
tilt/slide sunroof
£750 oono
Tel 01253 854711
AUSTIN MMETRO SSTUDIO 22
F reg, 3 door saloon, alloys, 5
months Tax, 11 months MOT. Easy
first car.
£325ono
Tel 001253 3315500
CAVALIER CCDi
G reg, red,11 mths MoT, 5 mths
Tax,vgc in and out
£495 oono
Tel 3300541 oor 007715 0071214
CITROEN AAX 11.1
F Reg, 3dr, long MoT, Tax July ,
Excellent cond. tilt/slide sunroof
£295
Tel. ((01772) 6635529
CITROEN BBX 119
TGD Diesel estate 1991, long MoT,
pas, central locking, towbar, mot,
tax till May, nice driver.
£650 oono
Tel 001253 8851416
07714 6632848
FORD EEscort XXR3 ii
1998, F Reg, some history, lwd sus,
S/steel ex, Mot, Tax April
£595 oono
Tel ((01253) 6681681
FORD FFIESTA 11000 HH rreg
Only 38k, 11mths mot, tax, 2
previous owners, super little car.
£995.
Tel.01253 3310336.
FORD FFIESTA
1.1LX
K reg,5 D/R, white,S/R,mot til Feb
03, taxed til Nov 02, exce/ cond,
£995 oono
Tel 7768355.
FORD FFIESTA 11.4GHIA
auto J Reg, 69k FSH, E/W and sun
roof. 10 mths mot. 6 mhs tax.
immac cond
£895 oono.
Tel. 007789632500
FORD OOrion
K Reg, 85000 miles, 5dr,red Good
Condition, E/w,S/R,C/L
£650 oono
Tel. ((01253) 4406824.
G RREG FFORD FFIESTA
LX,in blue,fitted sun roof,
Stereo,clean inside and out,12
mths mot.
£595ono
Tel.079392 004774
METRO 11.4CD
1993 K REG, 70 mpg, Full Service
History. Excellent Condition, 12
months mot and tax, alarm
£750ono
Tel.01253 7734913
NISSAN PPRIMERA
1.6LS Estate (H) PAS
Long tax and mot, practical,
reliable, good condition.
£695ono
Tel.01254 6640017
PEUGEOT 2205 11.1
J Reg'd.1992 in white, 12months
mot. Taxed, very economical,
genuine 60,000 miles.
Ideal 11st CCar ££895ono
Tel. 001253 8827646
Renault5 11.2 TTL
G Reg, 6 months tax, immob. Just
serviced, £200 spent, clean, tidy
car in excellent condition.
£425 oono
Tel. 001253 8856841
ROVER 2220 GGTI
J Reg, FSH, 7 months mot, 1
months tax,lowered and alarmed,
average condition. Red
£695
Tel.01253 7712747
ROVER MMETRO CCLUBMAN
G Reg, 27,000 miles. Sun Roof.
Mint Cond. 6 months Tax. MOT Nov.
Only 2 owners
£700
Tel. 001253 8826120
SIERRA SSAPPHIRE 11.8
H Regd. 11 months MOT, tow-bar,
A1 condition, C/L E/W, any
inspection welcome
£595
Tel. 001253 7776748
SIERRA XXR 44I
H Regd, E/W, C/L, S/r, Src/cd, Pas,
90k, Mot July 02. Ex Runner
£650ono
Tel. 001253 3393038 aafter 66pm
Suzuki SSwift 11300 GGLX
5dr hatch, G reg. Very Econ.
Reliable, Red, low tax & ins. 12
months MOT
£475
Tel. ((01253) 7700591
UNIQUE MMINI
Mayfair auto. 1984, tax, mot, crom
kit, union jack roof, low mileage.
£770
Tel. 001253 6697996
FORD MMONEDO
1.8 LLX 11994
68 k, 12mnths mot, taxed till June,
sunroof, E/W,C/L,P/S, burgundy.
£895 oono
Tel 3313803 oor 007947386379
FORD SSIERRA
1.8 LX Est (H) reg Silver, MoT Oct,
e/w, ect, immac cond throut.
£575 oono
Tel 001995 6671787 T
FORD SSIERRA SAPPHIRE 11.8
1990 truly immac car. Only 2
owners, very well maintained, ffsr,
c/kl rad/cass, mot feb
£395
AGH MMotor SServices
Tel 7781008
HONDA CCONCERTO
1.6 GL, K months MoT, PAS, SR,
C/L, VCG
£950ono
Tel 001253 6625044
PEUGEOT 2205
GRD, diesel, 1986 159k, serv
history, exceptional, 5dr, 48-65mpg.
£795
01253 7776292,
PEUGEOT 3305 GGTX
taxed, mot, well maintained, mint
condition. Genuine reason for sale.
£450
Tel 001253 8884026.
RENALT SSAVANNAH
21 estate 1988, new tyres, battery
alternation, brakes, car stereo,
towbar, mot, tax till May, nice driver.
£350
Tel 001253 3312831
ROVER 2214 SSLI
1992, J Reg, 110 000 miles,Tax &
MoT 2 owners, good condition
£750 oono
Tel ((01253) 8828435
SKODA FFAVORIT
12 mnths mot, taxed. Good runner
£250
Tel 001253 8838512
VAUXHALL AASTRA 11400
Reliable, 3 mths mot 1 mth tax, low
ins group. White h reg. Require
quick sale
£550 oono
Tel: 001253 8893755
Mob 00776 66117481.
