Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, September 21 st, 2000


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By JONATHAN CROUCH


ALTHOUGH maybe not as cute in appear­ ance as its predecessor, Vauxhall’s latest Corsa supermini has grown up in all the areas that were becoming irritat­ ing in the old model. And it adds a few new


virtues of its own. This time the chassis and


suspension are completely new, although the engines


bolted on to them are not, borrowed as they are either from the previous model or from the larger Astra. Not that this should put


you off. Latterly at least, engines were never really a Corsa problem, not in lower order models anyway. The three cylinder 1.0-litre 12- valve unit is a jewel: so is the 1.2-litre 74 b.h.p. unit that 50% of customers choose. There was not much


wrong with the 89 b.h.p. 1.4-litre 16v motor bor­ rowed from the Astra either. Larger-engined petrol or diesel-powered Corsas have never been impressive, how­ ever, hence the introduction of a 123 b.h.p. 1.8-litre petrol unit for the new flag­ ship SRi. And two new 1.7- litre 10-valve turbo diesels


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98 S MONDE01-8 TD Verona 5dr, air con. alloys, silver 95 M I40NDE0 2.0 Si 5dr, PAS, elec pack, red ........ 95 M MONDE01.8 LX 5dr, PAS, sunroof, blue ........ 94 L MONDEO 2 0 LX 5dr P.a.s., sunroof, a.b.s.. elec pack


- r 11111 n 99 T FOCUS 1.8 Zelec 5dr, Alloys, climate pack, silver


99 V FOCUS 1.8LX 5dr, PAS, eloc. pack, air-con or sunrool. choice of colours ................................... - - - - - - - - - - - 99 T ESCORT 1.6 Flight 5dr, PAS, sunroof silver ........... 98 S ESCORT 1.6 Finesse E s l, Alloys, air-con., silver...... 98 R ESCORT 1.8 Si Estate, PAS, a’Joys. spoiler, silver. . . . 97 R ESCORT 1.4 Encore 5dr, PAS, green, 10,000 miles . . 98 R ESCORT 1.6 Finesse 5dr, Air-con, alloys, spoiler 97 p ESCORT 1.8 TD LX 5dr, PAS, elec pack, F S H .......... 97 p ESCORT 1.4 Encore 5dr, PAS, FSH, met blue ........ 96 N ESCORT 1.8 TD LX Est, PAS, sunroof, roofrails...... 97 P ESCORT 1.4 Encore 5dr, PAS, FSH, blue ............. 96 N ESCORT 1.6 Encore Arno 3dr, PAS. FSH, low miles. .


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98 R FIESTA 1.25 Zetec 5dr. Alloys, 10,000 miles .............. 98 $ FIESTA 12S LX 5dr. PAS. elec pack, 14,000 miles . . . .


..........£6495 ...... £6495


98 S FIESTA 1.25 Zetec 3dr, PAS, alloys, spoiler, copper glow ................ £6495 98 S FIESTA 1.3 Finesse 3dr, PAS, sunroof, met b lu e ........ 98 S FIESTA 1.3 Finesse 5dr P.a.s., sunroof, met blue ....... 98 S FIESTA 1.3 Encore 3dr, met blue, 10,000 miles.......... 96 P FIESTA 1.3 Ghia 5dr, PAS, sunroof, mel blue ........... 96 N FIESTA 1.4 Si 5dr, sunroof, PAS, spoiler, met blue...... 96 N FIESTA 1.25 LX 3dr, Sunroof, FSH, silver ................ 97 R FIESTA 1.2S Fusion 3dr, FSH, silver....................... 96 P FIESTA 1.3 Ghia 5dr, Sunroof elec pack, black........ 96 P FIESTA 1.3 Encore 3dr, Sunroof, F S H ...................


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..........NOW £5295 ........ £4995 ........ £4495


.............. £4695 ........... £5295 ..........£3995


96 N FIESTA 1.3 Encore 3dr, Red, FSH ....................... .................. £3995


95 N FIESTA 1.8 D Azura 3dr, FSH, red ....................... .................. £3495 91 H FIESTA 1.8 XR2i, FSH, grey, trade sale o n ly ................... Now only i


98 S KA 3, PAS, air-con, CD, alarm, green, only 5.000 miles 98 R KA 2, PAS, elec pack, 15,000 miles, cuirass............. 98 S KA 1, PAS, FSH, silver....................................... 98 S KA 1, PAS, FSH, met red . . .


