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New speed limits proposed.....................................
Ministers are considering extending the proposed higher limit to a far wider range of roads than previously thought. Proposals have emerged to increase the national 70mph limit on other trunk roads.
Road safety groups have voiced concerns especially with existing police guidelines allowing motorists a measure of leeway under the “10 per cent plus 2mph” formula. If applied to an 80mph limit, this would mean drivers would be unlikely to face prosecution at speeds lower than 90mph.
Edmund King, AA president said “eighty miles per hour on a five star motorway, in a five star car, with a five star driver in good weather, is probably a safe speed, however, 80mph on some lower standard stretches of motorway and dual carriageway is probably not a safe speed. We need to ensure that adequate enforcement and highway safety standards are in place before contemplating increasing speed limits.”
The proposals have also alarmed Stephen Joseph, chief executive of the Campaign for Better Transport, he said “there are plenty of places where this would be actively dangerous some dual carriageways are not engineered for 80mph.”
Hallmark are now registered with trustatrader and trustagarage schemes.....
MOT TEST NEW REGULATIONS FOR 2012........
From January 2012 a big overhaul of the MOT test will be implemented. The overhaul, which was announced by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency, comes as the Government considers delaying the first MOT test until a car is four years old and extending the interval between inspections from one year to two. The tougher rules are being brought in to comply with EU requirements aimed at ensuring that the testing regime covers the latest innovations.
The new checks will include inspecting a series of dashboard warning lights telling drivers if there is a problem with their airbags, tyre pressures, power steering and main headlight beam. Power steering will be subject to inspection with the MOT demanding a minimum level of fluid. Anti lock brakes and electronic stability control systems will also be checked.
The new checks will also ensure the new generation powerful headlights do not dazzle oncoming motorists.
An AA spokesman said “the test is being brought in to make sure that all this new technology works properly, it means if you buy a nearly new car you will have to double check that all the warning lights are working properly, or you could be left with a hefty bill. The upside is that if you buy a car with an MOT you will know that these things have been tested properly.”
Lastest News.....NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED........
HOW MANY LEFT.CO.UK
Just input your car details and you are able to find out how many vehicles are registered with the DVLA and which ar either taxed or sorn.
PEBBLE BEACH 2012 ANNOUCED.........
The 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will be held Sunday, August 19th on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.
The 62nd annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has begun the search for 200 of the finest automobiles and motorcycles. Features for the 2012 event include Maharaja Cars and the marques of Mercer and Fiat. Special classes will recognize Saoutchik Coachwork, AC and AC Cobra, Sport Customs, and German motorcycles.
“Selecting the best cars to compete in the Pebble Beach Concours is vital to our success,” said Chairman Sandra Button. “And the first step in the selection process involves choosing the marques to be celebrated and the designers and engineers to be recognized for leading the way in style and technology.”
Entry applications are currently being distributed to past participants and other enthusiasts with cars that might be of interest and are due to be returned by January 27, 2012. Applications will then be vetted by the Concours Selection Committee, and formal letters of acceptance will be delivered in the spring.
Peter and Merle Mullin of Los Angeles went through this same selection process a year ago with their 1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne, the car that was ultimately named “Best of Show” at the 61st Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August, 2011.
“The 2012 Concours will feature several notably distinct classes, drawing together some unforgettable cars,” said Button. “This is not an event to be missed.”
Featured Marques – 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Cars of the Maharajas – The Maharajas, or “great kings,” ruled states large and small throughout India and South Asia until the middle of the twentieth century. As befit their status, these rulers ordered the most luxurious automobiles available from Rolls-Royce, Daimler, Hispano-Suiza, Maybach, Bugatti, Duesenberg, Minerva and others, often specifying unique custom coachwork to accommodate their use in ceremonial processions and oversight of their vast lands.
Mercer – The Mercer Automobile Company of Hamilton, New Jersey, operated from 1909 to 1925, building some of the most famous high-performance cars of the era. Mercer road and race cars, including the quintessential Mercer Raceabout, will be on display at Pebble Beach.
Fiat – Special classes will feature cars drawn from many periods in the 113-year history of the Turin, Italy-based manufacturer, including the hugely powerful Grand Prix racers, coachbuilt prewar classics, and small postwar cars, with variants on the original Fiat 500.
Special Classes – 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Saoutchik Coachwork – Jacques Saoutchik (SOW-chick), a Ukrainian-born cabinetmaker, started his coachbuilding company in 1906 in France. The company became known for crafting extravagant bodies for many marques including Bugatti, Delahaye and Pegaso.
AC and AC (Shelby) Cobra – In 1961, automotive designer Carroll Shelby and AC Cars began a partnership to create a car to compete with Chevrolet’s Corvette. The result was the legendary AC Cobra, also known as the Shelby Cobra, a roadster built from 1962 to 1965.
Sport Customs (1930s–1950s) – This class will feature one-of-a-kind cars built in the United States on modified American production chassis or hand-built chassis.
German Motorcycles – The Pebble Beach Concours will include motorcycles for a fourth straight year, with the creations of German manufacturers like BMW, DKW, NSU and Zündapp on display in 2012.
For the list of classes, along with additional entrant information, visit www.pebblebeachconcours.net.
[Source: Pebble Beach Concours]
HALLMARK LAUNCH NEW PRICE PROMISE
Hallmark announce new price promise initiative. If you can find the same make, model and specification of car advertised for sale at a dealer offering the same sales and after sales package within a twenty mile radias, we will match the price and give you a little extra for your efforts*. Stephen Flint said " we feel very strongly about offering our customers the best value for money and this new scheme will guarantee we cannot be beaten on price"
*terms and conditions :
.The vehicle must be an identical Make, Model, Specification and age with no more than 3000 miles higher the comparison vehicle and have full service history.
It must be UK registered from new and not be an import
It must be for retail sale at a car dealership with premises within a 40 mile radius from ourselves in the UK and carry the same sales, preparation and after sales package.i.e a like for like deal.
To qualify, you must present us with a genuine printed quotation on headed paper from the dealership with a point of contact business card and a printed sales advert, together with the registration number to prove your price promise request.
All claims must be verified by Hallmark within 24 hours of receipt and is only available to retail customers.
If a price promise is successful, no other dealership offers will apply.
The offer applies to vehicles over £2000.00 and between 2 and 8 years old.
All claims must be made before purchase, or up to 7 days after delivery.
This offer is not negotiable and only claims up to a maximum of £500 will be paid.
Full details and a copy of these conditions are available on request.
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Hallmark offers FREE cruise promotion.
With every car sold over £3,000, we will give you a Brittany Ferries cruise voucher for up to 4 people to travel free (subject to port tax).To be taken in 2012
There are 3 choices:-
1. Travel and dine all inclusive (3 days).
2. Extendable cruise with hotel accommodation
3. Cruise / drive for up to a week returning from any French port that Brittany Ferries operates from.
So why not take advantage of this fantastic offer and beat the credit crunch. Change your car and have a break on us to celebrate. Terms and conditions available on request. Subject to availability and port taxes.
It played its part in James Bond films such as Gold finger and dates back to 1964.
None other than Sean Connery has driven in the motor on-screen, which may excite buyers with a passion for cinema.
The model is powered by 282 bhp and can reach speeds of 145 miles per hour.
In addition, it has silver birch exterior paint and a dark grey leather interior - potentially providing a touch of class for those who love aesthetically-pleasing motors.
What`s more, the motor has clocked up about 30,000 miles on the odometer, perhaps from touring around the globe.
