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Road test:Honda Insight hybrid

Road test:Vauxhall Astra Twintop

Women’s View:Suzuki Alto

Road test special:Mazda MX-5

Motability: Frequentlyasked questions

Used cars:Luxury 4x4

Dealer profile:Autofix

Dealer profile:Evans Halshaw

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THERE are some thunderously fastcars in the current Bentley line-upbut all of them retain at least a lit-tle of the brand's trademarkreserve.

Even the Continental GT coupewith its supercar performanceplays things in a more understatedfashion than the alternatives in itspace and price brackets. That'show it used to be anyway, beforethe Continental Supersportsarrived on the scene.

The twin-turbo W12 engine thatpowers the Continental GT devel-ops 552bhp and in theContinental GT Speed, it has600bhp but in the ContinentalSupersports it has been furthertweaked to achieve 621bhp.

The raw figures give someinsight into the sheer pace of theContinental Supersports.

The car can get from a standing

start to 60mph in 3.7 secondsand will be bursting through the100mph barrier in 8.9s. If you putthe hammer down at 50mph,that monstrous torque and thefour-wheel-drive transmission sys-tem will have you at 70mph in2.1s. The top speed is 204mph.

The power of the Supersports is

reflected in its styling but themodifications are not purely forcosmetic reasons: they work toensure the car can make the mostof its performance.

The huge frontal intakes supplythe extra air that the turbocharg-ers need to function properlywhile twin bonnet vents allow hot

air to flow away from the engine.The self-levelling air suspension

system is lower than on the stan-dard models and features stifferbushes while the rear track isextended, necessitating theSupersports' wider rear whee-larches.

Even cars built for the expresspurpose of going indecentlyquickly need to keep half an eyeon their environmental impactthese days or at least be seen tobe doing so.

With this in mind, theSupersports model has beendesigned to run on any mix ofpetrol and E85 Bioethanol.

Because it's produced fromplants which take CO2 out of theatmosphere while growing,bioethanol is carbon neutral andowners using the fuel will takethe edge off the Supersports'hefty combination of 388g/kmCO2 emissions and 17.3mpgeconomy.

Price on the road is £150,000.

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CLIO III RANGESOMETIMES we all have to bite the bullet.Renault realised that if it was to compete as aglobal player, it needed to invest in newfactories, new cars and new staff.

One of the first fruits of this huge spendingspree was the Clio III. Put baldly, Renault justcould not afford for this car to fall flat on itsface but looking at the vehicle, there wasnever much danger of that.

This latest, facelifted Clio is comfortably big-ger than the old Clio II. Renault have nowbeen able to take a leaf out of GeneralMotors' book and allow the utility models (likethe Modus) to concentrate on family duties,freeing the Clio up – as Vauxhall has donewith its Astra – to be a bit sassier than before.

Therefore, the lines are sharper and sleekerthan the rather bulbous previous two genera-tions and there's greater production emphasison the sportier three-door model, a car whichis expected to account for over 75 per cent ofUK sales.

That's not to say that the Clio II is dead andburied. Budget-priced 'Campus' models are

still offered for sale as entry-level Clio ver-sions. Renault dealers will either have towork very hard with the pricing on thesevariants or segregate their showroomsbecause once buyers clap eyes on the ClioIII, the old car tends to look very old indeed.

At 3.99m long, the Clio III is a full 174mmlonger than its predecessor and despitethose elegant lines, 45mm of extra heighthas been slyly grafted in. The result is a carthat's a far more spacious proposition with-out appearing frumpy or gawky.

Peugeot tried this and failed with the 307and SEAT only just managed it with the Leonbut Renault have worked the compromisebetween space and styling better than both.

The Clio III is offered with a wide array ofpetrol and Euro IV compliant common-raildiesel engines. The petrol engine rangecomprises a 75bhp 1.2-litre, a 100bhp tur-

bocharged 1.2-litre TCE unit, a punchy138bhp 2.0-litre unit and a knockout 2.0-litre 197bhp offering, while the 1.5-litre dCidiesel engine comes in a choice of threepower outputs: 68bhp, 86bhp and 106bhp.

The list of available transmission options forClio III is the same as for Modus and includesa six speed manual on the most powerfuldCi 106. For the first time, a robotised"quick-shift" gearbox commanded by pad-dles located behind the steering wheel is alsoavailable.

Prices start at under £10,000 and the trimlevel range is split between the sporty 3-doorand the practical 5-door cars although buy-ers can also get a Sport Tourer estate.

The 3-door line-up runs from Extreme toRip Curl, Dynamique and Dynamique S whilethe 5-door model is offered in Expression,Rip Curl, Dynamique, Dynamique S or Initialeform. All models get power steering, a tripcomputer, body-coloured bumpers and sidemouldings, remote central locking and aheight adjustable steering wheel.

Road test:Toyota Yaris

Road test:Mini One Clubman

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

TOYOTA’S second generation Yarissupermini has an inherent rightnessabout it, writes Jonathan Crouch.

At first glance, this isn’t a car you’dput at the top of your superminishopping lists. After all, there areother cars that are more stylish,faster, cheaper or better equipped.

Yet everything about it just doesthe job so effectively.

After a few months, you often getrattly pieces of trim and odd thingsthat stop working as they should.

There’s been nothing like that withthis little Yaris on a long-term test

Here’s a car that still looks and feelsas fresh as it did when it first rolledout of the showroom nearly a yearago.

I chose the diesel, 1.4 D4-D TRmodelm not only because it has somuch more pulling power throughthe gears than its equivalent petrolstablemates but also because I want-ed to see if the up-front premium theD4-D demands could be reclaimed

getting pretty close to Toyota’sclaimed urban fuel consumption fig-ure of 55mpg but in terms of mak-ing back my money, it’s going to berather touch and go.

Still, I can console myself that thiscar is significantly better to drivethan the comparable 1.33-litre petrolmodel. The 89bhp engine is a usefulstep forward from the 74bhp dieselthat powered the previous genera-tion Yaris, with the sprint from 0 to62mph achieved in 10.7 seconds onthe way to a top speed of 109mph.

The main thing is plenty of low-end pulling power to make towndriving a breeze and the steering islight and responsive. Visibility isgood all round, except for the large‘A’ pillars which you have to peeraround on tight bends.

The Yaris manages the normalaspects of a supermini’s existence

just as effectively as it does theabnormal ones. Iit’s actually very dif-ficult to think of a single aspect ofthe car to criticise. Plus, it also feelsvery well built. The double-sealeddoors have been designed specifical-ly to feel thicker and weightier andshut with a thunk rather than aclang.

The unconventional fascia looksfar removed from the supermininorm, with a 3D effect on the main

display. More conservative buyersmay find it a bit unusual but it’s cer-tainly distinctive.

Negatives? Well, there’s only somuch money that can be thrown ata car where margins are this tightand there are plenty of unlined cub-bies and hard plastics on display.

This is somewhat disappointingfor something otherwise so wellbuilt. Still, the flip side of this is thatthe interior is hard-wearing and the

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 manufacturerto Toyota seeking to design a class-leading supermini, I’d buy a Yaris andtake it apart piece by piece to findout just how thorough a job I neededto do.

