Ignition 31 October 2013

SERIOUS CONTENDER

MOTOR MOUTH

DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION

The new Yamaha MT-09 takes on the urban sports competition – and shows them the way ahead

Guess who comes bottom of the list of people you would buy a second-hand car from

Our Kate encounters a spectacular light show on the M5, despite some truly atrocious driving conditions

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Where to find Bristol’s

cheapest Fuel fillip Motoring ‘is fuel cheaper than in 2000’ as of October 28

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Petrol Asda, Highwood Lane, Patchway, 128.7p Asda, Craven Way, Longwell Green, 128.7p Asda, Oatlands Avenue, Whitchurch, 128.7p Esso, Stoke Brook Service Station, Gloucester Road, Patchway, 128.9p Mrh Patchway, Gloucester Road North, Patchway, 128.9p Sainsbury’s, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford, 128.9p Morrisons, Lysander Road, Cribbs Causeway, 128.9p Esso, The Downs, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, 128.9p Whitchurch Express, Wells Road, Whitchurch, 128.9p Morrisons, Symes Avenue, Hartcliffe, 128.9p

Esso, Stoke Brook Service Station, Gloucester Road, Patchway, 134.9p Mrh Patchway, Gloucester Road North, Patchway, 134.9p Mrh Filton Park, Gloucester Road North, Filton, 134.9p Asda, Highwood Lane, Patchway, 135.7p Asda, Coronation Road, Bedminster, 135.7p Asda, Craven Way, Longwell Green, 135.7p Asda, Oatlands Avenue, Whitchurch, 135.7p Sainsbury’s, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford, 135.9p Almondsbury Service Station, Gloucester Road, Almondsbury, 135.9p Tesco Extra, Bradley Stoke District Centre, Bradley Stoke, 136.9p

OTORING is cheaper today than it was a decade ago. In real terms, travelling in a new car costs 13p per mile in fuel, compared to 15p in 2000 (inflation adjusted).

Sust-it’s analysis of the Vehicle Certification Agency emissions-testing data reveals a 34 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency across car manufacturers’ ranges.

Over the last 13 years, the average miles per gallon for new petrol cars has jumped from 32 to 43, and diesels from 43 to 58.

Sust-it examined the energy efficiency, between 2000 and 2013, of manufacturers with 500 or more UK model variants, and found that the ten most-improved brands are Kia, BMW, Hyundai, Volvo, Toyota, Mercedes, Fiat, Honda, Peugeot and Subaru.

Kia’s model range is top with a 46 per cent more fuel-efficient range in 2013 versus 2000, with the figure for BMW at 42 per cent. Unsurprisingly, small-car manufacturer Fiat has the most fuel-efficient

model range – with Seat, Skoda, Citroen and Peugeot close behind.

Sust-it delved into the recently-published testing data for electric vehicles and found that the running cost of these vehicles is less than half that of even the most fuel-efficient diesel cars.

The Renault Clio 4 dCi 90 ECO diesel costs around 7.5p per mile, compared to 3p mile for the electric BMW i3 (above), making it 56 per cent cheaper to run. In environmental terms, electric cars have zero emissions while moving – reducing pollution in towns and cities. However, if you factor in the

power-station CO2 emissions in electricity generation required to charge the batteries, the green benefits become less clear. The diesel-powered Clio 4 dCi 90 ECO emits 83 CO2g/km, while the power-station emissions to charge the electric BMW i3 are 69 CO2g/km, based on the average UK mains electricity supply.

A Sust-it spokesman said: “My concern is that electric vehicles are being promoted as a greener option than they actually are. Zero tail-pipe emissions are only half the story. It would be more realistic to include the CO2 emissions produced in electricity generation, required to power these vehicles, on the showroom energy labels and in advertising.”

The Sust-it website displays electricity costs of charging electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, plus associated CO2 emissions produced in electricity generation.

