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57 Fiat Panda Active NOW ONLY
£4,495
06-58 Fiesta Zetec FROM
£4,495
11.9% APR TYPICAL
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£5,495
£4,495
£6,295
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£4,695
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£8,495
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07 Vauxhall Meriva Club, Life, Design
£5,995
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£8,495
£5,395
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56 Ford Focus Edge TDCi ONLY
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£5,995
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£8,995
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M{zd{ 5 1.8 TAKARA
From £14,995 With a customer saving of £3080
From £14,495* With a customer saving of £2300
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%
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M{zd{ 3 1.6 TS
M{zd{ 2 1.3 TS 3DR
From £12,495* With a customer saving of £2235
From £8495* With a customer saving of £1325
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
APR
Balance to pay £8200
Final payment £3914.25
Total amount ayable £10,077.21
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6000 miles per annum excess mileage charge 14.9p per mile
5.9%
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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
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08 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Style Climate 3 Dr from
£5788
WE BULK BUY
YOU SAVE MORE! 09 HYUNDAI i30 1.6 CRDi COMFORT 5 DR
ABS with EBA, isofix air conditioning metallic paint, 16” alloys CD with aux socket remote central locking
59 KIA CEE’D 1.6 CRDi 2 5 DR
£9788 SAVE
3157
£
ELECTRIC PACK
59 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.4 LIFE A/C 5 DR
ON COST NEW
ABS, CD player electric windows, remote central locking side impact airbags metallic paint
AIR CONDITIONING
58/09 TOYOTA YARIS 1.0 T2 3 DR
09/59 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 SXi 16v 3/5 DR
08 MITSUBISHI COLT 1.3 CZ2 5 DR
£12,988
SAVE
SAVE
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Airbags, CD Player Electric Front Windows Front Fog Lights Alloys, Remote Locking Air Conditioning
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7277 ON COST NEW
Body Coloured Bumpers ABS, Electric Mirrors Electric Windows Central Locking Radio/CD Player PAS
£5988
ABS with EBD, 15” alloy wheels multi functional steering wheel remote central locking electric windows metallic paint
09 FORD S-MAX 2.0 TDCi ZETEC 140 PS
PRICE FROM
UP TO 56 MPG BLUETOOTH
AIR CONDITIONING
08 KIA CEE’D 1.6 S/LS 5 DR
£5688
central locking anti-lock brakes electric windows radio & CD player metallic paint
HALF LEATHER
59 FORD FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC 5 DR
ON COST NEW
quickclear windscreen 16” alloy wheels, ABS with EBD CD player, front fog lights rear spoiler, metallic paint remote locking
AIR CONDITIONING
£6988
AIR CONDITIONING
59 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.4 TSi SE 4 DR 122 PS
PRICE FROM
£11,288
ALLOY WHEELS
59 RENAULT MEGANE 1.6 VVT DYNAMIQUE 5 DR
SAVE
8187
£
ON COST NEW
Air Conditioning, Airbags Cruise Control, Remote Locking ISOFIX, ABS, Metallic Paint Front Fog Lights 16” alloy wheels
SAVE
PRICE FROM
PRICE FROM
3732
£
AIR CONDITIONING
ON COST NEW
£8488
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7697
£
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PRICE FROM
