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All specs, diesel/petrol
£5,195
£8,695
£8,695
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FROM £113.95 per month
56-09 Vauxhall Astra Club Cdti
FROM £113.95 per month
£6,495
£11,695
FROM £152.57 per month
£5,495
FROM JUST £72.75 per month
£7,695
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07-09 Ford Focus 08 Vauxhall Corsa Club All specs, diesel, A/C 16v
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diesel
FROM £85.62 per month
£7795
FROM £79.19 per month
07 Nissan Note Sve 58 Peugeot 308 S
08 Chevrolet Captiva Vcdi Lt
Many other specs available!
low mileage
09 Volvo V70 D Se Estate
£6,295
FROM £83.05 per month
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09 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Heated
low mileage
£5,495
FROM ONLY £72.75 per month
56 Audi A6 Tdi Se Tdv 07 BMW 3 series 320D Es leather
Auto diesel
Leather seats
£18,395
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11.9% APR TYPICAL
£10,695
NOW JUST £139.70 per month
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07 Vauxhall Zafira 06 Renault Clio Club 16v Dynamique 16v
58 Chrysler Sebring Limited Leather,
57 Peugeot 207 Gti 07-09 Ford Fiesta Pack Zetec 1.4/1.6
M58
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EXAMPLE: Audi A4 £214.37 per month, Cash Price £16,495, Deposit £6,598, Balance Financed £9,897, Interest £2,845.39, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £19,460, APR 11.9%. Audi A6 £150.44 per month, Cash Price £11,495, Deposit £4,598, Balance Financed £6,897, Interest £1,982.89, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £13,598, APR 11.9%. BMW 320D £139.70 per month, Cash Price £10,695, Deposit £4,278, Balance Financed £6,417, Interest £1,844.89, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £12,660, APR 11.9%. Chevrolet Captiva £152.57 per month, Cash Price £11,695, Deposit £4,678, Balance Financed £7,017, Interest £2,017.39, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £13,832, APR 11.9%. Chrysler Sebring £113.95 per month, Cash Price £8,695, Deposit £3,478, Balance Financed £5,217, Interest £1,499.89, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £10,315, APR 11.9%. Ford Fiesta £68.89 per month, Cash Price £5,195, Deposit £2,078, Balance Financed £3,117, Interest £896.14, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £6,211, APR 11.9%. Ford Focus £72.75 per month, Cash Price £5,495, Deposit £2,198, Balance Financed £3,297, Interest £947.89, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £6,563, APR 11.9%. Nissan Note £72.75 per month, Cash Price £5,495, Deposit £2,198, Balance Financed £3,296, Interest £947.89, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £6,563, APR 11.9%. Peugeot 207 £113.95 per month, Cash Price £8,695, Deposit £3,478, Balance Financed £5,217, Interest £1,499.89, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £10,315, APR 11.9%. Peugeot 308 £101.07 per month, Cash Price £7,695, Deposit £3,078, Balance Financed £4,617, Interest £1,327.39, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £9,142, APR 11.9%. Renault Clio £66.31 per month, Cash Price £4,995, Deposit £1,998, Balance Financed £2,997, Interest £861.64, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £5,977, APR 11.9%. Vauxhall Astra £85.62 per month, Cash Price £6,495, Deposit £2,598, Balance Financed £3,897, Interest £1,120.39, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £7,735, APR 11.9%. Vauxhall Corsa £83.05 per month, Cash Price £6,295, Deposit £2,518, Balance Financed £3,777, Interest £1,085.89, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £7,501, APR 11.9%. Vauxhall Zafira £79.19 per month, Cash Price £5,995, Deposit £2,398, Balance Financed £3,597, Interest £1,034.14, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £7,149, APR 11.9%. Volkswagen Eos £191.20 per month, Cash Price £14,695, Deposit £5,878, Balance Financed £8,817, Interest £2,534.8, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £17,350, APR 11.9%. Volvo V70 £242.70 per month, Cash Price £18,695, Deposit £7,478, Balance Financed £11,217, Interest £3,224.89, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £22,040”, APR 11.9%. Saab 9-3 £238.84 per month, Cash Price £18,395, Deposit £7,358, Balance Financed £11,037, Interest £3,173.14, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £21,688, APR 11.9%. Mazda MX-5 £113.95 per month, Cash Price £8,695, Deposit £3,478, Balance Financed £5,217, Interest £1,499.89, Document Fee £120, Total Payable £10,315, APR 11.9%. Finance subject to status. Pictures for illustrations purposes only.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