And having done so, I’d probablygive up and go and build somethinga bit easier. Enough said.

Prices for the 1.4-litre D-4D rangeover the course ofthe year in lower run-ning costs. So far, I’m

from £11,125 to £12,855on the road, with insurancegroup 4E.


STAFF at Derek Woodmanentered into the spirit of 'DoSomething Funny for Money'for Comic Relief 2009 as theydressed up last Friday to raisemoney for the charity.

Staff at the BMW & MINIdealership were invited to dressdown and make a donation toComic Relief – but a brave fewdecided to dress up in keepingwith this years theme!

Customer relationship man-ager, Michelle Walker said,"The team made a brillianteffort for Red Nose day and

there were some fantastic out-fits. We had Scooby Doo, acouple of hippies, Jack Sparrowand cowboy complete withinflatable horse!

However the star of the showwas used car sales executiveDavid Langan who dressed as awoman all day, a convincingone at that! He also collectedall the money from staff andcustomers."

The dealership raised £250for the Comic Relief charity,which raised over £59 millionon the night.

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

IF THE Clubman is the MINI in its mostutilitarian form, it should make evenmore sense with the MINI's most utili-tarian engine.

It all bodes well for the MINI OneClubman. Say what you like about theMINI's iconic design, zesty drivingexperience and exemplary economy,it's not the most practical destinationfor around £12,000 of your hardearned cash.

Those stingy rear seats and the lessthan captious boot on the hatchbackmodel mean that family journeys canbe a bit of a squeeze.

The Clubman was created toaddress this point and did a decentjob without setting the world alight.More affordably priced in One form,the Clubman could be at its mostappealing.

The MINI One Clubman has a 1.4-litre petrol engine and with 95bhp, itisn't the most vigorous performer.

Give the accelerator pedal a soundstomping and, if you're slick enoughwith the gearbox, 60mph can bereached in 11.6s.

That and the 114mph top speedmakes this the slowest MINI Clubmanbut neither the Cooper's 9.8s nor theCooper D's 10.4s are particularlyrapid and yet those cars are morethan capable of getting their driversgrinning.

Like all MINI products, theClubman's fun factor comes from itsresponsive steering, firm suspensionand tight body control, the OneClubman should be no different, par-ticularly as it shares the Cooper'ssporty suspension set-up.

With a longer wheelbase andaround 2cm of extra roof height plus

identical components as far back asthe B-pillars, there doesn't seem to bemuch scope for the Clubman to dra-matically exceed the interior space ofthe MINI.

Crucially though, it's 24cm longeroverall thanks to the extended rearoverhang and that has helped BMWsqueeze in 8cm of extra rear legroomwhile upping the boot capacity froma paltry 160 litres to a respectable260. The rear seats take the form of athree-seater bench in the standard car

but the standard MINI's two-personpods can be reinstated as a no costoption if you don't need the middleberth.

The Clubman is a five-door car butthe doors aren't exactly where you'dexpect them to be. It's business asusual at the front but access to therear seating is through a single 'sui-cide' door on the right-hand side.

Hinged on its rearmost edge so thatit opens in the opposite direction tothe front doors, it's positioned on the

£1,200 less than the CooperClubman, a decent saving that willbring this more practical MINI intorange for a wider group of buyers.

BMW may charge customers a pre-mium for buying into its carefully nur-tured MINI brand but it has also engi-neered the cars to be highly fuel effi-cient with buoyant residual valuesmeaning that overall running costsare very reasonable.

The MINI One Clubman can return52.3mpg on the combined cyclewhich is very good for a petrol modeland its emissions are a similarly strong130g/km.

Anyone looking for a small car withloads of space and practicality built inmight not appreciate the MINIClubman. There are far better ways ofaccommodating the family comfort-ably for this kind of money. As a MINIwith a bit more space, however, it's afine product and that holds trueregardless of which engine is installed.

The price is £13,290 on the road.

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It means that rearseat passengers inright-hand drive mar-kets like the UK areforced to exit into theroad.

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THE INSIGHTBLACKPOOL Honda will be holding aBreakfast Morning event on Saturday, March21, to launch the new Honda Insight hybridcar - one of the most exciting models thedealership has had to launch in its long asso-ciation with the Honda Brand.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for cus-tomers to be the first to see the Insight andexperience its remarkable characteristics overtea, coffee and pastries.

The new Insight is a stylish and practicalfamily hatchback offering both the privateand business users significant savings ontheir annual motoring costs and all at theprice of a conventional family hatchback.

The Honda Insight also significantly undercuts the Toyota Prius, both on initial priceand running cost over three years.

As a fleet dealership, Blackpool Hondawith the new Insight, can offer the businessuser significant savings in income tax, fuel,road tax and residual values compared withsimilar conventionally powered vehicles aswell as Toyota's Prius.

It also does its bit for the environment withlow emissions and excellent fuel economy.

So how does the Insight achieve all this?

As well asHonda's techni-cally advancedIMA petrol/elec-tric drive-train,the new Insightdisplays infor-mation to pro-mote more effi-cient and eco-nomical driving.

The centralinstrument read-out is the key toall this. Drive ina relaxedsmooth manner and the dash glows in a calm-ing green light. Get a bit over enthusiastic andthe green hue fades, eventually turning blue ifdriven really hard.

By maintaining a green approach a littleplant symbol illuminates on the Insight's dis-play as a reward and it's possible to get up to

five of thesesymbols lit if thecar is drivencarefully. At theend of yourjourney the carwill give you anaverage rating

to show how efficiently you have driven dur-ing your journey.

For all those who attend, Blackpool Hondawill offer a complimentary spring check ontheir car (worth £15)* and includes:

Check the heater and air conditioning,check washers and wipers, check lights and

horn, fluid levels, add screen wash, check allthe drive belts (excluding cam belt and bal-ancer belt), check the battery, check exhaustsystem, check brake pipes and hoses, checksuspension plus a tyre inspection.

So why not find out more at the BlackpoolHonda 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. Youcan also visit their group's website atwww.coxmotorgroup.com

*Please book by calling (08448) 441485.Limited spaces available.




vauxhall

IN THE film 'March of the Penguins'there's a scene where a whole bunchof penguins stand on the edge of thepack ice waiting for the first one tojump in.

There could be leopard seals or killerwhales in there but it's inevitable thatone of the penguins has to be thefirst to go. Once one plops in, the restsurge in behind.

Vauxhall weren't amongst the firstpenguins to dive into the 'coupe con-vertible' with their Astra TwinTop, butthen, maybe that's a good thing.

This car moves the game on byoffering a folding roof that's com-posed of three main sections insteadof the usual two piece affair.

All of which means that you don'tneed to fold two huge pieces ofmetal into the car's rear end, avoidingthe strangely mis-shapen looks ofsome coupe-cabriolets.

At the press of a dash-mountedbutton, the two overhead sections ofthe roof stackon top of theglass rear

window and hinge backwards intothe boot, offering the usual benefitsof added security and safety of a hardtopped car with the wind in the hairfeel of a convertible.