£8788
ON COST NEW
15” alloy wheels front fog lights, ABS with EBD ESP, front quickclear front windscreen, remote locking rear spoiler, metallic paint
UP TO 61 MPG
Sports Front Seats, Airbags Front Fog Lights, Remote Locking
PRICE FROM
7428
£9288
6657
£
£
PRICE FROM
ABS, Electric Windows 09/59 ASTRA SXi 16v CD Player, Immobiliser SPORT HATCH 3 DR Lowered Sports Suspension
electric windows, metallic paint
PRICE FROM
09/59 FORD FIESTA 1.25 ZETEC 5 DR 85 PS
PRICE FROM SAVE
ON COST NEW
HEATED LEATHER SEATS
air conditioning, isofix metallic paint, ABS with EBD ESP, quickclear front screen perimeter alarm, park assist electric windows
SAVE
1607
SAVE
UP TO 62 MPG
ON COST NEW
£15,688
09/59 VAUXHALL radio/CD player with MP3 & AUX rain sensitive wipers, 16” alloys ASTRA 1.6 16v automatic lighting control remote central locking, front fog lights DESIGN
UP TO 56 MPG
3492
£
£6488
£
£12,988
SAVE
AIR CONDITIONING
Airbags, ABS, PAS Radio & CD Player Central Locking Height Adjustable Steering Wheel
UP TO 58 MPG
PRICE FROM
£5688
ON COST NEW
09/59 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.2 E 3/5 DR
alarm, 17” alloy wheels ABS with EBD, electric mirrors remote central locking, isofix cruise control, air conditioning full leather interior, metallic paint
heated body coloured mirrors
UP TO 61 MPG
ON COST NEW
09/59 VW PASSAT 2.0 TDi HIGHLINE 4 DR 110 PS
PRICE FROM
4907
£
6238
£
UP TO 67 MPG
ON COST NEW
ABS, remote locking 59 CHEVROLET electric front & rear windows AVEO 1.2 LS stereo RDS radio/CD with aux jack metallic paint, electrically adjustable & 5 DR
£7488
UP TO 64 MPG
PRICE FROM
7917
£
UP TO 68 MPG
ON COST NEW
PRICE FROM
PRICE FROM
UP TO 62 MPG
£9488
£
AIR CONDITIONING
Alarm, Air Conditioning Remote Central Locking Electric Windows, ESP ABS, Cruise Control Alloys, Metallic Paint
PRICE FROM
3622
UP TO 70 MPG
59 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT BLUEMOTION 2.0 TDi 4 DR 110 PS
Front Fog Lights, ABS with EBFD Air Conditioning, Cruise Control Sports Suspension, 7 Airbags Visibility Pack, Comfort Pack 16” Alloys, Electric Pack
PRICE FROM
PRICE FROM
£
09 PEUGEOT 308 1.6 HDi SPORT 5 DR
£10,788
£8488
UP TO 56 MPG
64.2 MPG
ABS with EBD, 16” alloys front fog lights, isofix CD player with aux socket speed sensing auto door locking BALANCE OF 7 YEAR WARRANTY
PRICE FROM
UP TO 72 MPG
UP TO
DIESELS ALSO AVAILABLE
ON COST NEW
59 FORD KUGA 2.0 DURATORQ TDCi TITANIUM 136 PS
metallic paint, alloy wheels air conditioning, CD player remote central locking, ESP front fog lights electric mirrors
7032
£
ON COST NEW
17” alloy, auto headlights ABS with EBD, metallic paint ESP, sony DAB radio/CD player remote locking, isofix, alarm quickclear front windscreen
PRICE FROM
PRICE FROM
£9988
£10,688
£19,488
SAVE
SAVE
SAVE
7502
£
ON COST NEW
BLUETOOTH
5657
£
INTELLIGENT AWD SYSTEM
ON COST NEW
5866
£
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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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. (Saab94093)
Back in Business. Just £279 a month* (excl. VAT) 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.
Just £319 a month** (excl. VAT)
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
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07 Plate Choice of Ford Fiesta
07 Plate Choice of Vauxhall Astra
07 Plate Choice of Ford Focus
From
From
From
£4991
£5991
£5991
ASK ABOUT
Bridge Road, Prescot
Orrell Lane, Bootle
Speke Hall Road, Speke
Monday Friday 9am 8pm
Saturday 9am 6pm
Sunday 11am 5pm
Models shown are for illustration purposes only.