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From £14,995 With a customer saving of £3080
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APR 0%
On the road price £14,995
36 monthly payments £291.56
Balance to pay £10,496
Customer deposit £4499
Total amount payable £14,995
On the road price £15,495
Customer deposit £849
Mazda deposit £1000
36 monthly payments £239
Balance to pay £13,646
Final payment £6838.25
Total amount payable £17,323.65
5.9%
APR
6000 miles per annum excess mileage charge 14.9p per mile
M{zd{ 3 1.6 TS
M{zd{ 2 1.3 TS 3DR
From £12,495* With a customer saving of £2235
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On the road price £13,495
Customer deposit £1350
Mazda deposit £1000
36 monthly payments £199.07
On the road price £8995
Customer deposit £295
Mazda deposit £500
36 monthly payments £149.11
Balance to pay £11,145
Final payment £5461.25
Total amount payable £14,977.77
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Total amount ayable £10,077.21
5.9%
6000 miles per annum excess mileage charge 14.9p per mile
5.9%
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6000 miles per annum excess mileage charge 14.9p per mile
scheme available
many models with Nil Advance Payment! Liverpool, 55 Sefton Street ☎ 0844 856 3081
The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Mazda Range: Urban 18.0 (15.7) – 55.4 (5.1), Extra Urban 31.0 (9.1) – 80.7 (3.5), Combined 24.6 (11.5) – 68.9 (4. 3). CO2 emissions (g/km) 299 – 107. BT CALLS 5P PER MINUTE, OTHER PROVIDERS MAY VARY. Calls may be recorded for quality or training purposes. Retail sales only. Subject to availability at participating dealers only on vehicles registered between 1 April 2010
and 30 June 2010. Finance subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over. Guarantees/Indemnities may be required. Mazda Financial Services RH1 1SR. All-new Mazda3 1.6 TS 5dr. OTR price: £12,495. Mazda2 3dr 1.3 TS. OTR price: £8495. Mazda MX-5 1.8 SE. OTR price: £14,995. Mazda 5 1.8 Takara. OTR price: £14,995. Mazda RX-8 R3. OTR price: £20,495. All models shown feature optional metallic/mica paint (£395). On the road prices include 17.5% VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months’ road fund licence, 1st registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years’ European Roadside Assistance. Details correct at time of going to print. APR range from 0% to 5.9%.
OVERALL TYPICAL
5.9% APR
MOTORS 5
Friday, June 25, 2010
★★★★
08 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Style Climate 3 Dr from
£5688
BUSINESS AS USUAL DURING REFURBISHMENT 09 FORD FIESTA 1.25 STYLE+ 3/5 DR
air conditioning, ABS remote locking, CD player electric windows & mirrors metallic paint BALANCE OF WARRANTY
09/59 FORD FIESTA 1.25 ZETEC 5 DR 85 PS
UP TO
64.2 MPG 15” alloys, rear spoiler fog lights, ABS, ESP quickclear front windscreen remote locking, metallic paint BALANCE OF WARRANTY
PRICE FROM
4132
£
UP TO 60.1 MPG
59 FORD MONDEO 2.0 TDCi ZETEC 140 PS 5 DR
ON COST NEW
Metallic Paint, Alarm, ABS Quickclear Front Screen Alloys, Front Fog Lights, ESP Bluetooth with Voice Control BALANCE OF WARRANTY
£
59 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT BLUEMOTION 2.0 TDi 4 DR 110 PS
SAVE
4032
£
UP TO 64.2 MPG
ON COST NEW
Alarm, Air Conditioning Alloys, Remote Locking Electric Windows, ESP ABS, Cruise, Metallic Paint BALANCE OF WARRANTY
ON COST NEW
BALANCE OF WARRANTY metallic paint, ABS brakes radio/CD, electric pack air conditioning remote locking
PRICE FROM
SAVE
SAVE
SAVE OVER
SAVE
7952 ON COST NEW
ISOFIX, Choice of Colours ABS, Remote Locking Air Conditioning FSH, One Owner