VAUXHALL AASTRA SSRI 11991
immaculate example, ffsr, c/l,e/w
alarmed immob, very well
maintained, real eye catcher in red,
full 12 month mot
£595
AGH MMotor sservices
Tel 7781008
VOLVO 3340 GGL 11.7, 11989
Extremely reliable, stereo, recent
exhaust, mot,very good cond in and
out, sound car, genuine sale,
£225,
Kirkham 001772 4493267
VOLVO 4440 11.8
Si June '92 J reg
One owner from new Full Volvo
Service History Radio/cass Taxed
and MoT Excellent Condition
£985
Tel 001253 7795421
ROVER 4414SLi
Mot'd til Nov,(H) good clean reliable
runner, e/w, e/m, c/locking,
tilt/slide sunroof
£750 ono
Tel 01253 854711
AUSTIN MMETRO SSTUDIO 22
Freg, 3 door saloon, alloys, 5
months Tax, 11 months MOT
£325ono
Tel 001253 3315500
CAVALIER CCDi
G reg, red,11 mths MoT, 5 mths
Tax,vgc in and out
£495 oono
Tel 3300541 oor 007715 0071214
CITROEN AAX 11.1
F Reg, 3dr, long MoT, Tax July ,
Excellent cond.
£295
Tel. ((01772) 6635529
CITROEN BBX 119
TGD Diesel estate 1991, long MoT,
pas, central locking
£650 oono
Tel 001253 8851416
07714 6632848
FORD EEscort XXR3 ii
1998, F Reg, some history, lwd sus,
S/steel ex, Mot, Tax April
£595 oono
Tel ((01253) 6681681
FORD FFIESTA 11000 HH rreg
Only 38k, 11mths mot, tax, 2
previous owners, super little car.
£995.
Tel.01253 3310336.
FORD FFIESTA
1.1LX
K reg,5 D/R, white,S/R,mot til Feb
03, taxed til Nov 02, exce/ cond,
£995 oono
Tel 7768355.
FORD FFIESTA 11.4GHIA
auto J Reg, 69k FSH, E/W and sun
roof. 10 mths mot. 6 mhs tax.
£895 oono.
Tel. 007789632500
FORD OOrion
K Reg, 85000 miles, 5dr,red Good
Condition, E/w,S/R,C/L
£650 oono
Tel. ((01253) 4406824.
G RREG FFORD FFIESTA
LX,in blue,fitted sun roof,
Stereo,clean inside and out.
£595ono
Tel.079392 004774
METRO 11.4CD
1993 K REG, 70 mpg, Full Service
History. Excellent Condition, lovely
runabout.
.£750ono
Tel.01253 7734913
or 007715 0071214
NISSAN PPRIMERA
1.6LS Estate (H) PAS
Long tax and mot, practical,
reliable, good condition.
£695ono
Tel.01254 6640017
PEUGEOT 2205 11.1
J Reg'd.1992 in white, 12months
mot. Taxed, very economical,
genuine 60,000 miles.
Ideal 11st CCar ££895ono
Tel. 001253 8827646
Renault5 11.2 TTL
G Reg, 6 months tax, immob. Just
serviced, £200 spent, clean, tidy
car in excellent condition.
£425 oono
Tel. 001253 8856841
ROVER 2220 GGTI
J Reg, FSH, 7 months mot, 1
months tax,lowered and alarmed,
average condition. Red
£695
Tel.01253 7712747
ROVER MMETRO CCLUBMAN
G Reg, 27,000 miles. Sun Roof.
Mint Cond. 6 months Tax. MOT Nov.
Only 2 owners
£700
Tel. 001253 8826120
SIERRA SSAPPHIRE 11.8
H Regd. 11 months MOT, tow-bar,
A1 condition, C/L E/W, any
inspection welcome
£595
Tel. 001253 7776748
SIERRA XXR 44I
H Regd, E/W, C/L, S/r, Src/cd, Pas,
90k, Mot July 02. Ex Runner
£650ono
Tel. 001253 3393038 aafter 66pm
Suzuki SSwift 11300 GGLX
5dr hatch, G reg. Very Econ.
Reliable, Red, low tax & ins.
£475
Tel. ((01253) 7700591
UNIQUE MMINI
Mayfair auto. 1984, tax, mot, crom
kit, union jack roof, low mileage.
£770
Tel. 001253 6697996
FORD MMONEDO
1.8 LLX 11994
68 k, 12mnths mot, taxed till June,
sunroof, E/W,C/L,P/S, burgundy,
good runner cond.
£895 oono
Tel 3313803 oor 007947386379
FORD SSIERRA
1.8 LX Est (H) reg Silver, MoT Oct,
e/w, ect, immac cond throut, no
rust any trail
£575 oono
Tel 001995 6671787 T
FORD SSIERRA SAPPHIRE 11.8
1990 truly immac car. Only 2
owners, very well maintained, ffsr,
c/kl rad/cass, mot feb
£395
AGH MMotor SServices
Tel 7781008
HONDA CCONCERTO
1.6 GL, K months MoT, PAS, SR.
£950ono
Tel 001253 6625044
PEUGEOT 2205
GRD, diesel, 1986 159k, serv
history, exceptional, 5dr, 48-65mpg,
new tyres, facelift stereo, tax/ MoT
£795
01253 7776292, 007762297047
PEUGEOT 3305 GGTX
taxed, mot, well maintained, mint
condition. Genuine reason for sale.
£450
Tel 001253 8884026.
RENALT SSAVANNAH
21 estate 1988, new tyres, battery
alternation, brakes, car stereo,
towbar, mot, tax till May, nice driver.
£350
Tel 001253 3312831
ROVER 2214 SSLI
1992, J Reg, 110 000 miles,Tax &
MoT 2 owners, good condition
£750 oono
Tel ((01253) 8828435
SKODA FFAVORIT
12 mnths mot, taxed. Good runner
£250
Tel 001253 8838512
VAUXHALL AASTRA 11400
Reliable, 3 mths mot 1 mth tax, low
ins group. White h reg.
£550 oono
Tel: 001253 8893755
Mob 00776 66117481.
VAUXHALL AASTRA SSRI 11991
immaculate example, ffsr, c/l,e/w
alarmed immob, very well
maintained, real eye catcher in red,
full 12 month mot
£595
Tel 7781008
VOLVO 340GL 1.7, 1989
Extremely rreliable, sstereo,
recent eexhaust, mmot,very
good ccond iin aand oout,
sound ccar, ggenuine ssale,
£22501772 4493267
G REGFORD FIESTA
LX,in bblue,fitted ssun rroof,
Stereo,clean iinside aand
out,12 mmths mmot.