What's more, the Astra TwinTopisn't merely an Astra hatch that's hadan angle grinder taken to it.

The body was designed from theground up as a convertible andVauxhall reckon the two cars share atmost 30 per cent of body parts.

With excellent chassis rigidity whenthe roof is in place, driving dynamicsshould approach those of the laudedAstra hatch.

Designed at GM Design Europe inGermany, the Astra TwinTop goes intobattle against the likes of theVolkswagen Eos and Renault MeganeCC although at almost 4500mm inlength, it's usefully bigger than both

Three petrol engines are available atprices starting from £19,000. Entrylevel customers will get the 105bhp1.6-litre Twinport unit but it may wellbe worth saving a little harder for theusefully quicker 140bhp 1.8-litremodel - the only engine that's avail-able with an automatic gearbox.

Those who really want to feel ahurricane in their hair should plumpfor the 197bhp 2.0-litre Turbo modelwhich uses the same engine as thepopular Astra 2.0T SRi. There's also a150bhp 1.9-litre diesel variant.

Vauxhall may stand charged with a

marked lack of originality when itcomes to the Astra TwinTop but ifyou're going to be a follower, atleast be a good one. That's wherethe Astra looks set to score. It'sgood looking, offers a name that UKbuyers trust and comes with a rangeof decent engines.

Overall then. the omens look verygood indeed. After all, evolution hasshown there to be certain benefits inwaiting until the coast is clear.Moorland Motors have just oneAstra 1.9 CDTi Air 150PS at£16,744, saving £4,956 on the rec-

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of these rivals. The styling is also bet-ter resolved thanks in no small partto that clever folding roof arrange-ment. The rear end carries over thepetal-shaped lights of the Tigra andluggage space is better than youmight expect, even with the roofstowed.

Utility is enhanced by 'Easy Load',a feature raising the horizontallystacked parts of a folded roof at thepush of a button, making cargo eas-ily accessible. Great when you've gotan armful of shopping in otherwords.


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WILL IT SUIT ME?Small cars are very much in vogue

at the moment. They're the simplest,most effective way to achieve thedual goals of minimising motoringcosts and cutting vehicle emissions, soboth manufacturers and consumersare paying them more attention thanat any time in the past. It's into thisstate of affairs that Suzuki has pitchedits latest Alto, a compact city car withthe tough task of vying for attentionagainst some very high profile rivals.THE PRACTICALITIES

We're told that the space for frontseat occupants is 'prioritised' in thecabin and so it should be but thatdoesn't bode well for those in theback. The fact is that most citycars areused to carry more than two peoplerarely, if ever, and so long as the rearseats can cope with a few shoppingbags and a tattered road atlas, they'lldo the job. The Alto's C-Pillars areextremely thick and this may result invisibility issues when parking but theinterior itself looks to have the requi-site youthful feel with the curvy linesof the dash and the door inserts.There's also a healthy amount of stor-age capacity.

Suzuki products rarely leave toomuch to the imagination in terms ofequipment and the Alto doesn't breakwith that tradition. The car is alsowell-appointed from a safety perspec-tive with Suzuki incorporating a fullcomplement of crumple zones andimpact-absorbing structures to keepoccupants safe in the event of a colli-sion. Front side and curtain airbagsare available, as is ESP stability con-trol.BEHIND THE WHEEL

The Alto's 1.0-litre petrol enginelooks ideal for a compact urban vehi-cle. The 3-cylinder unit musters 67bhpand 90Nm maximum torque at4,800rpm. That doesn't soundthrilling but in a car that tips thescales at 855kg, it's enough to coverthe 0-60mph sprint in 14 seconds.

Stick at it and a top speed of 96mphis also attainable. The Alto is 3500mmlong with a 2,360mm wheelbase andthat helps it achieve a super-tightturning radius of 4.5m that should beideal for manoeuvring into tight park-ing spaces or executing the oddcheeky U-turn.VALUE FOR MONEY

The 1.0-litre petrol engine can

return an impressive 64.2mpg on thecombined cycle along with 103g/kmemissions.

It's greener than Robin Hood on arollercoaster but if you specify thefour-speed automatic gearbox,environmental performance will tailoff.

The auto model gets 53mpg and122g/km emissions.

COULD I LIVE WITHONE?

The choice now at the disposal ofUK city car buyers is quite somethingand the Suzuki Alto looks like beinganother useful addition to the field.Operating at the value for money endof the segment, its low costs andcompetitive pricing will be crucial toits success.

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

CLAIMING a benefit due to you isn’ t always as easy as it seems. Meanstests, endless form filling and jumping through countless bureaucratic loopssees millions of pounds of benefits go unclaimed each year.

The Motability scheme likes to do things differently and has widened itschoice of cars available to disabled drivers yet further for this year. Vehicleslike the MINI are now available and Motability are even offering a referralscheme.

When you tell a friend, or relative, about the motability car scheme andthey decide to join, they’ll send you £25 to say thank you. And, they’ll alsosend your friend £25 as a welcome gift too. Full details are available at theMotability 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 HigherRate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance or WarPensioners’ Mobility Supplement, and has at least 12 months’ award lengthremaining when they apply. No waiting lists, credit checks or medical assess-ments are required. Joining the Scheme is pretty straightforward – you sim-ply need to make your choice of car and order it at your local dealership butdo visit a number of dealers to look at different makes and models, and havea thorough test drive. No extra assessments or credit checks are needed.

Insurance is also taken care of when acquiring a car through the ContractHire Scheme. It includes breakdown cover, servicing, maintenance, car tax

4,000 or so dealers that provide carsto their customers, to ensure thatconsistent standards apply across thecountry. As a result, dealers are keento provide higher service levels andare encouraged to go the extra mile.They have lots of positive feedback,but if there is an occasional problem,they want to hear about it.

Motability customers cross the spec-trum in age, location and family cir-cumstances. Perhaps the larger groupare gathered in the 45-65 age brack-et, but customers are as young as

three and as old as 100. A small per-centage are wheelchair users; othersmay use a stick or simply be able towalk unaided only for a short dis-tance. What’s not widely appreciatedis that you don't even need to be ableto drive to take advantage of thescheme. Many Motability customersprefer not to drive or are unable to. Inall cases, whether the customer drivesor not, they can nominate two peopleto drive the car on their behalf. Theymay be relatives, friends or carers.

The substantial savings to be made

by choosing a Motability car meanthat this really is the most affordableway to get motoring. You need toconsider the full cost of running yourown car, including insurance, break-down and repairs, which can hit youwhen you least expect it.

All this is included with the ContractHire Scheme and over 420,000Motability customers enjoy these ben-efits, which add up to a big savingand for most people, this saving pro-vides a better deal than owning theirown car.

Here’s why. If you are a ContractHire customer, tyres are now providedand fitted free of charge. Regular ser-vicing and repairs are carried out andpaid for by Motability. Car windowsand windscreens are also replaced atno cost to you. You will only need tobudget for fuel and topping upengine oil between services.

The range of makes and modelsavailable on the Scheme is greaterthan it has ever been - there’s nowsomething for almost every taste andbudget.

