Car buying (2016)

January

Twin Test: four-wheel drive coupes
06 January 2016
DSG (direct shift gearbox)?
18 January 2016
What is category D?
28 January 2016
Personal Contract Hire (PCH)?
29 January 2016

February

Twin test: low-tax coupes
04 February 2016
Why you should buy a 16-plate car
04 February 2016
ACC (Adaptive cruise control)?
14 February 2016
MirrorLink?
16 February 2016
Is your insurance valid?
22 February 2016
Pop-up shops: a new way of car buying
26 February 2016

March

Twin test: rugged diesel load-luggers
03 March 2016
Twin test: iconic hatchbacks
03 March 2016
Family Car Buying Guide Checklist
08 March 2016
Kia Picanto: which one should you buy?
11 March 2016
Nissan Juke – which version should you buy?
18 March 2016
Buying a car at Easter
20 March 2016
DS 3 - which version should you buy?
24 March 2016
ABS (anti-lock braking system)?
30 March 2016

April

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)?
01 April 2016
AWD (all-wheel drive)?
12 April 2016
SUVs vs hatchbacks
14 April 2016
Toyota Yaris: which version should you buy?
15 April 2016
Vauxhall Mokka: which version should you buy?
21 April 2016
Volkswagen Scirocco – which version should you buy?
28 April 2016
Twin test: Small MPVs
28 April 2016

May

Which Skoda Fabia should you buy?
06 May 2016
Car buying tips
06 May 2016
blind spot assist/detection?
15 May 2016
a supermini?
16 May 2016
Which Mercedes-Benz A-Class should you buy?
17 May 2016
Which Toyota Aygo should you buy?
19 May 2016
MPG (miles per gallon)?
23 May 2016
Twin test: best first coupes
25 May 2016
Which Hyundai i10 should you buy?
25 May 2016
Automatic versus manual
23 May 2017

June

a limited-slip differential (LSD)?
05 June 2016
a city car?
05 June 2016
Fiat 500 - which version should you buy?
09 June 2016
New safety kit to watch out for in 2016
15 June 2016
Vauxhall Insignia - which version should you buy?
15 June 2016
Which Renault Clio should you buy?
21 June 2016
Twin test: first convertibles
23 June 2016
infotainment?
25 June 2016
a crossover?
28 June 2016
DAB (digital audio broadcasting)?
28 June 2016
Which BMW X3 should you buy?
30 June 2016
Top 5 low-tax coupes
30 June 2016
How much does a car really cost to run
01 June 2017
Six things that can void a car warranty
07 June 2017
Petrol vs diesel - the great debate
14 June 2017

July

HP (horsepower)?
02 July 2016
an SUV (sports utility vehicle)?
07 July 2016
4WD (four-wheel drive)?
08 July 2016
Jaguar Land Rover set to revamp its dealer network
13 July 2016
Twin test: four-door coupes
22 July 2016
Which Audi A3 should you buy?
14 July 2017

August

Petrol, diesel or electric: which is right for you?
04 August 2016
Twin test: hybrid superminis
18 August 2016
Will Brexit referendum result change your car-buying plans?
23 August 2016
LED headlamp technology?
30 August 2016

September

Euro NCAP
01 September 2016
Bluetooth
02 September 2016
Cruise control
05 September 2016
sat-nav?
08 September 2016
a head-up display?
09 September 2016
climate control?
12 September 2016
a hybrid?
14 September 2016
0-62mph?
15 September 2016
a turbo?
16 September 2016
torque?
20 September 2016
a run-flat tyre?
21 September 2016
Twin test: low-cost estates
22 September 2016
Virtual Cockpit?
23 September 2016

October

parking sensors?
05 October 2016
autonomous emergency braking?
07 October 2016
Android Auto?
14 October 2016
keyless entry?
17 October 2016
USB connectivity?
18 October 2016
aux-in?
19 October 2016
wireless charging?
20 October 2016
Twin test: Seven-seat SUVs
21 October 2016
a car warranty?
21 October 2016
keyless ignition?
24 October 2016
an electronic parking brake?
25 October 2016
stop-start?
27 October 2016
adaptive suspension?
28 October 2016
drive mode?
31 October 2016

November

a winter tyre?
01 November 2016
Monthly payments
02 November 2016
hire purchase
02 November 2016
Optional final payment
03 November 2016
Deposit contribution
03 November 2016
A deposit
03 November 2016
Total amount payable
04 November 2016
Ford Fiesta: which version is best?
07 November 2016
snow chains?
09 November 2016
smart motorway?
11 November 2016
automatic parking?
15 November 2016
hill-start assist?
16 November 2016
Twin test: Vauxhall Astra vs VW Golf
16 November 2016
traffic sign recognition?
17 November 2016
Suzuki S-Cross vs Vauxhall Mokka X vs Kia Sportage
24 November 2016
Isofix?
25 November 2016
Car finance: what is APR/interest?
28 November 2016
ESC (electronic stability control)?
30 November 2017

December

Black box telematics
02 December 2016
Twin test: Ford Fiesta ST200 vs Ford Focus ST
02 December 2016
Behind the scenes: First DS Automobiles Urban Store in London
02 December 2016
UK shopping centre gains world’s first SEAT Store
07 December 2016
An MOT test?
07 December 2016
a service plan?
12 December 2016
a service history?
14 December 2016
a plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV)
21 December 2016
Tyre sizes
26 December 2016
Twin test: used compact SUVs
28 December 2016
What is Apple CarPlay?
07 December 2017