Car buying

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  5 things you need to know before entering a dealership
  Buying a car is very exciting, especially if you’ve had your eye on a particular model for a while. Although it’s easy to get swept up by the excitement, it...
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  Family Car Checklist
  If you’re on the hunt for a new car for family duties, there’s a huge amount to choose from. Thanks to the recent influx of SUV-type models into the marketplace...
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  Top tips for buying a car at Christmas
  The festive season can be a great time to pick up a stonking deal whether you’re looking for some products to make winter driving easier, or looking to buy a...
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  Twin Test: eco-friendly petrol family cars
  If you don’t want a diesel car, but still fancy saving money, then the news that petrol engines are more efficient than ever should be a welcome one. Here we...
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  Mercedes-Benz C-Class – which version is best for you?
  When people say Mercedes-Benz C-Class, thoughts usually go straight to the saloon. No surprises there – it’s the biggest seller after all. However, many might not know that you can buy...
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  Twin test: low-tax large executive cars
  To own a big, second-hand executive saloon you need a massive wad of cash to run one, right? Wrong. Choose wisely and a frugal executive car that is kind on...
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  Twin Test: Ultra-compact city cars
  It’s the battle of the ultra-compact city cars with the Smart ForTwo taking on Toyota’s IQ. Which is best for zipping through grid-locked streets, can park in the smallest of...
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  The pros and cons of buying new or used cars
  Buying a new car can be both exciting and nerve wracking in equal measure. With so much choice and so many offers available, it can be hard to work out...
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  Twin Test: Massive Load Luggers
  Two-wheel drive tow-cars that can haul heavy trailers are all well and good on the road, but if you need to drag something weighty on rough terrain then you’ll want...
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  What affects the price of your car insurance?
  It’s not something we like to think about, but insurance is an important part of the car buying process and one of the biggest regular expenses many drivers are faced...
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  Twin Test: Spacious small cars
  There’s quite a market for cars which have a small footprint but large, practical interiors. They’re easy to park but can carry a huge amount of luggage along with genuine...
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  Twin Test: Fast-looking coupes
  If you want a car that looks the business but doesn’t come with steep costs, then look no further than these warmed-up coupes from Vauxhall and Renault. Both talk a...
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  Twin Test: Big Boot Hatchbacks
  If you need a big boot but don’t want a boxy estate, good news, there is another way. Hatches can come with an enormous load space, but are often overlooked...
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  Buying new vs used
  Choosing your next car is an exciting time, but with more choice available on the market than ever before, it can sometimes be a daunting prospect when it comes to...
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  Stylish Supermini Shoot-out
  They’re not everyone’s cup of tea but stylish superminis like the Fiat 500 and MINI have been a popular choice for years now, especially for young drivers. Not exactly famed for...
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  The A-Z guide to headlights
  Headlights are an easy thing to take for granted, but there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. Technology in this field is moving very quickly indeed as manufacturers...
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  Twin Test: Audi vs BMW
  An ex-executive express can make for some swish wheels and a used one can still offer a lot of motoring miles for your moola. So should your cash be splashed on...
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  Road Test: Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI e-tron S-tronic
  On paper, Audi’s A3 Sportback e-tron has it all: badge appeal, premium build quality, a spacious five-door hatchback body and an attention-grabbing fuel consumption claim of 176.6mpg, courtesy of its...
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  Twin Test: Crossovers
  The Nissan Qashqai has come to dominate sales of the crossover market by combining the frugal running costs and driving characteristics of a family hatchback with the high driving position...
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  Twin Test: Stylish Coupes
  If you’re after something sporty but don’t need the outright performance of a hot hatch, how about a stylish coupe instead? You might be surprised just how much you can...