Parkers

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  Mazda6: Customer drive
  If a car is very good then a test drive should win a potential customer over. The Mazda 6 has a lot to promote itself: it’s good fun to drive,...
  22 Jan 2010
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  Ford Focus ECOnetic: Other opinions
  My opinion isn’t the only one that matters when it comes to the Focus. With more and more manufacturers attempting to get people to opt for the ‘green’ cars, I...
  20 Jan 2010
• Small cars Britain's biggest savers
  The Honda Jazz was Britain’s best car for retaining its value during 2009 according to Parker’s annual depreciation report. Parker’s annual depreciation survey puts the Jazz at the top based on the average values...
  13 Jan 2010
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  'Green' cars don't save you money
  Buyers who opt for so-called ‘green’ cars could have to wait an incredible 28 years before they actually save any money. Despite lower running costs the higher price of eco cars mean buyers...
  13 Jan 2010
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  Ford Focus ECOnetic: verdict so far
  I’m just over halfway through my time with the Focus Econetic and so far everything is going quite well, but I’m not completely convinced and still not sure whether I would recommend it...
  12 Jan 2010
• Suzuki Grand Vitara: snow joke
  It’s a myth that a 4x4 will automatically help you to continue travelling when conditions turn wintry. Yes, the improved traction of four-wheel drive can help a great deal with forward...
  6 Jan 2010
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  Car buyers face expensive 2010
  Car buyers face higher prices in 2010 thanks to manufacturers raising list prices, VAT returning to 17.5 per cent and scrappage set to end by March 1. Some buyers sought to beat...
  6 Jan 2010
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  Mazda6: Saving cash
  Three hundred miles with only 20 of them on single carriageway should be the ideal test to see just how frugal the 6 can be. I’m not interested in extreme...
  6 Jan 2010
• Suzuki Grand Vitara: music
  Although this Grand Vitara SZ5 is well equipped, Suzuki keeps the equipment list simple. It comes with an in-dash six-CD autochanger as standard, but if customers have an MP3 player, it’s...
  6 Jan 2010
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  Top warranty for all Kia models
  All cars in the Kia range sold in the UK will now come with the manufacturers’ seven year warranty. The warranty – valid for seven years or 100,000 miles depending on which...
  5 Jan 2010
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  Mazda6: trip computer
  On a previous update I revealed how tricky it was finding the car’s trip computer. There is no obvious indication where it is located either on the dash or on...
  5 Jan 2010
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  Parker's pick of 2010's new cars
  Citroen DS3 Due: Spring 2010 Price: from £11,700 The DS3 is part of Citroen’s attempts to shake off its value image and instead be seen as a brand that makes stylish and chic cars....
  24 Dec 2009