98 R VW P O L 0 1.4 C L 3dr, PAS, electric pack, alarm, FSH 18,000 miles, blue. .


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97 P ROVER 620 Si 4dr; elec pack, alloys, FSH .................................. 94995 97 P VAUXHALL Corsa 1.4 Vegas 5dr, Met green................................94995 95 N VAUXHALL Astra 1.4 LS 5dr, PAS, sunroof, 26,000 miles............... 94695


94 M HONDA Civic Bali 4dr, PAS, elec pack, met g re e n ........................ 94995 95 M HONDA Civic 1.5 LSi 3dr, PAS, elec pack, FSH, red.......................94595 94 L VAUXHALL 1.8 LS Cavalier, PAS, sunroof, 47,000 miles.................. " 6 9 5 89 G RENAULT Espace 2.0 TXE 7 Seats, Grey, FSH, trade sale ............. 83995


sm . COMMERCIAL 97 P TRANSIT 80 5WB 2 iD , PAS, dark blue ............... .............£6495 no VAT j


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jmM E 00 W FOCUS 1.8 Zelec 5dr, Alloys, air-con, radiant red ....................... £11,416


,|00 V FOCUS 1.6 Zetec Auto 5dr P.a.s., sunroof, alloys, log lights, met rare


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mean that you avoid undergoing hours of painful and costly surgery caused by neglect. The same rule applies to ser­ vicing your car -- and the older tiie car the more


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important it is. Independent research car­


ried out by spark plug manu­ facturer N Li K shows that 40% of carson Britain's roads are more than nine


v e r y o n e k n o w s that regular dental check-ups can


years old, a trem likely to continu 11 is also a fac


work generally s better than it us disguising, peril under the bonne in worse shape t paint work won Regular servicii only ensure bell mance. but an e engine should a lower fuel consi to mention a cl< and greater reli Just a few sir


developing either 04 b.h.p. (Di)or 74 (DTi). Prices start at around


£7,500 and there are six trim levels across the range, with Club and C.US for the entrv-level versions and Comfort and Elegance for plusher mid-range models. The SXi brings a sportier look , while the flagship SRi


comes only with . litre lOv power. A come with power tinted glass, a re\ body-coloured bt a driver’s airbag.


sive effort that lc little Vauxhall tc among the leade ticularly compel


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ig will not or perfor- fficient so mean mption, not :aner exhaust ability, iple checks


on a regular basis would go a long way to preventing many breakdowns in other words. Easy to say; harder to find the time to do. Recog­ nising that fact, the AA for example, has instructed its patrols where appropriate to carry out a series of brief checks at every breakdown. But the frustrating thing


for many drivers stranded by the roadside is that the breakdown should not have happened - the motoring associations reckon that around half of their call-outs could be avoided by regular


servicing. In addition, a specific pre­


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winter service check should ensure that vehicles are in good mechanical and electri­ cal condition to face whatev­ er winter might bring. Ideal­ ly, basic checks should include everything from lights and tyres to battery and starter motor. Tyres should always be


carefully checked, as worn treads are illegal as well as potentially lethal - for you and innocent bystanders, as well as other road users. Tyre pressure, too, should be regularly monitored. In Britain we do not go in for the Continental practice


of swapping tyres in the autumn to winter ones - then back in the spring to summer ones. To be fair, our climate does not justify it. It is important, therefore, to ensure that you choose an appropriate tyre to see you safely on your way all year round.


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the most common causes of breakdown, drained from leaving the lights on as we all do from lime to time or sim­ ply dead, kaput, wiped-out. Many recovery patrols now carry new batteries for sale, so that they can solve the problem on the spot. A lot of people think that


car batteries should last for­ ever and the confusion is compounded by batteries claiming to offer "lifetime guarantees" - the lifetime of what? You? The car? It is actually the lifetime of the battery and on average that is three years. Sluggish starting is a sure


sign that your car battery is getting old. As soon as start­ ing becomes slow, it is time to think about buying a new battery. It is possible that the


problem might lie with the starter motor, so ask your garage to check that out, along with the fan belt. Radiators might be sport­


ing leaks or cracks - take a look. It is worth testing the strength of the anti-freeze. Extra glycol-based anti­ freeze will boost levels to manufacturers’ recommend­


ed levels. The washer systems also


need to be tested and, of course, before long journeys, water and cleaner should be topped up to ensure opti­ mum visibility whatever the weather. Hoses, too, should be examined for any cracks or leaks and replaced if there is any doubt that they will


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The importance of being modern


By JONATHAN CROUCH________


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ltho ug h Oscar Wilde warned about the dangers of being


modem (“one is apt to become old fashioned very quickly"), it is not an approach that has done Skoda much harm.


