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  Skoda Octavia vRS: Size matters
  The Octavia is a difficult car to pigeonhole. In terms of price and equipment levels it competes strongly with hatchbacks such as the Ford Focus and Honda Civic. But when it comes to size...
  23 Jul 2008
• Skoda Octavia vRS: Folding seats
  A few weeks ago I offered to take a friend of mine to a cycle race – with an added extra. Not only did I have to transport him, but also his...
  23 Jul 2008
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  Skoda Octavia vRS: Understated style
  The saying goes that respect is earned. If that’s the case then the Octavia vRS is certainly doing very well, because lately I’ve noticed that it’s getting plenty of stares from...
  23 Jul 2008
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  Skoda Octavia vRS: Handy features
  Most people would agree that long term ownership is often defined by the car’s details. Those useful elements that are so brilliant you wonder why every car doesn’t feature it...
  23 Jul 2008
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  Skoda Octavia vRS: Roomy boot
  In my last report I touched on the practicality of the Octavia but it’s really one of the Skoda’s main strengths – and one which I’ve tested further. After a recent frenzy of...
  23 Jul 2008
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  Skoda Octavia vRS: Sat nav issues
  I hate to admit it but like many modern motorists I’ve become more and more dependant on satellite navigation. It’s not that I can’t read a map – but having a...
  23 Jul 2008
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  Skoda Octavia vRS: Changing gear
  I’ve covered almost 1500 miles in the Skoda now and as I’ve run it in, the vRS has become more and more enjoyable to drive. I’m still resisting the urge to...
  23 Jul 2008
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  Parker's exposes DVLA road tax incompetence
  An undercover Parker’s investigation has revealed that the DVLA could be giving misleading and inaccurate information to as many as three-in-four motorists. Following a tip-off from a Parker’s reader about mistakes...
  21 Jul 2008
• Nissan Micra: £371 off insurance
  With the current rising costs of motoring, it’s important for drivers to get the cheapest possible quote for car insurance. A price comparison tool found that Admiral offered the lowest insurance...
  11 Jul 2008
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  Nissan Micra: £300 fuel saving
  The Micra has been fairly fuel-efficient since the day I was handed the keys, arriving straight from the factory with only 300 miles or so on the clock. Over the past...
  11 Jul 2008
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  Nissan Micra: Three or five-door?
  I personally use the rear seats very rarely and tend to only use them for jackets and bags, rather than passengers. But, as Sheetal pointed out, where would a family...
  11 Jul 2008
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  Nissan Micra: Happy birthday
  Nissan celebrated the Micra’s 25th birthday this month with the launch of a special edition Anniversary trim level and a 25 car, 300-mile procession. The new Micra models set off from...
  11 Jul 2008