£595onoTel.079392 004774
FORD OrionK RReg, 885000 mmiles,
5dr,red GGood CCondition,
E/w,S/R,C/L
£650 oonoTel. ((01253) 4406824.
FORD OrionK RReg, 885000 mmiles,
5dr,red GGood CCondition,
E/w,S/R,C/L
£650 oonoTel. ((01253) 4406824.
VOLVO 340GL 1.7, 1989
Extremely rreliable, sstereo,
recent eexhaust, mmot, vvery
good ccond, ssound ccar,
genuine ssale.
£225,Kirkham 001772 4493267
FORD SIERRA1.8 LLX EEst ((H) rreg SSilver,
MoT OOct, ee/w, eect, iimmac
cond tthrout, nno rrust aany
trial.
£575 oonoTel 001995 6671787 ((T)
PEUGEOT 205GRD,diesel, 11986
159k, sserv hhistory,
exceptional, 55dr, 448-
65mpg, nnew ttyres, ffacelift
stereo, ttax/ MMoT
£79501253 7776292
CITROEN
AX 1.1F RReg, 33dr, llong MMoT, TTax
July ,, EExcellent ccond.
£295Tel. ((01772) 6635529.
after 44pm
FORD FIESTA1000,H rreg
Only 338k, 111mths mmot, ttax,
2 pprevious oowners, ssuper
little ccar.
£995.Tel.01253 3310336.
SIERRA XR 4IH RRegd, EE/W, CC/L, SS/r,
Src/cd, PPas, 990k, MMot JJuly
02. EEx RRunner
£650onoTel. 001253 3393038 aafter
6pm
FORD SIERRASAPPHIRE 1.8 LX
1990 ttruly iimmac ccar. 22
owners, vv wwell mmaintained,
ffsr, cc/kl rrad/cass, mmot ffeb
£395AGH MMotor SServices
Tel 7781008
NISSAN PRIMERA1.6LS EEstate ((H) PPAS
Long ttax aand mmot,
practical, rreliable, ggood
condition.
£695onoTel.01254 6640017
PEUGEOT 205GRD,diesel, 11986 1159k,
serv hhistory, eexceptional,
5dr, 448-665mpg, nnew ttyres,
facelift sstereo, ttax/ MMoT
£79501253 7776292,
07762 2297047
AUSTIN METRO
STUDIO 2Freg, 33 ddoor ssaloon, aalloys,
5 mmonths TTax, 111 mmonths
MOT
£325onoTel 001253 3315500
CITROEN
AX 1.1F RReg, 33dr, llong MMoT, TTax
July ,, EExcellent ccond.
£295Tel. ((01772) 6635529.
after 44pm
NISSAN PRIMERA1.6LS EEstate ((H) PPAS
Long ttax aand mmot,
practical, rreliable, ggood
condition.
£695onoTel.01254 6640017
PEUGEOT 205GRD,diesel, 11986 1159k,
serv hhistory, eexceptional,
5dr, 448-665mpg, nnew ttyres,
facelift sstereo, ttax/ MMoT
£79501253 7776292,
07762 2297047
private advertisementsprivate advertisementsCall tthe AAd-LLine oon
01253 7776699 tto pplaceyour ccar aad hhere.
Quick Sell
G REG
FORD FIESTA LXBlue,fitted ssun rroof,
Stereo,clean iinside aand
out,12 mmths mmot.
£595ono079392 04774
Quick Sell
VOLVO 440 1.8 Si JJune ''92 JJ rreg
One oowner ffrom nnew FFull
Volvo SService HHistory
Radio/cass TTaxed aand MMoT
Excellent CCondition
£985
Tel 01253 795421
Quick Sell
ROVER 414SLiMot'd ttil NNov,(H) ggood cclean
reliable rrunner, ee/w, ee/m,
c/locking, ttilt/slide ssunroof.
Very sspecial ccar.
£750 ono
Tel 01253
854711
Quick Sell
RENAULT
SAVANNAH21 eestate 11988, nnew ttyres,
battery aalternation, bbrakes,
car sstereo, ttowbar, mmot, ttax
£350
Tel 01253
312831
Quick Sell
PEUGEOT
205GRDDiesel, 11986 ttax // MMoT,
159k, sserv hhistory, 55dr, 448-
65mpg, nnew ttyres, sstereo,
£795
01253 776292,
07762 297047
Quick Sell
VAUXHALL
ASTRA 1400Reliable, 33 mmths mmot 11 mmth
tax, llow iins ggroup. WWhite HH
reg. RRequire qquick ssale
£550 ono
Tel: 01253
893755
Quick Sell
ROVER 414SLiMot'd ttil NNov,(H) ggood cclean
reliable rrunner, ee/w, ee/m,
c/locking, ttilt/slide ssunroof.
Very sspecial ccar.
£750 ono
FIAT X19Non-rrunner. GGreat
restoration pproject
£150 oono
Tel 01253
854711
Quick Sell
RENAULT
SAVANNAH21 eestate 11988, nnew ttyres,
battery aalternation, bbrakes,
car sstereo, ttowbar, mmot, ttax
£350
Tel 01253
312831
Quick Sell
PEUGEOT
205GRDDiesel, 11986 ttax // MMoT,
159k, sserv hhistory, 55dr, 448-
65mpg, nnew ttyres, sstereo,
£795
01253 776292,
07762 297047
Quick Sell
VAUXHALL
ASTRA 1400Reliable, 33 mmths mmot 11 mmth
tax, llow iins ggroup. WWhite HH
reg. RRequire qquick ssale
£550 ono
Tel: 01253
893755
Quick Sell
ROVER 414SLiMot'd ttil NNov,(H) ggood cclean
reliable rrunner, ee/w, ee/m,
c/locking, ttilt/slide ssunroof.
Very sspecial ccar.