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Driven to

distraction

by Kate Edser

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T WAS a shocking but beautiful sight: lightning flashing brilliantly, illuminating the whole of the dark sky ahead for miles around. At the time, I was heading along the M5 from Stroud towards Bristol in the dark, and in pouring rain and driving wind.

The light show certainly got my attention and enabled me to see much further into the distance than the filthy weather would otherwise allow.

This spectacular light show continued for a few minutes, and I missed it when it stopped.

I had been particularly grateful of the better view afforded of the juggernauts – where they were and how ridiculously close together they travelled, despite the atrocious conditions.

If I can, I avoid them, overtaking in the outside lane if possible, even if the lorries remain far left.

A strong gust can cause a lorry to deviate across the white line – and it is best not to be in the way, especially when there is the added complication of surface water and spray to consider.

Away from the motorway, I have noticed quite a bit of amber-light jumping this

week. Contrary to popular belief, an amber traffic light, just like a red one, means stop – not get ready to stop, or sneak past as fast as you dare before red appears.

Tut tut.

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Suzuki

Fuel economy Most customers will choose the DDiS diesel engine and rightly so. It’s better to drive and gets strong economy. Suzuki quotes a figure of 67.2mpg for the front-wheel drive version, which is on a par with the less powerful Skoda Yeti GreenLine. Go four wheel drive and you’re looking at 64.2mpg. Emissions are well in check with the front-wheel drive diesel recording 110g/km and the four-wheel drive version 114g/km. Choose a petrol-engined model and these numbers range from 125 to 135g/km, while combined cycle fuel consumption varies between 47.8 and 51.3mpg, depending on your choice between two or four wheel drive and manual or CVT auto transmission.

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Overview Price: £14,999 – £23,549 0-62 mph: 11 – 13.5 secs Max speed: 102 – 111 Co2 (g/km): 110 – 135 Combined mpg: 47.8 – 67.2

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Hyundai ix35

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● IT’S hard to pin down the Qashqai down into a particular sector because it combines elements of compact 4x4, family hatch and compact MPV. What’s really important is that it works. It handles well, has lots of space inside, particularly in seven-seat +2 guise and feels very well built. Now with a new 1.6-litre diesel engine that’s cleaner, thriftier and offers better in-gear acceleration than 2.0 dCi unit it replaces, it’s even better placed.

Price: £16,895 - £27,650 0-62 mph: 10.3 - 13 Max speed: 108 - 118 Co2 (g/km): 119 - 179 Combined mpg: 37.2 - 62.8

● THE ix35 is one of the top-selling crossover vehicles in the UK and Hyundai’s aiming to consolidate that position with this facelifted car.

With updated styling, more generous equipment levels and better steering, it should do just that, assuming you can afford the prices being asked.

Price: £16,995 - £26,955 0-62 mph: 11.1 - 12.4 Max speed: 108 - 113 2.0 CRDi Premium Co2 (g/km): 135 - 183 Combined mpg: 40.4 - 54.3

● THE Peugeot 2008 faces some tough opposition in the compact Crossover market. It looks a solid product and has been competitively priced and specced for its intended market.

With some very economical engines and subtle but handsome styling, it may well be in with a decent shout.

Price: £12,995 - £19,345 0-62 mph: 9.5 - 14.9 Max speed: 105 - 99 Co2 (g/km): 98 - 135 Combined mpg: 47.9 - 74.3

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Bigger and better – meet the S-Cross Suzuki’s second-generation SX4 rights many of its predecessor’s shortcomings.

Andy Enright reports

Verdict The old Suzuki SX4 was a good idea, blending Italian design with Japanese engineering. But its key problem was that it was too small. Step forward the SX4 S-Cross, the bigger and more comfortable successor. Go for the diesel if you fancy a crossover that is not a Nissan Qashqai.