LUXURY 4X4IF there's one corner of the marketthat has changed more than anyother it's possibly the luxury 4x4 sec-tor.

Run the clock back a few years anda luxury 4x4 was either a Range Roveror something big, Japanese and agri-cultural. We've progressed a long waysince then and much of the credit forthe revolution goes to the BMW X5, acar which showed that you didn'tneed tractor driving skills to own aluxury 4x4.

Of course, the big manufacturershad to play catch up and as a resultthere is now a wider selection thanever of talented luxury 4x4s to choosefrom but if you want something a lit-tle older you will notice a drop off interms of sophistication.CHEAP & CHEERFULOPTIONS

Mk II model Range Rovers arealways a solid bet but if you needsomething with a little more attitudethen the Jeep Grand Cherokee makesa decent option. Although some ofthe earliest cars are now looking a lit-tle dog-eared, there are still a number

of facelifted cars that represent greatvalue for money. Just don’t expect ahuge cabin. The other notable con-tender in this class is the car that waseffectively left high and dry by theBMW X5. Lexus’ RX300 is probablyone of the better bets if you don’t

plan to go near any mud.AFFORDABLEMID-RANGERSThe Toyota Landcruiser Amazonmakes a great choice if you genuinelyneed acres of space, but most buyers

in this sector prefer something a littlemore urbane and this tends to boildown to either a BMW X5 or aMercedes M Class. Don’t discount theJeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CDR or itsseven-seat Commander sibling.

DESIRABLE BUTPOTENTIALLY PRICEYIf you want the best of the best, mostwill still plump for a Range Rover, inthis instance the post 2002 series IIImodel.

Upper range BMW X5 andMercedes M-class model will fall intothis compass and if you've really gotbags of cash, the more modern cropof contenders including the VolvoXC90, the Volkswagen Touareg andthe Porsche Cayenne are all up forgrabs.

WHAT TO PAYCChheeaapp && CChheeeerrffuull:: [Older] Jeep GrandCherokee 4.7 – £4,000-£4,800 (99 to01-plate); [Newer] Lexus RX300 –£5,600-£7,000 (00 to 03-plate).AAffffoorrddaabbllee MMiidd--RRaannggeerrss:: [Older]Toyota Landcruiser Amazon TD –£13,600-£15,000 (52 to 03-plate);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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The Motability Scheme has helped thousands ofdisabled people get mobile. We look at thelatest developments and answer some of themost frequently asked questions

and more but it's surprising howmany people are still unaware thatall these things are included in theworry-free package. Changing to anew car when the time comes is alsomade as easy as possible with aseamless transfer. You simply keepyour old car until the new one isready. If you have medium-to-heavyadaptations for your disability, youmay be able to keep your car forlonger by extending the lease, orarrange to transfer the adaptationsto your new vehicle. There's no rea-son why any Motability customersshould be left car-less between leas-es – unless, that is, you are on holi-day and would prefer that arrange-ment.

Motability isn’t a Governmentdepartment but it does work veryclosely with the Department forWork and Pensions. The Scheme isoverseen by Motability, a registeredcharity, and the Car Scheme is oper-ated by Motability Operations, whichis a private business owned by themajor clearing banks. All profits areploughed back into the business forthe benefit of the customers.

Motability customers needn’t worryabout hostile dealers either. Duringthe past two years, the scheme hastransformed relationships with the

HELPING HAND: Motability can put you on the road to freedom


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As Renault specialists, Autofix can offerRenault owners high quality servicing atvery competitive prices.

In June last year Autofix moved to biggerand more convenient premises on LythamRoad in Blackpool. Simon would like toinform all his existing customers that theywill still receive same attentive service andhe looks forward to welcoming them to hisnew site.

If your vehicle requires an MOT thenbring it to Autofix for its test. Their experi-enced technicians will check it over toensure that it meets the required standardsand will continue to provide you with many

hours of trouble-free motoring.Autofix’s team have the expertise to ser-

vice and repair all makes and models of carand light commercial vehicle using the lat-est diagnostic equipment. This includes fullengine diagnostics, ADS and airbags.Whether it's servicing, repairs or MOT’s,you'll be assured of the highestpossible levels of care and attention.

So, if you haven’t considered Autofixbefore for your servicing, repair or MOTrequirements, why not give them a try?

They are at 329 Lytham Road inBlackpool or, for more information, callAutofix on (01253) 345545.

EVANS HALSHAW

AT YOUR SERVICE: The Evans Halshaw sales team with Ka (left) and Fiesta

dealer profile

CCoommmmiitttteeddttoo ccuussttoommeerrssWHEN you are looking to replace your car or buya new one, there is no substitute for an estab-lished car dealership that is well known in thetrade and respected by all its customers.

Such a dealership is Evans Halshaw inBlackpool which has a new dealer principal, WillBradshaw. Will and his longserving team are dedicated to providing the verybest incustomer care.

Evans Halshaw holds the Ford franchise whichis an extremely attractivefranchise with anexciting and very popularmodel range.

This selection of award-winning models offersunrivalled variety and fan-tastic value for money.

March 1 saw the intro-ductionof the new ‘09’ plate mak-ing owning a new Fordeven more desirable.

Two new models thathave been getting all theattention lately are thenew Ford Fiestaand Ka

The latest Ka may not quite have the cheekyspirit of theoriginal version but it does have all the tools nec-essary to retain Ford’s leadership in the UK city-car segment.

Some previous owners would doubtless havepreferred it if this model, like its predecessor, hadbeen more of its own car and less like the Fiesta.

Yet, for many others, a smaller, more afford-able Fiesta with a dash of extra flair inside is

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 aboutevery other main criteria, it’s either up there orclass-leading, which shows just how far this car

has come over the yearsthrough its many itera-tions.

It at last has cuttingedge looks and a superbcabin, plus the ECOneticversion shows othermakers how green acompact yet practicalrunabout like this can be.

Overall, a pragmaticmix between tried and

If you require finance to assist with the pur-chase of your Ford, then Evans Halshaw canoffer you a range of competitively priced pack-ages that can be tailored to your specific circum-stances.

They can offer low rate finance on all new andused 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 helpyou find the finance you require.

As well as new cars, there is also a fantasticchoice of quality used cars available and all atvery low prices.

Find Evans Halshaw Ford on Vicarage Lane,Wellbeck Avenue, Blackpool (FY4 4ES) or tele-phone (01253) 699000 for more information.

tested ele-ments thatare cost

effective and shiny new details thatgel extremely well. Small car buyerssimply can’t ignore this car.

The new Fiesta Style starts at just£8,495 on the road.

The dealership also has someexcellent offers available on bothnew and used vehicles includingCashback deals.

On larger cars they are offering 2-years’ free servicing to help cus-tomers through the ‘Credit Crunch’.

AUTOFIX are specialists in Renaultservicing and repair as well asbeing an MOT test centre.

They have all the latest diag-nostic equipment to ensure yourcar is maintained to the highestof manufacturers’ standards.

They are also expertly skilledto service, repair or MOT anymake and model of car or lightcommercial vehicle.

