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  The best windscreen wipers to help you see clearly
  Windscreen wipers are items in a car in which we take for granted most days. Like air filters which are hidden away most of the time, wipers are something we...
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  Surveillance capitalism and your car
  Google and Amazon’s expansion into car infotainment systems and their use of surveillance capitalism, is well documented. But according to our poll, drivers aren’t sold on tech companies cashing in...
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  How to sell my car quickly for the best price
  Buying and selling cars can be a stressful process at the best of times. Dealing with your own feelings, managing the time, having different people come and evaluate your pride...
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  Best products for 2021
  We like to wrap up the year with the innovations and helpful new gadgets that have been introduced, and this year we’ve had a dedicated products testing team. They’ve been...
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  Taking your car off the road? Here's how to prepare a car for storage
  Whatever the circumstances behind your need to take your car off the road for a while, if you prepare a car for storage correctly you’ll prevent its condition deteriorating significantly...
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  Best driving games to get out while staying in
  Enthusiastic drivers, and those too young to drive, can find the open road thanks to the immense power of consoles and computers these days. Gone are the days of giant-pixels...
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  Buying a car at Easter
  The Easter bank holiday weekend can be a great time to go shopping for a new car. Much of the rush to buy new cars whipped up by the number...
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  The best sat nav apps 2022
  Despite significant improvements to the satellite-navigation (sat-nav) systems that make up part of your car’s infotainment systems, many of us still like a navigation programme that can take us further...
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  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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  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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  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 decades...
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  Aftermarket warranties - the facts
  There’s nothing worse than buying a new or new to you car and have it break down on you. That’s why it’s vital to have the peace of mind that,...
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  Audi Sport Driving Experience review
  What is the Audi Sport Driving Experience? Audi’s official driver experience programme in the UK. It gives paying punters the opportunity to try a selection of the latest high-performance Audi models...
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  The danger of dirt: why a mucky car could mean a £1,000 fine
  Having a grubby car may seem like a mild inconvenience, yet it could land you a fine of up to £1,000 if the muck is obscuring your number plate. Picture...
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  Toyota C-HR named Parkers New Car of The Year 2018
  The Toyota C-HR has taken overall honours to become the first Car of The Year in Parkers’ new awards. The groundbreaking small family car stars in the Parkers New Car...
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  QUIZ: What do these engine warning lights mean?
  Do you know what the warning lights mean on your dashboard? If one of your car’s warning lights came on while you’re driving home tonight, would you know what they meant...
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  Multimac car seats review
  When you find out you’re having a baby, one of your first considerations is whether your current car is suitable for your new family needs. When you have three or...
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  Early Drive: Ferrari 812 Superfast
    CONS Hugely expensive Will be too fast for some Prices start from £257,331 Parkers overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8 The latest in a long line of front-engined Ferrari GT...
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  GAP insurance - the complete guide
  When buying a new car it’s likely that the dealer will try to offer you GAP insurance. Those two words alone are confusing enough, but there are also many restrictions and...
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  Ford GT (2017) first drive
  The Ford GT harks back to the GT40 that first won Le Mans in 1966, and follows the 2004-2006 Ford GT. Crucially, it’s also the road-going version of the race...