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My Saab's sat nav has broken - how can I fix it?

Q. The sat nav in my 09-plate Saab 9-3 has stopped working and displays the error message: “Nav DVD read error”. I’ve also lost voice recognition...
Published 04 September 2014
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What reliable and affordable car would you recommend...

Q. What car would you recommend for a small budget of £2,500? It must be reliable, affordable to run and easy to drive for a nurse who commutes nearly...
Published 04 September 2014
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The new tax disc rules (updated)

What changed on October 1, 2014? Do we still need to display our existing tax discs? Click here for the answers.
Published 03 September 2014
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New Registration Special: Hybrids and electrics

Driving's guide to the best hybrid and electric cars with 64 registration plate for September 2014
Published 31 August 2014
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New Registration Special: Crossovers

Driving's guide to the best crossovers with 64 registration plate for September 2014
Published 31 August 2014
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New Registration Special: 4x4s and SUVs

Driving's guide to the best 4x4 and SUV cars with 64 registration plate for September 2014
Published 31 August 2014
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New Registration Special: Executive cars

Driving's guide to the best executive cars with 64 registration plate for September 2014
Published 31 August 2014
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New Registration Special: City cars and superminis

Driving's guide to the best city cars and superminis with 64 registration plate for September 2014
Published 31 August 2014
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New Registration Special: Estates and MPVs

Driving's guide to the best estates and MPVs cars with 64 registration plate for September 2014
Published 31 August 2014
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New Registration Special: Sports cars

Driving's guide to the best sports cars with 64 registration plate for September 2014
Published 31 August 2014
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New Registration Special: Introduction

The new 64 numberplate is here. Dom Joly launches our guide to the best cars, be they sporty numbers or family load-luggers, to wear it...
Published 31 August 2014
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Buying guide: 10 nearly new bargains instead of a 64-plate...

It may not have the latest registration plate and the new car smell may have been replaced by the scent of a Little Trees air freshener but a "nearly...
Published 29 August 2014