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  Garage guide website launched
  A new website has been launched to try to help UK car find trustworthy and local mechanics and garages. The recently launched service, called Who Can Fix My Car, allows motorists...
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  Subaru offers comprehensive aftersales package
  Subaru is upping the aftersales ante with its new three-year aftercare package that covers the cost of minor bodywork repairs, lost keys, valeting, alloy wheel repairs, wheel alignment and even...
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  BMW - owners reviews
  If you’re looking to buy a used car, knowing what someone else’s ownership experience has been like can be a big help when you are trying to decide which car...
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  Insurance companies blasted for low payouts
  Insurance companies are not sticking to the rules regarding payouts for written-off vehicles, says a trade body that has been flooded with complaints from disgruntled consumers claiming they’ve been given wrong...
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  BMW recalls almost 30,000 MINIs
  BMW has announced a recall of 29,868 MINI models, due to an electrical fault which can cause a fire. The recall, which affects MINI Cooper S and John Cooper Works models,...
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  Skoda shows off electric car
  Skoda has unveiled its first all-electric car, the Octavia E Line. Don’t get too attached though, because you won’t be able to buy it. This model is merely a test mule for the manufacturer’s electric...
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  Curb fake whiplash claims, say MPs
  Insurance companies must make more effort to contest fake whiplash claims and help to cut rising premiums, according to a new Government report. The Government’s Transport Committee, which began investigating rising...
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  Toyota Land Cruiser V8 tweaked
  Toyota has revealed the facelifted Land Cruiser which gets a sharper design, more creature comforts, an improved engine and more off-roading kit. Starting with the simple stuff, the exterior of the car...
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  Yaris hybrid cuts running costs
  Following on from the release of the new Yaris earlier this year, Toyota has shed a little more light on the planned hybrid version of its latest supermini. The Japanese manufacturer...
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  Car buyers shun showrooms in 2011
  New car buyers appear to have avoided dealerships in 2011, as new cars sales fell year-on-year. Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show a drop in...
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  Updated Peugeot 107 revealed
  Peugeot’s compact city car, the 107, has received a series of updates to improve its appeal while lowering running costs. Technical tweaks means that the 107’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine now...
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  Upgrades for Citroen city car
  Citroen has revealed the latest version of its popular city car, the C1, which now comes with new looks and is claimed to offer cheaper running costs. The new model is...
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  Key cars coming in 2012
  Last year was a busy time for car makers with a whole host of new models going on sale, and things don’t look like slowing down in 2012. The numerous motor...
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  More used car options for Cost of Motoring tool
  Our new cars Cost of Motoring tool has been extremely successful since its launch earlier this year. With a few clicks you can find out exactly what your next new car...
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  Renault to cut model range
  Renault is set to drop five models from its line-up in the UK, including the entire Laguna range and relatively new Wind Roadster model. Along with the Laguna Coupe, Sports Tourer,...
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  Doubts over Saab warranties
  Troubled Swedish manufacturer, Saab, has filed for bankruptcy and now there are doubts about the availability of warranties on unsold stock as a result. According to a leaked memo to Saab dealers obtained by motoring...
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  Living with it highlights
  The main aim of the long-term Parkers fleet is to find out the things that really matter when owning a car. We test the cars over several thousand miles, to find...
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  The Parkers 2011 advent calendar
  So, Christmas is upon us. It’s a day of much celebration, copious overeating and an infinite amount of television repeats. Leading up to this, most people go through the ritual of...
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  New entry level diesel for Audi Q7
  Audi’s desire to fill every possible car and engine gap looks set to continue with a new entry level diesel that’s now available in the Q7. Producing 201bhp, this latest 3.0-litre TDI engine will...
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  BMW unveils 6-Series Gran Coupe
  BMW, intent on filling every possible niche in its line-up, has released details of the new 6-Series Gran Coupe. It’s the third model in the 6-Series line-up, following the coupe and...