Car buying

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  High car prices puts off buyers
  The continuing price rises have put people off buying a new car, according to a Parker’s survey. Just over half of the people asked said they wouldn’t be buying a new car this year...
• Small cars Britain's biggest savers
  The Honda Jazz was Britain’s best car for retaining its value during 2009 according to Parker’s annual depreciation report. Parker’s annual depreciation survey puts the Jazz at the top based on the average values...
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  'Green' cars don't save you money
  Buyers who opt for so-called ‘green’ cars could have to wait an incredible 28 years before they actually save any money. Despite lower running costs the higher price of eco cars mean buyers...
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  The best 59-plate deals
  Save more than £7000 on a new Ford Mondeo Get a Renault Megane Coupe with more than £4K off More than £5000 off a new Vauxhall Astra The scrappage scheme may mean £2000 off any new car...
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  Pre-Budget Report 2009
  In 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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  New car price rises keep on coming
  The cost of new cars is going up again with more price rises from a number of manufacturers. Renault and Skoda are the latest manufacturers to increase the cost of new cars. Renault...
• Cheaper road tax thanks to CO2 cuts
  Parker’s has named the top manufacturers that are helping new car buyers save money on road tax by cutting CO2 emissions on their cars. The drop in emissions is good news for new car buyers who...
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  Impreza range gets diesel option
  Subaru has launched a diesel version of the Impreza in the UK – but at a price. The well-equipped entry-level model the 2.0D RC is priced at £20,000 on the road,...
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  Used car price rises make small cars more expensive than ever
  A year of rising used car values means that small car buyers are paying more than ever before. Latest research by Parker’s shows that the values of small cars have been on...
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  Shopping around for insurance has never been more important
  Comparing the cost of car insurance has never been more important as the price of premiums continue to rise in 2009. Prices went up at their fastest rate in nearly 10...
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  £500 off a new Fiat for new drivers
  New drivers will get a £500 discount on any brand-new Fiat when they pass their test with driving school BSM. The money off comes as the manufacturer is set to take over from Vauxhall...
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  Price drop brings sense back to buying diesel
  The tumbling cost of diesel over the past 12 months has made running a diesel-fuelled car much more competitive, according to the latest results from Parker’s petrol-v-diesel calculator The premium at the...
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  July price increases wipe out scrappage scheme savings
  A fresh round of new car price rises is threatening to wipe out savings offered by the scrappage scheme. Latest research from Parkers shows that seven major car makers increased prices from 1 July, in...
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  Ford set to put up prices again
  Ford has announced it will increase the price across its entire range of cars for the third time this year. From July 1, the manufacturer will put up the cost by an...
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  TOTAL offers free breakdown cover
  Drivers can get 14 days of free breakdown cover – including home recovery – from TOTAL just by filling up with fuel. The free policy will cover the car when travelling around...
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  Latest research from Parkers shows new cars are cheaper than used
  Latest research from parkers.co.uk has uncovered that NEW cars are currently cheaper than USED ones. Price cuts designed to shift stock and big discounts from car supermarkets means that the price of a new car...