Tel:0844 482 8707 (Calls charged at local rate)
Motors Saab set to return S to the big league by CHRIS RUSSON
AAB is back in business and marking its rescue with the launch of its best model yet. The new 9-5 will not only become the flagship of the Scandinavian firm’s fleet but it will also spearhead a new drive for business. Now in the hands of Dutch super car company Spyker, Saab is setting out to re-establish itself as a premium car maker to rival the likes of Mercedes, Audi and BMW. Sporting bold design the new 9-5 is packed with technology and advanced safety systems. Definitely a Saab from the front, this is a large saloon with more than a hint of Jaguar or Lexus from the back. Twin angular exhaust ports, a low-slung high intensity fog lamp, and a strip of running lights across the boot give it a distinctive appearance although the overall styling is conservative. But that’s what Saab customers like and although it is 13 years since the last 9-5 appeared, the newcomer is loyal to the Swedish brand’s values of style, safety and performance. Knowing its days as part of General Motors were numbered, Saab’s engineers worked hard on the underpinnings of the new car to distinguish it from the award-winning Vauxhall Insignia on which it is based. The result is a bigger car with a smooth and sophisticated ride –
TAKING FLIGHT: The new Saab 9-5 will take on Audi, Mercedes and BMW sporty enough when necessary but not quite in the same league as the Jaguar XF. Priced from £26,495 to £37,795 the 9-5 is benchmarked against the Audi A6 but even in its basic form the Saab outpunches its German rival. On sale in the first week of July, the cheapest 9-5 is powered by
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a two-litre diesel engine developing 160bhp – 30 horses more than a comparable A6. It gives the Saab a sub-ten second 0 to 60mph acceleration with average fuel consumption of 53.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 139g/km. The top range 2.8-litre Aero V6 is
all wheel drive and pumps out 300bhp producing a top speed of 155mph and 0 to 60 acceleration of 6.9 seconds making it a fair quattro alternative. Emissions of 294g/km and average mpg of 26.6 are on the high side, though. A more economical 2.0-litre petrol turbo is also available in the
9-5 while an even leaner 1.6-litre engine boosted to 180bhp will be coming on stream in September. At cruising speeds the 9-5 engines perform well but at lower revs the diesels are not quite as refined as their more modern counterparts. Saab is making six-speed manual and auto gearboxes available on the 9-5 and the Haldex four-wheel-drive system can be fitted as an extra, costing more than £2,000 on the non V6 models where it is standard kit. Electronic stability is fitted across the range while higher specification models have adaptive chassis settings to change the ride for sport or comfort - although the system works very well left to its own devices in auto mode. Saab’s roots in aviation are still very much in evidence when it comes to the interior and the 9-5 is fitted with a head up display projecting a speedo onto the windscreen in the driver’s line of sight. The layout of the instruments is clear cut and functional – a neat touch is back-lit green needles on the dials – but the facia looks dated, especially with black trim. A sat nav system which uses a hard disk drive - allowing iPod and CD uploads as well - is a £1,200 extra. It’s operated from an eight-inch colour touchscreen which helps spruce up the dash. Comfort levels are high and the space in the rear is generous. Drive hundreds of miles and you will not get tired in this car. Luggage space is plenty at more than 500 litres.
FROM
BRAND NEW
LOW DEPOSIT plus LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS
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 Cash Price
£6995
47 Monthly Payments
£122
Customer Deposit
£122
Purchase Total Charge Total Amount Fee for Credit Payable
£149
First Payment
£271
£2074
£9467
Amount of Credit
£6873 Final Payment
£3317
12.7% APR
Excess mileage 6k per annum charge £0.06 + vat per mile.
Peoples Price
£8995
RRP £12395 SAVE £3400 Cash Price
£8995
47 Monthly Payments
£159
Customer Deposit
£159
Purchase Total Charge Total Amount Fee for Credit Payable
£149
£2651
First Payment
£308
£12044
Amount of Credit
£8836 Final Payment
£3996
10.3% APR
Excess mileage 6k per annum charge £0.06 + vat per mile.
Tel:0844 482 8707 Finance subject to status, Terms & Conditions apply. 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 Cash Price
£11995
47 Monthly Payments
£216
Customer Deposit
£216
Purchase Total Charge Total Amount Fee for Credit Payable
£149
£2762.91
£15055
Amount of Credit
£11779 Final Payment
£4527
10.0% APR
Excess mileage 6k per annum charge £0.06 + vat per mile.
