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Today Road test: Toyota Yaris

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Road test: Mini One Clubman

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Road test: Honda Insight hybrid

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Road test: Vauxhall Astra Twintop

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Women’s View: Suzuki Alto

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Road test special: Mazda MX-5

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Motability: Frequently asked questions

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Used cars: Luxury 4x4

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Dealer profile: Autofix

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Dealer profile: Evans Halshaw

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Sassy success SOMETIMES we all have to bite the bullet. Renault realised that if it was to compete as a global player, it needed to invest in new factories, new cars and new staff. One of the first fruits of this huge spending spree was the Clio III. Put baldly, Renault just could not afford for this car to fall flat on its face but looking at the vehicle, there was never much danger of that. This latest, facelifted Clio is comfortably bigger than the old Clio II. Renault have now been able to take a leaf out of General Motors' book and allow the utility models (like the Modus) to concentrate on family duties, freeing the Clio up – as Vauxhall has done with its Astra – to be a bit sassier than before. Therefore, the lines are sharper and sleeker than the rather bulbous previous two generations and there's greater production emphasis on the sportier three-door model, a car which is expected to account for over 75 per cent of UK sales. That's not to say that the Clio II is dead and buried. Budget-priced 'Campus' models are

CLIO III RANGE still offered for sale as entry-level Clio versions. Renault dealers will either have to work very hard with the pricing on these variants or segregate their showrooms because once buyers clap eyes on the Clio III, the old car tends to look very old indeed. At 3.99m long, the Clio III is a full 174mm longer than its predecessor and despite those elegant lines, 45mm of extra height has been slyly grafted in. The result is a car that's a far more spacious proposition without appearing frumpy or gawky. Peugeot tried this and failed with the 307 and SEAT only just managed it with the Leon but Renault have worked the compromise between space and styling better than both. The Clio III is offered with a wide array of petrol and Euro IV compliant common-rail diesel engines. The petrol engine range comprises a 75bhp 1.2-litre, a 100bhp tur-

bocharged 1.2-litre TCE unit, a punchy 138bhp 2.0-litre unit and a knockout 2.0litre 197bhp offering, while the 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine comes in a choice of three power outputs: 68bhp, 86bhp and 106bhp. The list of available transmission options for Clio III is the same as for Modus and includes a six speed manual on the most powerful dCi 106. For the first time, a robotised "quick-shift" gearbox commanded by paddles located behind the steering wheel is also available. Prices start at under £10,000 and the trim level range is split between the sporty 3-door and the practical 5-door cars although buyers can also get a Sport Tourer estate. The 3-door line-up runs from Extreme to Rip Curl, Dynamique and Dynamique S while the 5-door model is offered in Expression, Rip Curl, Dynamique, Dynamique S or Initiale form. All models get power steering, a trip computer, body-coloured bumpers and side mouldings, remote central locking and a height adjustable steering wheel.

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Prestige speedster with a green hue CONTINENTAL SUPERSPORTS THERE are some thunderously fast cars in the current Bentley line-up but all of them retain at least a little of the brand's trademark reserve. Even the Continental GT coupe with its supercar performance plays things in a more understated fashion than the alternatives in its pace and price brackets. That's how it used to be anyway, before the Continental Supersports arrived on the scene. The twin-turbo W12 engine that powers the Continental GT develops 552bhp and in the Continental GT Speed, it has 600bhp but in the Continental Supersports it has been further tweaked to achieve 621bhp. The raw figures give some insight into the sheer pace of the Continental Supersports. The car can get from a standing

start to 60mph in 3.7 seconds and will be bursting through the 100mph barrier in 8.9s. If you put the hammer down at 50mph, that monstrous torque and the four-wheel-drive transmission system will have you at 70mph in 2.1s. The top speed is 204mph. The power of the Supersports is

reflected in its styling but the modifications are not purely for cosmetic reasons: they work to ensure the car can make the most of its performance. The huge frontal intakes supply the extra air that the turbochargers need to function properly while twin bonnet vents allow hot

air to flow away from the engine. The self-levelling air suspension system is lower than on the standard models and features stiffer bushes while the rear track is extended, necessitating the Supersports' wider rear wheelarches. Even cars built for the express purpose of going indecently quickly need to keep half an eye on their environmental impact these days or at least be seen to be doing so. With this in mind, the Supersports model has been designed to run on any mix of petrol and E85 Bioethanol. Because it's produced from plants which take CO2 out of the atmosphere while growing, bioethanol is carbon neutral and owners using the fuel will take the edge off the Supersports' hefty combination of 388g/km CO2 emissions and 17.3mpg economy. Price on the road is £150,000.


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A superb supermini TOYOTA’S second generation Yaris supermini has an inherent rightness about it, writes Jonathan Crouch. At first glance, this isn’t a car you’d put at the top of your supermini shopping lists. After all, there are other cars that are more stylish, faster, cheaper or better equipped. Yet everything about it just does the job so effectively. After a few months, you often get rattly pieces of trim and odd things that stop working as they should. There’s been nothing like that with this little Yaris on a long-term test Here’s a car that still looks and feels as fresh as it did when it first rolled out of the showroom nearly a year ago. I chose the diesel, 1.4 D4-D TR modelm not only because it has so much more pulling power through the gears than its equivalent petrol stablemates but also because I wanted to see if the up-front premium the D4-D demands could be reclaimed over the course of the year in lower running costs. So far, I’m

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YARIS getting pretty close to Toyota’s claimed urban fuel consumption figure of 55mpg but in terms of making back my money, it’s going to be rather touch and go. Still, I can console myself that this car is significantly better to drive than the comparable 1.33-litre petrol model. The 89bhp engine is a useful step forward from the 74bhp diesel that powered the previous generation Yaris, with the sprint from 0 to 62mph achieved in 10.7 seconds on the way to a top speed of 109mph. The main thing is plenty of lowend pulling power to make town driving a breeze and the steering is light and responsive. Visibility is good all round, except for the large ‘A’ pillars which you have to peer around on tight bends. The Yaris manages the normal aspects of a supermini’s existence

just as effectively as it does the abnormal ones. Iit’s actually very difficult to think of a single aspect of the car to criticise. Plus, it also feels very well built. The double-sealed doors have been designed specifically to feel thicker and weightier and shut with a thunk rather than a clang. The unconventional fascia looks far removed from the supermini norm, with a 3D effect on the main

display. More conservative buyers may find it a bit unusual but it’s certainly distinctive. Negatives? Well, there’s only so much money that can be thrown at a car where margins are this tight and there are plenty of unlined cubbies and hard plastics on display. This is somewhat disappointing for something otherwise so well built. Still, the flip side of this is that the interior is hard-wearing and the

BUY LOCAL Harry Feeney Toyota Devonshire Road, Blackpool Tel 01253 302741

combined attentions of my three girls (Caris, age 10, Ellie, aged 7 and Amy, aged 2) have failed to corrupt it. Overall, were I a rival manufacturer to Toyota seeking to design a classleading supermini, I’d buy a Yaris and take it apart piece by piece to find out just how thorough a job I needed to do. And having done so, I’d probably give up and go and build something a bit easier. Enough said. Prices for the 1.4-litre D-4D range from £11,125 to £12,855 on the road, with insurance group 4E.