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VERYONE seems to be launchThe four-wheel-drive transmission ing crossover vehicles. But like features an electronically-controlled almost any rapidly-developing clutch pack, operated by a four-position vehicle class, it often takes a switch on the centre console. Choose little time to hit upon exactly ‘auto’ and it will stick to driving the the right formula. Suzuki knows this front wheels unless slip is detected, better than most. Its previous SX4 whereupon the rear wheels are pressed model was a tidy little thing that did not into action. ‘Sport’ diverts up to 20 per achieve the sales it deserved. cent of torque to the rear wheels to give Although the SX4 S-Cross sits on livelier handling. ‘Snow’ offers permanmuch the same chassis as its predeent four-wheel drive, with the system cessor, it has been stretched so it is a choosing how much torque to split front more practical proposition for famand rear. And ‘lock’ splits the torque ilies. equally between front and rear.

The oily bits are fairly In becoming larger, the SuTHE BEST straightforward. Buyers get zuki SX4 S-Cross is within a DEALS ON WHEELS to choose between either a few millimetres of the Nis1.6-litre petrol engine or a san Qashqai. And clever FOR THE BEST PRICES ON preferable, Fiat-sourced packaging inside has NEW AND USED CARS 118bhp 1.6 diesel, both made it feel just as spaVisit: being offered in front- or cious. How else do you exbristolpost.co.uk/motors four-wheel-drive guises. plain how the S-Cross The petrol engine is fitted almost doubles the luggage with a five-speed manual capacity of the old SX4 and gearbox as standard, with an increases rear-seat legroom, optional CVT transmission also while adding just 165mm to the offered. Go diesel and you get a overall length? There is also more headsix-speed manual gearbox. room front and rear, and better The S-Cross’ chassis is, in effect, a shoulder width in the back. But seating lengthened version of its predecessor’s, three adults would still be a pinch. with another 100mm grafted into the The interior feels well screwed towheelbase and another 70mm added to gether, although some of the materials the overhangs. So off-road ability are a bit scratchy. should not suffer unduly.

The 430-litre boot compares well with Suzuki has set up the SX4 S-Cross to its key rivals, and the false boot floor ride fairly softly – a good thing on roads ensures a flat load bay when the rear like ours – but they have also managed seats are folded. The twin sunroofs do to include a respectable amount of roll rob a few centimetres of headroom stiffness, which means you will not enthough. There is a choice of five trim counter lurching when cornering. levels.

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The ALLGRIP 4WD system is only available on the top version for a premium of around £1,800.

You will need an SZ5-spec model to opt for the CV auto gearbox too.

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The range-topping SZ5 gets high-intensity-discharge headlamps, leather upholstery and a huge twin-panel sunroof.

Perhaps the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross is a tacit admission that the previous-generation SX4 was a bit lightweight for the task in hand.

But in supersizing the SX4, Suzuki now has a far more competitive vehicle on its books.

The problem is that the vehicles with which it is now competing are formidable and have bigger dealer networks to back them up.

The S-Cross is priced keenly, is well equipped, features very low emissions, offers plenty of space inside and is styled attractively, if a little anonymously.

In all likelihood, it will not outsell cars like the Nissan Qashqai and the Hyundai ix35.

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review

Renault Megane

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Fuel economy You don’t automatically need to go for a diesel if you want decent fuel economy. Take the TCe 115 petrol engine as an example. Equipped with Stop & Start technology that cuts the engine at idle, it makes the sort of numbers that not so long ago would have been respectable turbodiesel figures. You’ll manage a combined fuel economy figure in the region of 53mpg.

Carbon dioxide emissions are down to 119g/km, while the car’s range is in the region of 620 miles, which is again similar to the distances associated with diesel models. Prefer a diesel? The dCi 110 Stop & Start has proven very popular. This 1.5-litre unit records fuel consumption figures of 80.7 mpg and emits just 90g/km of carbon dioxide. The 1.6dCi 130 Stop & Start makes a hefty 320Nm of torque, yet still manages a combined-cycle fuel consumption of 70.6 mpg, which is a 20 per cent saving compared to the old 1.9 dCi 130 engine. CO2 emissions stand at just 104g/km.