(Calls charged at local rate)
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ECHO Motoring Repairs & Services
Vehicles Wanted
LIVERPOOL MOT
DON’T BE FOOLED
SERVICE & REPAIRS
We specialise in Japanese imports & UK vehicles. If you have a problem or just want a service, we do it all i.e. batteries, services, timing, chains/belts, brakes, air con, re-gas, clutches & lots more Give us a call. Recovery service available free (subject to job) 0151 486 3456
A1 CLUTCH & GEARBOX
By being told your car has been scrapped LEGALLY. You need a certificate of destruction from D.V.L. to avoid the FINE. We issue certificates with cash for your car and free collection
BRASENOSE MOTOR RECYCLING 0151 933 1994 (Day) or 07801 385006 (Evening)
£135 MINIMUM PAID
Mot’s, Servicing & Repairs Free collection & Warranty 0151 734 2225 07751 459106 (Eve)
For most scrap cars, vans & 4x4’s 0151 727 8113
EUROCLUTCH CLUTCHES Best prices. Fully guaranteed 25 Dublin St L3 7DT 0151 236 4079
Full receipt given with every vehicle removed
CROSBY RENAULT Specialist service/ repair 0151 932 0381
CLUTCHES − M.O.T.’s FREE COLLECTION FULLY GUARANTEED 0151 228 1731 07796 198 648 (evg) 333A PRESCOT RD, L13 (next to Stanley Abattoir)
CAR WON’T START? Running problems? Timing belt broken? Mobile tune & service, same day. Tel 07802 607029
MINTO CLUTCH & GEARBOX Fully guaranteed. Unit 2, Keble Street, Kensington L6 1NF. 0151 263 5669
CLUTCHES/MOT’S FREE COLLECTIONS FREE DIAGNOSTICS Brakes, Servicing, etc.
Repairs
MOT’S £25 IN JUNE
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£130 − £5000 Most Cars & vans Anything considered Cash waiting 0151 928 7666 (24 Hours)
ALL VEHICLES WANTED £130 − £6000 PAID FOR MOST CARS & VANS CASH WITHIN THE HOUR! Tel 0151 321 0324 (Aintree) 07889 151394
WANTED £130 UPWARDS For Most Cars, Vans, 4X4’s & MOT failures Certificate of Destruction 1 Hour Collection all areas T: 0151 260 1700
CALL US FIRST! £140 MINIMUM FOR MOST SCRAP CARS CASH & CERTIFICATE ISSUED SPARES ALSO SOLD 0151 933 7258 07762 381285
Same Day 0151 933 8812 CAR AIR CONDITIONING service, re−gas 0151 922 4533
CRYPTON TUNING Fuel injection, engine electronics, engine service ABS/airbag diagnostics, non starters, at home or work Cartune 9am−7pm 6 days. 0151 236 0597 AUTO−ELECTRICIAN 24/7 Mobile. Wiring, Starters, alternators, Radios, Fires, Engine Management, Non−runners etc 7 Days 0151 263 4919
CAR REPAIRS MOBILE Servicing, Mechanical, Electrical. Diagnostics, immobilisers. 07850 250 981 HEAD GASKETS Cam belts, Service, MOT. 07903 419585
MOBILE CAR SERVICES Friendly & efficient repairs/ servicing.Bill 0151 521 5262 WELDING mobile, gas/arc/mig, body/chassis/mot repairs/wings/ sills/panels. Myers 0151 526 6731/07746 778803 MOBILE MECHANIC Services fr £39, repairs, Mot’s. No call out fee. Carl or Rob 07751 359676 or 07985 309044 SAAB/VOLVO Sales/Service Merseyswede. 0151 525 6545
WESTONS WINDSCREENS Side windows & rear screens, all cars, taxi’s & vans, new & secondhand, mobile fitting. Ash Rd, Seaforth, L21 2PY. 0151 928 7770.