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Spacious funster IF THE Clubman is the MINI in its most utilitarian form, it should make even more sense with the MINI's most utilitarian engine. It all bodes well for the MINI One Clubman. Say what you like about the MINI's iconic design, zesty driving experience and exemplary economy, it's not the most practical destination for around £12,000 of your hard earned cash. Those stingy rear seats and the less than captious boot on the hatchback model mean that family journeys can be a bit of a squeeze. The Clubman was created to address this point and did a decent job without setting the world alight. More affordably priced in One form, the Clubman could be at its most appealing. The MINI One Clubman has a 1.4litre petrol engine and with 95bhp, it isn't the most vigorous performer.

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MINI ONE CLUBMAN Give the accelerator pedal a sound stomping and, if you're slick enough with the gearbox, 60mph can be reached in 11.6s. That and the 114mph top speed makes this the slowest MINI Clubman but neither the Cooper's 9.8s nor the Cooper D's 10.4s are particularly rapid and yet those cars are more than capable of getting their drivers grinning. Like all MINI products, the Clubman's fun factor comes from its responsive steering, firm suspension and tight body control, the One Clubman should be no different, particularly as it shares the Cooper's sporty suspension set-up. With a longer wheelbase and around 2cm of extra roof height plus

identical components as far back as the B-pillars, there doesn't seem to be much scope for the Clubman to dramatically exceed the interior space of the MINI. Crucially though, it's 24cm longer overall thanks to the extended rear overhang and that has helped BMW squeeze in 8cm of extra rear legroom while upping the boot capacity from a paltry 160 litres to a respectable 260. The rear seats take the form of a three-seater bench in the standard car

BUY LOCAL Derek Woodman BMW Whitehills Business Park, Lytham St Annes Way, Blackpool Tel 01253 697101

but the standard MINI's two-person pods can be reinstated as a no cost option if you don't need the middle berth. The Clubman is a five-door car but the doors aren't exactly where you'd expect them to be. It's business as usual at the front but access to the rear seating is through a single 'suicide' door on the right-hand side. Hinged on its rearmost edge so that it opens in the opposite direction to the front doors, it's positioned on the right-hand side of the Clubman and there's no equivalent on the left. It means that rear seat passengers in right-hand drive markets like the UK are forced to exit into the road. The One Clubman comes in at around

£1,200 less than the Cooper Clubman, a decent saving that will bring this more practical MINI into range for a wider group of buyers. BMW may charge customers a premium for buying into its carefully nurtured MINI brand but it has also engineered the cars to be highly fuel efficient with buoyant residual values meaning that overall running costs are very reasonable. The MINI One Clubman can return 52.3mpg on the combined cycle which is very good for a petrol model and its emissions are a similarly strong 130g/km. Anyone looking for a small car with loads of space and practicality built in might not appreciate the MINI Clubman. There are far better ways of accommodating the family comfortably for this kind of money. As a MINI with a bit more space, however, it's a fine product and that holds true regardless of which engine is installed. The price is £13,290 on the road.

A fancy fiesta

STAFF at Derek Woodman entered into the spirit of 'Do Something Funny for Money' for Comic Relief 2009 as they dressed up last Friday to raise money for the charity. Staff at the BMW & MINI dealership were invited to dress down and make a donation to Comic Relief – but a brave few decided to dress up in keeping with this years theme! Customer relationship manager, Michelle Walker said, "The team made a brilliant effort for Red Nose day and

there were some fantastic outfits. We had Scooby Doo, a couple of hippies, Jack Sparrow and cowboy complete with inflatable horse! However the star of the show was used car sales executive David Langan who dressed as a woman all day, a convincing one at that! He also collected all the money from staff and customers." The dealership raised £250 for the Comic Relief charity, which raised over £59 million on the night.


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Enter the new hybrid BLACKPOOL Honda will be holding a Breakfast Morning event on Saturday, March 21, to launch the new Honda Insight hybrid car - one of the most exciting models the dealership has had to launch in its long association with the Honda Brand. This will be a fantastic opportunity for customers to be the first to see the Insight and experience its remarkable characteristics over tea, coffee and pastries. The new Insight is a stylish and practical family hatchback offering both the private and business users significant savings on their annual motoring costs and all at the price of a conventional family hatchback. The Honda Insight also significantly under cuts the Toyota Prius, both on initial price and running cost over three years. As a fleet dealership, Blackpool Honda with the new Insight, can offer the business user significant savings in income tax, fuel, road tax and residual values compared with similar conventionally powered vehicles as well as Toyota's Prius. It also does its bit for the environment with low emissions and excellent fuel economy. So how does the Insight achieve all this?

THE INSIGHT As well as Honda's technically advanced IMA petrol/electric drive-train, the new Insight displays information to promote more efficient and economical driving. The central instrument readout is the key to all this. Drive in a relaxed smooth manner and the dash glows in a calming green light. Get a bit over enthusiastic and the green hue fades, eventually turning blue if driven really hard. By maintaining a green approach a little plant symbol illuminates on the Insight's display as a reward and it's possible to get up to

five of these symbols lit if the car is driven carefully. At the end of your journey the car will give you an average rating to show how efficiently you have driven during your journey. For all those who attend, Blackpool Honda will offer a complimentary spring check on their car (worth ÂŁ15)* and includes: Check the heater and air conditioning, check washers and wipers, check lights and

horn, fluid levels, add screen wash, check all the drive belts (excluding cam belt and balancer belt), check the battery, check exhaust system, check brake pipes and hoses, check suspension plus a tyre inspection. So why not find out more at the Blackpool Honda Breakfast Morning Event? You can find them at Lytham St Anne's Way, Blackpool FY4 5PQ or telephone them on (08448) 441485 for further information. You can also visit their group's website at www.coxmotorgroup.com *Please book by calling (08448) 441485. Limited spaces available.

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Hey, good looking IN THE film 'March of the Penguins' there's a scene where a whole bunch of penguins stand on the edge of the pack ice waiting for the first one to jump in. There could be leopard seals or killer whales in there but it's inevitable that one of the penguins has to be the first to go. Once one plops in, the rest surge in behind. Vauxhall weren't amongst the first penguins to dive into the 'coupe convertible' with their Astra TwinTop, but then, maybe that's a good thing. This car moves the game on by offering a folding roof that's composed of three main sections instead of the usual two piece affair. All of which means that you don't need to fold two huge pieces of metal into the car's rear end, avoiding the strangely mis-shapen looks of some coupe-cabriolets. At the press of a dash-mounted button, the two overhead sections of the roof stack on top of the glass rear

ASTRA TWINTOP window and hinge backwards into the boot, offering the usual benefits of added security and safety of a hard topped car with the wind in the hair feel of a convertible. What's more, the Astra TwinTop isn't merely an Astra hatch that's had an angle grinder taken to it. The body was designed from the ground up as a convertible and Vauxhall reckon the two cars share at most 30 per cent of body parts. With excellent chassis rigidity when the roof is in place, driving dynamics should approach those of the lauded Astra hatch. Designed at GM Design Europe in Germany, the Astra TwinTop goes into battle against the likes of the Volkswagen Eos and Renault Megane CC although at almost 4500mm in length, it's usefully bigger than both

of these rivals. The styling is also better resolved thanks in no small part to that clever folding roof arrangement. The rear end carries over the petal-shaped lights of the Tigra and luggage space is better than you might expect, even with the roof stowed. Utility is enhanced by 'Easy Load', a feature raising the horizontally stacked parts of a folded roof at the push of a button, making cargo easily accessible. Great when you've got an armful of shopping in other words.