Autofix is run by SimonWatkinson who has over 20-years of experience in the motortrade and in particular withRenault.



CARS 1000 - 1999

CARS UNDER 1000


Renault MeganeDynamique Coupe

2001Black

1600 CC, 3 doorpetrol, taxed till May09. MOT End April,47K, Cd player, half

leather seats

£900

Tel 01253 408223or 077969 65491

VauxhallAstra Estate

W reg 1800 cc,1 owner,12 months mot,fsh,newbattery. Bonnet needsslight painting hence

£1060Tel:01253 761333or 07903 943916

(T)

Vauxhall Calibra

2ltr 16v, SFi Red Top,all electric, Taxed andTested, number plate

worth £500 alone

£800Tel: 01253 311934

S RegRenault Clio

1.2 RN Grande5 door, black, PAS,

sunroof, Cd radio, longMOT & Tax. VGC£1250 ono

Tel 01995 671242 or07976 092691 (T)

Ford Mondeo GLX5 Door Hatch

X Regd, 67,000 Miles,MoT Dec, Excellent

Condition£595

Tel 07527 647682

Rover Metro

(N) 1000cc, 5dr,taxed, MoT Oct, exccond, exc runner,

genuine 34,000 miles,genuine reason for

sale.

£625 no offersTel: 01253 763104

Ford MondeoEstate

2.5 Ghia X,2000( X reg),

British Racing Greentaxed May 09,

tested August 09,alloys, cd, roof bars,all electrics, sun roof,

nice drive,Immaculate condition

£890Tel: 01253 860608Mob 07702 040302

Rover 200

2 dr, 1.4, (T), 51,000miles, very good

cond, stylish trim,alloy wheels, 9 mthMoT, 5 mth Tax,drives like new.

Bargain £795 onoTel: 01253 811304or 07896 505445

Volkswagen Polo

1ltr, 1997, 60,800miles, blue, 1 yearMoT, 6 mth tax.

£800Tel: 01253 737279

Mercedes C180,

(N) Elegance, brilliantsilver, well lookedafter and serviced,

car in good condition,taxed and mot'd,

£950 onoTel 07803 939861

Fiat Marea 100 SX1581cc, 2000,

Mot Nov 09, 93,700 miles.£750.

Tel. 07940 735248 (LP)

Ford Mondeo

GLX P regd, 2 ownersvery clean, 42,000genuine miles, 11months MOT, 6

months tax, alloysports wheels

£495Tel 07747367769

Peugeot 306

L regd 1.4, white, taxand MOT till July

£500 ono

Tel 07790 614398

Rover 25Impression 3 (1.4)Special Edition Silver 53

reg 47k alloys PAS airbag9 mths Mot Cheap tax /ins.1st to see will buy

£1600Tel. 01253 31294607846 669899 (T)

Fiat Bravo

(X) 60k, 1 year MoT,Taxed till sept, 3drsilver, very good

cond, many extras.Sale due to illness.

£825Tel: 01253 291399

Ford Mondeo

2ltr Ghia, Taxed April,MoT Oct,

£695 ono

Tel: 07782 331494

Renault Megane

1.6 (X) met blue,Taxed and MoT'd,

average miles, E/W,A/Cond, PAS, good

cond.

£895 onoTel: 07946 298186

Peugeot 406

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

£850onoTel: 01253 591484or 07810 087294

Peugeot 306 LXdiesel, estate, in red,

1998, MoT dec 09, verynice 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)

Vauxhall Corsa

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

£995Tel: 07515 682289

VW POLO 1.4

R regd. 3-door.White.

P/S. C/L. E/W.Stereo.

MoT November,Taxed April.

Excellent condition inand out.

Lady owner£850 ovno

Tel:(01995) 604478

Vauxhall Corsa SXi1.2, 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)

Rover 2005 door, 'R' regd. 1.6,

petrol, PAS, e/w, e/s/r,CD/radio, alloys, full MoT,

green, good condition.£675ono

TEL 01772 497256or 07873 327951

(LP)

ROVER 25

2001, 1400cc,british racing green,

MOT till Oct 09,69,000 miles,

alloys, sun roof, PAS,alarm, very clean

£995Tel 07547 114251

mobile

VW Polo 1.9 Diesel

3 door, 1997, 'P',12 mth MoT, taxed,

116,000 miles,50 mpg. FSH and all

prev. MoT certs.recent clutch,good condition.

£700onoTEL

01995 601550or 07846 847671

RENAULT MEGANESCENIC 1.6E, 1997, five

door hatchback, silver, sixmths MOT and tax,FSH,PAS, EW, twin sunroofs,vgc, extremely reliable,

first to see will buy£775 ono TEL. 07538768653 anytime (LP)

Renault MeganeScenic RT

2.0. 5 door, T Regd, blue,85,617 miles

Tax July 09, 12 mths MoTExcellent runner

£895TEL 07974 959133 (LP)

Peugeot 106 1.1R Regd, 57,000 miles,

12mths MoT, reliable andeconomical, good

condition. CD radio andimmobiliser.

£595TEL 07501 882252 (LP)

Renault 19 RT

1.9 turbo diesel, 5 drhatch, 1995, mot Dec

09, tax June 09,electric windows ,

sunroof and mirrors,central locking ,genuine mileage,good condition

throughout, over 50mpg, bargain at only

£595Tel: 07723 3284580753 231 3236

Ford Escort 1.8 DTIFlight EstateV regd. manual,

diesel, 123,000 miles,12 mth. MoT,

white, body colouredbumpers, c/l, ABS,drivers airbag, fronte/w, PAS, recent

exhaust.£800TEL

07761 342178

Renault Laguna 2.0Executive 1997 'R'

MoT Feb. tax July.Petrol. Excellent reliablefamily saloon. Green.

Full electrics.Full leather interior.

Alloys, Clip off CD/radio.£550ono 07825 153920

Rover 620 Si 2Ltr.1997, 'R' regd.

saloon,green,

74,000 miles,petrol

Honda engine,tax and MoT,

good condition.£595ono

TEL01995 603087

Peugeot 306 1.4Meridian 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)

Saab 900 SAutomatic

4 door saloon.1996, petrol,

65,000 miles only,FSH MoT Aug. taxed,

blue metallic,reasonable condition,

good runner£600ono

TEL01772 786192

Peugeot 106 Slalom

1995, `3 door hatch,

white,12 mth MoT,

diesel,good condition.

£550onoTEL

01772 796850

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CARS 2000-2999

CARS 2000-2999 CARS 2000-2999

CARS 3000-3999


Ford KaW reg, 2000, Red, Colourcoded bumpers, Stereo,Full Mot, 45k Cheap Tax

and insurance.£1000 ono.

Tel. 07812 468559. (LP)

Suziki Carry van

W reg, 90k, 2 sidedoors, back opener,vgc, not used for

commercial use, veryeconomical. 13 mths

Mot and taxed.

£1399 ono.Tel. 07790 981275

Ford Focus Zetec

1.6 petrol. 105k, 03,Metallic Ink Blue,

MOT/Tax, FSH, ABS,E/W, A/C, alloys, CD,

good condition

£2,400 onoTel 01253 738225

Ford Focus2001, 1.8, petrol, MOT due

28th May, manual,

£1,900 ono.Tel 07840 498984

Peugeot307 2.0 XSi2002 Regd.

