Parkers
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Fuel costs price drivers off the roadThe UK road network is at its quietest since early 2005, according to the latest figures from the Department for Transport. The fall in people using their cars matches the huge rise...8 Aug 2008
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Motives behind new road tax rules questioned by MPsAn official Government report has questioned the motives behind the new road tax system, saying that the current proposals are poorly explained and will only have a ‘limited environmental benefit.’ In...4 Aug 2008
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MINI Clubman: HOT HOT HOT!The last week of July and the first week of August have highlighted one of this MINI’s weaknesses. Although not quite hot enough for ‘Phew What A Scorcher’ headlines in...2 Aug 2008
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MINI Clubman: insuranceEver wanted to cut your car insurance in half? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it. But that’s exactly what I’ve done with the MINI Clubman. My original cheapest quote using an...31 Jul 2008
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Fuel wars: Diesel or Petrol?So Parkers took two similar, popular cars – one petrol and one diesel Ford Mondeo – and calculated how much they would cost to run over five years. We took road...28 Jul 2008
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BMW 3-Series: Our new arrivalThe BMW 3-Series is one of the most popular choices for budding executives as company transport – it’s also a status symbol for those seeking entry into prestige saloons. But...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Folding seatsA few weeks ago I offered to take a friend of mine to a cycle race – with an added extra. Not only did I have to transport him, but also his...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Handy featuresMost people would agree that long term ownership is often defined by the car’s details. Those useful elements that are so brilliant you wonder why every car doesn’t feature it...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Performance and paceI’ve lived with the Octavia vRS for three months now it’s already covered more than 9,000 pleasureable miles – happily all problem-free. In my updates I’ve focussed on the Octavia’s strengths –...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Wear and TearThe great thing about the Living With It section is that not only are we able to assess a car in terms of driving, practicality and comfort – but we’re also able to report on its longer term...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Sat nav issuesI hate to admit it but like many modern motorists I’ve become more and more dependant on satellite navigation. It’s not that I can’t read a map – but having a...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Audio systemThere are only a handful of new cars on sale that don’t come with a CD stereo as standard. That’s hardly a surprise of course – and many manufacturers have now gone one...23 Jul 2008