Three petrol engines are available at prices starting from £19,000. Entry level customers will get the 105bhp 1.6-litre Twinport unit but it may well be worth saving a little harder for the usefully quicker 140bhp 1.8-litre model - the only engine that's available with an automatic gearbox. Those who really want to feel a hurricane in their hair should plump for the 197bhp 2.0-litre Turbo model which uses the same engine as the popular Astra 2.0T SRi. There's also a 150bhp 1.9-litre diesel variant. Vauxhall may stand charged with a

marked lack of originality when it comes to the Astra TwinTop but if you're going to be a follower, at least be a good one. That's where the Astra looks set to score. It's good looking, offers a name that UK buyers trust and comes with a range of decent engines. Overall then. the omens look very good indeed. After all, evolution has shown there to be certain benefits in waiting until the coast is clear. Moorland Motors have just one Astra 1.9 CDTi Air 150PS at £16,744, saving £4,956 on the recommended price.

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Low cost green car WILL IT SUIT ME?

Small cars are very much in vogue at the moment. They're the simplest, most effective way to achieve the dual goals of minimising motoring costs and cutting vehicle emissions, so both manufacturers and consumers are paying them more attention than at any time in the past. It's into this state of affairs that Suzuki has pitched its latest Alto, a compact city car with the tough task of vying for attention against some very high profile rivals.

THE PRACTICALITIES

We're told that the space for front seat occupants is 'prioritised' in the cabin and so it should be but that doesn't bode well for those in the back. The fact is that most citycars are used to carry more than two people rarely, if ever, and so long as the rear seats can cope with a few shopping bags and a tattered road atlas, they'll do the job. The Alto's C-Pillars are extremely thick and this may result in visibility issues when parking but the interior itself looks to have the requisite youthful feel with the curvy lines of the dash and the door inserts. There's also a healthy amount of storage capacity.

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SUZUKI ALTO

GIRL TALK with June Neary

Suzuki products rarely leave too much to the imagination in terms of equipment and the Alto doesn't break with that tradition. The car is also well-appointed from a safety perspective with Suzuki incorporating a full complement of crumple zones and impact-absorbing structures to keep occupants safe in the event of a collision. Front side and curtain airbags are available, as is ESP stability control.

BEHIND THE WHEEL

The Alto's 1.0-litre petrol engine looks ideal for a compact urban vehicle. The 3-cylinder unit musters 67bhp and 90Nm maximum torque at 4,800rpm. That doesn't sound thrilling but in a car that tips the scales at 855kg, it's enough to cover the 0-60mph sprint in 14 seconds.

Stick at it and a top speed of 96mph is also attainable. The Alto is 3500mm long with a 2,360mm wheelbase and that helps it achieve a super-tight turning radius of 4.5m that should be ideal for manoeuvring into tight parking spaces or executing the odd cheeky U-turn.

VALUE FOR MONEY

The 1.0-litre petrol engine can

return an impressive 64.2mpg on the combined cycle along with 103g/km emissions. It's greener than Robin Hood on a rollercoaster but if you specify the four-speed automatic gearbox, environmental performance will tail off. The auto model gets 53mpg and 122g/km emissions.

COULD I LIVE WITH ONE?

The choice now at the disposal of UK city car buyers is quite something and the Suzuki Alto looks like being another useful addition to the field. Operating at the value for money end of the segment, its low costs and competitive pricing will be crucial to its success.




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The Motability Scheme has helped thousands of disabled people get mobile. We look at the latest developments and answer some of the most frequently asked questions

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CLAIMING a benefit due to you isn’ t always as easy as it seems. Means tests, endless form filling and jumping through countless bureaucratic loops sees millions of pounds of benefits go unclaimed each year. The Motability scheme likes to do things differently and has widened its choice of cars available to disabled drivers yet further for this year. Vehicles like the MINI are now available and Motability are even offering a referral scheme. When you tell a friend, or relative, about the motability car scheme and they decide to join, they’ll send you £25 to say thank you. And, they’ll also send your friend £25 as a welcome gift too. Full details are available at the Motability website (www.motability.co.uk), which also has a link to the “BrowseAloud” function for those with visual impairment. The Motability Scheme is open to anyone who receives either the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance or War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement, and has at least 12 months’ award length remaining when they apply. No waiting lists, credit checks or medical assessments are required. Joining the Scheme is pretty straightforward – you simply need to make your choice of car and order it at your local dealership but do visit a number of dealers to look at different makes and models, and have a thorough test drive. No extra assessments or credit checks are needed. Insurance is also taken care of when acquiring a car through the Contract HELPING HAND: Motability can put you on the road to freedom Hire Scheme. It includes breakdown cover, servicing, maintenance, car tax and more but it's surprising how many people are still unaware that all these things are included in the worry-free package. Changing to a new car when the time comes is also made as easy as possible with a seamless transfer. You simply keep your old car until the new one is ready. If you have medium-to-heavy adaptations for your disability, you may be able to keep your car for longer by extending the lease, or arrange to transfer the adaptations to your new vehicle. There's no reason why any Motability customers should be left car-less between leases – unless, that is, you are on holiday and would prefer that arrangement. Motability isn’t a Government by choosing a Motability car mean three and as old as 100. A small per4,000 or so dealers that provide cars department but it does work very that this really is the most affordable centage are wheelchair users; others to their customers, to ensure that closely with the Department for way to get motoring. You need to may use a stick or simply be able to consistent standards apply across the Work and Pensions. The Scheme is consider the full cost of running your walk unaided only for a short discountry. As a result, dealers are keen overseen by Motability, a registered own car, including insurance, breaktance. What’s not widely appreciated to provide higher service levels and charity, and the Car Scheme is operdown and repairs, which can hit you is that you don't even need to be able are encouraged to go the extra mile. ated by Motability Operations, which when you least expect it. to drive to take advantage of the They have lots of positive feedback, is a private business owned by the scheme. Many Motability customers All this is included with the Contract but if there is an occasional problem, major clearing banks. All profits are prefer not to drive or are unable to. In Hire Scheme and over 420,000 they want to hear about it. ploughed back into the business for all cases, whether the customer drives Motability customers enjoy these benMotability customers cross the specthe benefit of the customers. or not, they can nominate two people efits, which add up to a big saving trum in age, location and family cirMotability customers needn’t worry to drive the car on their behalf. They and for most people, this saving procumstances. Perhaps the larger group about hostile dealers either. During may be relatives, friends or carers. vides a better deal than owning their are gathered in the 45-65 age brackthe past two years, the scheme has own car. The substantial savings to be made et, but customers are as young as transformed relationships with the

A wider choice of makes and models used cars

Here’s why. If you are a Contract Hire customer, tyres are now provided and fitted free of charge. Regular servicing and repairs are carried out and paid for by Motability. Car windows and windscreens are also replaced at no cost to you. You will only need to budget for fuel and topping up engine oil between services. The range of makes and models available on the Scheme is greater than it has ever been - there’s now something for almost every taste and budget.