Caravans / Motorhomes / Tents
BARGAIN 2003 WILLERBEY STATIC CARAVAN
On beautiful, small, quiet select park in North Wales. ALL SITE FEES PAID
£11,500 For quick sale Call Jay: 07504 346 114
C A R A V A N F O R S A L E At Martin Mere Holiday Park. Blackpool. £8000. Reduced site fees. Call Martyn on 07889 753 605 S T H E L E N S SECURE CARAVAN & BOAT STORAGE. £250 no vat. Manned 24 hrs. For details phone Keith on 07533 565821
£135 MINIMUM For Most Scrap Cars & Vans Top Prices Paid 0151 443 0629 or 07570 881 795
£130 MINIMUM FOR MOST SCRAP CARS AND VANS 7 day service 07842 164 980 0151 289 1190
I BUY ANY CAR DON’T CON cash paid. 00−08. High or low mileage. Fantastic Prices. 07824 601581
SCRAP CARS REMOVED Top prices paid. Collection within the hour. Tel 07712 887218 CARS BOUGHT FOR CASH Best prices paid, all cars considered GEORGESONS Tel 0 1 5 1 2 6 0 9 5 7 5 o r enquiries@georgesonscars.co.uk
SCRAP CARS & VANS WANTED Top prices paid, any condition and any time, 7 days per week 07966 074205
Driving Tuition
THE DRIVING ACADEMY SPECIAL OFFER
10 Lessons £149 (new pupils) Male & Female Instructors St. Helens to Speke & Southport to Skelm
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE We turn up when we say we will
0151-283 2929 www.thedrivingacademy.com
DRIVING LESSONS 1st 10 hours £139 07703 122814 FEMALE Instructor 3 lessons £10 each 0151 222 9962 CARLTON SOM 1st 4 lessons £10 each. 0151 228 2687.
ASHLEY NEAL SPECIAL OFFER £150 10 hrs Manual only. Male/female instructors. All areas covered. 08452 606 602
K E V I N K E A R N S Friendly, patient & professional. 0151 477 0021/ 07765 911146 SERGEANTS SOM Est 25 yrs 10 lesson course £140. Call Frank 0151 489 4428. PASSWAY Driving School 1st 2 lessons £10 each hour beginners only. Special offer 5 lessons £85 Male/Femaleinstructors. All areas. 0151 430 8333
AUTOMATIC £18 hourly, Ex BSM. Tel 0151 283 6207
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ECHO Motoring Commercial Vehicles
TRANSIT VAN
MOT April 2011, medium height, 2.5 diesel, 6 doors, ply lined, pas, cl, ew, heated elec mirrors, usual rust points.
£1100 ono 01704 560393 or 07950 841481
BOOK YOUR M.O.T. ONLINE NOW www.liverpoolmot.co.uk or call 0151 486 3456 Collection & Delivery just £10 each way or free if in the Speke area.
Motorcycles
WANTED BRITISH MOTORCYCLE Any age or condition considered. Also any spares
0151 259 1596 FAST TRACK RIDER TRAINING CBT £80. 3 day DAS courses £390 incl 0151 286 1140 or 07872 319594
U.K. VALETING SOLUTIONS Professional car care to your door. Tel: 0151 424 4555 Freephone: 0800 232 1524 Fully Insured,7 days a week. www.ukvaletingsolutions.co.uk
Citroen
WINDOW TINTING specialist. Car alarms, 07990 630 194
Spares U S E D C A R S P A R E S All makes 0151 933 1994
T FORD ESCORT £995
1.8 Turbo Diesel. 1 Year Mot/Tax. A/Con. CD player. Metallic. Choice of 2. Tel 0151 521 8700 www.ricelanecars.co.uk
a/c, CD, 5 door, petrol, navy blue, low mileage, 47,000, low insurance, Group 3, MoT December 2010, tax November 2010, great car, first to try will buy
£3,495 ono 07544 006 409 MERSEYCITROEN.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
