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I 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...

Most 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...

An undercover Parker’s investigation has revealed that the DVLA could be giving misleading and inaccurate information to as many as three-in-four motorists. Following a tip-off from a Parker’s reader about mistakes...

The new road tax laws are confusing, poorly explained and pricier than ever, according to Parker’s latest survey. We asked UK drivers about the upcoming law changes, to find out how...

Following our 10-step plan, here’s how we saved £££’s on car insurance for three readers.    Example 1: Renault Clio (91-98)   The facts  Sex Female No claims discount 0 years Address Rural Age when passed 21 Age 21 Car value £500 Marital status Single No. of drivers 1 Occupation Unemployed Security Driveway   Using a comparator:   Five...

A 2p increase in the price of petrol and diesel, due to be introduced in October, has been postponed by the Government. It will be the second time that the...

Drivers are being forced to dig deeper in their pockets than ever this summer, as the cost of owning a car continues to rise. The Government’s monthly inflation stats are out...

We’re spending more money on our cars than ever before, according to the Government’s latest inflation stats. The cost of motoring has spiralled 14.3% in a year – much more than...

The Micra has been fairly fuel-efficient since the day I was handed the keys, arriving straight from the factory with only 300 miles or so on the clock. Over the past...

Nissan celebrated the Micra’s 25th birthday this month with the launch of a special edition Anniversary trim level and a 25 car, 300-mile procession. The new Micra models set off from...

With the current rising costs of motoring, it’s important for drivers to get the cheapest possible quote for car insurance. A price comparison tool found that Admiral offered the lowest insurance...

I personally use the rear seats very rarely and tend to only use them for jackets and bags, rather than passengers. But, as Sheetal pointed out, where would a family...