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  Top ten stocking fillers
  Product: Sesbastian’s coming of age – 2010 Formula One Season Review DVDPrice: £19.99Available from: Grand Prix ModelsOk, we wanted Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button to win the championship, but Vettel...
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  Don't tick that box - extras to avoid
  Ceramic brakes Probably only appropriate on expensive supercars but in the main, it’s difficult to justify the outlay, unless you are a regular track dayer. Let’s take the Audi RS5 as an example. Ceramic brakes will cost £6,000 and if...
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  Motorists cut servicing to save cash
  A survey by Parker’s has shown that almost a quarter of motorists have stopped servicing their cars in order to save cash. In our poll 23% of people responded say...
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  Top 11 registrations
  Tomorrow you’ll be able to buy the new ‘11′ car registration numbers, opening up myriad possibilities of combinations for your next private plate. We’ve scoured the DVLA website for the...
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  Motorists scrimp on servicing
  Motorists are reducing car running costs by scrimping on servicing, says a national service centre chain. Rory Carlin, marketing director of Halfords Autocentre (formerly Nationwide Autocentre), says: “There is some...
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  Ten of the best: Winter wonders
  1. Land Rover Discovery (04 on) WHAT IS IT? The Discovery was a huge leap forward over previous models for Land Rover, offering refinement, space and on and off-road capability. The whole...
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  Land Rover reveals special editions
  Land Rover is to introduce special edition versions of the Discovery 4 that are available in black or white contrasting colour schemes. The Landmark model includes a high-specification leather interior in...
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  Volvo announce new options
  Volvo has announced a range of new engines for a large number of models, along with equipment upgrades for the XC60. These options bolster its line-up which will be further expanded...
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  Porsche reveals lightweight Cayman
  Porsche has improved its Cayman coupe by making it lighter and more powerful. This new model is the third in the range, joining the Cayman and Cayman S. It weighs 1295kg, 55kg less than...
• Quick guide: how to sell your car
  1) Private sale This is the most common way of getting rid of your old car. You put up an advert, for example online or in a local paper, and let people...
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  Mazda2 facelift: first drive
  The Mazda2 has always been trying to emulate the success of the Ford Fiesta. The Fiesta has always been a popular car but the Japanese maker is keen to play catch-up with the revised...
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  Fiat 500 TwinAir: first drive
  Fiat has put the driving fun into eco motoring thanks to the 500 TwinAir. The 500 uses an 875cc two-cylinder engine, reputed to be the cleanest mass-produced petrol engine in the...
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  Third party v fully comp
  Fully comprehensive insurance policies are often cheaper than third-party policies, a Parker’s investigation has revealed. For many years drivers have sought to cut their premiums by trying to decrease their...
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  New Espace: more kit, cheaper price
  Renault’s revised Espace and Grand Espace come with more kit, cleaner engines and a cheaper price tag. Both people carriers now come with LED running lights, new headlights and a new...
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  Personal shopper for car buyers
  Parker’s has launched a new service to help used car buyers find their ideal car quickly and easily. The service, provided by Outside Lane, does all the hunting for a...
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  Citroen unwraps special C3 Picasso
  The Citroen C3 Picasso range has been upgraded with cleaner, more efficient, engines and a special model called the BLACKCHERRY. Based on the VTR+ model, it’s powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine...
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  Peugeot unveils special edition 207
  Peugeot’s 207 hatchback has received a minor revamp in the form of a special edition called the ‘Sportium’. The car, based on the previous ‘Millesim’ special edition, comes with six airbags, electric windows,...
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  Citroen updates C5 range
  The Citroen C5 range has received some midlife updates that include minor cosmetic changes as well as more efficient engines and the addition of the eTouch emergency system. There have been updates to all of the engines...
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  Hyundai recalls Santa Fe and Trajet
  Hyundai has initiated a recall for its first-generation Santa Fe models and Trajets. The manufacturer has revealed that corrison may affect components in the rear suspension and potentially weaken the rear...
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  Lexus announces voluntary recall
  Lexus has launched two voluntary recalls in the UK which affect the IS, GS and RX models.  Owners are currently being contacted by letter to advise them to take their vehicle to a...