low mileage, cruise control remote locking, 17” alloys electric windows, CD with MP3 ESP, air conditioning BALANCE OF WARRANTY
£
UP TO 67.3 MPG
59 FORD FOCUS 1.6 STYLE 5 DR
6238
FLEXIBLE 7 SEAT SYSTEM
ON COST NEW
intelligent protection system air con, ABS with EBD, remote locking CD, ESP with traction assist & EBA electric mirrors, metallic paint BALANCE OF WARRANTY
AUTOMATICS AVAILABLE
09/59 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8 SE/SRi 5 DR
£
8100
FLEXSPACE REAR SEATING SYSTEM
ON COST NEW
59 RENAULT MEGANE 1.6 VVT EXPRESSION 5 DR
ABS, Electric Windows 09/59 ASTRA SXi 16v CD Player, Immobiliser SPORT HATCH 3 DR Lowered Sports Suspension Sports Front Seats, Airbags Fogs, BALANCE OF WARRANTY
PRICE FROM
PRICE FROM
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SAVE
£
£8488
£
ALLOY WHEELS
ON COST NEW
adaptive stability technology 17” alloys, electric windows cruise, ABS, isofix, front fogs remote locking, metallic paint BALANCE OF WARRANTY
59 FORD KUGA 2.0 DURATORQ TDCi TITANIUM 136 PS
ON COST NEW
ESP with anti skid regulation electric windows, CD player metallic paint, remote locking heated door mirrors BALANCE OF WARRANTY
£9488 SAVE
8787
AIR CONDITIONING
ON COST NEW
£
5957 ON COST NEW
10 PEUGEOT 207 1.4 USB with bluetooth, alloys electric windows & mirrors VERVE 3 DR remote locking, metallic paint
17” alloy, auto headlights ABS with EBD, metallic paint ESP, sony DAB radio/CD player remote locking, isofix, alarm quickclear front windscreen
PRICE FROM
7547
PRICE FROM
£7888
6657
£
radio & CD with aux input fogs, BALANCE OF WARRANTY
£10,988
£10,988
£19,488
PRICE FROM
PRICE FROM
SAVE
SAVE
SAVE
SAVE
7682
£
ON COST NEW
Air Conditioning, Airbags Cruise Control, Remote Locking ISOFIX, ABS, Metallic Paint Front Fog Lights, 16” alloys BALANCE OF WARRANTY
CLIMATE CONTROL
59 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.4/1.6 LIFE/CLUB 5 DR
PRICE FROM
£10,988
£
7332
£
ON COST NEW
7722
INTELLIGENT AWD SYSTEM
ON COST NEW
CD, electric windows ABS, remote locking side impact airbags metallic paint BALANCE OF WARRANTY
59 FORD FUSION 1.4 STYLE+/ZETEC 5 DR
5866
AIR CONDITIONING
ON COST NEW
£
3807 ON COST NEW
quickclear windscreen 59/10 FORD FOCUS 16” alloys, ABS with EBD 1.6 ZETEC 5 DR rear spoiler, CD, front fog lights
BALANCE OF WARRANTY ABS brakes, remote locking electric pack, radio/CD metallic paint
metallic paint, remote locking BALANCE OF WARRANTY
PRICE FROM
PRICE FROM
SAVE
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£7988
AIR CONDITIONING
£
£8788
PRICE FROM
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DIESELS ALSO AVAILABLE
3492
PRICE FROM
PRICE FROM
59 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.4 TSi SE 4 DR 122 PS
59 VAUXHALL MERIVA 1.4/1.6 16v CLUB 5 DR
SAVE
£
£10,988
£5688
USB & BLUETOOTH
AIR CONDITIONING
ON COST NEW
BALANCE OF WARRANTY
PRICE FROM
PRICE FROM
10 PEUGEOT 308 1.6 HDi SPORT 5 DR
UP TO 61.4 MPG
ABS, alloy wheels 09/59 VAUXHALL remote locking, electric mirrors ZAFIRA 1.8 radio & CD player, front fog lights air conditioning, metallic paint SRi/DESIGN
£8988
ALLOY WHEELS
5107
£12,988
£
07 RENAULT SCENIC 1.4/1.6 DYNAMIQUE 5 DR
£5688
£13,488
PRICE FROM
UP TO 57.6 MPG
PRICE FROM
£7288
SAVE
AIR CONDITIONING
BALANCE OF WARRANTY
PRICE FROM
£8988
UP TO 61.4 MPG
59 CHEVROLET ABS, electric front & rear windows CD with aux jack, metallic paint AVEO 1.2 LS electrically adjustable & heated body coloured mirrors 5 DR
Alloys, Air Conditioning Alloys, BALANCE OF WARRANTY
PRICE FROM
£7988 SAVE
Airbags, CD Player 09/59 VAUXHALL CORSA Electric Front Windows 1.2 SXi 16v 3/5 DR Fog Lights, Remote Locking
£
8307 ON COST NEW
£7488
AIR CONDITIONING DIESELS ALSO AVAILABLE
£
£9988
6257
AIR CONDITIONING
ON COST NEW
£
7502 ON COST NEW
SEARCH 0VER 15,000 CARS AT www.arnoldclark.com ONLY 2 MINS FROM THE CITY CENTRE
LIVERPOOL SEFTON ST ☎ 0844 844 3963 BT CALLS 5P PER MINUTE, OTHER PROVIDERS MAY VARY. CALLS MAY BE RECORDED FOR QUALITY OR TRAINING PURPOSES. OFFERS SUBJECT TO STATUS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS. MODELS SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. ALL CARS ADVERTISED ARE AVAILABLE AT BRANCHES LISTED OR FROM GROUP STOCK.