You don’t need tractor driving skills for a 4x4 now LUXURY 4X4

DESIRABLE BUT POTENTIALLY PRICEY

IF there's one corner of the market that has changed more than any other it's possibly the luxury 4x4 sector. Run the clock back a few years and a luxury 4x4 was either a Range Rover or something big, Japanese and agricultural. We've progressed a long way since then and much of the credit for the revolution goes to the BMW X5, a car which showed that you didn't need tractor driving skills to own a luxury 4x4. Of course, the big manufacturers had to play catch up and as a result there is now a wider selection than ever of talented luxury 4x4s to choose from but if you want something a little older you will notice a drop off in terms of sophistication.

If you want the best of the best, most will still plump for a Range Rover, in this instance the post 2002 series III model. Upper range BMW X5 and Mercedes M-class model will fall into this compass and if you've really got bags of cash, the more modern crop of contenders including the Volvo XC90, the Volkswagen Touareg and the Porsche Cayenne are all up for grabs.

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CHEAP & CHEERFUL OPTIONS

Mk II model Range Rovers are always a solid bet but if you need something with a little more attitude then the Jeep Grand Cherokee makes a decent option. Although some of the earliest cars are now looking a little dog-eared, there are still a number

of facelifted cars that represent great value for money. Just don’t expect a huge cabin. The other notable contender in this class is the car that was effectively left high and dry by the BMW X5. Lexus’ RX300 is probably one of the better bets if you don’t

plan to go near any mud.

AFFORDABLE MID-RANGERS

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon makes a great choice if you genuinely need acres of space, but most buyers

in this sector prefer something a little more urbane and this tends to boil down to either a BMW X5 or a Mercedes M Class. Don’t discount the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CDR or its seven-seat Commander sibling.

Cheap & Cheerful: [Older] Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 – £4,000-£4,800 (99 to 01-plate); [Newer] Lexus RX300 – £5,600-£7,000 (00 to 03-plate). Affordable Mid-Rangers: [Older] Toyota Landcruiser Amazon TD – £13,600-£15,000 (52 to 03plate);ewer] Mercedes ML500 – £8,500-£11,000 (03 to 55-plate). Desirable But Potentially Pricey: [Older] Range Rover 4.4 SE – £10,400-£15,800 (51 to 54-plate); [Newer] Audi Q7 4.2FSI SE – £24,500£29,300 (55 to 07-plate).


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Committed to customers WHEN you are looking to replace your car or buy a new one, there is no substitute for an established car dealership that is well known in the trade and respected by all its customers. Such a dealership is Evans Halshaw in Blackpool which has a new dealer principal, Will Bradshaw. Will and his long serving team are dedicated to providing the very best in customer care. Evans Halshaw holds the Ford franchise which is an extremely attractive franchise with an exciting and very popular model range. This selection of awardwinning models offers unrivalled variety and fantastic value for money. March 1 saw the introduction of the new ‘09’ plate making owning a new Ford even more desirable. Two new models that have been getting all the attention lately are the new Ford Fiesta and Ka The latest Ka may not quite have the cheeky spirit of the original version but it does have all the tools necessary to retain Ford’s leadership in the UK citycar segment. Some previous owners would doubtless have preferred it if this model, like its predecessor, had been more of its own car and less like the Fiesta. Yet, for many others, a smaller, more affordable Fiesta with a dash of extra flair inside is

EVANS HALSHAW exactly what they’re looking for. The new Ka starts from just £7,995 on the road. The new Fiesta (above) may not be the largest car in the supermini sector but on just about every other main criteria, it’s either up there or class-leading, which shows just how far this car has come over the years through its many iterations. It at last has cutting edge looks and a superb cabin, plus the ECOnetic version shows other makers how green a compact yet practical runabout like this can be. Overall, a pragmatic mix between tried and tested elements that are cost effective and shiny new details that gel extremely well. Small car buyers simply can’t ignore this car. The new Fiesta Style starts at just £8,495 on the road. The dealership also has some excellent offers available on both new and used vehicles including Cashback deals. On larger cars they are offering 2years’ free servicing to help customers through the ‘Credit Crunch’.

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Top f i xers AUTOFIX AUTOFIX are specialists in Renault servicing and repair as well as being an MOT test centre. They have all the latest diagnostic equipment to ensure your car is maintained to the highest of manufacturers’ standards. They are also expertly skilled to service, repair or MOT any make and model of car or light commercial vehicle. Autofix is run by Simon Watkinson who has over 20years of experience in the motor trade and in particular with Renault. As Renault specialists, Autofix can offer Renault owners high quality servicing at very competitive prices. In June last year Autofix moved to bigger and more convenient premises on Lytham Road in Blackpool. Simon would like to inform all his existing customers that they will still receive same attentive service and he looks forward to welcoming them to his new site. If your vehicle requires an MOT then bring it to Autofix for its test. Their experienced technicians will check it over to ensure that it meets the required standards and will continue to provide you with many

hours of trouble-free motoring. Autofix’s team have the expertise to service and repair all makes and models of car and light commercial vehicle using the latest diagnostic equipment. This includes full engine diagnostics, ADS and airbags. Whether it's servicing, repairs or MOT’s, you'll be assured of the highest possible levels of care and attention. So, if you haven’t considered Autofix before for your servicing, repair or MOT requirements, why not give them a try? They are at 329 Lytham Road in Blackpool or, for more information, call Autofix on (01253) 345545.

AT YOUR SERVICE: The Evans Halshaw sales team with Ka (left) and Fiesta If you require finance to assist with the purchase of your Ford, then Evans Halshaw can offer you a range of competitively priced packages that can be tailored to your specific circumstances. They can offer low rate finance on all new and used cars from just 4.9 per cent APR. Their sales team is fully trained to help you

choose the best option and will be sure to help you find the finance you require. As well as new cars, there is also a fantastic choice of quality used cars available and all at very low prices. Find Evans Halshaw Ford on Vicarage Lane, Wellbeck Avenue, Blackpool (FY4 4ES) or telephone (01253) 699000 for more information.


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CARS UNDER 1000

Fiat Bravo (X) 60k, 1 year MoT, Taxed till sept, 3dr silver, very good cond, many extras. Sale due to illness.

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Ford Mondeo

Mercedes C180,

GLX P regd, 2 owners very clean, 42,000 genuine miles, 11 months MOT, 6 months tax, alloy sports wheels

(N) Elegance, brilliant silver, well looked after and serviced, car in good condition, taxed and mot'd,

£495 Tel 07747367769

£950 ono Tel 07803 939861

£825 Tel: 01253 291399

Ford Mondeo

Tel: 07782 331494

Fiat Marea 100 SX 1581cc, 2000, Mot Nov 09, 93,700 miles. £750. Tel. 07940 735248 (LP)

Ford Escort 1.8 DTI Flight Estate

V regd. manual, diesel, 123,000 miles, 12 mth. MoT, white, body coloured bumpers, c/l, ABS, drivers airbag, front e/w, PAS, recent exhaust.

