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: iconic hatchbacks
  03 March 2016
• Twin test: rugged diesel load-luggers
  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
• DAB (digital audio broadcasting)?
  28 June 2016
• a crossover?
  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