Car cloning: all the facts
Despite the more elaborate scams that catch out car owners and buyers, the rather simplistic car cloning con continues to cause problems. Car owners can end up with huge bills...
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The EuroNCAP crash - safe car, zero stars
If you're looking to generate headlines, there are few statements as powerful as claiming a consumer product is unsafe. From baby accessories to electricals, companies failing to meet standards have...
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Cat C and Cat D cars explained
Write-offs used to be known as Cat C and Cat D, but in October 2017 the classifications changed and they are now known as Cat S and Cat N respectively. There...
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Driving in Spain - everything you need to know
If you’re planning a driving holiday in Spain, or if you have to drive through the country for work, make sure you know all the rules and regulations that will...
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Government slashes plug-in car grant
In a move bound to baffle 'green' car drivers, the UK Government has revised the terms of the electric vehicle subsidy or 'plug-in car grant' known as PiCG - in...
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Ford Ecoboost recall - what you need to know
Ford have issued new guidance and details covering the field service action to rectify and compensate for failure of certain Ford Focus 1.0-litre Ecoboost engines, which should provide some peace...
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Ford Fiesta ST named Parkers Car of the Year 2019
The Parkers New Car Awards are back, with the Ford Fiesta ST clinching victory to become the 2019 Car of the Year. Beating-off stiff competition from its larger sibling, the all-new...
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Waze (and Google Maps) coming to Apple CarPlay
Apple's latest iPhones - the XR, XS and XS Max - came with the announcement of the 12th version of the iPhone's operating system, iOS. Significantly for drivers, the latest release...
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Toyota Corolla: The most popular car in the world?
When a car company is making more noise about the return of a model name than the car it's attached to, it may not bode well for the eponymous vehicle.
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Used hot hatches tested: Ford Focus ST-3 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Ford Focus ST: Used car twin test When the hot hatch heyday was dawning back in the early 1980s, an entry-level Ferrari mustered 215hp. Fast forward three...
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Fuel economy test changes: what you need to know about WLTP
If you’ve ever worked out how much fuel your car is really using, chances are you’re getting far less than the official figure. New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) mpg and CO2...
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Honey, I shrunk the engine - how small can be better for you
Big cars with small engines are becoming popular, and for anyone old enough to get the reference to Disney’s 1989 sci-fi classic movie, the idea of a luxury car with...
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How to drive: Save money on fuel
Achieving official fuel economy figures is often challenging – and increased scrutiny over emissions cheating and changes to the test programme have highlighted the gap between claimed and real-world costs...
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BP buys Chargemaster: will install electric car chargepoints in petrol stations
BP has announced it’ll buy Chargemaster, the UK’s biggest electric car charging company. The news represents a significant move for the British energy firm best known for its fossil fuel extraction,...
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Learner drivers now allowed on UK motorways under new law
From Monday 4 June 2018, learner drivers will be allowed to take lessons on British motorways for the first time – provided they are in a dual-control car with an approved...
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BMW recall 2018: which models are affected?
A potential electrical fault in some of BMW’s most popular models could cause the engine to stall without warning while traveling at speed. The German manufacturer has recalled 312,000 cars built...
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Aftermarket warranties - the facts
It's extremely important that when you buy a car you have the peace of mind that, if something goes wrong, you'll be able to get it fixed with minimal hassle. If...
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How to drive: Taking an SUV off-road
The world has gone SUV crazy, and as a consequence, there's been an increase in the interest in off-roading due to the upturn in sales of 4x4s during the past...
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Used car paperwork checklist
Buying a used car is a complex process, what with all that paperwork, and the checks you need to run through before signing on the dotted line. What paperwork do...
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