3 door hatchback,half leather,

Air ConditioningAlloy wheels

electric windows andmirrors

Power SteeringMOT November 2009

good condition£2,200 ono

Tel: 07745 950679

Rover 75Connoisseur

2003 DIESEL,manualBlue met,beige leather

climate con,cd player,52kmiles 1 owner,FSH

£399501253 73557707976 903304

James Morgan Cars

Punto

Black, 02 Regd,Excellent Condition, 7

Months Mot, 5Months Tax, Tinted

windows

£2,000 ono

Tel 07595 744768or 01253 724356

Renault Laguna

Expression 16v, 2002,(02) blue, MoT April2010, E/W, E/SR, C/L,A/Cond, Cd player.

£1,500 onoTel: 07704 911905or 01253 290945

BMW(1996) 328 Coupe

12 months MoT, verygood condition inside

& out, car stereo,alarm system, alloy

wheels etc,

Bargain £1195 onoTel 01253 811304

07896 505445

FORDFIESTA Diesel

Finesse 1.4 TDCi5 dr, 53 reg, 41K, MOT

Feb 2010, tax, PAS, CL,CD, R/W/W, AB,cheap tax & ins£3295 (T)

Tel. 07768 495585

Renault MeganeDynamic 2Ltr convertible,02 reg, 12 mth MOT, halfleather interior, alloys, ex

cond, 47,000 miles.

£2,900 onoTel 07768798970

HYUNDAI GETZ1.1 05 Regd

Black, 3 Door, Taxed,Tested, Full Service

History, VeryEconomical, Still

Under ManufacturersWarranty,

30,000 Miles,Excellent Condition

£3,250Tel 01253 711147

Mazda MX5 Mk1classic, red, pop up lights,

black mohair hood,heated rear screen,

leather seats,PAS, centrallocking, EW, sony cd/radio

£3,500Tel 01253 723855

(LP)

Ford Ka13i, bright red, V reg, MotFeb 2010, Tax Aug 2009,

96k, Pas, cd player, airbag,taken in part ex,

£1095 ono.Tel 07857 249945

Vauxhall CorsaActive Twinport, 53 plate,Black 1.0, 42000 miles 12

months MOT

£2,495Tel 07739 308333

(LP)

Fiat Punto

1.2 02 reg, Black, 3 dr,Full MOT, taxed, serv

hist, only 52,000miles, ex cond, PAS,EW, CL, ideal first

car.

£1,795 ono

07508968492 or893457

2005 Fiat PuntoActive Sport,1.2,27000 miles, 3 drhatchback, black,manual, petrol,onelady 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£3800 ono Tel:

07528 003526 or07515 010062

MG TF 1.803 Convertible only 37,000

miles, met silver withblue hood, manual, MOT,no faults, lady owner, CD,part exchange possible

£3,75001253 812519

Tel: 07894 354418

Vauxhall Tigra1.6 97 (R), met blue, good

condition, taxed andtested, 30,000 genuine

miles. Private reg R2KLN£1,950 ono

Tel 07903 995116 (LP)

MGF Convertible

British Racing Green,99 T 26K. 12mthsMOT 6mths Tax, 1

lady owner, FSH(lastmar 09), stored in

garage,

£3500Tel 07779020404

Land Rover

Discovery

7 seater, MoT.

£2,500 ono

Tel: 07900 491451

TRADER HAS TO CLEARDiahatsu Fourtrack SWB

commercial 2.8 turbo diesel, L reg,tax & tested £795.

Audi A4 Estate TDi MOT highmiles hence £895.

Renault Laguna sport taxed &tested very good condition £675

Tel. 07737 273215

used cars The PAINT& BODY Clinic

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withYour essential buying guide

1999 CITROENSAXO 1.4i

AUTOMATIC

5 door, MOTNovember, Tax May,Blue, only 45,000miles, excellent

condition

£1095 ono

Tel (01524) 423326

X RegCitroen Saxo Forte

One owner,low mileage,blue metallic,

good MoT

£1400 ono

Tel: 01524 792770

R Reg 1997Honda Civic 1.8VTi

Vtec

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

£1800

Telephone01524 848568

1986 Jaguar XJS5.3 V12

Colbalt Blue, lovelycondition, low mileage,MOT, tax, private plate.No time wasters please.

£2395 onoTelephone

07971 435584

Rover 45 turboDiesel Impression

in dark blue, 5 doorhatch, 63k miles,

2002, air con, electricwindows and sidemirrors, alloys,economical and

reliable car, tax endApril 09, MOT Dec 09

£1295 onoTel: 01524 847477

2004Rover 25 1.4Impression

3 door27,000 miles

11 months MOT5 months Tax

SilverVery good condition

£2195

Tel: 01524 855741

2003 Alfa Romeo156 Turismo 1598cc

Taxed 08/09MOT March 2010

85,000 milesFSH

Air con,CD, ETC

Very good condition

£3145 ono

Tel: 01524 424669

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2Excellent condition, tax:July 09 MOT end Aug 09,e/w, p/s, ‘City Mode’, lowinsurance, tax and fuel

costs, very reliable£1150 ono

01524 842331/07806 563078

MG ZR1.4 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,

Excellent conditioninside and out.

£2600

TEL 07823 323396

Honda Civic 1.4 ISW regd. 2000, 62,000

miles, 5 door hatch, green,petrol manual, SH, MoTMarch 2010, 6 mth. tax,c/l, a/c, e/w, e/m, alloys.

£1500ono TEL 01772653520 or 07920 281883

(LP)

Vauxhall Astra Club1.6, 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

Citroen BerlingoWheelchairAdapted'V' regd,

42,000 miles,metalic gold,

petrol,12 mth tax and MoT,

very reliable,excellent condition.

£2500onoTEL

01257 262106

Peugeot 406 Saloon2.0 HDi S, diesel, silver,

Dec. 2003, 53 plate,60,000 miles, MoT Oct,

very good condition£2600

TEL 07967 235463(LP)

Land Rover FreelanderGS 5 door, 'Y' reg.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)

VW Golf 2.0Lt. GTi2000, '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 privateplate, car re-registered.

£2500ovnoTEL

07917 443992

NISSAN TERRANO2.7 TD

soloman specialedition,

black/silver, 1998,S Regd, 60,000 miles,

two owners fromnew, tow bar, 4 recentnew tyres, taxed andtested, lovely cond

£2750 onoTel 01772 863514or 07974 646285

mob

NISSAN PRIMERA1.6 ACTIV

2001 Y, petrol, fivedoor, 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.

£1650 ovno.TEL. 07884 115008or 01772 791910

MGTF 18002003, 2 door, 32,000

miles, silver with blue softtop, petrol, MoT end June,2 lady owners, CD, alarm,excellent condition insideand out and so bargain£3450 TEL 07962 107775

(LP)

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MOTORCYCLES

MOTORCYCLESWANTED

SCOOTERS

WWAANNTTEEDD AALLLLMMOOTTOORRCCYYCCLLEESS cash paid& collected also sales &servicing Tel:01253 693310or 07921 298209 click onwww.pbmotorsport.com

OOLLDD SSCCOOOOTTEERRSS wantedfor cash free collection callMark on 07805 424896

Volkswagen Polo1.2 S, March 2006

(06)

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

owner.