Overview

Price: £16,745 - £23,245 0-62 mph: 8.5 - 12.5 secs [Expression+ 1.5 dCi Max speed: 112 - 134 Co2 (g/km): 90 - 159 Combined mpg: 40.9 - 80.7

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● VAUXHALL’S sixth generation Astra faces far tougher Focus-class family hatchback competition than it did at launch back in 2009. Hence a welcome package of improvements that has brought a smarter look, extra efficiency and slicker technology.

Enough, the brand hopes, to keep this car amongst the top three best sellers in the segment.

Price: £12,995 - £27,010 0-60 mph: 5.9 - 14 Max speed: 105 - 155 Co2 (g/km): 99 - 189 Combined mpg: 34.9 - 76.3

● THE revised version of SEAT’s fourth generation Ibiza supermini offers small car buyers a smarter set of more eco-conscious hi-tech talents. It’ll need them if it’s to distance itself from its Volkswagen and Skoda design stablemates and continue as a credible alternative in this tightly fought segment.

Price: £11,730 - £17,445 0-62 mph: 7.6 - 13.9 Max speed: 101 - 132 Co2 (g/km): 92 - 139 Combined mpg: 47.9 - 80.7

● THE 208 dramatically improves its French brand’s proposition in the supermini sector. It’s smart to look at – and smart to own, with frugal running costs and lots of clever high-tech. It’s a small car with very big ideas.

Price: £9,995 – £18,895 0-62 mph: 6.8 – 16.2 Max speed: 101 – 143 Co2 (g/km): 87 – 149 Combined mpg: 42.2 – 83.1

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An expensive feel to leave you pampered Renault gives its third-generation Megane the family face and sets to work on a number of other detail changes. Andy Enright reports

Verdict The Megane has come good for Renault in its third-generation guise. The latest model modernises the look and feel, and offers the ingenious 1.2-litre TCe 130 petrol engine in combination with a twin-clutch gearbox. Quality improvements inside are a welcome touch too.

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AMILY cars can no longer be petrol units, there is some interesting ordinary. People want a smarter stuff on offer. The 1.2 TCe petrol engine feel and hi-tech features that might seem a tiddler but punches well make them feel pampered and above its weight with 115PS at the their car premium. So in the crank. Renault is also offering this enFocus-sized family-hatchback segment, gine in 130PS guise in conjunction with they may well find themselves looking its ‘efficient dual clutch’ automatic at cars like this one, Renault’s transmission. much-improved third-generation The engineering department has reMegane. tuned the engine by bringing in the With the French firm’s position as turbo function faster and more freone of Europe’s biggest car makers quently for enhanced performance. under threat, and a slimmed-down Performance junkies will know range of conventional cars that the Megane Renaultsport forced upon dealers by this 265 is the finest hot hatch THE BEST brand’s commitment to elecsensible money buys. That DEALS ON WHEELS tric power, it is hard to does not look like chanoverstate the importance ging any time soon. All FOR THE BEST PRICES ON of the third-generation Megane models get standNEW AND USED CARS Megane if you run a showard anti-lock brakes with Visit: room with a silver diaelectronic brakeforce disbristolpost.co.uk/motors mond above the door. tribution and brake asThe Megane failed to sist, while stability control make much impact on the is fitted as standard across market in the original MK3 the range. guise in early 2009. But then, with Facelifts can ruin previunderpinnings based on a second-genously-handsome cars. But this piece of eration model dating back to 2002 and design work gives the Megane a bit smart but unremarkable styling, there more presence and introduces some was not really much to set this car better-quality parts, inside and out. apart.