£750 ono
Tel 01253
854711
Quick Sell
RENAULT
SAVANNAH21 eestate 11988, nnew ttyres,
battery aalternation, bbrakes,
car sstereo, ttowbar, mmot, ttax
£350
Tel 01253
312831
Quick Sell
PEUGEOT
205GRDDiesel, 11986 ttax // MMoT,
159k, sserv hhistory, 55dr, 448-
65mpg, nnew ttyres, sstereo,
£795
01253 776292,
07762 297047
Quick SellSKODA
FAVORIT12 mmonths mmot, ttaxed.
Good rrunner
£250
Tel 01253
838512
Quick Sell
In Association with
Vicarage Lane,
Blackpool FY4 4XL
01253 769999
GREASE LIGHTENING
Tyre and Battery Co. Ltd
Car Connection AgencyConnecting Buyers to Sellers
www.carconnectionagency.co.uk
Tel: 01253 766612 342Waterloo Road, Blackpool
Would you rather buy a used car from a man with
a sense of humour than a sour-faced miserly indi-
vidual? If the answer is yes, you might be reach-
ing for your wallet on sight of this classic advert
which appeared in the Auto Trader: 1993 TOYOTA
SUPRA TWIN TURBO AERO TOP (G2). 1993, very
rare, every toy, leather, mini disc, climate, trac-
tion, cruise, 18in alloys, brand new tyres,
priv/plate (SUP), 0-60 in 5, 160+ mph, awe-
some, girlfriend forgot to take pill, gutted.
£14,250. (Bucks). Sad tale, but before you rush
out to take advantage of this broken-hearted fel-
low, you should know that the car was sold soon
after this comic advert was published, received
national press coverage and was spirited round
the world on the Internet. It seems good news
travels fast, depending on how you look at it.
An AAd
from
a CCad
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buying a demonstratorbuying a demonstratorIn ssearch oof tthatbargain nnew ccar
Fancy aa bbargain?
Buying a dealer demonstrator makes a lot of sense.
After aall, yyou ccan bbe gguaranteed tthat tthe ccar wwill hhave bbeen iimpeccably llooked aafter aand
perfectly mmaintained. YYou'll sstill hhave nnearly aall tthe mmanufacturer's wwarranty. IIt wwon't hhave
done aany hhard mmileage. AAnd yyou ccan bbe ssure tthat nno cchain-ssmoking ccigarette ffiend wwill
have bbeen llet nnear iit. PPlus, yyou've aallowed tthe ddealership tto ttake tthat iinitial ppainful ffirst
stab oof ddepreciation. IIt's aa wwin-wwin sscenario rreally. DDrawbacks? WWell, tthe oonly rreal oone iis
that yyou're aa bbit rrestricted wwhen iit ccomes tto sspecification aand ccolour. MMind yyou, tthat's nnot
too mmuch oof aa hhardship ssince mmost ddealer ddemonstrators ttend tto bbe pplusher mmodels tthat
are uusually sspecced uup llike CChristmas ttrees. TThis wweek, wwe've llooked aaround tthe aarea aand
picked oout ssome oof tthe bbest ddemonstrators uup ffor ssale. IIf yyou're llooking tto bbuy eeither nnew
or uused, tthese aare ccars wwell wworth cconsidering.
05 55 Ford SportkaRacing Blue Metallic with midnight leather. 6
stack CD player, air conditioniing. Our car
from new, under 6000 miles
£9,600Kingsmere FFord, LLower BBristol RRoad,Bath
BA2 66NE TTel: 001225 4402200
www.kingsmereford.co.uk
05 55 VW Passat 1.8T Sports
EstateInky blue, 4 x airbags, 5 speed Tiptronic,
alarm, 16,000 miles only, alloy wheels, CD
player, electric windows, central locking.
£15,995Moto SServices BBath LLtd. LLockstock RRoad,
Bath 001225 4428000
www.motorservicesbath.co.uk
Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi LE £17,300Alloy wheels, privacy glass, leather covered
steering wheel. Stylish modern interior and
dash. ABS, air con, driver and passenger
airbags. remote central locking.
Bristol KKia 999-1101 FFeeder RRoad,
Bristol 00117 9971789
Sedona’s ffrom ££13,995
Lexus IS200 SE Manual 05 ‘55Silver/Exmoor, 6 speed manual. Climate
Control, PAS, central locking, half leahter
trim. Electric windows, mirrors and heated
seats. Alarm and immobiliser
£17,850Lexus BBristol. PPioneer PPark, WWhitby RRoad,
Bristol BBS4 33QB TTel 00117 9916555
www.lexus.co.uk/bristol
05 05 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GXDark Grey metallic with heated sports seats,
anti-lock brakes, twin/side airbags, alarm.
16” wheels, CD, climate control, cruise con-
trol, 5-speed manual, twin electric sunroofs.
Our car from new, 12,400 miles only.
Was £21,245 Now £16,995Tiley oof BBristol, HHartcliffe WWay, BBristol
BS3 55SD TTel: ((0117) 99231231 FFax:
(0117) 99660100
05 2005 SAAB 95 Vector 3.0TDiSilver with full leather interior. Extras include
park assistance, heated seats along with
many others. 6,000 miles.
£23,339. Save over £5,000
compared with new price.Williams SSAAB SSt PPhilips CCauseway, AAvon
Meads, BBristol. TTel 00117 3311 55000
www.williamsautomobiles.co.uk
2005 05 Daihatsu Charade 1.0EL 3dr. ABS braking, power steering, electric
windows and mirrors, CD and eadio, mid
ocean blue. Only 3,400 miles, our ex-
demonstrator.
£6,495Main DDaihatsu DDealer.
Hursley HHill GGarage, WWells RRoad,
Whitchurch, BBristol.
Tel: ((01275) 8832303
05 05 Volkswagen Bora 1.9 SE
Tdi PD 130 bhpReflex silver, alloy wheels, 4 airbags, 6-
speed manual, air conditioning, 12,028
miles, CD player, alarm/immobiliser, FSH
£14,495Moto SServices BBath LLtd. LLockstock RRoad,
Bath 001225 4428000
www.motorservicesbath.co.uk
05 55 Mondeo ST220 5-drMachine silver with sport red leather interi-
or. Privacy glass,6 speed, satellite naviga-
tion,Xenon headlights, reversing sensors.
