L). Burnley 22331 (Classified) '


Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) Economy, comfort add up to good, value


ig in of ceramics being wer out of engines, for


rs would be the envy of our dads. Then again,


usy driving today’s cars ingsters!


r E Going from A to


IT SEEMS hardly possible, but already we are a year into the new registration system.


offer a stunning selection: Volkswagen with their Polo, Derby, Jetta, Golf, Passat, Scirocco and San­ tana models; and Audi with their numbered models from the 80s through to 200 turbo. Vauxhall-Opel are


of which are inter-linked. Both makes combined


minutes ago since the new system — with the alphabet letter in­ dicating the year of r e g is tr a t io n b ein g switched from the last to the first number plate “intelligence” — came into being. The ball was set rolling


It seems only five


certainly playing their part, with design teams and engineers creating vehicles which ' smack more of the future than of 1984. Opinions are divided in


The manufacturers are


on the new system with A gistrations last year,


has been the nightmare of other manufacturers in its bracket for a long time and has been the catalyst for a number of new models — deliberately aimed at ousting it. Vauxhall have got it__


riding high with some of the best - selling models currently on the market. The Cavalier, of course,


right with this one, and the car continues to find many customers.


SUCCESS


Opel range, are also fully comprehensive in th e ir , coverage, from the top­ selling Kadetts through to the high-powered Mantas and Monzas. All are well- designed cars well suited to today’s driving condi­ tions, on both.comfort and performance levels.' Fiat have enjoyed a


Their stable-mates, the


for this make is the Regata — claimed to be a family car with all the luxury and performance of a large; expensive saloon at a size which makes per­ fect economic sense for today’s motorist. It comes with extreme­


huge success this year, due in no small part to the success of the Uno super-mini. High on the sales list


ly comprehensive in­ strumentation and equip­ ment and slots very nicely into the rest of the range.


Advertising feature


ably the second — or even f i r s t .— biggest purchase we will ever make. Most of us go through


and now it has become the turn of the B. If the 'A class registra­


tion year is to go" down in car history for any par­ ticular aspect, then the concentration of the man­ ufacturers on squeezing every ounce of perform­ ance and mileage out of their respective, models must figure high in that record of the industry. Aerodynamics and tech­


the trade on the benefits of having a registration change in the middle of the year. But, whatever opinion one may have, there is no doubt that the annual year letter switch gets the adrenalin going among many of the motor­ ing fraternity. Some even burn the


formance and to give value for money on petrol consumption. •


the majority of our motor­ ing life with a compromise car; a compromise bet­ ween what we. want and what we need. On the domestic scene,


influence our choice. As the families, grow up and leave home, we. can in­ dulge our personal tastes., a little more. The bones may. be a bit creaky for that slick sports car, but at least we can get a little closer to our personal transport desires. .


Changing life styles also


most of us have to accom­ modate a family and the shopping jaunts, and the packed-out marathon of


holiday trips. We might read about


midnight oil so that they can collect the “first” veh­ icle — or at least be among the first batch — to be released from local dealers’ showrooms. I foresee that this year


. This aspect,, and a con­ centration on creature comforts, makes today’s cars extremely good value for money. It remains to be seen


nical advances are begin­ ning to have a terrific impact on miles per gallon and performance figures.


the esoteric models with the flick-up headlights and bucket seats but, for us, the reality is something a little more practical. Even with a family to


will be no different — the lure of a new car is always a temptation. Cou­ pled with a new registra­ tion, it is virtually irres-


istable. ★ ★ ★ ■


what effect the current high bank rate has upon sales. The showroom pic­ ture has been one of stop- start in recent years, and the industry could do with all the help it can get.


— with the vast number of models fea tu r in g numerous types which today tempt the buyer — can be a bewildering and often daunting task. It is not a step to be


Yet, choosing a new car


ences on our choice of personal vehicle. Before we succumb to


There are many influ­


the sight, sound and smell of the latest models, .we really ought to sit down and think out precisly what we a re - in the market for. What will suit our par­


accommodate,’ along with the bursting-at-the-seams carrier bags, we like our cars to have a little per­


petrol runabout? On the m a t te r of


economy, we have corne a long way in a very short time recently. Even “large” cars are today re-, turning some quite , startl­ ing mileag per gallon figures.


titude abroad to this par- ticular aspect. The subject has long ceased to cause' embarrassment to the prospective buyer. . Gone are the days of


tending buyer, that if he MUST ask how many miles.Model. X'did to the gallon, he shouldn’t really be considering buying one.


ticular needs best? A family saloon? A'coupe? A high performance, get-up- and-go model, or a small, ultra-lightweight, go-for- ever-on-a-spoonful-of-


£4,500 to £5,500-on the road.


