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Skoda Octavia vRS: Almost the endIt’s amazing how quickly six months can pass – it barely seems any time at all since I was picking up the keys to our shiny new vRS. Incredibly that was almost 12,000 miles...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Size mattersThe Octavia is a difficult car to pigeonhole. In terms of price and equipment levels it competes strongly with hatchbacks such as the Ford Focus and Honda Civic. But when it comes to size...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Understated styleThe saying goes that respect is earned. If that’s the case then the Octavia vRS is certainly doing very well, because lately I’ve noticed that it’s getting plenty of stares from...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Roomy bootIn my last report I touched on the practicality of the Octavia but it’s really one of the Skoda’s main strengths – and one which I’ve tested further. After a recent frenzy of...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: Changing gearI’ve covered almost 1500 miles in the Skoda now and as I’ve run it in, the vRS has become more and more enjoyable to drive. I’m still resisting the urge to...23 Jul 2008
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Skoda Octavia vRS: First impressionsI’ve been really looking forward to the arrival of the Octavia vRS since we ordered it six weeks ago. I opted for the solid Corrida Red paintwork which (along with the white and...23 Jul 2008
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Parker's exposes DVLA road tax incompetenceAn 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...21 Jul 2008
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Road Tax changes confuse 8/10 driversThe 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...21 Jul 2008
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Insurance costs slashedFollowing 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...21 Jul 2008
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2p tax rise on cost of petrol and diesel scrappedA 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...16 Jul 2008
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July - petrol, diesel and insurance costs all upDrivers 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...16 Jul 2008
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Cost of owning a car rockets in JuneWe’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...16 Jul 2008