Our car from new, less than 6,000 miles.
£19,995Kingsmere FFord, LLower BBristol RRoad,Bath
BA2 66NE TTel: 001225 4402200
www.kingsmereford.co.uk
Toyota Celica Sport 1.8190 bhp, Gunmetal grey, 8000 miles. Ex-
demo, reg July 05. Alloys, climate control,
CD player, spoiler, two-tone leather, alloy
pedals.
£17,750Toyota WWorld. PPioneer PPark, WWhitby RRoad,
Brislington, BBristol BBS4 33QB.
05 05 Volkswagen Bora 1.9 SE
Tdi PD 130 bhpReflex silver, alloy wheels, 4 airbags, 6-
speed manual, air conditioning, 12,028
miles, CD player, alarm/immobiliser, FSH
£14,495Moto SServices BBath LLtd. LLockstock RRoad,
Bath 001225 4428000
www.motorservicesbath.co.uk
05 2005 SAAB 95 Vector 3.0TDiMerlot red with full leather interior. Extras
include park assistance, heated seats along
with many others. 6,000 miles.
£23,339. Save over £5,000
compared with new price.Williams SSAAB SSt PPhilips CCauseway, AAvon
Meads, BBristol. TTel 00117 3311 55000
www.williamsautomobiles.co.uk
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cars of the weekcars of the week HIGHLIGHTS OOFTHE WWEEK’S
USED CCAR SSTOCK
2003 ((53) HHyundai TTrajet £16.295
2.0 TD Auto GSi, blue planet metallic. 7 seater,
removable seats. ABS, AC, CD.
2001 ((51) HHyundai TTrajet £12,950
2.0 TD GSi, sky silver. Removable seats, 7 seater,
side steps, AC.
2003 ((03) HHyundai EElantra £9,995
2.0 TD GSi. 5 dr, Smart Silver, AC C/L, 5,100
miles.
2001 ((Y) HHyundai AAccent £5,495
1.5 CDX, 5 dr, Storm Blue, PAS, AC, C/L.
IMLIvybridge Motors Ltd
£1,000 MMinimum
Part EExchange oon aall uused
cars tthis wweekend*
2002 (52)
Hyundai Coupe
£14,9502.7 V6, Samba Red,
black leather trim,
cruise control, alloys,
CD player, PAS, climate
control, 6 speed,
e/sunroof, remote lock-
ing/alarm. Great sav-
ing on new. IML VValley RRoad, PPlymouth.
01752 3349850
(R) MMazda MMX5 £4,995
69k, full service history, white, hardtop.
(R) Vauxhall TTigra £4,995
1.6 Chequers, 55k, air conditioning, Silver.
(X) Honda LLogo £5,995
1.3 SK. Air conditioning 3 door hatch.
(R) Daihatsu FFoutrak £7,495
2.8 TDX, 52k, full service history, grey.
(P) FFord EEscort £2,295
1.6, 5 door, 31k, red.
(S) VVauxhall VVectra £3,495
1.8 saloon. 41k, full service history, blue.
ELBURTONCAR SALES
Finance available, Part exchange
welcomed.
All makes - Service, MOTs and
Repairs
Tavistock Road, Plymouth.
01752 313361
2002 ((02) MMitsubishi GGallant £9,995
2.0 Equippe, low mileage, Silver, AC. alloys, EW.
2001 ((Y) MMitsubishi SShogun ££8,995
Pinin 1.8 GDi Elegance. 3 dr, Green/Silver, allows,
AC, EW.
(2002 ((52) MMitsubishi SSpace SStar £8,995
1.6 Mirage. Midnight Blue, twin air bags, EW,
alloys, AC.
2001 ((51) MMitsubishi SSpace SStar £6,495
1.3 Mirage, Silver, twin air bags, alloys, EW.
2001 ((X) MMitsubishi CCarisma £6,495
1.8 Equippe, Silver, alloys, EW.
Rodgers oofPlymouth
Plymouths AAward WWinning
Mitsubishi DDealer
2001 (51)
Mitsubiahi
Shogun
£11,995Pinin 2.0 GDi Elegance
Auto, 5 door, Silver,
grey leather, alloys, air
conditioning, electric
windows.
Brixton Road, Plymouth
Tel: 01752 402623
(V) FFord MMondeo £2,595
2.0 LX, 4 door saloon. Slate Blue met, cloth trim,
PAS, AC, Elec pack, 2 owners with full SH.
(T) VVauxhall AAstra £2,195
1.6 16v CD Est, Classic Green met, velour trim,
PAS, ElecPack, roof rails, load cover, FSH.
(P) VVauxhall VVectra £2,495
1.8 GLS saloon, Velevt green, velour trim, PAS,
Elec Pack, 1 owner, FSH.
(T) HHyundai LLantra £2,595
1.6 GSi Electric Blue, velour trim, PAS, Elec Pack,
CD player, two owners with FSH.
(P) VVauxhall VVectra £2,295
1.8 Estate, in Red
(P) PPeugeot 3306 £2,195
1.4 Genoa, 5dr, PAS.
(P) CCitroen ZZX £1,995
1.5 5 dr, PAS, C/L
(N) FFord EEscort £1,495
1.6 Metallic Blue, PAS.
(K) MMazda 6626 £995
Red, alloys.
Windsor CCar
SalesQuality uused ccars, ccredit ccards aaccepted,
all ccars sserviced aand wwarranted.
(R) Ford Escort
£2,7951.8 GTi, 5 door.
Moonstone Silver, half
leather interior. PAS,
air con, FFSR, c/lock-
ing, e/windows, alloys,
2 owners with FSH,
stunning sports hatch.
(R) Renault
Laguna £2,795RT Sport, 12 months
MOT, sunroof, e/win-
dows, service history,
super car throughout.
Windsor Road,
Higher Compton, Plymouth
Tel: 01752 702602
Wilson CourtCar Sales
Full wworkshop ffacilities.