The interior now features a multi-dirRenault claims to have addressed this ectional joystick on the central console thoroughly with the substantially-enfor browsing the Renault R-Link mulhanced model we have today. This car timedia interface, which made its debut was already much improved under the on the range in mid-2013. skin thanks to a package of updates The Megane range encompasses introduced at the beginning of 2012.

Coupes, Sport Tourers, Renaultsport Now it looks much smarter and there versions and the familiar five-door are extra equipment options hatch. These hatch versions are priced In addition to the 1.5 diesel and 1.6 in the £17,000-to-£23,000 bracket, which

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is about on par with most of its mainstream rivals but undercuts the Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra.

Equipment highlights include the Visio system which comprises a camera fixed to the windscreen behind the rear-view mirror. Automatically it switches from main-beam to dipped headlights and controls a lane-departure warning system. To assist parking manoeuvres, a camera located at the rear provides a precise image of the vehicle’s immediate surroundings and depicts its trajectory to help drivers adjust their line.

Depreciation has not been a strong point of Renault medium-range cars down the years. But the latest Megane fights back with much-improved residual figures. That is thanks in no small part to a much-improved focus on reliability. Germany’s ADAC placed it near the top of its class when it came to mechanical durability, ranking it good and even excellent over the service period between 2007 and 2012.

This third-generation Megane was introduced with a brief to improve quality and boost refinement. In 2012 it was revised again to up efficiency and integrate some clever electronics. Now Renault is improving the car again.

So, the Megane now looks more extrovert and feels more expensive. Reliability should no longer be in question and there are no grumbles about the way the car drives. Economy and emissions are top drawer, as is safety. What more could Renault do to fettle the Megane further?

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Yamaha MT-09 It’s a serious contender in the urban sports sector

What does it cost?

Here’s where things get a little interesting as the MT-09 is priced cleverly at just below its main rivals at £6,932 on the road.

The Triumph Street Triple costs £6,999 and

How does it handle?

Whereas old FZ8 models made do with a tube perimeter frame, this latest MT-09 features a proper aluminium twin-spar frame cast in two halves and then bolted together.

This increase in chassis rigidity means the bike handles the power of the 847cc engine with consummate ease as well as being able to corner safely under savage braking.

The rear shock lies flat and is adjustable for preload and rebound but eschews compression damping which is the same for the front forks.

Still 2 out of 3 isn’t bad when compared to the Street Triple which has no adjustment available at all.

So this Yamaha is an aggressive sporty, urban bike but does it also have the ability to be comfortable and accommodating in the city environment where it is most likely to be seen and used? The straight answer is yes. Compared

to its main rival, the Street Triple, the MT-09 matches it at every level and in some areas even surpasses the class leader, These include a stronger engine, better quality finish and a higher specification.

PRICE: £6,932 on the road

Verdict If you like the idea of 21st century styling allied to cutting edge technology then the MT-09 could be right up your street. Compared to its rivals the Yamaha MT-09 looks great value and with its state-of-the-art design will be hard to resist!

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IN an age where scalpel-sharp styling and naked aggression represent the state of the art, Yamaha’s 2014 MT-09 takes some beating on good looks.

The new MT-09 is a stunning piece of design and will instantly get the competition at Triumph worried by its lower price and better performance than its own Street Triple.

But what is this machine? Its engine and brakes look derived from the R1 sports bike of a few years ago yet its upright stance and straight handle bars tend towards a more ‘urban sports’ agenda.

Yamaha has made a significant move on the territory currently held by Triumph and to some extent by MV Agusta with their Brutale 800.

the MV Agusta Brutale 800 costs £9,132.

What is more, the Yamaha has the engine and chassis to perform even better than either of its rivals.

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899 Panigale It’s a thing of beauty, and a real joy to ride

PRICE: £12,495 OTR ENGINE: 898cc V-twin 4-valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled WEIGHT: 193kg (wet) POWER: 148bhp@10,750rpm TANK SIZE: 17 litres

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2-12 Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3DR

YOU can probably get faster bikes than Ducati’s and you can buy more expensive bikes if you’re that way inclined, but try as you might you’ll be hard pushed to buy anything sexier than this Italian work of mechanical art – the new Ducati 899 Panigale.