Thenew Stellar 1.6.


taken lightly. For most of us, buying a car is prob­


DON’T B LEFT ' B ehind


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you worft believe the price. Come and see what the new Stellar 1.6 has


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V


to offer. And why it makes eveiy other car in its class look expensive.


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PONY 5 DOOR HATCHBACKS 1200 and 1400


^ from


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anything between around £2,000 to £30,000 plus. At the bottom end of the


A new car can cost you


the classical car showroom story when the up-market salesperson told an in­


There is also a new at- • ' .


market, you get the little Fiat. and the subsidised Eastern Bloc cars.


teenth time, .is in making it our. own, personal choice.


keeping .their sights, within the £8,000 to £10,000 range; but there are those lucky ones who can splash out for a Rolls or a' Bentley, a Porsche, Bristol or Ferrari. '


Most buyers will be'


model, it will be the apple of our eye. Most of us will ap- .


But, whatever the


• any of us would have any difficulty in saying, “I’ll


■ buyer, ’ the choice can be doubly difficult. Not that


have that one!” The a r t of buying,


whether it be f irs t, second, third or ump-


WHOTO ASK ABOUT USED CARS, TRY THE


iFTOUDONTKNOW


SWEDISH GOVERNMENT. A survey conducted for the


Swedish government has recently confirmed that Volvos last longer


•than any other car, with an average - lifespan of 19.3 years.


. ' If you like the idea Ofa car that can surviveall those Swedish


■wintei's. why not come and see us and try one out. Come rain or shine.


VOLVO 340 DL 5-door............ ............. . .S S S -S J VOLVO 340 GL3*door.......................


VOLVO


340 SERIES HATCHBACKS Manual Automatic VOLVO 340 DL 3KlOor............................. ^ 0 . 8 0 £5222.52


VOLVO 340 GL Jploor!..... i....................... £5707.16 £5809.31 VOLVO 340 GL 3-door Metallic..........


360 SERIES HATCHBACKS . Manual + Sunroof VOLVO 300 GLS 3-door


VOLVO 360 GLT 3-door...................... . ,£6905.64 £7315.52 yOLVO360GLT5-door. :............. . £7293.10, £7705.47


VOLVO 355 GLS S ^o o r


................ ,£8226.67 £6834.06 .................. : £6612.87 £7019.02


360 SERIES SALOONS 240 SERIES SALOONS . Manual + Sunroof


VOLVO 360 GLE.................................... £7033.97 . £7446.34 VOLVO 360 GLE Injection.................. £7507.38 £7919.76


' Manual " Automatic


VOLVO 240 DL........................................... £7952.14 .£8414.35 VOLVO 240 GL.......................................... £8601.22 £8976.22 VOLVO240GLE....................................... £10126.12 £10706.68 VOLVO240GLT....................................... £11403.11 £11983.66


240/260 SERIES ES TAT ES . Manual Automatic VOLVO 240 DL....................................


VOLVO 2M G L E Z : ............. .................. ,£12195.46 £12668.87 ' 760 SERIES SALOONS


VOLVO 240 GL.......................................... £9146.90 £9516.91 VOLVO 240 GLE....................................... £10073.80 £10655.61 VOLVO 240 GLT..................................


VOLVO 760 Turbo...................... . £13648.09 £8497.82 £8856.29 £10876.12 £11459.17


VOLVO760GLE.................................... lnh— E13648-09 VOLVO 760 QLE Turbo, Diesel.......... £13999.42


Manual Automatic ■-r—


C. J. HARDIE & SON


NORTH VALLEY ROAD, COLNE Tel. 863207, 863896


• y ------ tlonal Qualities.' AUDI 80QUATTRO'C1],488*


Whichever Audi mode) you choose you'll find the same excep-. ' * •


Comfort. Climb inside an Audi 80 for example, and you re


sitting in the lap of luxury. Economy. As demonstrated by the Audi 100 which gives a


thrifty 50.4 tapg at 56 mphf. Performance. The 2.2 litre Audi Coup6 for instance has o top


speed of 122 mph ond sprints from 0*60 in only 9.1 seconds. Unique styling. See the new Audi Avant, the big estate which


AUDI OUATTRO from C20.402*


looks and performs like o Coup6. Advanced technology. The permanent 4-wheel drive Audi Quattro and Audi 80 Quattro both provide gripping


examples. Our back-up. You'll find the quality of our back-up matches


that of o.ur cars. (We weren’t given our dealership, we hod to earn it.)