Ford Mondeo Estate

2.5 Ghia X, 2000( X reg), British Racing Green taxed May 09, tested August 09, alloys, cd, roof bars, all electrics, sun roof, nice drive, Immaculate condition

£890 Tel: 01253 860608 Mob 07702 040302

£800 TEL 07761 342178

Peugeot 106 1.1

diesel, estate, in red, 1998, MoT dec 09, very nice con, interior excellent with load cover, E/W, E/S/R, R/Rails, 98,000 miles, all MoT's from new. £995 Tel 01253 826632 (LP)

Peugeot 106 Slalom

Peugeot 406

1995, ` 3 door hatch, white, 12 mth MoT, diesel, good condition.

(T) 11 mth MoT, 6 mth Tax, new clutch and exhaust, a/cond, PAS, C/L, nice car.

£550ono TEL 01772 796850

L regd 1.4, white, tax and MOT till July

£500 ono 5 Door Hatch X Regd, 67,000 Miles, MoT Dec, Excellent Condition £595 Tel 07527 647682

Peugeot 306 LX

R Regd, 57,000 miles, 12mths MoT, reliable and economical, good condition. CD radio and immobiliser. £595 TEL 07501 882252 (LP)

Peugeot 306

Ford Mondeo GLX

Peugeot 306 1.4 Meridian Mark 2

99 'T' regd. 97,000 miles, 5 door hatch, met. green, petrol, c/l, e/w, a/c, CD, 5 mth tax, 6 mth MoT. good condition. £750ono TEL 07973 157135 (LP)

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2ltr Ghia, Taxed April, MoT Oct,

£695 ono

Rover 620 Si 2Ltr.

Tel 07790 614398

£850ono Tel: 01253 591484 or 07810 087294

Renault 19 RT 1.9 turbo diesel, 5 dr hatch, 1995, mot Dec 09, tax June 09, electric windows , sunroof and mirrors, central locking , genuine mileage, good condition throughout, over 50 mpg, bargain at only

£595 Tel: 07723 328458 0753 231 3236

Renault Laguna 2.0 Executive 1997 'R'

MoT Feb. tax July. Petrol. Excellent reliable family saloon. Green. Full electrics. Full leather interior. Alloys, Clip off CD/radio. £550ono 07825 153920

Renault Megane 1.6 (X) met blue, Taxed and MoT'd, average miles, E/W, A/Cond, PAS, good cond.

£895 ono Tel: 07946 298186

Renault Megane Scenic RT

2.0. 5 door, T Regd, blue, 85,617 miles Tax July 09, 12 mths MoT Excellent runner £895 TEL 07974 959133 (LP)

Rover 200 2 dr, 1.4, (T), 51,000 miles, very good cond, stylish trim, alloy wheels, 9 mth MoT, 5 mth Tax, drives like new.

Bargain £795 ono Tel: 01253 811304 or 07896 505445

1997, 'R' regd. saloon, green, 74,000 miles, petrol Honda engine, tax and MoT, good condition.

£595ono TEL 01995 603087

Rover 200

SCENIC 1.6E, 1997, five door hatchback, silver, six mths MOT and tax,FSH, PAS, EW, twin sunroofs, vgc, extremely reliable, first to see will buy £775 ono TEL. 07538 768653 anytime (LP)

5 door, 'R' regd. 1.6, petrol, PAS, e/w, e/s/r, CD/radio, alloys, full MoT, green, good condition. £675ono TEL 01772 497256 or 07873 327951 (LP)

Renault Megane Dynamique Coupe 2001

ROVER 25

Black 1600 CC, 3 door petrol, taxed till May 09. MOT End April, 47K, Cd player, half leather seats

£900 Tel 01253 408223 or 077969 65491

2001, 1400cc, british racing green, MOT till Oct 09, 69,000 miles, alloys, sun roof, PAS, alarm, very clean

£995 Tel 07547 114251 mobile

VW Polo 1.9 Diesel

S Reg In Red, Full Body Kit, Straight Through Exhaust, K&N, Lowered, 15 Inch Alloys, Stereo, Fully Wax Oiled, Owner Car Twice, Cheap Tax, Tested

3 door, 1997, 'P', 12 mth MoT, taxed, 116,000 miles, 50 mpg. FSH and all prev. MoT certs. recent clutch, good condition.

£995 Tel: 07515 682289

£700ono TEL 01995 601550 or 07846 847671

Rover Metro (N) 1000cc, 5dr, taxed, MoT Oct, exc cond, exc runner, genuine 34,000 miles, genuine reason for sale.

£625 no offers Tel: 01253 763104

Saab 900 S Automatic

RENAULT MEGANE

Vauxhall Corsa

4 door saloon. 1996, petrol, 65,000 miles only, FSH MoT Aug. taxed, blue metallic, reasonable condition, good runner

£600ono

Vauxhall Corsa SXi

1.2, W regd. 67,000 miles, 3 door, met. blue, petrol, 7 mth MoT, 6 mth tax, very good condition, very reliable. £995 TEL 07885 397525 (LP)

Volkswagen Polo 1ltr, 1997, 60,800 miles, blue, 1 year MoT, 6 mth tax.

£800 Tel: 01253 737279

CARS 1000 - 1999

Rover 25

Impression 3 (1.4)

Special Edition Silver 53 reg 47k alloys PAS airbag 9 mths Mot Cheap tax / ins.1st to see will buy

£1600 Tel. 01253 312946 07846 669899 (T)

S Reg Renault Clio 1.2 RN Grande 5 door, black, PAS, sunroof, Cd radio, long MOT & Tax. VGC

TEL 01772 786192

£1250 ono

Vauxhall Calibra 2ltr 16v, SFi Red Top, all electric, Taxed and Tested, number plate worth £500 alone

£800 Tel: 01253 311934

VW POLO 1.4

Tel 01995 671242 or 07976 092691 (T)

R regd. 3-door. White. P/S. C/L. E/W. Stereo. MoT November, Taxed April. Excellent condition in and out. Lady owner

W reg 1800 cc,1 owner, 12 months mot,fsh,new battery. Bonnet needs slight painting hence

£850 ovno Tel: (01995) 604478

Vauxhall Astra Estate

£1060 Tel:01253 761333 or 07903 943916 (T)


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CARS 1000 - 1999

CARS 1000 - 1999

1999 CITROEN SAXO 1.4i AUTOMATIC 5 door, MOT November, Tax May, Blue, only 45,000 miles, excellent condition

£1095 ono Tel (01524) 423326

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CARS 1000 - 1999 Suziki Carry van

Ford Ka

13i, bright red, V reg, Mot Feb 2010, Tax Aug 2009, 96k, Pas, cd player, airbag, taken in part ex, £1095 ono. Tel 07857 249945

W reg, 90k, 2 side doors, back opener, vgc, not used for commercial use, very economical. 13 mths Mot and taxed.

