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News: UK's worst roadworks hotspots revealed

If you ever get the feeling that Britain’s roads are awash with roadworks, temporary traffic lights and contraflows, the bad news is you’re right...
Published 21 October 2014
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Letters of the week, October 19

This week: Guy Martin's impossibly fast Volvo, refuelling mishaps and the lawlessness of Welwyn Garden City
Published 21 October 2014
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What's the best used family petrol car for £12,000...

Q. My daughter and son-in-law need to upgrade their car for a growing family. They want a petrol-powered estate that’s economical to run, can hold...
Published 21 October 2014
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Will fitting an aftermarket stereo in our Citroen C3...

Will fitting an aftermarket stereo in our Citroen C3 be the cause of its recent electrical faults?
Published 21 October 2014
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Sebastian Faulks's first drive: David Brown Speedback...

The award-winning novelist Sebastian Faulks is smitten by the £594,000 retro supercar.
Published 21 October 2014
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My Toyota headlights are cloudy so it failed its MoT...

Q. The headlamps of my ageing Toyota Yaris have clouded over, resulting in an MoT failure. A garage applied an abrasive liquid normally used for bodywork...
Published 21 October 2014
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Cars’ frugality fuels fear of new tollroads and road...

As ministers seek to replace the falling take from motoring taxes, new automatic charging at the Dartford crossing may give them ideas.
Published 21 October 2014
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I received a fixed penalty notice for speeding which...

Q. I recently received a fixed penalty notice for exceeding a 30mph limit while in north Wales. My sat nav usually warns me if I exceed the speed...
Published 21 October 2014
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News: Dartz Black Shark Prombron comes with electrocuting...

MOST PEOPLE buying a new car order a few options to treat themselves, with sat nav, leather seats, and fancy alloy wheels being some of the most popular...
Published 21 October 2014
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When MI5 met special branch: cops and robbers with...

Jaguars were once the vehicle of choice for police and thieves alike, but who had the better cars? Ex-MI5 boss Jonathan Evans and the Met’s former...
Published 21 October 2014
2015 Vauxhall Corsa SRi review

First drive review: Vauxhall Corsa SRI VX-line (2014)

The Corsa has a new body, new innards and — sort of — new engines. But only one question matters: is it as good as the Ford Fiesta?
Published 21 October 2014
Driving tips: How to drive in high winds

How to drive in high winds

It may be a dream front page for some of our tabloid newspaper friends but high winds are no cause for celebration if you're out on the road. Changes...
Published 20 October 2014