ZX 1.6 AVANTAGE K reg, 56K, 7 mths MOT, immaculate cond £540 Tel 0151 733 0010
Fiat
FIAT PUNTO ACTIVE SPORT 1.2
MOTORCYCLES WANTED 50cc Upwards. 07544 018922
Vehicle Security
Ford
Car Valeting
53 C3 1.4i SX M.O.T.
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52 Reg, Tax, MOT, e/w, Body Kit, C/D Radio, Alloys, 62k Genuine Miles Cheap Tax & Insurance excellent condition £1695 ono bargain
07790 048174 0151 724 6253
04 FORD FOCUS 1.8 TDCI 100 ZETEC
a/c, alloys, CD, Ice Blue, 69,000 miles, MoT May 2011, Tax November 2010, must see, excellent runner
£3,895 ono 07595 045968
2005 FORD FIESTA STYLE
Silver 1.4 diesel, 40,000 miles, cd player, Mot March 2011, Tax Oct, cheap tax & very economical. Excellent condition
£3,900 ono
0151 527 1328 07724 744709
54 FOCUS 1.8 GHIA
5 door, metallic black, many extras. Lady driver from new, 35k mls. Mot Sept 10. Excellent condition
£3950
0151 286 2913 07980 079 543 96 ESCORT GHIA 1.6 60K, 12mths MOT, alloys, £540 Tel 0151 486 9984
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PREMIUM ENHANCED package package RENAULT MEGANE COUPE
In great condition, cd, alloys, elec windows, leather interior, 12 months MOT, tax, immaculate
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In great condition, cd, alloys, elec windows, leather interior, 12 months MOT, tax, immaculate
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Vauxhall
PEUGEOT DIESEL 307
S CORSA 1.0 S £995
1 Year Mot/Tax. CD player. Metallic. Tel 0151 521 8700
£500 ono 0151 259 2920
FORD FOCUS C−MAX LX 1.6, 53 plate, metallic, 74k miles, 6 mths tax, 12 mths mot, air con, e/w, CD player, very good condition
£3,200 ono 07500 928177 0151 207 3253
FORD FIESTA 57 Black, 3 door, CD/Radio, 6 months MOT & tax. Fantastic Condition.
£5,995 ono 07913 288270
1.3 KA STYLE 03 REG
Met blue, c/c bumpers, 60k mls, p/a/s, cd player, s/h, 12 mnths mot, 6 mnths tax. Excellent cond
£1495 Ono
0151 286 5195 07984 982 251
Hyundai HYUNDAI TRAJET GSi auto, X reg, 7 seater, excellent condition, 4 good tyres, tax, mot, e/w, £1,200 ovno. 0151 256 7186 or 07856 837227.
Land / Range Rover RANGE ROVER 1998,2.5 diesel auto, many extras, recon gearbox, superb FSH. Tax & test 12 mths. £2,950. 0151 342 8607 or 07929 648531.
Nissan
NISSAN MICRA MAURITIUS M reg, 3 door hatch, 998cc, green, full mot, tax, 66,899 miles, radio, excellent runner, reliable
0151 281 1585
for 3 days
Peugeot
Maroon, 2 months tax and mot, service history, clean and tidy car
£650 ono
£35
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1.3 R REG FIESTA
NISSAN MICRA
1.3 L reg, good runner, 11mths mot, 3mths tax, factory fitted sunroof, cd player, excellent condition for year
£450ono
0151 933 1918 07541 335664.
NISSAN ALMERA
W reg, 1.5, 5 door, metallic, 11mths MOT, 2 mths tax, pas, cl, ew, lots of service history, lady owner, good condition, very reliable
£1095 ono
07947 562673
227 3030
HDI RAPIER
02 Reg. Tax Sept 2010, full MOT. EM,PAS,EW over 50mpg, Cheap Tax, 113k m’way miles hence price Excellent condition
£1895 o.n.o. 07940 349377
51 PEUGEOT 307 GLX, 5 door hatch, a/c, ew. VG through out. SH. Average miles. Bargain £1,250. Lady owner. 0151 342 8607 or 07929 648531. MERSEYPEUGEOT.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
Renault
RENAULT GRAND SCENIC 1.6 VVT Dynamique, 55 reg, 7 seater, pristine condition, lady driver, air con, alloys, computer, 12 months mot, metallic blue, drives as new, bargain
£3,450 0151 722 8188 07872 320481
06 RENAULT MEGANE
1.6, 33k, 9 mths Mot and tax, CD, aircon, FSH, electric windows/mirrors, alarmed, silver, 2 lady owners, immaculate condition,
£5,300 ono 07732 807495 MERSEYRENAULT.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
Rover
ROVER 200 1.4, V reg, 72k miles, 5 door, metallic blue, alloys, air con, central locking, electric windows, power steering, 12 months mot, 6 months tax, excellent condition
£695 ono 0151 263 6434 07919 804818
Saab SAAB SAAB SAAB Diesel specialist www.sarbkar.co.uk, service/repair 0151 448 1184
Toyota
TOYOTA YARIS 1.4D SR Black metallic, 15,300k, 5 dr, 1 lady owner, 60 mpg, multimode, e/w, tax £35 yearly, 57 plate, FSH, excellent condition
£7,800 ono 07534 472 872
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VAUXHALL VECTRA LS 1998, ABS, air bag, e/w, rs/l, pwr stg, mot apl 2011, tax, 78000 genuine miles.
