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  Catalytic converter thefts: why they're rising, and what you can do to prevent it
  Regardless of where you live and how interested you are in cars, you’ll have heard about ‘a spate of cat thefts’. Don’t worry, criminal gangs aren’t kidnapping kittens, but for...
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  Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1997-2005)
  Want a sensible small car that’s not too small? A Volkswagen Golf is perfect – and the Mk4 is now a bargain. Find a good one with our VW Golf...
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  Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Passat B7 (2011-2015)
  A mid-size mainstay since the 1970s, in its earliest guise, it was simply a big VW, but now the Volkswagen Passat B7 has matured into a solid, reliable, if somewhat...
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  Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Eos Convertible (2006-2015)
  Launched in 2006, the Volkswagen Eos is an appealing used convertible car for the British market. Following the brief trend for hardtop convertibles, it set out to offer the benefits...
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  Best used cars for new drivers
  For many people in the UK, delays to driving tests and the rising cost of motoring has become a barrier to independence; in rural and sprawling suburban areas there’s often...
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  Mazda MX-5 Mk3 (NC) used car buying guide
  If you’re looking to buy a Mazda MX-5 (2005-2015), it’s worth getting familiar with its common problems, so that you can avoid being caught out by them. Read on to...
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  How to buy a classic Ford: 1962 to 1982
  Ford’s first joint European range, introduced between 1962 to 1982, represented affordable, reliable motoring that almost every family in Britain had a connection to right up to the 21st century....
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  Volvo Selekt approved-used scheme
  Volvo Selekt is a relatively new name on the approved-used marketplace, but it’s rapidly established itself as a safe way to buy. Cars up to seven years old are available,...
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  The 8 best used cars to buy for under £2,000
  Even with prices for used cars having risen, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the used cars under £2000 you can pick up. There was a time where a couple of...
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  Honda Civic Type R EP3 used car buying guide
  The first Honda Civic Type R EP3, introduced in 2001, couldn’t be any more different to today’s heavily-bodykitted, five door brute. And what a great used car it makes for...
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  Just because you have a family, big dogs, or occasionally need to lug a chest of drawers to the tip doesn’t mean you should miss out on some sporting thrills....
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  How to write a classified ad
  When writing a classified ad, used car sellers should apply the same core principles of any great sales pitch – eye-catching, enticing, honest, and brief. In a world full of...
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  Seven things you need to know before you sell your car
  Getting a new car can be very exciting, but when it comes to selling your current car it can sometimes be a real headache trying to get the best deal...
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  MG6 used car buying guide
  If you’re looking to buy an MG6, it’s worth getting familiar with its common problems, so you can avoid being caught out by them. Read on...
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  Honda Civic used car buying guide
  If you’re looking to buy a Honda Civic Mk8 or Mk9 (2006-2017), it’s worth getting familiar with their common problems, so you can avoid being caught out by them. Read...
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  How to buy a used car with air conditioning
  When buying a used car, it’s easy to focus on the obvious areas like paintwork, wheels and tyres or how it drives while overlooking expensive technology such as air conditioning. Being...
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  BMW Z3 buying guide
  The rear-wheel-drive Z3 roadster is an upmarket alternative to a used Mazda MX-5 or MG TF. When new, it was neither as expensive nor as prestigious as the...
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  Are used car prices rising? Motability resale values explored
  Motability has entered the headlines as a result of executive pay and bonuses, shining a spotlight on the charity’s fleet operations performance. For many people – more than 600,000 in...
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  Used 4x4s - Skoda Yeti vs Nissan Qashqai
  Crossovers, or cars that blend a combination of two different skills – in this case family hatch and off-roader – are big business, and more popular than ever. The first...
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  Toyota RAV4 - Used car buying guide
  The 1994 Toyota RAV4 is a genuine pioneer of modern car design. Lots of companies lay claim to inventing the ‘Sport Utility Vehicle’, and most of those claims have some...