£1399 ono. Tel. 07790 981275

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Honda Civic 1.4 IS

W regd. 2000, 62,000 miles, 5 door hatch, green, petrol manual, SH, MoT March 2010, 6 mth. tax, c/l, a/c, e/w, e/m, alloys. £1500ono TEL 01772 653520 or 07920 281883 (LP)

BMW (1996) 328 Coupe

NISSAN PRIMERA 1.6 ACTIV

12 months MoT, very good condition inside & out, car stereo, alarm system, alloy wheels etc,

2001 Y, petrol, five door, met. silver, 54,000 miles, FSH, tax Feb 10, MOT Oct. 09, C/L, E/W, E/M, A/C, alloys, T.bar, excellent condition, first to see will buy.

Bargain £1195 ono Tel 01253 811304 07896 505445

£1650 ovno. TEL. 07884 115008 or 01772 791910

Diahatsu Fourtrack SWB commercial 2.8 turbo diesel, L reg, tax & tested £795. Audi A4 Estate TDi MOT high miles hence £895. Renault Laguna sport taxed & tested very good condition £675

Tel. 07737 273215

1.2 02 reg, Black, 3 dr, Full MOT, taxed, serv hist, only 52,000 miles, ex cond, PAS, EW, CL, ideal first car.

£1,795 ono 07508968492 or 893457

1986 Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12

Land Rover Freelander GS 5 door, 'Y' reg.

One owner, low mileage, blue metallic, good MoT

2004 Rover 25 1.4 Impression

NISSAN TERRANO 2.7 TD

£1400 ono

3 door 27,000 miles 11 months MOT 5 months Tax Silver Very good condition

X Reg Citroen Saxo Forte

Tel: 01524 792770

R Reg 1997 Honda Civic 1.8VTi Vtec

£1800

Renault Laguna Expression 16v, 2002, (02) blue, MoT April 2010, E/W, E/SR, C/L, A/Cond, Cd player.

Ford Focus 2001, 1.8, petrol, MOT due 28th May, manual,

MG ZR 1.4 2004 Metalic satelite silver, 41,000 miles, 17" alloys, CD changer, half leather, sport seats, full body kit, immobiliser, remote locking, airbag, 3 door manual hatchback, MoT and tax,

Ford Ka

W reg, 2000, Red, Colour coded bumpers, Stereo, Full Mot, 45k Cheap Tax and insurance. £1000 ono. Tel. 07812 468559. (LP)

£1295 ono Tel: 01524 847477

Tel: 01524 855741

'V' regd, 42,000 miles, metalic gold, petrol, 12 mth tax and MoT, very reliable, excellent condition.

£2500ono TEL 01257 262106

Ford Focus Zetec

£2600

1.6 petrol. 105k, 03, Metallic Ink Blue, MOT/Tax, FSH, ABS, E/W, A/C, alloys, CD, good condition

TEL 07823 323396

£2,400 ono Tel 01253 738225

£1,900 ono. Tel 07840 498984

in dark blue, 5 door hatch, 63k miles, 2002, air con, electric windows and side mirrors, alloys, economical and reliable car, tax end April 09, MOT Dec 09

£2195

Excellent condition inside and out.

£1,500 ono Tel: 07704 911905 or 01253 290945

Rover 45 turbo Diesel Impression

Colbalt Blue, lovely condition, low mileage, MOT, tax, private plate. No time wasters please. £2395 ono Telephone 07971 435584

Citroen Berlingo Wheelchair Adapted

38,000 miles only, 2 owners, Mp3 Etc.., first class condition.

Telephone 01524 848568

CARS 2000-2999

Vauxhall Tigra

1.6 97 (R), met blue, good condition, taxed and tested, 30,000 genuine miles. Private reg R2KLN £1,950 ono Tel 07903 995116 (LP)

CARS 2000-2999 Fiat Punto

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CARS 2000-2999

Excellent condition, tax: July 09 MOT end Aug 09, e/w, p/s, ‘City Mode’, low insurance, tax and fuel costs, very reliable £1150 ono 01524 842331/ 07806 563078

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VW Golf 2.0Lt. GTi

2000, 'X', Alarm/immobiliser, fr/rear a/bags, PAS, fr/rear e/w, e/m, alloys, ABS, air con, CD/radio (4x50w), remote central locking, tax and MoT, very good condition, excellent runner, real pleasure to drive, no canvassers, does not include private plate, car re-registered. £2500ovno TEL 07917 443992

Land Rover

full elecs. 59,000 miles, petrol, met. blue, tax Apr. MoT Nov. good CD, excellent condition, genuine reason for sale. £2200 TEL 07825 652323 (LP)

soloman special edition, black/silver, 1998, S Regd, 60,000 miles, two owners from new, tow bar, 4 recent new tyres, taxed and tested, lovely cond

£2750 ono Tel 01772 863514 or 07974 646285 mob

CARS 3000-3999

Peugeot 307 2.0 XSi

2002 Regd. 3 door hatchback, half leather, Air Conditioning Alloy wheels electric windows and mirrors Power Steering MOT November 2009 good condition

£2,200 ono Tel: 07745 950679

FORD

FIESTA Diesel Finesse 1.4 TDCi

Renault Megane

Dynamic 2Ltr convertible, 02 reg, 12 mth MOT, half leather interior, alloys, ex cond, 47,000 miles. £2,900 ono Tel 07768798970

£3295 (T) Tel. 07768 495585

Rover 75 Connoisseur

2003 DIESEL,manual Blue met,beige leather climate con,cd player,52k miles 1 owner,FSH

Peugeot 406 Saloon

2.0 HDi S, diesel, silver, Dec. 2003, 53 plate, 60,000 miles, MoT Oct, very good condition £2600 TEL 07967 235463 (LP)

Vauxhall Astra Club 1.6, 53 plate, 5 door, dark blue, petrol, 12 mth. MoT/tax, 83,600 miles, very good condition inside and out. £2,450ono TEL 07515 639730

£3995

01253 735577 07976 903304 James Morgan Cars

Active Sport,1.2, 27000 miles, 3 dr hatchback, black, manual, petrol,one lady owner, 15" alloys, abs, air bag, alloys, cd, c/l, e/w, f/s/h, MOT end Oct 09, p/a/s, tax, excellent cheap runner, tax April 09

MG TF 1.8

£3800 ono Tel: 07528 003526 or 07515 010062

03 Convertible only 37,000 miles, met silver with blue hood, manual, MOT, no faults, lady owner, CD, part exchange possible £3,750 01253 812519 Tel: 07894 354418

HYUNDAI GETZ 1.1 05 Regd

MGF Convertible

Black, 3 Door, Taxed, Tested, Full Service History, Very Economical, Still Under Manufacturers Warranty, 30,000 Miles, Excellent Condition

£3,250 Tel 01253 711147

British Racing Green, 99 T 26K. 12mths MOT 6mths Tax, 1 lady owner, FSH(last mar 09), stored in garage,

£3500 Tel 07779020404

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Turismo 1598cc

Punto

7 seater, MoT.