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MON - FRI 9-8pm, SAT 9-6pm, SUN 11-5pm
6 MOTORS
Friday, June 25, 2010
★★★★
Official Government Environmental Test Data. Saab 9-3 Range. Fuel consumption mpg (litres/100km): Urban 15.2–40.9 (18.6–6.9), Extra-urban 36.2–67.3 (7.8–4.2), Combined 24.1–54.3 (11.7–5.2). CO2 emissions 279–137g/km. Offer available to business users only for orders received before 30.06.2010. Figures shown are based on a non-maintenance contract hire package for the bailment of goods over 36 months, assuming a maximum of 10,000 contract miles per annum. An advance payment equal to 3 monthly payments is payable followed by 35 monthly payments commencing Month Two. Package includes Road Fund Licence and Saab Assistance. An excess mileage charge plus VAT applies if the contract mileage is exceeded. For full terms and conditions please refer to the Saab Contract Hire Master Agreement. All quotations are subject to availability, status, acceptance and agreement and guarantees may be required. Terms are unavailable to existing customers where specific end-user terms are in place with Saab Great Britain Limited. All rentals are quoted exclusive of VAT which is payable at the prevailing rate. Quotation correct at time of going to print. Sample quotation is given subject to there being no changes in manufacturer list price. Vehicles shown are for illustration purposes only. For full specification and details contact your local retailer, before placing an order. Offer may not apply to all retailer stock and is subject to availability. Saab Great Britain Limited does not offer tax advice to individuals and recommends that all company car drivers consult their accountant with regards to their particular tax position. No monetary alternative available from Saab Great Britain Limited. Contract hire by ALD Automotive Ltd., trading as Saab Contract Hire, Oakwood Park, Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 3JA. ALD Automotive Ltd. is incorporated in the UK and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in respect of general insurance products. On the road prices include number plates, delivery, Road Fund Licence, first registration fee and VAT. Excludes fuel and insurance. Models shown 9-3 Convertible 1.9TiD Linear SE at £27,005 OTR and 9-3 Turbo Edition Saloon 1.9TiD (150PS) at £21,485 OTR plus optional TX Design Pack at £515. (Saab95144)
Back in Business. With our new era of independence now in place, the launch of our new Contract Hire plans means you can enjoy Saab’s impressive style and performance for less than you might think. From the iconic four season, four seater 9-3 Convertible to the fully equipped 9-3 Turbo Edition Saloon – right now we have a range of offers that deliver a premium driving experience and make perfect business sense too. But don’t take our word for it, take a test drive at Lookers Saab Liverpool.
*Plus an advance rental of £837 (excl. VAT) **Plus an advance rental of £957 (excl. VAT)
Lookers Saab Liverpool www.lookerssaab.co.uk
0151 933 9777
82 Derby Road, Bootle, Liverpool, L20 8LR
USED CARS from
£3799
ONLINE 100’S CARS IN STOCK 1000’S MORE
06 Fiat Punto Active
07 Ford Focus 1.6 Sport
08 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Zetec
55 Peugeot 206 Sport alloy wheels, electric windows, central locking, radio/cd ..........Was £3999 ....Now £3899
08 Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue air conditioning, remote locking, heated front screen, alloys ...... Was £7599 ....Now £7299
10 Ford Fusion 1.6 Titanium alloy wheels, remote locking, cd player, air conditioning .... Was £10999.... Now £10799
54 Ford Ka Collection radio/cd, remote locking, electric windows......................Was £4499 ....Now £3999
09 Ford Ka Style (new models) electric windows,
10 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi Edge remote locking, cd player,
central locking, cd player ......... Was £7999 .... Now £7699
multi airbags ..........................Was £11499....Now £10999
54 Ford Mondeo Ghia X alloy wheels, air conditioning, remote locking, cd player ........Was £4999 ....Now £4699
58 Ford Fiesta Zetec remote locking, cd player, alloy wheels, air conditioning ........................Was £8499 ....Now £7899
09 Ford Focus 1.8 Tdci Titanium air conditioning, alloy wheels, sports seats ....Was £12499.....Now £11999
05 Ford Focus 1.6 LX air conditioning, electric windows,
07 Toyota Auris remote locking, air conditioning, cd player, multi air bags ...........Was £8499 ....Now £7999
alloy wheels, air con..............Was £13499....Now £12999
58 Ford Focus 1.6 Style air con, cd player, electric windows, remote locking ..Was £9499 ....Now £8999
59 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Zetec alloy wheels, air con, cruise control ....................Was £15999....Now £14999
£3799
£6999
remote locking, cd player ........Was £5999 ....Now £5499
59 Ford Fiesta Edge remote locking, cd player, multi airbags ............................Was £9499 ....Now £8999
£9999
59 Ford C-Max 1.8 TDCi Titanium remote locking, cd player
ASK ABOUT
Models shown for illustration purposes only
Bridge Road, Prescot
Orrell Lane, Bootle
Speke Hall Road, Speke
Tel:0844 482 8707
Monday Friday 9am 8pm
Saturday 9am 6pm
Sunday 11am 5pm
(Calls charged at local rate)
MOTORS 7
Friday, June 25, 2010
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A SPECIAL EDITION FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION
308 MILLESIM
107 MILLESIM
207 MILLESIM
FROM ONLY £219* PER MONTH
FROM ONLY £139* PER MONTH
FROM ONLY £189* PER MONTH
• AIR CONDITIONING • 16" ALLOYS • FRONT FOG LIGHTS • PEUGEOT CONNECT USB WITH BLUETOOTH
• AIR CONDITIONING • 14" ALLOYS • REV COUNTER
• AIR CONDITIONING • 16" ALLOYS • FRONT FOG LIGHTS • PEUGEOT CONNECT USB WITH BLUETOOTH
200 years is no ordinary birthday. To celebrate, Peugeot are launching a new special edition Millesim range. And if you order any new Peugeot during the month of June you will receive a free Nokia Phone with built-in SatNav.+ Contact us today to arrange a test drive.
