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Socket to ’em: the plug-in hybrids that charge ahead of fuming rivals

Socket to ’em: the plug-in hybrids that charge ahead...

Fun to drive, cheap to power and less likely to run out of juice than ever before
Published 18 January 2016
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Letters of the week, January 10

This week: Land Rover Defender, keyless ignitions, signalling, street lighting and new year's motoring resolutions
Published 11 January 2016
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Six fantastically fun used cars for £6,000

So, you want to turn over a new leaf for 2016? Be healthier, happier and all those things that agony aunt columnists say we should be? Well start...
Published 31 December 2015
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What is the best eco-friendly non-electric hatchback?

Q. I want a new estate or hatchback that’s eco-friendly but not pure electric. Almost all my journeys are urban and less than five miles. I understand...
Published 28 December 2015
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How can I remove sap without damaging paintwork?

Q. How can I remove tree sap without damaging my VW Golf’s black paintwork? MB, Aberford, Leeds
Published 28 December 2015
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Letters of the week, December 27

This week: electric handbrakes, Takata airbags, the Land Rover Defender and oil prices.
Published 28 December 2015
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Buying Guide: Six brilliant used cars for just £1,000

In the world of motoring you don’t get much for a grand. A full service on a premium saloon, a new set of tyres for a performance 4x4, a week’s...
Published 28 December 2015
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Buying Guide: Six new cars for just £150 a month

As a nation we’ve stopped buying new cars in the traditional way – by spreading the purchase cost over a number of years...
Published 24 December 2015
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Buying Guide: Five perfect cars for new parents

After the birth of your first child, identifying a suitable car to convey the precious bundle to check-ups, grandparents and the shops should be easy:...
Published 22 December 2015
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Letters of the week, December 20

This week: Peugeot 308, numberplate recognition, keyless entry, stop-start function and convertibles
Published 21 December 2015
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Magic per gallon: the exciting cars you can afford...

With prices at the pumps tumbling, car buyers can afford once again to go for excitement over fuel economy.
Published 21 December 2015
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Buying Guide: Fantastic four-wheel-drive used cars...

The days of the Chelsea tractor are long gone. Four-wheel drive is now fitted to cars of all shapes and sizes
Published 17 December 2015