£4750 onoTel: 01253 739175or 07786 331517

BMW 316i ES

1.8ltr, 33,000 miles,54 reg, 1 lady owner,M-sports pack, silver,exc cond, 8 mth roadTax, 6 mth MoT, full

dealers servicehistory.

£7495 onoTel: 01253 728654MINI ONE

2001 (Y)

Salt pack in Indyblue, 57,000 miles,alloy wheels, air

cond, 8 month MoT, 2month Road Tax,

Excellent Condition.

£4,950 onoTel 07966 198024

Fiat Punto

(07) 1242cc, 5drhatch, silver metalic,

lady owner, only8,000 miles, still likenew, not yet had firstservice, great saving

on new price

Only £4995 onoTel: 01253 776910or 07730 464264

Fiat PuntoActive Grande, 07 (57)

5dr, silver, FSH, C/L, E/W,low miles, cd player, lady

owner, immac cond.£4795.

Tel: 01253 823321or 07989 713825

Ford Transit

280 Van, SWB, 04(2004) 57,000 miles,12 mth MoT, recentservice, white, SLD,alarm, C/L, R/Rack,ply lined, exc cond.

£3495 onoTel: 07852 346538

2005 FordFocus 1.6 Ghia

New ShapeBlack met,5 door,alloys,cdplayer,air con,wood facia

etc,85,000 miles,FSH£4995

01253 73557707976 903304

James Morgan Cars

Ford Transit Van

85 Psi,2000, W reg, SWB,

Semi high top, Powersteering,

Ply lined, Tow bar,Royal blue, Stereo,2 Owners, Mot Oct

2009.

£950 ovno.Tel. 07990 546030.

PeugeotPartner Van

1998, 1.9, Diesel,Dark blue,

Mot Dec 09,Tax June 09, 75k,CD player, PAS,Airbag, Tow bar.

Excellent ConditionUsed privately£1195 ono.

Tel. 07966 657784

HONDASCOOTER

04 Lead 100 CC,Taxed And Mot 7 -09, , Top Box Twist

And Go,Nice Condition

£600

Tel St Annes01253 713611

Peugeot 307 CC

Convertible, 55 reg,met blue, off white

leather, 21,000 miles,a/cond, alloys,

bluetooth, S/H, TaxedApril 2010, MoT

March 2010.

£7,695 onoTel: 01253 821005or 07977 464312

Ford Escort 55 Van

1999, white,.5 mthMoT, 4 mth Tax, PAS,

roof rack, t/bar,alloys, cd player, exc

runner.

£725 ovno

Tel: 01253 850560or 07515 885787

LOTUS ELISE

1.8, W reg, silverwith black hood,41,000 miles, 12

months MOT & tax,excellent, any trial,

£6,995 ono

Tel 01253 790380or 07775 831632

BMW 318i

SE Tourer, 2002,silver, Petrol, 80,000miles, FBMWSH,

Taxed. MoT, genuinesale.

£4,295 onoTel: 07815 163891(no canvassers)

CONVERTIBLES86 C MK1 VW Golf Red, alloys,

5 speedONLY £1495 ONO

90 Chrysler LE - Baron alloys,power hood

ONLY £1895 ONOP/X welcome both 12 months

MOT any trial.CALL NOW 07890 011235

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VW Polo

TDi (53), silver, 57k, 5door, FSH, tax and

mot, 1 owner, air con,alloys, cd player,cheap insurance,

£4150ono

Tel:01253 399163

TRANSITDieselLuton Van

Taxed, Mot, Alloy, Rollershutter rear door, 99 (T),

Good VanAny Trail

Poss p/x £1595Tel. 07890 011235


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WANTED

Motorcycles/Scooters

Any Condition,Running Or Not,

Instant Cash Paid,Immediate Collection,

TheRusty & Scruffier

The Better

Tel: 07538 768653

Ford Transit 350

2001Semi High

Long Wheel BaseIn Black

Roof RackTowbarShelved

12 months MOT, 3new tyresHigh Miles£2000

Tel: 07967 596096

SUZUKI CARRYVAN

2002, blue,12 months MOT,

taxed, low mileage,recent new tyres,tow bar, 40mpg,

excellent condition.

£1,995 ono

TEL 07804 833499or 01995 604088

Honda Civic Sport2003, 1.6, 3 door,

petrol, blue,28,500 miles,

FHSH, excellent condition,tax/MoT to June.

£4495TEL

01772 713659

Mini Cooper S57 plate,

metallic blue,white roof and mirrors,

6,000 miles,Chilli pack, e/w, e/m, multifunction steering wheel,

trip comp.John Cooper works

body kit,.ABS, CD, warranty,excellent condition.

£14,500

TEL07970 862853

or01257 265027

NISSAN MICRAACENTA

three door, 1240cc,metalic blue,3500 miles,reg 31-10-08

taxed excellentcondition as new

£6000 onoTel 01772 717088

FORD TRANSITVAN 85 T280

2004 04 reg, 44,000miles, 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

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

FFAARRRREERRSS MoT Testing£40 no re test fee, petrol &diesel Tel 404677

AALLLL CCAARRSS WWAANNTTEEDD anyage with or without MOTbest prices cash paidwithin the hour 7 daysBelmont Garage Tel:01253810513 / 07831 859396

AANNSSDDEELLLL Self Drive van &car hire or man & van -St.Annes 738088

MMOOTT CCLLAASSSS 44 && 77 free retests full work shopfacilities. Naze LaneGarage. Tel 01772 631199

BBOOAATTSS bought for cashand sold, cheap storageboats caravans, 4 strokeoutboards. Ribble MarineFreck. 01772 631661 mob07850738415.

WWIINNDDSSCCRREEEENN RREEPPAAIIRRSSfix it before it cracks £35call Mr Chip 07887 670938

CCHHEEAAPPEESSTT tyres, alloys onthe fylde all makes, sizesinc. balance& valve.876690www.tonyblundell.co.uk

MMOOBBIILLEE MMEECCHHAANNIICCservicing & mechanicalwork will come to yourhome or work Tel: 696278

CCAASSHH Cash Cash Waiting.Cars, Vans, Motorbikes,runabouts, 4x4 we collectwith or without MOT, 7day a week, Tel Gary on07713 411134 /292223

AAUUTTOO Rentals car, estatesand vans all sizes, BESTRATES Tel: 01253 292400

GGMMCC Self drive cars &estates. Vans from £49 for24hrs. Tel: 01253 620182

FFRREEEE fully computerised 4Wheel alignment check.Call James Jackson 01253873710

CCAARR && CCOOMMMMEERRCCIIAALLTTYYRREESS competitive pricesWyre Tyres Tel: 869394

TTOOOO GGOOOODD TTOO SSCCRRAAPPnon runners, accidentdamaged car &commercials cash paidTel:07853 717051

CCAARRAAVVAANNSS bought forcash, top prices paid atStewart Longton C'vansTel Bpool 763133.

