Car buying (2016)
January
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Personal Contract Hire (PCH)?
29 January 2016 -
What is category D?
28 January 2016 -
DSG (direct shift gearbox)?
18 January 2016 -
Twin Test: four-wheel drive coupes
06 January 2016
February
-
Pop-up shops: a new way of car buying
26 February 2016 -
Is your insurance valid?
22 February 2016 -
MirrorLink?
16 February 2016 -
ACC (Adaptive cruise control)?
14 February 2016 -
Why you should buy a 16-plate car
04 February 2016 -
Twin test: low-tax coupes
04 February 2016
March
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ABS (anti-lock braking system)?
30 March 2016 -
DS 3 - which version should you buy?
24 March 2016 -
Buying a car at Easter
20 March 2016 -
Nissan Juke – which version should you buy?
18 March 2016 -
Kia Picanto: which one should you buy?
11 March 2016 -
Family Car Buying Guide Checklist
08 March 2016 -
Twin test: rugged diesel load-luggers
03 March 2016 -
Twin test: iconic hatchbacks
03 March 2016
April
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Twin test: Small MPVs
28 April 2016 -
Volkswagen Scirocco – which version should you buy?
28 April 2016 -
Vauxhall Mokka: which version should you buy?
21 April 2016 -
Toyota Yaris: which version should you buy?
15 April 2016 -
SUVs vs hatchbacks
14 April 2016 -
AWD (all-wheel drive)?
12 April 2016 -
Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)?
01 April 2016
May
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Automatic versus manual
23 May 2017 -
Which Hyundai i10 should you buy?
25 May 2016 -
Twin test: best first coupes
25 May 2016 -
MPG (miles per gallon)?
23 May 2016 -
Which Toyota Aygo should you buy?
19 May 2016 -
Which Mercedes-Benz A-Class should you buy?
17 May 2016 -
a supermini?
16 May 2016 -
blind spot assist/detection?
15 May 2016 -
Car buying tips
06 May 2016 -
Which Skoda Fabia should you buy?
06 May 2016
June
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Petrol vs diesel - the great debate
14 June 2017 -
Six things that can void a car warranty
07 June 2017 -
How much does a car really cost to run
01 June 2017 -
Top 5 low-tax coupes
30 June 2016 -
Which BMW X3 should you buy?
30 June 2016 -
a crossover?
28 June 2016 -
DAB (digital audio broadcasting)?
28 June 2016 -
infotainment?
25 June 2016 -
Twin test: first convertibles
23 June 2016 -
Which Renault Clio should you buy?
21 June 2016 -
Vauxhall Insignia - which version should you buy?
15 June 2016 -
New safety kit to watch out for in 2016
15 June 2016 -
Fiat 500 - which version should you buy?
09 June 2016 -
a city car?
05 June 2016 -
a limited-slip differential (LSD)?
05 June 2016
July
-
Which Audi A3 should you buy?
14 July 2017 -
Twin test: four-door coupes
22 July 2016 -
Jaguar Land Rover set to revamp its dealer network
13 July 2016 -
4WD (four-wheel drive)?
08 July 2016 -
an SUV (sports utility vehicle)?
07 July 2016 -
HP (horsepower)?
02 July 2016
August
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LED headlamp technology?
30 August 2016 -
Will Brexit referendum result change your car-buying plans?
23 August 2016 -
Twin test: hybrid superminis
18 August 2016 -
Petrol, diesel or electric: which is right for you?
04 August 2016
September
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Virtual Cockpit?
23 September 2016 -
Twin test: low-cost estates
22 September 2016 -
a run-flat tyre?
21 September 2016 -
torque?
20 September 2016 -
a turbo?
16 September 2016 -
0-62mph?
15 September 2016 -
a hybrid?
14 September 2016 -
climate control?
12 September 2016 -
a head-up display?
09 September 2016 -
sat-nav?
08 September 2016 -
Cruise control
05 September 2016 -
Bluetooth
02 September 2016 -
Euro NCAP
01 September 2016
October
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drive mode?
31 October 2016 -
adaptive suspension?
28 October 2016 -
stop-start?
27 October 2016 -
an electronic parking brake?
25 October 2016 -
keyless ignition?
24 October 2016 -
a car warranty?
21 October 2016 -
Twin test: Seven-seat SUVs
21 October 2016 -
wireless charging?
20 October 2016 -
aux-in?
19 October 2016 -
USB connectivity?
18 October 2016 -
keyless entry?
17 October 2016 -
Android Auto?
14 October 2016 -
autonomous emergency braking?
07 October 2016 -
parking sensors?
05 October 2016
November
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ESC (electronic stability control)?
30 November 2017 -
Car finance: what is APR/interest?
28 November 2016 -
Isofix?
25 November 2016 -
Suzuki S-Cross vs Vauxhall Mokka X vs Kia Sportage
24 November 2016 -
traffic sign recognition?
17 November 2016 -
Twin test: Vauxhall Astra vs VW Golf
16 November 2016 -
hill-start assist?
16 November 2016 -
automatic parking?
15 November 2016 -
smart motorway?
11 November 2016 -
snow chains?
09 November 2016 -
Ford Fiesta: which version is best?
07 November 2016 -
Total amount payable
04 November 2016 -
A deposit
03 November 2016 -
Deposit contribution
03 November 2016 -
Optional final payment
03 November 2016 -
hire purchase
02 November 2016 -
Monthly payments
02 November 2016 -
a winter tyre?
01 November 2016
December
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What is Apple CarPlay?
07 December 2017 -
Twin test: used compact SUVs
28 December 2016 -
Tyre sizes
26 December 2016 -
a plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV)
21 December 2016 -
a service history?
14 December 2016 -
a service plan?
12 December 2016 -
An MOT test?
07 December 2016 -
UK shopping centre gains world’s first SEAT Store
07 December 2016 -
Behind the scenes: First DS Automobiles Urban Store in London
02 December 2016 -
Twin test: Ford Fiesta ST200 vs Ford Focus ST
02 December 2016 -
Black box telematics
02 December 2016