Black, 02 Regd, Excellent Condition, 7 Months Mot, 5 Months Tax, Tinted windows

£2,500 ono

£2,000 ono

Vauxhall Corsa

Tel: 07900 491451

Tel 07595 744768 or 01253 724356

Active Twinport, 53 plate, Black 1.0, 42000 miles 12 months MOT

Discovery

5 dr, 53 reg, 41K, MOT Feb 2010, tax, PAS, CL, CD, R/W/W, AB, cheap tax & ins

2005 Fiat Punto

£2,495 Tel 07739 308333 (LP)

Taxed 08/09 MOT March 2010 85,000 miles FSH Air con, CD, ETC Very good condition

£3145 ono Tel: 01524 424669

Mazda MX5 Mk1

classic, red, pop up lights, black mohair hood, heated rear screen, leather seats,PAS, central locking, EW, sony cd/radio £3,500 Tel 01253 723855 (LP)

MGTF 1800

2003, 2 door, 32,000 miles, silver with blue soft top, petrol, MoT end June, 2 lady owners, CD, alarm, excellent condition inside and out and so bargain £3450 TEL 07962 107775 (LP)


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CARS 4000-4999

CARS 4000-4999

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CARS 4000-4999

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia New Shape

Volkswagen Polo 1.2 S, March 2006 (06)

£4995

3dr hatch, blue, manual, petrol, PAS, A/C, E/W, rad/cd, 13,200 miles, 1 owner.

Black met,5 door,alloys,cd player,air con,wood facia etc,85,000 miles,FSH

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Fiat Punto

Active Grande, 07 (57) 5dr, silver, FSH, C/L, E/W, low miles, cd player, lady owner, immac cond. £4795. Tel: 01253 823321 or 07989 713825

SE Tourer, 2002, silver, Petrol, 80,000 miles, FBMWSH, Taxed. MoT, genuine sale.

£4,295 ono Tel: 07815 163891 (no canvassers)

Fiat Punto (07) 1242cc, 5dr hatch, silver metalic, lady owner, only 8,000 miles, still like new, not yet had first service, great saving on new price

Only £4995 ono Tel: 01253 776910 or 07730 464264

£4750 ono Tel: 01253 739175 or 07786 331517

VW Polo TDi (53), silver, 57k, 5 door, FSH, tax and mot, 1 owner, air con, alloys, cd player, cheap insurance,

Honda Civic Sport

2003, 1.6, 3 door, petrol, blue, 28,500 miles, FHSH, excellent condition, tax/MoT to June. £4495 TEL 01772 713659

MINI ONE 2001 (Y) Salt pack in Indy blue, 57,000 miles, alloy wheels, air cond, 8 month MoT, 2 month Road Tax, Excellent Condition.

£4,950 ono Tel 07966 198024

£4150ono Tel:01253 399163

CARS 6000-6999

CARS 6000-6999 NISSAN MICRA ACENTA

three door, 1240cc, metalic blue, 3500 miles, reg 31-10-08 taxed excellent condition as new

£6000 ono Tel 01772 717088

CARS 7000 - 7999

1.8ltr, 33,000 miles, 54 reg, 1 lady owner, M-sports pack, silver, exc cond, 8 mth road Tax, 6 mth MoT, full dealers service history.

£7495 ono Tel: 01253 728654

LOTUS ELISE

Peugeot 307 CC Convertible, 55 reg, met blue, off white leather, 21,000 miles, a/cond, alloys, bluetooth, S/H, Taxed April 2010, MoT March 2010.

Tel 01253 790380 or 07775 831632

CARS OVER 12000

£7,695 ono Tel: 01253 821005 or 07977 464312

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Luton Van

Taxed, Mot, Alloy, Roller shutter rear door, 99 (T), Good Van

Mini Cooper S

57 plate, metallic blue, white roof and mirrors, 6,000 miles, Chilli pack, e/w, e/m, multi function steering wheel, trip comp. John Cooper works body kit,. ABS, CD, warranty, excellent condition. £14,500 TEL 07970 862853 or 01257 265027

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Ford Transit 280 Van, SWB, 04 (2004) 57,000 miles, 12 mth MoT, recent service, white, SLD, alarm, C/L, R/Rack, ply lined, exc cond.

£3495 ono Tel: 07852 346538

Any Trail Poss p/x £1595 Tel. 07890 011235

Ford Escort 55 Van 1999, white,.5 mth MoT, 4 mth Tax, PAS, roof rack, t/bar, alloys, cd player, exc runner.

£725 ovno Tel: 01253 850560 or 07515 885787

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FORD TRANSIT VAN 85 T280 2004 04 reg, 44,000 miles, short wheel base, low roof, side loading doors, in white, 2 owners from new, full service history, 6 months MOT. Very good condition

£3850 NO VAT Tel 07836 312412

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

TRANSIT Diesel

BMW 316i ES

1.8, W reg, silver with black hood, 41,000 miles, 12 months MOT & tax, excellent, any trial,

£6,995 ono

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED ALL MOTORCYCLES cash paid & collected also sales & servicing Tel:01253 693310 or 07921 298209 click on www.pbmotorsport.com

MOTORCYCLES WANTED WANTED Motorcycles/Scooters Any Condition, Running Or Not, Instant Cash Paid, Immediate Collection,

Ford Transit 350 2001 Semi High Long Wheel Base In Black Roof Rack Towbar Shelved 12 months MOT, 3 new tyres High Miles

£2000 Tel: 07967 596096

Ford Transit Van 85 Psi, 2000, W reg, SWB, Semi high top, Power steering, Ply lined, Tow bar, Royal blue, Stereo, 2 Owners, Mot Oct 2009.

£950 ovno. Tel. 07990 546030.

Peugeot Partner Van

1998, 1.9, Diesel, Dark blue, Mot Dec 09, Tax June 09, 75k, CD player, PAS, Airbag, Tow bar. Excellent Condition Used privately

£1195 ono. Tel. 07966 657784

SUZUKI CARRY VAN

2002, blue, 12 months MOT, taxed, low mileage, recent new tyres, tow bar, 40mpg, excellent condition.

£1,995 ono TEL 07804 833499 or 01995 604088

The Rusty & Scruffier The Better Tel: 07538 768653

SCOOTERS

HONDA SCOOTER 04 Lead 100 CC, Taxed And Mot 7 09, , Top Box Twist And Go, Nice Condition

£600

Tel St Annes 01253 713611 OLD SCOOTERS wanted for cash free collection call Mark on 07805 424896


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CARAVANS

1999 Bailey

SWIFT

Pagent Mosell 4 berth caravan, Imac cond End bathroom, L shaped lounge, motor mover, new battery and equipment used only 3 times, as new throughout. £5495 INCLUSIVE

Lifestyle 490 LSE, 01, 5 berth, alco hitch. Mover, new tyres, shower, gas electric blown air heating, cassette loo, stereo, full oven, security. £5250 TEL 01995 671832

Tel 01253 894503

ABBEY YORK 2 Berth caravan, non smoker, cassette toilet, fitted microwave, full awning, extras, genuine reason for sale. BARGAIN £950. TEL. 01253 407906.

AVONDALE Rialto 480/2 2000 model End bathroom Fully equipped Excellent condition Non smoker. £3750 TEL. 01253 892885

Vanroyce 2 Berth Caraven exc cond, shower and cassette toilet, L shaped lounge, H&C water, Tire Ron bands, full awning, non smoker with no pets. £2495 ONO TEL 01253 813488 OR 07811 366526

Abbey 213 GT 2 Berth hot and cold water, shower, toilet, cooker, fridge and fire. Ready to go.