FFOORR all your vehiclesMot's, Servicing & Repairs.Call MRG Blackpool 763319

UUSSEEDD CCAARRSS Wanted forcash, no scrap Tel kirkdalegarage 720104

AADDDDIISSOONNSS Used Carsbought, cash payments, 7days, family business Tel348621

CCLLUUTTCCHHEESS BBRRAAKKEESS MMOOTTrepairs, cam belt & enginerepairs. Autosure 798951

DDOONN''TT TTAAKKEE CCHHAANNCCEESSscrap your car at Bpoolsonly DVLA approvedtreatment facility,destruction certificateissued, prompt collection,best prices paid InglemereMetals ltd, Tel 763818

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

(We collect in a low loader) DVLA regd

AVAILABLE 7 DAYS 07870 309856Environment Agency Licensed Waste Carrier

EEllddddiiss

5 berth '94 modelH/C water showercassette toilet

Blow A/C heatingFull cooker fridge

full awningVGC

££22330000 OONNOOTTeell:: 0077991188008822551188

TYRES

*Two tyres, size 165x 14. £25

*4 tyres with rims175 x 14 (off Renault

Clio) £40.

*4 220/40ZR18 C/WFox rims. Cost £1100,

bargain £350.

Tel 01253 711646

TTYYRREESS AALLMMOOSSTT NNEEWW Topbrands, free fitting, cheapprices. Tel. 01253 769769www.pxwheels.com

I.P.C WANTED I.P.C£50 - £2000 Cash Paid Guaranteed

For all Cars, Vans, Bikes & 4x4's collected.DVLA Cert Issued. Licensed Waste Carrier

FULL RECOVERY SERVICE AVAILABLELong Established Local Firm

Tel. 01253 858533

SWIFTLLiiffeessttyyllee

490 LSE, 01, 5 berth,alco hitch. Mover, new

tyres, shower, gaselectric blown air

heating, cassette loo,stereo, full oven,

security.££55225500

TTEELL 0011999955 667711883322

Vanroyce22 BBeerrtthh CCaarraavveenn

exc cond, shower andcassette toilet, L

shaped lounge, H&Cwater, Tire Ron bands,

full awning, nonsmoker with no pets.

££22449955 OONNOOTTEELL 0011225533 881133448888OORR 0077881111 336666552266

UUSSEEDD CCAARRSS wantedinstant cash paymentsAbbots Motors Tel349205

BRAKING

Diesel Vectra Estate,good runner, (T)Peugeot 406, (T)

Citroen Xantia, (P)Vauxhall Omega, Ford

Cargo 0811, BMW520, Audi 90. Allparts available.

Tel 01253 866142or 07957 963502

CCAARRSS UURRGGEENNTTLLYYWWAANNTTEEDD

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0011225533 777700007733e-mail [email protected]

STERLINGEEuurrooppaa

460 NT, 1998, 2 berth,end b'room with

shower cubicle blowair htg flush toilet alkostabiliser incl. waste &water butt incl. & elec

hook up££22775500 ((OONNOO)) VVGGCCTTEELL.. 0077779944 115555112244

STATICCaravan

28ft x10ft on smallprivate site Carnforthnr Morecambe Handy

for Lakes 2 bedrooms 1ensuite lounge / diner

kitchen patio area££77995500

TTEELL.. 0011225533 334422997744

1999 BaileyPPaaggeenntt MMoosseellll 44 bbeerrtthhccaarraavvaann,, IImmaacc ccoonnddEnd bathroom, L

shaped lounge, motormover, new batteryand equipment usedonly 3 times, as new

throughout.££55449955 IINNCCLLUUSSIIVVEETTeell 0011225533 889944550033

Bailey SenatorCarolina 2001, 5 berth,twin axle, full awning,air con. onboard watertank, cassette toilet,shower, non smokersno pets, excellent

condition££55,,999955 OONNOO

TTeell:: 0011225533 668866886633oorr 0077881177 223377223344

LLAAKKEE DDIISSTTRRIICCTT Fullyserviced seasonal touringpitches available. Lovelypark 10 mins LakeWindermere from £1200 +vat. Selection of usedcaravan holiday homes forsale from £14,950. Tel.015395 31702, Chris 07774942169 or Matt 07792225409.

AVONDALERialto 480/2

2000 modelEnd bathroomFully equipped

Excellent conditionNon smoker.

££33775500TTEELL.. 0011225533 889922888855

ABBEY YORK2 Berth caravan,

non smoker,cassette toilet,

fitted microwave,full awning, extras,genuine reason for

sale.BBAARRGGAAIINN ££995500..

TTEELL.. 0011225533 440077990066..


Inassociation


WINDSCREENS

Bailey Pageant 2000Very clean

4 berth tourer,end bathroom with toilet,shower and vanity sink,fridge, oven, hob, C/H,

extras£4995

(01524) 849847

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2Excellent condition, tax:July 09 MOT end Aug 09,e/w, p/s, ‘City Mode’, lowinsurance, tax and fuel

costs, very reliable£1150 ono

01524 842331/07806 563078

Bailey Pageant 2000Very clean

4 berth tourer,end bathroom with toilet,shower and vanity sink,fridge, oven, hob, C/H,

extras£4995

(01524) 849847

Choice of 3 TourersPRIVATE SALE.

2005 Lunar Lexon,5 berth £9750.2005 Raleigh

Compass524, 4 berth. £8250.

1999 Lunar Delta 520,2 berth. £4750.

All clean and tidy.Ideal for Easter.

TEL 01772 633513Bank Lane Caravan

Park. Warton.PR4 1TB

Richmond LuxuryCaravan

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

Abbey 213 GT2 Berth

hot and cold water,shower, toilet, cooker,

fridge and fire.Ready to go.

£625onoTEL

01772 259580or

07513 397796

Lunar Lexon DS2006, 5 berth,

exc. con. full IsabellaAmbassador awningwith annex, hardlyused, plus porchawning used onlytwice. Walk in

shower, no pets, N/S,CRIS regd. 1 ownerfrom new, all extrasinc. Ready to go.

Bargain at£8995ono

TEL 01772 743835

Avondale Dart 5105 berth,

end bedroom,awning with annex,gas blown heating,shower, toilet, BullDog type stabiliserwith lock. inc. pots,pans, table, chairs,ground sheet, gas

bottles, elec. hook upetc. Well cared for,excellent condition.

£4,000TEL 07882 891438

BIRCHWOOD 20FTCABIN CRUISER

Recent Yamaha20hp. outboard.

Seatingre-upholstered.

Unused Porta toilet.

New windows incanopy.

Lots of money spenton maintenance so

good condition.

Reluctant sale.

£4000ovnoTEL

07967 021899

Avondale 2 berth16ft. caravan.

Awning, fan heater,loo, shower room, 3

way fridge, h/c water,blow heater,oven and hob,240v and 12v.

gas bottleand lots of

cupboard space.£750TEL

07974 628953


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