3City Brnt ea from ks £
£650 QUICK SALE
199pp
Tel. 07925 658344
VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 SXi 2005, silver, 49k miles, 3 door, mot, lovely condition
£3,295 ono 07976 669367
02 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.4 Taxed, mot’d, 86k miles, great condition, good runner, lady owner
£1,695 ono 07923 015481
VAUXHALL VECTRA 03 model, 63k miles, 12mths mot
£2500ono 0151 548 8178.
VAUXHALL ASTRA
02 reg, SSXi 2 litre diesel, red, 3 door, Sports interior, CD player, cl, ew, economical, tax and MOT’d, 126k miles
£1650 ono
07562 986574
VAUXHALL MERIVA ENERGY
1.6, 54 Reg, black, CD, Alloys, e/w, e/m, FSH, ABS, PAS, 4 mths tax, 12 mths MoT, 50,000 mls, 2 electric sunroofs, excellent condition
£3,400 ono 07706 878 479
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FORD’S car and commercial vehicle ranges recorded significant sales gains during May to retain the brand's UK market lead. The Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo and Galaxy were all clear segment leaders while the Ford Transit continued as overall top selling commercial vehicle in Britain. During last month the Focus, Kuga and S-MAX all recorded sales gains compared with May 2009, while for the year to the end of May, the Ford Ka, Fiesta, Focus, Kuga and S-MAX all registered significant sales increases compared with the same period in 2009. The Fiesta continues to top the UK car sales chart for the year to the end of May with the Focus in second position. But the Focus was UK best seller last month, re-taking the top spot from Fiesta for the first time since August 2009.
A Liverpool ● car retailer has been named
among the UK’s best SEAT dealerships after just one full year of trading. Liverpool SEAT beat off stiff competition from across the sporty Spanish brand’s 130-strong nationwide dealer network to finish runner-up in the large dealer category. Points were awarded to each dealership for sales performance, labour productivity, retail market share in the local area, profit versus turnover and customer satisfaction. And the Pall Mall dealership missed out on the GO! Dealer of the Year trophy by a whisker.
EXTRAS: The new Vauxhall Vivaro
Better vans value A
N INJECTION of added value combined with extra safety has been introduced by Vauxhall across its popular Vivaro commercial vehicle line-up. Leading the way are improvements to the Vivaro Sportive model which allows customers to benefit from more than £700 of extra features for a list price increase of £250. Standard spec on the Sportive now includes 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, front fog lights, radio CD with Bluetooth and body-coloured rear light clusters and mirror housings. A leather steering wheel is available for the first time on Vivaro and there’s also a new cruise control option. Retail customers can also take advantage of two new option packs worth up to £1,175, which
– for a limited time – are available free on all non-Sportive panel vans and double cabs. Plus Packs 1 or 2 cover features like radio CD with Bluetooth, remote security alarm, rear parking sensors, electric pack for mirrors and windows and air-con. All Vivaro models have been upgraded to include a new look fascia and steering wheel as well as an infotainment system, while a new Steel Grey exterior option extends the colour range. For additional safety a full steel bulkhead is now standard across the range and for another £50 a windowed version can be fitted. Service intervals on all Vivaro models have been extended from 18,000 to 20,000 miles and prices are from £16,775 plus VAT.
New Meriva on view VAUXHALL dealers Lookers will have a stand at the Calderstones Park tennis festival next week to promote the new Vauxhall Meriva. The event takes place from June 16-20 and Lookers staff
will be n hand to answer queries about the new model and the rest of the range from 10am each day. There will also be a prize draw with both Vauxhall and tennis-related prizes.
