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Should I buy a diesel or petrol car?


Diesels are increasingly popular - but are they really cheaper?
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What's the best way to pay for my car?


Walking into a showroom and pulling out a wad of fifties isn’t always a feasible – or safe – way to buy a car. Here are the more sensible payment...
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How can I get the best insurance deal?


Motor insurance is a complex business but follow our guide and not only will you buy right, you’ll save money, too.
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What is a "logbook" and how do you use it to buy or...


The crucial document is the V5C registration certificate, often called a logbook even though it is just a piece of paper.
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What is road tax (VED) and how much does it cost?


The road fund licence for vehicles registered since March 1, 2001, comprises stepped tax bands based on carbon dioxide emissions.
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Coming soon: McLaren 650S first drive review


In this weekend's The Sunday Times Driving, Alistair Weaver heads to Spain to put the new 207mph McLaren 650S through its paces.
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Dealer, supermarket or private: from whom should I...


There are almost as many places to buy cars as there are cars to buy. We highlight the most common and take you through their pros and cons.
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Should I buy a new or used car?


Deciding whether to buy new or used is probably the first decision you will need to make when it comes to buying a car.
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How safe is my car?


Car safety has come on in leaps and bounds since the days of wooden steering wheels, bench seating and lap belts.
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Jeremy Clarkson’s guide to the best and worst cars...


Can you remember which cars Jeremy Clarkson loved and loathed in 2013?
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Double trouble for Kingston council


KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES can, today, boast a further claim to fame: the location of one of the UK’s shortest double-yellow lines.
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How can I import an American car, or buy one in the...


In the early part of the year, people in the UK get a little itch. It starts in January with the Detroit motor show...