HARDINGS Motor Company at Parkgate is a well established name with a reputation for quality used vehicles, ranging from Minis to Mercedes. Their January sale is 'now on.'

Hardings is situated on the promenade at Parkgate, next to the Boathouse Hotel, with a choice of 100 plus vehicles at any one time in their showroom. All cars are fully serviced and prepared to a high standard, and mainly one owner, with full after sales package. An ideal spot for a test run. And for those with a limited budget, Hardings have a budget centre on Liverpool Road, Chester.

Hardings also offer full service facilities with a courtesy car free of charge while your car is in for servicing.

I took the Toyota Celica GT, for a test drive.

This stunning Coupe is available for £11,995, which is £1,000 off its original screen price of £12,995. Toyota built a 'super car' when they invented this model, and is an absolute dream to drive. The platinum metallic L-registration (1994) Celica GT 2-litre 16 valve is fast and very reliable, with a top speed of 131 mph and 0-60 in 8.2 seconds.

Features include five-speed manual gearbox, ABS braking system, electric windows and mirrors with electric sunroof, power steering, RDS stereo radio/cassette system, height adjustable steering wheel, drivers airbag.

The interior is spacious for a Coupe. A fantastic car and value for the money, in my opinion.

Contact Hardings, Parkgate on 336-3965.

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