Parkers
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Ford Focus ECOnetic: ImprovementsJust as I am learning to love my Econetic, Ford has decided that this current model just isn’t green enough. I was fortunate enough to be invited to France to see if things really have got better on the...10 Dec 2009
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Pre-Budget Report 2009In the end there were very few changes in the Pre-Budget Report that will have a major affect on what you pay when it comes to your car. The main issue for car buyers was whether...8 Dec 2009
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Car sales climb in November but 2009 still worse than last yearNew car registrations were up again in November, but only compared to poor sales of last year and continue to be below the number of cars sold in 2007. Latest figures from...4 Dec 2009
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Mazda6: First serviceThe first service was due on the Mazda6 so I phoned the local Mazda garage to book it in. I got a really helpful and polite service at Donalds in...30 Nov 2009
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Crash tests reveal poor performerThe latest group of new cars have been put through the Euro NCAP crash test – and nearly all of them got the maximum five stars. Ten of the twelve cars tested,...25 Nov 2009
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Ford puts up prices yet againThe cost of a new Ford is set to go up again this year as the manufacturer puts up prices for the fourth time in 2009. This latest price hike will...25 Nov 2009
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Lower emissions and better MPG for improved Vauxhall CorsaGreener versions of the Vauxhall Corsa could save car buyers money thanks to a range of improvements making it cheaper to run. The major money saver of all the models is...20 Nov 2009
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Keeping costs down for young driversWith the price of running a car continuing to rise for young drivers, Parker’s has some handy tips and advice on how first time drivers can cut down on their...18 Nov 2009
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Young drivers priced off the roadMore and more young drivers are being priced off the road because of increasing costs. Despite the recession, the price of lessons, driving tests, first car and running costs are on the rise...18 Nov 2009
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Ford Focus ECOnetic: OptionsChoosing the extras on a new car is always a difficult decision to make – they can easily push the price up by £1000s. For most models, one of the most expensive options tends...17 Nov 2009
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Mazda6: fuelOn paper the Mazda 6 should achieve a maximum of nearly 720 miles from a full tank (given its 64-litre fuel tank and a claimed average economy of 51mpg). However, while this...16 Nov 2009
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Mazda6: tight spotEvery trip into town means dealing with a pay-or-display or multi-storey car park. Given that every car park tries to maximise profits by jamming in as many cars as possible,...11 Nov 2009