Based on its bigger brother, the 1199 Panigale, the new bike shares many of the bigger bike’s hardware and technology.

What does it cost?

At £12,495 the Ducati 899 Panigale offers an incredibly sophisticated and high performance machine for the money and will not cause too much damage to the owner’s bank account.

Buying this cheaper Ducati however does not mean you sacrifice any performance as the 899 Panigale is likely to be every bit as potent and enjoyable to ride as its bigger sibling.

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The new Ducati 899 Panigale uses the same small cast aluminium frame as the 1199 Panigale but the engine is all-new.

This is a V-twin unit with four large valves per cylinder fitted with an automatic decompression system that is an aid to starting.

Its ride-by-wire system provides three riding modes (wet, sport and race) which are integrated with the ABS and engine braking control.

The big V-twin sounds just as a Ducati should when you rev it to the red-line although such are its torque characteristics that you should make indecent progress even when short-shifting up through its excellent box.

The gearbox is the same as that used on the 1199 with its slick action and smooth change including a quickshifter.

The Brembo front brakes on the 899 Panigale have two 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted monobloc M4.32 four-piston calipers with ABS as standard. The rear brakes feature a 245 mm disc and a twopiston caliper.

The front suspension features Showa big-piston forks as opposed to the pressurised Marzocchi forks found on the 1199.

Similarly the rear suspension consists of a single Sachs shock linked to a double-sided swingarm and no adjustable linkage as found on the 1199 Panigale.

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If you ride one of these you are very likely to want one.

These bikes are addictive. If you can afford it, do it. It’ll be something worth telling the grandchildren one day.

The Ducati 899 Panigale is an incredibly beautiful bike. Don’t worry that it is not an 1199 as this bike is likely to be acclaimed in its own right.

It is an outstanding machine and for the price you are probably buying a bargain Ducati – if there is such a thing!

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Ford

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FORD SIERRA XR4 I

1984, 2.8 injection, Strato Silver, 3 Door Hatchback. Good condition, in running order. £950 ono Tel: 01242 230616

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Land Rover

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2.2ltr, 2003, Black, Coupe, 146000 mls, excel cond, 8 mths mot, no tax, FSH, ABS, A/C, alarm, immob, alloys, CD, C/L, airbag, E/M, E/W, h/seats, PAS £2,300 ono

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FORD FIESTA 1.25 LX ZETEC Forest green metallic, 2005/54 reg, 3 door, PAS, Electric pack, CD/Stereo, A/C, HF screen, Alloys, ABS and RCL Alarm. Only 70k mls warranty, 1 previous owner, MOT Aug 2014, Tax May 2014, superb condition throughout. £2,250

BMW

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BMW 330 SE TOURING Nov 2005, only 46,000 miles, 3 litre, auto, cruise, FSH, full BMW electronic spec, leather interior, run flat tyres, 6 track cd player, taxed and mot, Immaculate inside and out,

2ltr, 2005, Red, 5 Door Hatchback, 99000 mls, excel cond, 6 mths mot, 6 mths tax, service history, alloy wheels and rear parking sensors.

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BMW 328I SE Black, grey leather, year 2000, service, 97k miles, alloys, climate, tested £975

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JAGUAR X-TYPE AUTO SE 03 plate, 12mths MoT, 103k mls, air con, alloys, full grey leather interior. Excellent condition inside and out. £1,995 ono

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER XDI

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3 door hatchback, Blue, Petrol, 6 speed manual, 1.6 Supercharged engine, Chilli pack model, Full service history, MOT SEPT 2014,TAX JAN 2014, Last service 23.04.2013, Half leather interior, Panoramic sunroof, 6 Disc CD changer, Air conditioning, 17” Alloy wheels, Metallic paint, White roof and mirror caps, Remote control locking, Electric windows, Height adjustable driver’s seat, Height adjustable steering wheel, Auto door lock when driving, Front sport seats, Excellent condition inside and out, 3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 69,736 miles, Blue, £5,000 ONO £5,000 ono Tel: 07980 775058 or 07791 076831

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RENAULT CLIO DYNAMIQUE S TUR 100

2006 (56) 1.7 ctdi MOT just run out, no tax previously cat c v5 here. Got a dent in the sill, other than than vgc 114k. Knowle

X reg. Great condition, cheap to run and insure.

