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Bargain hotspots: where are the cheapest cars in the...

The price of a used motor can differ dramatically depending on location. Knowing where to look could save you thousands of pounds 
Published 01 April 2014
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Dom Joly: How to haggle when buying a car

I’m probably the worst person to warn you about what to look out for when buying a car. Despite my day job of fooling the general public, I am putty...
Published 01 April 2014
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When's the best time to buy a used convertible car?

With the thermometer struggling to rise much above freezing and a biting easterly wind making sure it stays that way, it may seem an odd time to be...
Published 01 April 2014
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How can I get the best value car insurance for my son...

If young drivers thought passing the driving test was tough, buying their first car and getting it insured is another challenge altogether.
Published 01 April 2014
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How can I be sure to pass my car's MoT? (video)

If the reception area at your local garage has an air of exam tension about it, it may be because one in three cars gets an MoT failure certificate...
Published 01 April 2014
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What do I need to know before driving abroad?

Every year, two million British motorists head abroad with their cars, dicing with suicidal, horn-blowing Italians or Germans with meticulous overtaking...
Published 28 March 2014
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

How do I appeal a parking ticket?

Motorists receive more than 8m parking tickets each year from councils and more from private operators, running supermarket car parks or motorways...
Published 28 March 2014
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Dom Joly: Which car options are essential, and which...

You can spend almost as much on optional extras these days as you can on the car itself — from ceramic brakes to carbon-fibre wheels costing £10,000.
Published 28 March 2014
How to drive on a motorway

What are the rules for driving on a motorway?

If you’ve ever been stuck behind a dawdler in the middle lane of a motorway or been intimidated by an aggressive driver almost exchanging paintwork...
Published 28 March 2014
How should I pay for my car?

How should I pay for my car?

Unsure which is the best way to pay for your dream used car? Driving explains the most sensible payment methods.
Published 20 March 2014