PEUGEOT 107
/ 207 / 308 Millesim
ROBINS & DAY LIVERPOOL 77 MILL LANE LIVERPOOL 0844 5671520 www.robinsandday.co.uk/liverpool
The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the 107 range are: Urban 51.3 (5.5), Extra Urban 72.4-68.8 (3.9-4.1), Combined 62.7-61.4 (4.5-4.6), CO2 107-106 (g/km) for the 207 range are: Urban 49.5-28.5 (5.7-9.9), Extra Urban 76.3-49.5 (3.7-5.7), Combined 64.2-39.2 (4.4-7.2), CO2 171 - 99 (g/km) for the 308 range are: Urban 49.5-24.78 (5.7-11.4), Extra Urban 74.34-47.08 (3.8-6.0), Combined 62.7-35.76 (4.5-7.9), CO2 188-120 (g/ km).
*Offers apply to vehicles registered from 1st June 2010 until such point as they may be withdrawn by Peugeot Motor Company PLC at its discretion. Offers subject to availability and on selected models only. *Over 18s only. A guarantee maybe required. Written quotations available on request from Peugeot Financial Services, Quadrant House, Princess Way, Redhill, RH 1 1QA. Passport Personal Lease offers: 207 Millesim Initial rental £627.04, 46 monthly rentals, Optional final rental £3,814, Agreed mileage 6,000. 107 Millesim Initial rental £1,014.74, 46 monthly rentals, Optional final rental £2,836, Agreed mileage 6,000. 308 Millesim Initial rental £1,708.76, 46 monthly rentals, Optional final rental £4,657, Agreed mileage 6,000. If you choose to pay off the optional final rental at the end of the contract, you can keep the vehicle but you will not own it – you will pay an annual rental equivalent to one of your monthly rentals. If you exceed your agreed annual mileage you may incur excess mileage charges. These offers are available at participating dealers only. +Peugeot is pleased to offer this promotion to its customers in conjunction with Nokia. Peugeot customers must be aware of the terms and conditions regarding the Maps software presented by Nokia at www.nokia.co.uk. SIM card top up (or own SIM) required for ongoing phone use. Model Nokia 5230. Offer applies to Retail and selected Fleet orders from 1st - 30th June 2010. Motability, Peugeot Contract Hire and Export sales are excluded. For technical support, please contact Nokia customer services on 0904 2561151 or go to http://www.nokia.co.uk/support/repair/repair/troubleshooter (PEUG35657)
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Ford Ka Studio
Ford Fiesta Edge 1.25 3dr
electronic power steering cd with ipod connector intelligent protection system colour bumpers anti-lock braking system 12 month ford assist
Peoples Price
60ps engine air conditioning electric windows remote double locking electric power steering cd with ipod connector anti-lock braking system
£6995
RRP £9360 SAVE £2365
Peoples Price
£8995
RRP £12395 SAVE £3400
Tel:0844 482 8707 Models shown are for illustration purposes only.
Ford Focus Zetec 5dr alloy wheels air conditioning fog lights electric windows power steering remote double locking
Peoples Price
£11995
RRP £18695 SAVE £6700 (Calls charged at local rate)
8 MOTORS
Friday, June 25, 2010
★★★★
Motors by CHRIS RUSSON
M
ORE poke with less smoke is the latest MINI mantra as Britain’s favourite little car gets some new homegrown engines. The concept is being called Minimalism and it’s embodied in a new eco version of the MINI One. The MINI Minimalist has CO2 emissions of 119g/km, six per cent lower than the One, and is the most economical petrol engined MINI on the market. Capable of averaging around 55 miles per gallon, the Minimalist is fitted with a number of fuel saving devices including a stop/start engine, energy regeneration under braking and a gear change indicator. Priced from £12,950 - £210 more than the MINI One – the Minimalist will appeal to business users but will also find favour among drivers wanting to eke as much out of their car as possible. The most economical MINI remains the diesel with emissions as low as 104g/km and average fuel consumption in excess of 70mpg but even the cheapest versions will set you back more than £15,000. As such the Minimalist makes a lot of sense and its economy has not been achieved at the loss of performance. Compared to the MINI One there’s virtually no difference with 0 to 60mph taking 10.5 seconds and a top speed of around 115mph. On the road, pick up is slightly less lively but that is about all
MINI tunes in to a minimalist mantra
MINI MARVEL: The Minimalist is the most economical petrol engined MINI on the market anyone will notice. The Minimalist is fitted with a six speed manual gearbox and without trying too hard it’s easy to return good mpg. On a drive from the MINI factory at Oxford across the Chilterns the Minimalist averaged 57.2mpg according to the onboard computer
without any trouble. That’s impressive stuff and like any other MINI, the Minimalist has spot on handling. The key ingredient is MINI’s new 1.6-litre petrol engine which replaces the 1.4 in the non-Cooper models. Produced at BMW’s Hams
Hall engine factory in Warwickshire it is another example of the value of MINI to the UK economy. With more than 200,000 MINIs coming off the Oxford production line each year the little car is worth some £2billion to UK plc and keeps thousands of jobs in place.