4 months MOT and Tax. 77k miles. Ideal first car.

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1.2ltr, 2009, Black, 3 Door Hatchback , excel cond, 3 mths mot, 5 mths tax, FSH, A/C, immob, CD, airbag, E/M, E/W £4,500

Tel: 07885 749975

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Volkswagen

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Renault automatic authentique. Drop down ramp at rear to load mobility scooter / wheelchair. Disabled used vehicle with sliding door. Passenger seat in back.

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5-door SUV. Very low mileage, in fact no mileage at all.

Never raced. Never rallied.

Never garaged. Like new, because it is.

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SUBARU FORESTER X 2ltr, 2006, Grey, Estate, 76000 mls, excel cond, 6 mths mot, 4 mths tax, FDSH, ABS, A/C, alarm, immob, CD, C/L, airbag, E/M, E/W, PAS. 2 owners from new.

Complete with Subaru dealer extras, mats, boot liner and roof rails. Reason for sale: Another Forester. £5,200 ovno

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03 RENAULT KANGO 1.1

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Disability vehicle, 3 seater, sliding side doors, rise and fall mechanism. Good tyres. Battery. Stainless steel exhaust. Takes motor scooter or wheelchair v.g.c.

Avonmouth

1.7ltr, 1988, Beige, Motor Home/caravan, 61000 mls,4 berth, VGC, 12 mths mot, no tax,Fridge,Hob/ grill,portaloo,Leisure battery, £3,995 ovno

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1.8ltr, 2003, Red, Coupe, excel cond, 11 mths mot, 4 mths tax, ABS, A/C, immob, alloys, CD, C/L, airbag, E/M, E/W, PAS. £2,200 ovno

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Vauxhall

2004 RENAULT CLIO DYNAMIQUE

1.9 TDI, 2005, MOT, FSH, A/C, airbags, ABS, Cd, 5 speed, EW/EM, sunroof, alarm immobiliser, 60mpg, excellent condition £2,550 ono

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ESCORT BRAKE SHOES Genuine Ford,Part No:5027752/ 1473059,For 8" Drum,May Fit XR3i,MK5 1.8 & MK6 But Check With Ford Dealer,New,Boxed £25 Tel: 07055 841424

TRAILER 4X3’ Daxara 126 + spare wheel £120 ono Kingswood.

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Volvo

VOLKSWAGEN POLO S 60 AC

VOLVO S60 D5 SE AUTO

1.2ltr, 2010, Grey, 3 Door Hatchback, 15000 mls, immac cond, 11 mths mot, 11 mths tax, FDSH, ABS, A/C, CD, C/L, airbag, E/M, E/W, PAS. One owner from new.

2.4ltr, 2003, Gold, 4 Door Saloon, immac cond, 12 mths mot, 5 mths tax, Full Beige Leather Interior, Some Service History, ABS, A/C, alarm, immob, alloys, CD, C/L, airbag, E/M, E/W, h/seats, PAS, First To See Will Buy!!

£6,500

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1149 cc petrol, manual 3dr, 53 plate. Model reg Dec 2003. Remote c/l, e/w, cd player, s/roof. 63k genuine miles. No s/h, runs smoothly.

Mot runs out 11/5/14, 6mths tax due 05/14. Cheap ins. ideal first time driver.

