Parkers

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  SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI: first drive
  SEAT has followed the recent trend by the VW group and has started to downsize its engines. The 1.2-litre TSI (available on the Skoda Fabia and the VW Polo) engine...
  16 Nov 2010
• Quick guide: how to sell your car
  1) Private sale This is the most common way of getting rid of your old car. You put up an advert, for example online or in a local paper, and let people...
  11 Nov 2010
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  Mazda3: Minor mishap
  It was a grey Saturday afternoon in October. The day before I’d borrowed editor Kieren’s long-term Mazda3 and driven down the A1, around the M25 and down the M3 to...
  9 Nov 2010
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  Mazda2 facelift: first drive
  The Mazda2 has always been trying to emulate the success of the Ford Fiesta. The Fiesta has always been a popular car but the Japanese maker is keen to play catch-up with the revised...
  3 Nov 2010
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  Fiat 500 TwinAir: first drive
  Fiat has put the driving fun into eco motoring thanks to the 500 TwinAir. The 500 uses an 875cc two-cylinder engine, reputed to be the cleanest mass-produced petrol engine in the...
  2 Nov 2010
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  Third party v fully comp
  Fully comprehensive insurance policies are often cheaper than third-party policies, a Parker’s investigation has revealed. For many years drivers have sought to cut their premiums by trying to decrease their...
  2 Nov 2010
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  New Espace: more kit, cheaper price
  Renault’s revised Espace and Grand Espace come with more kit, cleaner engines and a cheaper price tag. Both people carriers now come with LED running lights, new headlights and a new...
  1 Nov 2010
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  Personal shopper for car buyers
  Parker’s has launched a new service to help used car buyers find their ideal car quickly and easily. The service, provided by Outside Lane, does all the hunting for a...
  29 Oct 2010
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  Citroen unwraps special C3 Picasso
  The Citroen C3 Picasso range has been upgraded with cleaner, more efficient, engines and a special model called the BLACKCHERRY. Based on the VTR+ model, it’s powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine...
  28 Oct 2010
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  Peugeot 3008: adds extra value
  The 3008 has only been on sale for less than a year but already there is a new modified 1.6-litre diesel engine compared to the one currently powering my 3008. I’ll...
  28 Oct 2010
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  Skoda Yeti: genuine company car choice?
  When it comes to choosing a company car, there are always the obvious candidates. Vauxhall Insignia, Ford Mondeo or the BMW 3-Series. But with the needs of drivers constantly changing...
  27 Oct 2010
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  Peugeot unveils special edition 207
  Peugeot’s 207 hatchback has received a minor revamp in the form of a special edition called the ‘Sportium’. The car, based on the previous ‘Millesim’ special edition, comes with six airbags, electric windows,...
  27 Oct 2010