The new 1.6 engine is now being fitted throughout the MINI line up including the hot Cooper S which now has a twin scroll turbocharger boosting top speed to 142mph but improving fuel economy by 3.1mpg to 48.7. Emissions fall as well from 149g/km to 136. Also coming on stream is a new convertible based on the MINI One. Previously open top MINIs were available only in Cooper, Cooper S or the range topping high performance John Cooper Works models. The One Convertible is priced from £14,985. some £1,500 cheaper than a rag top Cooper, and just as much fun to drive. Again economy is very much to the fore with average mpg of 49.6 and emissions of 133 and its performance is not that much off the mark with 0 to 60 acceleration of 11.3 seconds as opposed to 10.3 in the Cooper. As with the Cooper Convertible, the One has electronic stability control, air conditioning and full roll over protection. The roof can be operated on the move at speeds of up to 20mph. With the Oxford factory now gearing up to produce the sharply styled coupe and roadster MINIs next year, the plant will soon be making five different versions of the car which has clocked up more than 1.7million sales worldwide since its launch back in 2000. And at that rate the new MINI is on course to become more popular than the original which in its 40-year lifespan achieved 5.3million sales.
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WESTONS WINDSCREENS Side windows & rear screens, all cars, taxi’s & vans, new & secondhand, mobile fitting. Ash Rd, Seaforth, L21 2PY. 0151 928 7770.
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Excellent condition, fully equipped with everything, many other extras included. Bargain
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sited Martin Mere, Blackpool, 5* Park, immaculate, site fees £1,950 per year
only £9,000 07773 064082
STATIC CARAVAN 2007 model 8 berth Based in Towyn, North Wales, all fees payed for 2010. Immac condition Absolute bargain
£11,995 Ono 07786 067 420
RENAULT MEGANE COUPE
In great condition, cd, alloys, elec windows, leather interior, 12 months MOT, tax, immaculate
£12,995 ono 0151 227 3030 Full colour 6x1 advert
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RENAULT MEGANE COUPE
In great condition, cd, alloys, elec windows, leather interior, 12 months MOT, tax, immaculate
£12,995 ono 0151 227 3030 Display 4x1 advert
MERSEYCITROEN.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
MG 1.8 TF Sports soft top lady owner 53,000 mls s/ hist mot/tax Great fun Bargain £2,695. 0151 526 4699 (t)
FORD FIESTA FINESSE
LUXURY CARAVAN FOR S A L E Site fees from only £1950. At Blackpools Premier holidays park. Call Jay 077901 96563
0151 486 0841.
FREE TV & MICROWAVE with every caravan in June at Marine Holiday Park, Rhyl, caravans from £6,995, Tel: Sarah 07747 806285
FORD MONDEO ZETEC
Audi
2004, Manual, 2L Petrol, 38k miles, abs, electric windows, mirrors & driver’s seat, cruise control, air con, alloys.
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AUDI A4 Convertible full mot/ tax alloys, like new, must be seen £2295. 0151 922 6268 or 07976 286469
£3,000 ono
EXCELLENT CONDITION
£3,500 ono 07866 780615
Fiat
FIAT PUNTO ACTIVE SPORT 1.2
FORD ESCORT LX
07790 048174 0151 724 6253
BASIC package
RENAULT MEGANE COUPE ,12 months MOT, tax,leather int, immaculate £12,995 ono 0151 227 3030 Lineage advert 5 lines (MAX)
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0151 722 2525
FORD MONDEO ZETEC 05 reg, 2 months tax, 10 months mot, bronze colour, black interior, cruise control, full service history, excellent condition
£3,400 ono 0151 521 7635
FORD FOCUS C−MAX ZETEC 2.0 TDCi 05 reg, 10 months mot, 1 months tax, 52k miles, service history, alloys, CD, air con etc, good condition
£5,100 07941 785844
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FORD FOCUS 05 PLATE
1.6, 5dr, 39,000 mls, taxed and MOTd, fsh, all electrics, air con, excellent condition, genuine sale
£4,500
0151 292 6020 07516 516832 FORD MONDEO 2 litre, diesel, 51 plate, blue, used daily, reliable, taxed Sept, £975 ono. 07733 220188.
Mazda 1.3 5dr High top full V DEMIO extras only 50,000 mls, fsh, mint must be seen Bargain £1,295. 0151 526 4699 (t)
Rover ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE
Mitsubishi
2004 MITSUBISHI SPACE STAR 1.3
Black, 33,000 miles, 5mths Tax, 12mths Mot, alarmed, most service history, removable roof rails Good condition
£2,300 ono
07793 718206 0151 924 4209
Nissan
53
MICRA 1.0E New shape lady owner 50,000 mls fsh new mot, tax extras. 50mpg £2295. 0151 526 4699 (t)
Peugeot
PEUGEOT DIESEL 307
fro
Auto Estate, 2002, mot May 2011, tax Sept 2010, nice condition, this car has everything, blue leather piped in cream, electric seats, windows & sunroof, climate control, multi function steering wheel, computer, parking sensors and more
£1,600 ovno
07900 064306
Subaru
Emmerdale
£129m .00 for 3 days
& the Best of Yorkshire 3 September 2010 Here’s a break that combines the very best of Yorkshire’s stunning scenery, with included tours of ‘Emmerdale Country’ where you will see such well known haunts as Esholt and the Woolpack, as well as ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ country and the little Pennine town of Holmfirth, stomping ground of the late Compo, Foggy and Clegg.