1.5ltr, 2005, Silver, Mpv, VGC, 12 mths mot, 1 mths tax, S/S/H, A/C, CD, airbag, E/M, E/W, PAS 148k

£999 ono

£1,600

1 litre petrol,3 door.12 months mot,6 months tax.Only 70,000 miles!PAS,CD,Electric windows.Excellent first car.Good condition. £1,495 ono

Tel: 07505 511470

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RENAULT GR SCENIC EX-ION DCI106E4

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New Cam Belt. Owner buying newer car

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF ESTATE SE

B.M.C ESCORT MK5 LOWERING series SPRINGS 35mm 1,000 Drop,GMax,Some Minor 0117 Cosmetic Blemishes Due To Storage But Thats How I UP AND-OVER garage door Received Them,New Never Been Fitted,Boxed £55 Tel: 07055 lock garage defender, heavy duty security,floor mounted bolts 813769 included,ex condition £40 Tel: 0117 9507549 NISSAN QASHQAI chrome Tailgate Genuine Nissan part VW PASSAT Saloon floor mats Chrome plated brand new x 4. Front floor fixings. Colour unused boxed in original retail grey. Model pre March 2011. As packaging. From 2010 model new. £10 Tel: 0117 9563151 onwards. £50 Tel: 07055 Trailers & Towbars 812088

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Dacia DUSTER

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GT TDI

£4,650 ovno

£3,200 ono

Tel: 07587 227781

1988ltr, 1963, Green Cream, Single Cab with canvas back, several mls, VGC, 12 mths mot, 12 mths tax, S/S/H, immob, alloys, CD, sat nav £12,000 ono Tel: 07818 048541

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OMEN have topped a survey showing the type of salesperson motorists are most likely to trust when buying a car. A total of 431 buyers were shown five different stereotypes in a poll by Insurance4MotorTrade to determine the personalities that sell successfully – and the patter that puts buyers off.

Unsurprisingly, the “Arthur Daley” type scored poorly, with just 2.32 per cent of people surveyed saying that they would this type of car salesman.

Billed as a dodgy dealer, Arthur Daley is a character from the TV series Minder and has the sort of gift of the gab that would sell ice to the eskimos.

He brags about getting great deals on up-to-date models, but they turn out to be old bangers.

Next is the “wide boy” independent or “backstreet” trader, who polled just 6.49 per cent of the votes. This

salesman’s business isn’t a full-time vocation, it’s something he runs on the side as a nice little earner. This means he is mostly motivated by profit in any way, shape or form.

Private sellers were next on the list, with almost one fifth of the vote. The general consensus seemed to be that buying privately ends up being much cheaper than through a dealership, as long as the consumer has their wits about them.

The suited and booted male car sales professional came in second place, with 29 per cent of those surveyed stating that this would be the person they would feel most comfortable purchasing a car from.

The positives are clear; these salesmen often work for reputable dealers in full-time positions; they understand that their clients will have different demands, and they have enough information to recommend models and negotiate great deals.

However, this salesman lost points for being too “slimy” or “pushy”.

● George Cole as Arthur Daley in the 1980s series Minder Coming in first place was the female car sales professional, polling 42 per cent of the overall votes registered. Those polled said women were empathetic in understanding a client’s demands, and they have a less pressurised sales technique which allows the customers to make the decision for themselves. Many also felt that female sales professionals were more open to suggesting family cars,

and were more able to make decisions regarding safety rather than looking good and being good value for money.

Chris Lear, managing director at Insurance4MotorTrade, said: “Our survey threw up a few really interesting surprises, not least of which is that some motorists will still do business with a Del Boy or Arthur Daley!

“The clear winner was the female

sales person, who encourages trust and empathy.

“The majority of those we spoke to agreed that sales women were less pushy, focusing less on the deal and more on helping the driver get a new vehicle that was really right for them.

It is this attention to detail that makes many buyers feel that buying a car from a sales woman rather than a sales man is the way to go.”

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