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  Green choice: Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi Hybrid4 road test
  The Citroen DS5 is a curious car. It’s the top model in Citroen’s DS range, which is a collection of models with a more upmarket feel and more exciting styling...
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  Value choice: 1.4i 16V Expression
  With an ultra-low starting price, we’d recommend that the best Vauxhall Astra for value is the Expression 1.4i 16v. At £12,995, it really is properly cheap – the next derivative up...
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  Company car choice: Titanium ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi
  For the typical company car driver, we believe the best Ford Focus derivative is the Titanium ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi 105ps. The primary reason for this choice is the low running costs....
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  Chevrolet Aveo - what's the best spec?
  The Chevrolet Aveo could well be a smart choice if you are looking for something that’s affordable, cheap to run, eco-friendly and stylish. The facts speak for themselves: if you opt...
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  How to test drive your next car
  When you’re buying a new or used car, it’s incredibly important that you test-drive it before handing over the cash. After picking the selection of cars that might take your fancy, then the...
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  Top five convertibles for £20k
  With summer just around the corner and a faint glimmer of sunshine on show, it might be time you were looking at a convertible to make the most of the improving weather. Here, we’ve picked out five...
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  Will diesels save you money?
  You might be considering changing your petrol-powered car to a diesel model as fuel prices hit an all-time high and look set to rise even further.  Fuel efficient diesel-engined cars are looking...
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  The top 100 depreciation results
  With the Kia Picanto being announced as the car that lost the least money in 2010, and the Maybach 62 being the one that lost the most, you might be...
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  The top 20 cheapest cars - part one
  If you’re looking to buy a new car and need to do it on the budget, we’ve picked out the 20 cheapest new cars currently on sale. 1. Chevrolet Spark (10...
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  The top 20 cheapest cars - part two
  If you’re looking to buy a new car and need to do it on the budget, we’ve picked out the 20 cheapest new cars currently on sale. Here’s part two. 11....
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  Does a diesel car save you cash?
  Buying a diesel car is more fuel efficient and will save you more money compared to a petrol model and that seems to be the thinking of car buyers in the...
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  Top tips: how to get the best deal
  Do your research Before you go to the dealership know what car you want and how much you want to spend. Find out if discounts are available on the car you...
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  Car values on the rise
  Used car values are on the rise, Parker’s can reveal. Parker’s car ‘shopping basket’ compared March 2009 and March 2010 prices for a selection of ten top selling cars from different...
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  'Green' cars don't save you money
  Buyers who opt for so-called ‘green’ cars could have to wait an incredible 28 years before they actually save any money. Despite lower running costs the higher price of eco cars mean buyers...
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  The best 59-plate deals
  Save more than £7000 on a new Ford Mondeo Get a Renault Megane Coupe with more than £4K off More than £5000 off a new Vauxhall Astra The scrappage scheme may mean £2000 off any new car...
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  Ford puts up prices yet again
  The cost of a new Ford is set to go up again this year as the manufacturer puts up prices for the fourth time in 2009. This latest price hike will...
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  Lower emissions and better MPG for improved Vauxhall Corsa
  Greener versions of the Vauxhall Corsa could save car buyers money thanks to a range of improvements making it cheaper to run. The major money saver of all the models is...
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  Young drivers priced off the road
  More and more young drivers are being priced off the road because of increasing costs. Despite the recession, the price of lessons, driving tests, first car and running costs are on the rise...
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  New car price rises keep on coming
  The cost of new cars is going up again with more price rises from a number of manufacturers. Renault and Skoda are the latest manufacturers to increase the cost of new cars. Renault...
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  Impreza range gets diesel option
  Subaru has launched a diesel version of the Impreza in the UK – but at a price. The well-equipped entry-level model the 2.0D RC is priced at £20,000 on the road,...