Parkers

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  Suzuki Splash: Petrol vs diesel
  As with all car choices, one of the biggest decisions is whether to go for a diesel or petrol. I went for the petrol version of the Splash as I...
  21 Jul 2009
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  Suzuki Splash: Low cost option
  Having worked out that the Splash was cheaper to buy than the Agila I thought that it would be worth looking at the other costs involved in owning a car....
  21 Jul 2009
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  BMW 316d is £120 to tax, 118g/km CO2 and could save company car buyers £500 a year
  BMW has announced a green version of the 3-Series saloon that falls into the lowest company car tax band for diesels. It means a 40 per cent tax payer choosing the...
  17 Jul 2009
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  Honda Civic: Unique style
  Compared to the previous Honda Civic from 2000, the current model is unrecognisable. Where most models go through a noticeable evolution – the Volkswagen Golf being a prime example – this Civic...
  8 Jul 2009
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  Mazda6: First thoughts
  I have opted for the 2.2-litre diesel TS2 version of the Mazda6, as I’m hoping it will prove the best compromise between fun and practicality, performance and economy, as well...
  6 Jul 2009
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  Skoda Fabia: on the clock
  In little under four months, I’ve managed to put 4,000 miles onto the Fabia. In that time I’ve tackled all kinds of driving, from long motorway trips up and down...
  1 Jul 2009
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  TOTAL offers free breakdown cover
  Drivers can get 14 days of free breakdown cover – including home recovery – from TOTAL just by filling up with fuel. The free policy will cover the car when travelling around...
  19 Jun 2009
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  Suzuki Splash: vs Agila
  I’ve been running the Splash for four months and in all that time I’ve actually seen very few on the roads. More often than not, what I think is a Suzuki Splash is in fact a Vauxhall Agila. That’s...
  15 Jun 2009
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  Top safety scores for small cars
  Small cars have been given top safety ratings in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. Out of the six cars tested – which include the new Kia Soul and Peugeot 3008 – five received...
  8 Jun 2009
• Volvo V50: Drink problem
  Thirst is not something I thought I’d be discussing in one of my updates on the Volvo V50, but this isn’t a thirst for fuel. The V50 has been achieving a...
  2 Jun 2009
• Volvo V50: Punchy performance
  My Volvo feels quick. Surprisingly so, in fact. It has also been commented on by work colleagues who have used the car for the occasional long run have also been...
  1 Jun 2009
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  Honda Civic: Easy iPod connection
  It’s rare to find many people who don’t own an iPod (or some form of generic MP3 player). Being able to carry round thousands of songs in something so small...
  28 May 2009