So come in for a test drive and see for yourself what makes Audi cars, and us. so different. VOLVO 340.GL5Kioor Metallic.......... ' "£5810.55 £5911.47


£5345.86 £5454.25 S l i f f 'IS


proach buying a new car in the light of experience. It will not. be our . first car. Even so, we need to think the situation out before we make a deci­ sion.. For the f irs t- t im e


the car we have our eyes oh will do everything we will require of it — whether it be „ carrying a neighbour’s racing pi­ geons, or a lot of luggage. A small cat*, or sports


We. must ensure that .


back could be too large. If you don’t need the


car, may be too small — and a medium-sized hatch­


cavernous boot of a large family saloon; or the acres of space offered by an estate, you will favour the chopped-off.'.rear end ! which Appears ' on the hatchback.' If you are not so new to


motoring and know a thing' or two about the “works”, or you have taken time out to. attend night-school classes on car ma in tenanc e before buying your .'first car, then you will be in­ terested in what is assem­ bled beneath the bonnet.' You will want to know


how easy the!' car is to maintain.


good service;- back-up, with a wide ranging stock of spare parts which will not drive you to seek' a bank loan? Many dealers offer com­


Does the dealer- offer


prehensive, package-deal, service back-up at guaran­ teed prices.


” Still want to buy? Then the lure of the B registra­ tion has got you and there is nothing for -it but to start at the top; ■' The choice is yours . . .


Come and see what Audi cars have in common.(Then you'll


know what makes them so different.) i ---------


GROOMED TO BE MORE POWERFUL. The Accord Executive Series ,


| has always been lamed lor its ■ specifications and luxury leatures. 1


The Accord .1-door Executive


J Hatchback even has an electricall.v- ■ operated smoked glass su n ro o f 1 N ow there’s a more powerful ■ argument lor the new generation ol 1 Execut ive Hatchbacks. A refined 1.8 litre OHC


1‘2-valve engine lor improved performance and enviable ellicienc.v. A choice o f a 5-speed gearbox


orad-speed including overdrive, lull.v automatic transmission. The Executive also has a new


sporty profile. See the new generation Accord


Executive 1 latchback. and see how luxury and power shapes up.


For a NEW HONDA it must ‘B’


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Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, July 26th, 1981, 7


k k ^ x E K R A


Practical technology shines through in the L which features a 60/40 split rear seat to carry passengers and awkward loads


L


The Sierra L has such a high level of standard equipment most people would expect it to cost a great deal more than it does..


One of its many advantages is the 60/40 split back seat which enables it to carry long loads without sacrificing all the rear passenger


space. > are unbeatable! “Bristol” and “Sandford” fabric trim,


reclining front seats with valances and adjustable head restraints,


_ _


remote control door mirrors, a load area light, clock and a push button radio/stereo cassette player.


• v terms ever;


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A new Toyota is unbeatable this August.


Today we can offer you the best deal • we've ever been able'


to. The-best value-for-money range. 20 different models ’ With superb styling and ..; outstanding features. Great . performers r with amazing , economy.


But right now we : - offer you the-best ; part-exchange


»


Gall us today and w&'ll. prove no-one;can beat Toyota this August. v; We'll fix a test drive if you


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133-137 Scotland Road, Nelson: i


TOYOTA’ v Telephone: 0282 62441 P e w n •Models Illustrated are LS. versions.' want. And then we'll sit FROM- £ 4 3 2 5


Car for car; pound for pound, the Peugeot ■felbot range represents better value than most other cars around. ’ ;


And there*; no shortage here ttA i iom P


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For price and specification, you can't beat the • ' .deals we’re offenng now on every new Talbot ^


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'Delivery and number plates extra. fGovt. fuel figures for.the Audj 100: Urban 3l.4mpg (9.0 L/IOOkm), * @ 56mph - 50:4mpg (5.6 L/IOOkm), @ 75mph - 39.8mpg (7.1 l/IOOkm)


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