Price includes:
Return coach travel • Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the Jury’s Inn, Leeds • Tours of Emmerdale Country, Last of the Summer Wine Country and the Yorkshire Dales • A visit to York • The services of a Tour Manager
SUBARU IMPREZA R SPORT 4dr 2007, Immaculate condition. 1 Owner. FSH. Selling due to getting company car. first to see will buy.
P reg, 12 months mot, 6 months tax, 64k miles, power steering, full service history, excellent condition
£695 52 Reg, Tax, MOT, e/w, Body Kit, C/D Radio, Alloys, 62k Genuine Miles Cheap Tax & Insurance excellent condition £1350 ovno bargain
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Citroen
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HDI RAPIER
02 Reg. Tax Sept 2010, full MOT. EM,PAS,EW over 50mpg, Cheap Tax, 113k m’way miles hence price Excellent condition
£1795 o.n.o. 07982 309670
PEUGEOT 206 Convertible
2001. Hard top convertible, black full leather, black interior, air con, remote stereo, 1.6 cc
£3195 Tel. 07540 940565 98 R 106 1.5D pas, 98K, 10mths MOT, 2 mths tax, £695 ono. Tel 0151 486 9984
Renault
2007 REG RENAULT CLIO
Silver, 1.25 petrol, manual, full Mot, 3mths Tax, FSH alloy wheels, electric windows, 1 careful lady owner from new Excellent condition
£5,500 ono
0151 283 3847 07779 028551 99 T SCENIC 1.6 Petrol, 12mths MOT, pas, 4 new tyres. £690 ono. Tel 733 0010 MERSEYRENAULT.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
£9,950
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Vauxhall
VAUXHALL CORSA Comfort, 2001, 1.2. Reliable. Very Good Condition.
£1,350 07952 993611
VAUXHALL CORSA 1.7 CDTi
2001, 3 door, silver, hatchback, 86,000 miles, 9 months MOT, in very good condition
£1,200
6 August 2010 Experience the unforgettable drama of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo - an evening full of colour, pomp and pageantry - combined with a visit to one of the world’s most famous ships, the former Royal Yacht Britannia - much-loved by the Royal Family and scene of many historic occasions.
Price includes:
Return coach travel • Two nights' bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation in a three-star hotel in the Ayrshire or Strathclyde area • A seat for the Edinburgh Tattoo • Entrance to the Royal Yacht Britannia • Visits to Moffat and Gretna Green • The services of a Tour Manager
£3,300 0151 924 7251
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VAUXHALL ASTRA LS 1.6, 16V, 1999, 5 door, sunroof, remote central locking, electric windows, new timing belt (with receipt), 74K mls. 12 mths MoT, in excellent condition inside & out
£875 ono 0151 526 2502
Beamish,
£219m .00 for 4 days
Whitby & the North Yorks Railway 16 July & 10 September 2010 Explore fascinating Beamish, ‘The Living Museum of the North’, where the past really comes to life, enjoy some sea air in the delightful resort of Whitby and journey through stunning scenery on the steam-hauled North Yorks Moor Railway. It all adds up to a wonderful weekend!
Price includes:
VW VW POLO 1200cc, 2003, 12 months mot, 6 months tax, 3 door hatch, great runner, ideal 1st car, £2,500. Tel: 07789 558183.
Volvo
0151 482 0789 SAAB SAAB SAAB Diesel specialist www.sarbkar.co.uk, service/repair 0151 448 1184
ys Edinburgh Tattoo & Royal Yacht Britannia
2003, silver, 5 door, 39,150 miles, 12 months tax, 2 months mot, electric windows & mirrors, air con, CD player, alarm, excellent condition
Saab
SAAB 9.3 S TURBO
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£179m .00 for 3
Tel. 07801 208457
T5 S Lady owner. FSH. Y S60 MOT/tax. Full leather. Top of range. Bargain £2,495.