For ddetails oon tthese aand oother ccars, ccall-
Tel: 01752 330195
Honiton Road, Colebrook, Plymouth
(V) BMW 328ci
Coupe £11,99589k, full BMW service
history, superb condi-
tionin metallic
Midnight Blue with
Black leather interior.
Air conditioning, 17”
alloys, CD player.
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dealer stocklist reportdealer stocklist reportDEALER
STOCK FFOCUSby
Steve GGhosley
Regent CCar SSalesSomething for everybodyKent aarea ddealers hhave aa hhuge vvariation oof uused ccar sstock. TThis wweek, oour uused ccar eexpert
Steve GGhosley ccasts hhis eeye oover tthe sstock oof RRegent CCar SSales iin TTonbridge
When you're looking for
your next car, it's good to
find a large variety that
features vehicles from
right across the motoring
spectrum all on one site.
At Regent Car Sales on
Priory Road in
Tonbridge, you'll be able
to view anything from a
Ford Fiesta to a Ford
Galaxy. This week, I
thought I'd take a closer
look at some of the cars
they have to offer.
Cheap && CCheerful
If you're looking for a
small hatchback, you
can't do much better than
the Ford Fiesta. It's
cheap to run, small on
the outside but quite spa-
cious internally. You'll
find a (02 registered) 52-
plate Fiesta 1.25 LX
five-door finished in
Minstrel Blue Metallic
with Grey cloth trim.
This excellent example
features a CD player, full
electric pack and is as
new, having had just one
owner and only 4,000
miles on the clock. You
can purchase this nearly-
new car for the bargain
price of £6,995.
Want something larger?
Well how about the X-
plated Peugeot 406 1.8
LX manual in
Wedgewood Blue
Metallic. This superb
four-door saloon is
recognised as one of the
leading models within its
class. This particular car
is well-equipped with
air-conditioning, a full
electric pack which
includes electric win-
dows and door mirrors,
and a host of other luxu-
ry items. This is a one-
owner vehicle which is
sold complete with full
service history and just
23,000 miles - affordable
luxury with a price tag of
£5,995.
Affordable
Mid-RRangers
MPVs are a very popular
choice these days with
families. You'll find a W-
registered Ford Galaxy
Ghia automatic turbo-
diesel finished in Forest
Green Metallic. This
spacious seven-seater
comes with air-condi-
tioning and with this car
being a Ghia, (Ford's
upmarket badge), you'll
find more standard fea-
tures than you'll proba-
bly ever use. Plus, with a
diesel-turbo, you'll gain
great economy without
sacrificing performance.
At £11,995 this Galaxy
is extremely good value.
Perhaps you are looking
for an estate car? The R-
registered Toyota Carina
GS Estate 1.8 finished in
Bordeaux Red Metallic
should fit the bill nicely.
With power-assisted
steering, electric win-
dows and door mirrors,
plus CD player this
s u p e r b l y - e q u i p p e d
model is totally immacu-
late and has covered a
remarkably abstemious
44,000 miles - all this for
the amazing low price of
£3,495.What's more,
with Toyota being a mar-
que known for unrivalled
reliability, you can feel
safe in the knowledge
that this car will get you
to your destination with
no trouble at all. Mind
you, the same can be said
of all cars at Regent Car
Sales as each one under-
goes a thorough inspec-
tion and service prior to
sale.
Desirable LLate, LLow
Mileage
Maybe it's a sport coupe
that you desire? The
Ford Puma 1.7-litre 16v
finished in eye-catching
Bright Red with
Charcoal trim should suit
you down to the ground.
You'll get good perform-
ance with excellent
economy and you'll have
a great deal of fun driv-
ing it too. The Puma
comes with power-
assisted steering, central-
locking, electric win-
dows, radio-cassette and
alloy wheels. This good-
looking little sports car
can be purchased for
£6,995.
Finally, the V-plated
Toyota RAV 4 EX three-
door Estate finished in
Boston Green is an
absolute 4x4 bargain at
only £7,495. It features a
hi-low ratio transmis-
sion, a radio-cassette,
electric windows and
central-locking. With
winter coming, this very
capable four-wheel drive
model will get you
through some of the
worst weather that the
season has to offer.
What's more, it has cov-
ered just 25,000 miles.
If you want to take a trip
down to Regent Car
Sales at the Old Coal
Yard to see their varied
selection of used cars,
then I'd suggest it's worth
the effort. Full dealer
services can be offered
and their sales team can
of course provide written
quotations on request.
Visit the dealership
at 60A Priory Road
in Tonbridge to find
out more or call
(01732) 366388 for
more information.
CONTACT
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MOT TTESTS
FROM JJUST
£25.00!
HIGH QQUALITY
SERVICE AAT
AFFORDABLE
PRICES
Fed up with having
to eat into your
finances every
time your car
needs a service.
There is an answer
to your prayers for
a place that offers
high-quality servic-
ing and repairs at
a price that won't break the bank.
Station Pitstop / Complete Car Care UK Ltd on Victoria
Road, Worthing, is the place to go for MoTs, servicing,
repairs and pre-MoT work, with labour rates that under-
cut the competition at just £35.00 an hour and services
from only £58.00 + parts and VAT. Work on any vehicle
can be undertaken within the superbly-equipped work-
shop, that contains no fewer than four hydraulic ramps
and two rolling roads. MoT tests can be carried out from
only £25.00. If your vehicle should fail, there are a num-
ber of inexpensive ways that you can go about a re-test.
Firstly, you can let
Station Pit Stop carry
out the remedial work
for you and you'll
receive the re-test for
free. Secondly, you can
take advantage of their
unique facility where
you can fix the prob-
lems yourself using
their ramps and tools
for £15.00 an hour,
and obtain your re-test
for free.
The third option is to get another service agent carry out
the work and you'll pay £15.00 for the re-test, which is
still cheaper than elsewhere, so you can't lose!
The highly-skilled technicians have all the experience
necessary to carry out all tasks with high efficiency at a
price that all can comfortably afford. Station Pitstop /
Complete Car Care UK Ltd offers a local collection and
delivery service or you can drop off your car and collect it
later. The reception area is comfortable and inviting and
free hot and cold beverages can be provided. Trade cus-
tomers are welcome too.