Octavia and the Fabia super­ mini have embraced the VW Group’s approach to hi-tech modem motoring and con­ verted sceptical buyers as a result. Now, a slightly more aggressive image is needed - hence the thinking behind Ihe second generation Octavia range featured here.


Both the family-sized O c ta v ia range featured here. Along with more dynamic


looks, the latest hatchback and estate range has a high performance RS derivative.


Plus there is a clever, go- almost-anywhere 4x4 estate


version due in a showroom near you soon.


For the time being, how­


ever, the recipe is much the same as before - although with a series of useful tweaks.


With the exception of the 1.8-litre 180 b.h.p. tur­ bocharged petrol engine used in the RS, the engine line-up is largely unchanged, although the staple 100 b.h.p. 1.6 and 115 b.h.p. 2.0 litre power plants are now “green" enough to comply


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with tough European stan­ dards, as is the 150 b.h.p. petrol turbo 1.8. The 68


b.h.p. SDI and 90 b.h.p. TDI diesels are unchanged, as is the 110 b.h.p. TDI range-topper. Visual changes (inside and


out) are equally Slight, though make a suprising amount of difference. To


meet the mood of the moment, specification levels


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have been improved without change to to a pricing struc­ ture, which stays in £11,500 to £17,500 territory. Mind you, the trim desig­ nations sound more trendy,


ranging from Classic through Ambiente to Ele­ gance. All but entry-level models get ABS and Skoda has taken the opportunity to introduce a selection of other electronic aids from the VW


parts bin. These include EBS (electronic brake force distribution), ASR (an anti- whcelspin regulator) and ESP (an electronic stability programme). In summary then, a useful


package of changes which has indeed added an extra edge to the Octavia’s appeal. The dangers of being thor­ oughly modem appear to have passed Skoda by.


Further reductions on Rover 25 and 45 models R OVER has announced fur­ ther reductions on five


specific 25 and 45 models. They cover three specific


25 models: the 3-door 1.6 iL, the five-door 1.6 iS and the 5-door 2.0-litre turbo diesel iE. Two five-door 45 models are also included - the 1.4 iE and the 1.4 iS.


The story here is basically


that you can save a further amount of up to £ 1 ,3 8 5 , depending on the car you choose. There is now a real confi­


dence about Rover's 25 supermini and 45 family hatchback, highlighted by a new three-year w a r ran ty


and longer 15,000-mile ser­ vice intervals on most mod­ els. Both cars drive with a greater air of authority too, thanks to a whole series of BMW-engineered under­ skin changes intended to imbue a sportier feel. Rover reckons the entire 25 and 45 ranges should provide a


m w m A A / \ *1— see you through the cold cure! Easy


snap. Windscreen wiper blades


should be replaced after a year's use, so check them out as winter approaches for wear and tear. Exhausts work hard all


year, so it is worth including


this important piece of equipment on your checklist, not just as winter approach­ es but before a holiday. A quick check up could also save your car failing its MoT. According to the Department of Transport, last year more than 7% of petrol cars and light vans and nearly 11 % of their diesel counterparts failed their MoT because of high exhaust emissions. Exhausts are most likely


to split at either the silencer or back box, but usually give little warning of a pending


failure. If you have recently


bought a car second hand it could also be worth changing the cam belt, according to the RAC, who have to deal with 36,000 breakdowns a year caused by broken tim­ ing belts. A broken belt, it warns, could wreck the engine, causing thpousands of pounds worth of damage, while the cost of fitting a new belt is relatively low. There are no warning


signs that the belt is about to break. That tends to hap­ pen as you try to start the engine and the car simply


will not run. One thing you almost cer­


tainly will not be able to check and rectify yourself prior to venturing out on roads in any condition are the shock absorbers. Yet the danger of driving a car with worn shock absorbers is con­ siderable. Shock absorbers are hid­


den beneath the car’s body work and behind the wheels - out of sight and therefore out of mind for many motorists. The performance of a shock absorber deterio­ rates gradually and imper­ ceptibly over time, during which the driver unwittingly adapts his or her driving style to compensate for the worsening condition and handling of the car.


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