0151 526 4699 (t)
Return coach travel • Three nights’ half-board accommodation at the St. Georges Hotel, Darlington • Admission to Beamish – The Living Museum of the North • A ride on the North Yorks Moor Railway • A visit to Whitby, Harrogate and Richmond • The services of a Tour Manager
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FUTURE CLASSIC: The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Everyone loves new Romeo
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HE Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has by MIKE TORPEY been voted the car most likely to become a future classic, in a survey of the UK’s top motoring media. per cent of the votes. Revolutionary designs, timeless appeal, The stylish two-seater cost around £110,000 iconic in its generation and an ability to new and is powered by a 4.7-litre V8 petrol re-define a brand were all considered engine delivering 450bhp. Only 41 examples criteria. made it to UK shores. The survey featured “Britain has a love more than 30 different cars affair with the classic car. sold in the UK from the Stories of vintage Bugattis last ten years, ranging discovered in barns, from supercars to James Bond’s Aston superminis. Martin DB5 going to Making the top ten was auction or Chris Evans a mix of luxury and spending £12m on a reasonably-priced models Ferrari really captures from the 253mph Bugatti the public interest,” said Veyron to the retro-styled Alistair Jeff of Carsite, Fiat 500 Mk II - the who organised the poll. original of which is also The top ten ‘future considered a classic by classics’ were: many. 1. Alfa Romeo 8C Limited to a run of just Competizione, 2. Ford 400, the Enzo Ferrari Focus RS, 3. Bugatti already has the demand of Veyron, 4. Fiat 500 Mk II, a classic car. Originally 5. Honda S2000, 6. Nissan sold for $650,000, the model Skyline GTR, 7. Enzo typically trades above a Ferrari, 8. Audi TT Mk I, million dollars at auction, 9. VW Scirocco Mk III, 10. an increase of more than AWESOME: The 253mph Bugatti Tesla Roadster. 50 per cent in value since Veyron in Liverpool HM Revenue and it was launched in 2002. Customs deem a car to be Alfa’s 8C Competizione a classic if it is 20 years old and still retains a stunner, launched in 2007 and limited to 500 value of £15,000 or more. models, took the top spot with more thgan 30
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Peugeot 5008 HDi 110 EGC Exclusive
Multi-purpose magic
CAPTAIN SENSIBLE: The Peugeot 5008 is a hugely practical midi-MPV laden with family-friendly features
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F there’s a car maker flying high at the moment then it is certainly Peugeot. In recent times the French manufacturer has weaved some multi-purpose magic with the 3008 crossover and thrilled the motoring world with the RCZ Coupe. But arguably its most interesting fresh arrival is the seven-seater 5008, a clever, smart and hugely practical midi-MPV laden with family-friendly features. The serious business with cars like this surrounds the interior and Peugeot has got it right in every area here. Most important are the seven individual seats, which include a third row pair large enough for adults. With these in place the boot space is nothing to write home about, but fold them flush into the floor and the luggage area is huge. And the ‘cinema’ positioning of the middle row outer seats allows
road
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easy access behind as one simple movement sees the cushions flip up and the backs move forward. Drop these down and you’re into warehouse space territory. Leg and headroom is ample wherever you sit, all three centre seats move forwards or back over a distance of 130mm and the front passenger seat can also be folded flat should extra long items need moving. For the driver there’s a cockpit feel akin to being at the controls of an aircraft. And when you opt for Exclusive spec - top of the three
trim grades – you get a jet fighter-style head-up display on a translucent panel near the base of the windscreen. It shows info like speed, cruise control and the gap between your car and the vehicle in front, and while having lit-up numbers in your line of vision could prove distracting, that’s not the case. This model also has a huge panoramic glass roof to ensure a light, airy feeling inside, while there’s also climate control, Bluetooth phone connection and a radar system to aid parking. And to keep the kids quiet an extra £500 buys a multimedia pack comprising two 7-inch screens in the back of the front seat head restraints, plus the capability to play two different DVDs. It’s money well spent. This 5008 was powered by Peugeot’s 1.6-litre HDi diesel, a strong, quiet unit with decent
speccheck MAKE: Peugeot MODEL 5008 HDi 110 EGC Exclusive ENGINE: 1,560cc, 4-cyl diesel POWER: 110bhp PERFORMANCE: 0-62 in 12.6 secs, top speed 112mph ECONOMY: 55.4mpg Combined CO2 EMISSIONS: 135g/km BiK RATING: 18% INSURANCE: Group 17 (1-50) punch from the 110bhp on tap. Unfortunately the car was fitted with an electronically controlled EGC automatic gearbox. The gear changes were dreadful, the car pausing, then lurching ponderously forward with every shift. The manual paddle shifts weren’t much better either.
PRICE: £22,595 on the road WHAT’S HOT: Space, comfort, versatility and innovation WHAT’S NOT: Awful, jerky automatic transmission RATINGS (out of five):
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Fuel consumption though is excellent at just over 55 miles per gallon for an MPV that grips the road well and performs admirably in top gear on the motorway. It’s a well designed car with an upmarket feel and certain to prove a big hit with families – just steer clear of that auto transmission.
Free ride beckons for motorcycling fans BIKING fans are being urged to spread the word that ‘Life is Better on Two Wheels’ as part of National Motorcycle Week, which takes place from July 18-24. The campaign is creating the opportunity for non-riders to join the 11,000 people who have already booked their first biking experience using the free service being offered by 150 training
schools nationwide. During National Motorcycle Week local events will take place with support from motorcycle dealers, the police and Bikesafe, rider’s groups, social networks and individuals, with prizes ranging from iPads and digital cameras to biking holidays and full sets of kit up for grabs. All non-bikers visiting one of the
participating dealers will be able to sign up for a free, no strings attached, taster session from a qualified instructor as well as being entered into the prize draw. MCI chief Steve Kenward said: “We have seen more than 8,000 people enjoy a free one- hour riding experience with our qualified instructors. “National Motorcycle Week is the
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perfect time to join in the celebrations and either run your own event or if you’ve never ridden before, or just fancy a refresher, sign up on the website and add to the growing numbers of people who have signed on, kitted out and ridden off.” An information guide is available online at www.mcia.co.uk