Parkers

Latest from this author

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  Crash tests reveal poor performer
  The 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 again
  The 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 Corsa
  Greener 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 drivers
  With 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 road
  More 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: Options
  Choosing 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: fuel
  On 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 spot
  Every 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
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  Mazda6: blind spot indicator
  In a previous update I revealed how I was won over by Mazda’s Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) system. It is particularly useful on a dual carriageway because when a car...
  11 Nov 2009
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  Mazda6: Kit that counts
  Certain bits of kit can really make a major difference to life with a car and there are three that I find hugely useful on the Mazda 6. Firstly, the mechanism...
  11 Nov 2009
• Most reliable company cars revealed
  The Honda Civic is the most reliable company car, while BMW produces the most reliable range of cars, according to the UK’s biggest vehicle reliability survey. The survey, carried out by...
  9 Nov 2009
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  Ford Focus ECOnetic: company car
  The Ford Focus Econetic might be a good choice for ordinary drivers when it comes to saving money on the cost of road tax, but whether it is the right car for company...
  5 Nov 2009