£625ono TEL 01772 259580 or 07513 397796

Bailey Senator Carolina 2001, 5 berth, twin axle, full awning, air con. onboard water tank, cassette toilet, shower, non smokers no pets, excellent condition £5,995 ONO Tel: 01253 686863 or 07817 237234

Elddis 5 berth '94 model H/C water shower cassette toilet Blow A/C heating Full cooker fridge full awning VGC £2300 ONO Tel: 07918082518

STATIC Caravan 28ft x10ft on small private site Carnforth nr Morecambe Handy for Lakes 2 bedrooms 1 ensuite lounge / diner kitchen patio area £7950 TEL. 01253 342974

Avondale 2 berth

16ft. caravan. Awning, fan heater, loo, shower room, 3 way fridge, h/c water, blow heater, oven and hob, 240v and 12v. gas bottle and lots of cupboard space.

£750 TEL 07974 628953

Avondale Dart 510

5 berth, end bedroom, awning with annex, gas blown heating, shower, toilet, Bull Dog type stabiliser with lock. inc. pots, pans, table, chairs, ground sheet, gas bottles, elec. hook up etc. Well cared for, excellent condition.

£4,000 TEL 07882 891438

STERLING Europa 460 NT, 1998, 2 berth, end b'room with shower cubicle blow air htg flush toilet alko stabiliser incl. waste & water butt incl. & elec hook up £2750 (ONO) VGC TEL. 07794 155124

Bailey Pageant 2000

Very clean 4 berth tourer, end bathroom with toilet, shower and vanity sink, fridge, oven, hob, C/H, extras £4995 (01524) 849847

BOATS & EQUIPMENT Bailey Pageant 2000

Very clean 4 berth tourer, end bathroom with toilet, shower and vanity sink, fridge, oven, hob, C/H, extras £4995 (01524) 849847

Choice of 3 Tourers

PRIVATE SALE. 2005 Lunar Lexon, 5 berth £9750. 2005 Raleigh Compass 524, 4 berth. £8250. 1999 Lunar Delta 520, 2 berth. £4750. All clean and tidy. Ideal for Easter.

TEL 01772 633513 Bank Lane Caravan Park. Warton. PR4 1TB

Lunar Lexon DS

2006, 5 berth, exc. con. full Isabella Ambassador awning with annex, hardly used, plus porch awning used only twice. Walk in shower, no pets, N/S, CRIS regd. 1 owner from new, all extras inc. Ready to go. Bargain at

£8995ono TEL 01772 743835

Richmond Luxury Caravan

sited Premier Park, near Cleveleys, 3 bedrooms, 8 berth, shower room and wash basin, toilet and wash basin, fitted kitchen/lounge combined, electric heating.

£13,000 plus fees. TEL 01257 230607

LAKE DISTRICT Fully serviced seasonal touring pitches available. Lovely park 10 mins Lake Windermere from £1200 + vat. Selection of used caravan holiday homes for sale from £14,950. Tel. 015395 31702, Chris 07774 942169 or Matt 07792 225409.

ALFRESCO CARAVANS & motorhomes park homes & static repairs service & repair centre. Parts & accessories 01253 799199 alfrescocaravans.com

CARAVANS bought for cash, top prices paid at Stewart Longton C'vans Tel Bpool 763133.

ACCESSORIES

BIRCHWOOD 20FT CABIN CRUISER Recent Yamaha 20hp. outboard. Seating re-upholstered. Unused Porta toilet. New windows in canopy. Lots of money spent on maintenance so good condition. Reluctant sale.

£4000ovno TEL 07967 021899

BOATS bought for cash and sold, cheap storage boats caravans, 4 stroke outboards. Ribble Marine Freck. 01772 631661 mob 07850738415.

CAR & VEHICLE HIRE ANSDELL Self Drive van & car hire or man & van St.Annes 738088 AUTO Rentals car, estates and vans all sizes, BEST RATES Tel: 01253 292400 GMC Self drive cars & estates. Vans from £49 for 24hrs. Tel: 01253 620182

SERVICING & REPAIRS MOBILE MECHANIC servicing & mechanical work will come to your home or work Tel: 696278 CLUTCHES BRAKES MOT repairs, cam belt & engine repairs. Autosure 798951 FOR all your vehicles Mot's, Servicing & Repairs. Call MRG Blackpool 763319

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Excellent condition, tax: July 09 MOT end Aug 09, e/w, p/s, ‘City Mode’, low insurance, tax and fuel costs, very reliable £1150 ono 01524 842331/ 07806 563078

BRAKING

VEHICLES WANTED

Diesel Vectra Estate, good runner, (T) Peugeot 406, (T) Citroen Xantia, (P) Vauxhall Omega, Ford Cargo 0811, BMW 520, Audi 90. All parts available.

Tel 01253 866142 or 07957 963502

MOT TESTING MOT CLASS 4 & 7 free re tests full work shop facilities. Naze Lane Garage. Tel 01772 631199 FARRERS MoT Testing £40 no re test fee, petrol & diesel Tel 404677

TYRES

TYRES *Two tyres, size 165 x 14. £25 *4 tyres with rims 175 x 14 (off Renault Clio) £40. *4 220/40ZR18 C/W Fox rims. Cost £1100, bargain £350. Tel 01253 711646 CHEAPEST tyres, alloys on the fylde all makes, sizes inc. balance& valve.876690 www.tonyblundell.co.uk FREE fully computerised 4 Wheel alignment check. Call James Jackson 01253 873710 TYRES ALMOST NEW Top brands, free fitting, cheap prices. Tel. 01253 769769 www.pxwheels.com CAR & COMMERCIAL TYRES competitive prices Wyre Tyres Tel: 869394

WINDSCREENS WINDSCREEN REPAIRS fix it before it cracks £35 call Mr Chip 07887 670938

CARS URGENTLY WANTED Upto 6 Years old Upto 60,000 miles Finance settled Best prices paid

Fleetwood Car Centre Telephone Today on

01253 770073

e-mail sales@fleetwoodcarcentre.co.uk

AAB £75 - £2000 For all Vehicles, Cars, Vans, 4x4's, dead or alive

(We collect in a low loader) DVLA regd

AVAILABLE 7 DAYS

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Environment Agency Licensed Waste Carrier

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For all Cars, Vans, Bikes & 4x4's collected. DVLA Cert Issued. Licensed Waste Carrier FULL RECOVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE Long Established Local Firm

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DON'T TAKE CHANCES scrap your car at Bpools only DVLA approved treatment facility, destruction certificate issued, prompt collection, best prices paid Inglemere Metals ltd, Tel 763818 ALL CARS WANTED any age with or without MOT best prices cash paid within the hour 7 days Belmont Garage Tel:01253 810513 / 07831 859396 CASH Cash Cash Waiting. Cars, Vans, Motorbikes, runabouts, 4x4 we collect with or without MOT, 7 day a week, Tel Gary on 07713 411134 /292223

TOO GOOD TO SCRAP non runners, accident damaged car & commercials cash paid Tel:07853 717051 ADDISONS Used Cars bought, cash payments, 7 days, family business Tel 348621 USED CARS Wanted for cash, no scrap Tel kirkdale garage 720104 USED CARS wanted instant cash payments Abbots Motors Tel349205


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