Friday, June 11, 2010
MOTORS 11
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Friday, June 11, 2010
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Motors
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Suzuki Swift DDiS SZ3 5-door
Suzie keeps it simple
HIGH FLYER: The Swift is everything you might hope to find in a supermini
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T may not be the first name springing to mind when you think of superminis, but the Swift is a vitally important car to Suzuki. That’s not just because more than a million have been built in five years, but because the model proved that having a reputation for budget cars doesn’t mean you don’t do quality. And in Suzuki’s case, you’re talking serious quality – to the point that I was amazed by just how well made this car is. The Swift is everything you might hope to find in a supermini, from a pleasant, spacious environment to outstanding fuel economy and near bargain prices. There’s a choice of 1.3-litre petrol engine in three and five-door body styles plus the tested 1.3 SZ3 DDiS diesel engine in five-door guise. Trim grades are SZ2, 3 and 4, while the 1.5-litre petrol is only available as a five door with automatic transmission. A more spirited 1.6 Sport model is
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there too for those seeking performance approaching hot hatch. Though the majority of Swifts are built as far afield as Japan, China and India, the emphasis is weighed heavily towards European driving characteristics, something you quickly discover from the way the Suzuki performs. It’s a nicely poised, well balanced small car and while performance certainly isn’t the strongpoint of the diesel version, the impression at least is that you reach 62mph quicker than the official 13.7 seconds would suggest. Economy is where the DDiS
really scores though. The 1.3-litre common rail diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler gives smooth progress even at low engine speeds. The official combined cycle return is 62.8 miles per gallon and though most of my driving was in urban conditions I still managed to squeeze an average 51.8mpg. Low CO2 emissions of 119g/km also means that road tax is pegged at £35 a year. At 1,690mm, Swift has one of the widest bodies in its class and coupled with a long wheelbase means there’s ample space for five. It’s a bit tight in the back for three adults but fine for kids, the centre position isn’t perched and all have sufficient headroom. You don’t get the biggest of boots, but the practicality is there with a liftable tray that splits the area into two sections, and the rear seats split and fold. A refreshing feature in these days of ever higher tech gizmos is the simplicity of the dash layout –
speccheck MAKE: Suzuki MODEL: Swift DDiS 1.3 SZ3 5-door ENGINE: 1,248cc, 16v diesel POWER: 75PS at 4,000rpm PERFORMANCE: 0-62 in 14.2 secs, top speed 102mph ECONOMY: 50.4mpg Urban, 72.4 Extra Urban, 62.8 Combined CO2 EMISSIONS: 119g/km BiK RATING: 13% INSURANCE: Group 4 everything is understated and accessible, plus you aren’t faced with a barrage of dials and buttons. All models feature front, side and curtain airbags, radio/CD player, remote central locking and immobiliser, electric front windows and mirrors, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and tinted glass, while SZ3 models and 1.3 SZ3 DDiS gain front fog lamps, electric heated door mirrors and
PRICE: £11,005 on the road WHAT’S HOT: Space, build quality, fuel economy, value for money WHAT’S NOT: Lack of punch RATINGS (out of five): LOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RIDE AND HANDLING . . . . . . . . PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VALUE FOR MONEY . . . . . . . . . . .
air-con. The DDis also has keyless entry for simple door unlocking/locking and engine start-up, and to make life even easier when carrying shopping bags, the tailgate has an electric catch that is released with just a light touch. It all adds up to a tempting package – and a car that’s fun to drive, looks good and costs a lot less than the market leaders.
Alfa hails its Guilietta as ‘safest ever’ compact car
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ALFA ROMEO is hailing its new Giulietta as the safest ever compact car after the model was awarded a five-star Euro NCAP rating and overall safety score of 87 from 100. The rating takes on greater significance given that since last year, Euro NCAP has adopted a
new assessment regime taking in Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Pedestrian Protection and a new area - Safety Assist. Injury avoidance and mitigation functions like seat belt reminder, ESP and speed limiter, are also rated, making it progressively harder to achieve a
five-star rating. So the rating achieved by the Giulietta – 97% Adult Occupant, 85% Child Occupant, 63% Pedestrian Protection and 86% Safety Assist - means the car will also have a five-star rating in 2012 when the system reaches maximum severity.
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The stylish new model will cost from £16,995 when it reaches showrooms later in the summer. It makes its public debut early next month at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. There will be three petrol and a pair of diesel engines, with Turismo, Lusso and Veloce trim.