Parkers

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  IQ re-assessed for driving test
  A car was banned from being used for driving tests while it was assessed in a showroom in a decision that has cost driving schools thousands of pounds and created huge administration...
  22 Dec 2009
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  The best 59-plate deals
  Save more than £7000 on a new Ford Mondeo Get a Renault Megane Coupe with more than £4K off More than £5000 off a new Vauxhall Astra The scrappage scheme may mean £2000 off any new car...
  21 Dec 2009
• Suzuki Grand Vitara: improvements
  The diesel Grand Vitara was the last to benefit from a series of upgrades to the range that began with petrol versions early in 2009. From September 2009, the diesel version...
  21 Dec 2009
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  Ford Focus ECOnetic: Winter arrives
  So far we’ve managed to escape the freezing temperatures that are normally common by this time in December, but a cold snap has suddenly appeared from nowhere which means an early...
  17 Dec 2009
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  Daihatsu on hold in the UK
  Buying a new Daihatsu in the UK is set to become much harder as the main importer say they will no longer be bringing the cars in to the country. The importer IM...
  15 Dec 2009
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  Ford Focus ECOnetic: Improvements
  Just as I am learning to love my Econetic, Ford has decided that this current model just isn’t green enough. I was fortunate enough to be invited to France to see if things really have got better on the...
  10 Dec 2009
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  Pre-Budget Report 2009
  In the end there were very few changes in the Pre-Budget Report that will have a major affect on what you pay when it comes to your car. The main issue for car buyers was whether...
  8 Dec 2009
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  Car sales climb in November but 2009 still worse than last year
  New car registrations were up again in November, but only compared to poor sales of last year and continue to be below the number of cars sold in 2007. Latest figures from...
  4 Dec 2009
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  Mazda6: First service
  The first service was due on the Mazda6 so I phoned the local Mazda garage to book it in. I got a really helpful and polite service at Donalds in...
  30 Nov 2009
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  Crash tests reveal poor performer
  The latest group of new cars have been put through the Euro NCAP crash test – and nearly all of them got the maximum five stars. Ten of the twelve cars tested,...
  25 Nov 2009
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  Ford puts up prices yet again
  The cost of a new Ford is set to go up again this year as the manufacturer puts up prices for the fourth time in 2009. This latest price hike will...
  25 Nov 2009
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  Lower emissions and better MPG for improved Vauxhall Corsa
  Greener versions of the Vauxhall Corsa could save car buyers money thanks to a range of improvements making it cheaper to run. The major money saver of all the models is...
  20 Nov 2009