You'll like the fact that you're more than just a number
on a job sheet with Station Pitstop, which is conveniently
located next to Worthing Central Station and Wortax
taxis. Call (01903) 200 010 for more information.
IN TOUCH INSURANCE
SERVICESWHERE IINSURANCE CCOVER'S
COVERED
If, like everyone else, you're sick and
tired of paying high insurance premi-
ums, then there's a name you need to
remember and a number you should
take down and keep somewhere safe - In
Touch Insurance Services on 01159-755678.
Why? Very simply because they will save you around
30% on what you're paying now. Every insurance compa-
ny claims to save you money of course, but not quite this
much. So how to In Touch Insurance Services do it?
Quite simply by going direct to brokers rather than sim-
ply shopping around insurance companies like everyone
else. It's just like having a friend in the trade - someone
who knows the shortcuts to the cheapest prices but the
best cover.
In Touch Insurance's other secret is the way that they lis-
ten to their customers and take each individual's cir-
cumstances into account before getting them a quote.
The postcode you live in for example, could make quite a
difference with some companies but could be less of an
issue with others. And these
are top companies - people
like Norwich Union, Royal
Sun Alliance, AXA, Cornhill,
Zurich and Legal & General.
As a rough guide, you can
expect to save around £75-
£100 if your annual insurance
bill is around £500 and between
£100-£150 if you pay over
£500 every year. The more your
car insurance premium costs the more they can save
you. This is one reason why In Touch has an astonishing
'hit rate' of customers accepting their quotes. Over 80%
of the people who call them on 01159-755678 decide
to place their business with this business. Manager
Sarah Daniels and Proprietor Matt Reilly want to keep
things that way with low, low prices and top cover. To find
out more, give them a call now.
GREEN CAR RADIOFIFTIETH AANNIVERSARY
Originally established way back in 1953 by Morris Green,
the present owners grandfather, Green Car Radio has
grown from what was a cycle shop and white goods
stockist into a supplier of high quality car audio systems,
DVD/satellite navigation systems and road awareness
equipment. For the last 25-years, the company has con-
centrated solely on the needs of motorists.
Richard Green now runs this local business and he and
his experienced, expert team of seven install products
made by some of the most trusted and respected manu-
facturers in the industry.
Green Car Radio has recently expanded the premises to
cope with demand, such is their reputation for customer
service excellence. New facilities include a smart dou-
ble-fronted shop with superb product display area and a
newly-built pristine
workshop where
installations, serv-
icing and repairs
are done. If there's
a problem with the
security coding on
your audio system,
technicians can
also decode and
recode your sys-
tem quickly and
efficiently.
You'll find that Green Car Radio only supply and fit top-
quality products from highly-regarded manufacturers
such as Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, Panasonic and Clarion.
Whether you require new speakers or a complete car
audio system, or may be an upgrade of your existing
equipment, you can guarantee that the skilled techni-
cians at Green Car Radio will perform all tasks to perfec-
tion. If advice is needed they are eager to assist.
DVD and satellite navigation systems are almost 'must-
have' accessories these days. Green Car Radio provide
and fit VDO Dayton and SMARTNAV in-car navigation
equipment, two of the most respected industry names.
These systems can plan a shortest route to your destina-
tion for you, which can save you money in reduced fuel
costs.
Call into Green Car Radio at 81-83, Ansdell Road,
Blackpool or call (01253) 764488 for more information
on just what they can do for you and your car.
CD SCOOTERSTHE SSCOOTER EEXPERTS
CD Scooters have been estab-
lished for over five years and are
Brighton's only authorised Piaggio
and Gilera dealership. They have
around fifty new models perma-
nently on site and customers are
welcome to browse the stock at
their leisure. The staff at CD Scooters are all enthusiasts who both ride and
work on scooters, so if you have any questions they will be only too happy to
answer them for you.
CD Scooters not only sell scooters, they also service and repair them. All servic-
ing and repairs are carried out in their on-site workshop by technicians who
have been fully-trained and know the machines inside out. They ensure that your
scooter always receives the very best of care and attention. If your scooter is in
need of an MOT then let CD Scooters arrange it for you.
They have recently opened a new clothing department providing everything you
could possibly want to make riding your scooter as safe and comfortable as
possible. CD Scooters also have a full range of parts and accessories available
that will keep your scooter in tip-top order and looking great.
If you need finance to help purchase your scooter, then CD Scooters can offer
you very competitive packages. It is fair to say that CD Scooters offer the
motorist the complete one-stop-shop for all their motoring needs. If you need
any advice, their friendly staff are there to help.
Why not take a look for yourself? You can find CD scooters at 85, Lewes Road, Brighton or, for further information,
telephone them on (01273) 680900. You can also visit their website at www.cdscooters.com.
HAPPY HOUR SCHOOL
OF MOTORINGHappy Hour School of Motoring was established in 1989
by Rosemary Farrell and through her determination and
dedication to achieve better and safer driving standards
for pupils she has built up a very successful company.
Happy Hour's aim is to provide their pupils with the high-
est professional instruction. All Happy Hour instructors
follow an ongoing training programme which ensures
they reach and maintain the highest professional stan-
dard and, most importantly, their Learners are provided
with the best possible service and up to date tuition.
Each Happy Hour pupil is given a course designed
specifically for their individual needs. The lessons follow
a structured plan and a progress record is kept to ensure
a complete training program is followed thereby increas-
ing their knowledge and skill, at a pace that suits them.
After passing the Practical Driving Test, Happy Hour can
provide further tuition on a Pass Plus course. This course
covers all aspects of driving but mainly concentrates on
motorway driving. Once completed the DSA issues a
certificate which entitles the new driver to a discount on
their car insurance.
Due to success of the learner driver school and the rap-
idly increasing number of learners Happy Hour Instructor
Training was established to provide the school with their
own supply of highly trained instructors. When they
require more instructors their preferred option will
always be to recruit from their current Potential Driving
Instructors. Happy Hour is on the Official Register of
Driving Instructor establishments (ORDIT) and therefore
qualified to teach PDI's.
For more details about any of their courses and training
contact the Happy Hour School of Motoring on (0800) 0
52 54 56. You can also E-mail them on info@happy-
hour.uk.com. Their Glasgow office can be found at 307,
Crow Road, Broomhill, Glasgow. You can also visit their
website at www.happy-hour.uk.com.
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my ffirstcar
A Guide To All The Businesses
You'll Need To Talk To When
Taking To The Road For The
Very First Time
GLEN SKERRITT'S
CAR SALES
For most of us, the idea of spending a fortune on a
car fills us with dread. Prices for cars are some-
what scary and there's no doubt that buying a
vehicle is the next most expensive purchase that
the majority of us undertake, next to buying a
property.
There is a car dealership where you won't have to
spend a small fortune to obtain a decent car. That
place is Glen Skerritt's Car Sales, where you'll find
a fine selection of around 75 used vehicles, each one in
excellent condition. Vehicle ages range from 03-plate
nearly-new examples to vehicles registered around seven
years ago. There's something for everyone at this used
car dealership, and you'll find an excellent choice of
cars that are ideal for the first-time car buyer, with many
of these economical vehicles low-rated for tax and insur-
ance.
Most vehicles come with a full parts and labour warranty,
an MOT and a professional valet. A full and comprehen-
sive pre-delivery inspection is also performed on most
used vehicles available at Glen Skerritt's Car Sales.
What's more, the vast majority of vehicles are sold with
an HPI vehicle history certificate, which guarantees that
all finance owed by the previous owner has been paid,
that the car has not been severely damaged in an acci-
dent, and that the mileage displayed on the clock is
accurate.
There's no need to worry about being able to afford to
purchase your next car, not with the low-rate finance
packages offered by Glen and his Sales Team. These
financial plans can be tailored to fit in with your exact
requirements, which will make the buying of your next
car easily affordable. What's more, 0% deposits are
available on selected vehicles.
Once you have bought a car from Glen Skerritt's Car
Sales, you'll be given first-class aftersales back-up.
General servicing is provided for customers and courtesy
cars are offered by prior arrangement.
With over 19 years of experience behind him, Glen knows
a thing or two about selecting the finest used cars for
stock, and how to look after his customers. It's reassur-
ing to know that there's a dealership on your doorstep,
where you can guarantee that you'll receive friendly and
efficient customer care every time.
Call into Glen Skerritt's Car Sales, Alcester Road Service
Station, Flyford Flavell, on the main A 422 Stratford
Road, just five miles outside Worcester. They're open
seven days a week and there's never any pressure to
buy. Just call in and talk to Glen about your motoring
needs. He's looking forward to meeting you.
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TESTIMONYby DDave KKing
What mmade mme bbuy tthe ccar?
I liked the idea of owning an open-topped car without
the security drawbacks of a fabric hood, so when the
Megane CC first came out, I went for a test driven and
was smitten immediately. I went for the 2.0-litre tur-
bocharged petrol version as I fancied going quickly in
an apparently 'hairdressers'-orientated car like this
would be a good laugh.
What ddo II tthink oof iit nnow?
It really goes and because of the car's size, it seems
like you're going a lot faster than you actually are.
This I like. As compact convertibles go, the Megane is
surprisingly roomy inside. A couple of adults would
feel cramped in the back over longer distances, but my
front seat passengers enjoy plenty of leg, head and
elbow room. As a pretty and practical car for a bloke
about town like me, it's perfect. The boot, although not
huge, deals with a medium supermarket shop ade-
quately enough and the compact dimensions of the
Renault make for easy handling in the tightest corners
of multi-storey carparks. I find the driving position
well thought out and comfortable. Switches fall easily
to hand and although the scope for seat adjustment is
minimal, in a car of this size it's not too difficult to get
it right. I also like the fact that the Megane is one of
the safest cars in its class, with four airbags and anti-
lock brakes equipped with electronic brakeforce dis-
tribution.
What's ggone wwrong wwith iit?
Someone crashed into the back of me about six
months ago and did quite a lot of damage to the rear
of the car. The dealership were very nice and they
gave me a courtesy car for the week that they kept it
in. Otherwise, there's nothing to report. This car has
the expected class-less Renault build quality. The pan-
els are separated by shutlines so tight they look like
scribed details and everything is screwed together
with just the same kind of quality you'd find in a
£25,000 Renault Vel Satis.
What's iit llike tto ddrive?
My dad says it reminds him of the Mini he had in his
younger days - fast, small and stylish. There's not
much space in the back but that's hardly surprising and
the fuel economy is good for such a sporty car. The
sixteen-valve engine eventually runs out of puff at
about 130mph, a testament I think to the Renault's
excellent aerodynamics and power. I love the look of
it too. The roof takes a mere 22 seconds to fold in on
itself (I've timed it!), secreted in a cassette in the boot.
I like the fact that, unlike with some convertibles, no
latches need to be undone to expedite this process: a
button on the centre console takes care of everything.
Renault say that the actual glass itself is 4mm thick
Venus 35 glass and features 'excellent thermodynamic
and acoustic properties': that's good enough for me.
It's certainly impressively thief and vandal proof.
Would II bbuy aanother?
I really like the Megane CC and I would get another
one in the future but with Renault's reliability, I prob-
ably won't need to for a few years yet.
Lewis MMoody’sRenault MMegane CCCDealer View"We're very pleased that Lewis likes his
Megane CC - what's not to like! Seriously, it's
one of our best sellers, both new and used -
and for good reason. We have very few prob-
lems with them really, unless customers get
over-enthusiastic at the wheel, which you can
understand. It's possible to get through front
tyres quite quickly if you habitually wheelspin
away from the traffic lights in the more power-
ful models, but Lewis doesn't appear to have
had that problem. We wish him many future
happy miles - and we're ready and waiting to
sell him a newer version whenever he's ready
for it!"
David KKeys - GGeneral SSales MManager - CCaffyns
Peugeot oof SSevenoaks
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