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  The many faces of the Audi A3
  The Audi A3 is a hugely popular car here in the UK and it’s not difficult to see why. It’s sophisticated, practical, refined and with a range of engines offering...
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  New Fiat 500 buyer's guide
  Fiat’s ubiquitous supermini – the 500 – has just undergone a midlife refresh complete with tweaked engines, updated styling, and a longer list of customisations. New cars will be available from...
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  Volkswagen Polo: Which trim should you buy?
  Since going on sale back in 2009, the Volkswagen Polo has had a number of revisions and changes to its line-up plus a grand total of 12 trims introduced in...
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  What affects the price of your car insurance?
  It’s not something we like to think about, but insurance is an important part of the car buying process and one of the biggest regular expenses many drivers are faced...
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  Buying a car this summer? Here's what you need to know
  No-one like traipsing around a used car garage in the pouring rain or taking an anxious test drive on an icy road. Summer is definitely the nicest time to buy a...
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  Twin Test: Spacious small cars
  There’s quite a market for cars which have a small footprint but large, practical interiors. They’re easy to park but can carry a huge amount of luggage along with genuine...
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  Twin Test: Fast-looking coupes
  If you want a car that looks the business but doesn’t come with steep costs, then look no further than these warmed-up coupes from Vauxhall and Renault. Both talk a...
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  Twin Test: Big Boot Hatchbacks
  If you need a big boot but don’t want a boxy estate, good news, there is another way. Hatches can come with an enormous load space, but are often overlooked...
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  Buying new vs used
  Choosing your next car is an exciting time, but with more choice available on the market than ever before, it can sometimes be a daunting prospect when it comes to...
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  Stylish Supermini Shoot-out
  They’re not everyone’s cup of tea but stylish superminis like the Fiat 500 and MINI have been a popular choice for years now, especially for young drivers. Not exactly famed for...
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  The A-Z guide to headlights
  Headlights are an easy thing to take for granted, but there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. Technology in this field is moving very quickly indeed as manufacturers...
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  Twin Test: Audi vs BMW
  An ex-executive express can make for some swish wheels and a used one can still offer a lot of motoring miles for your moola. So should your cash be splashed on...
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  Road Test: Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI e-tron S-tronic
  On paper, Audi’s A3 Sportback e-tron has it all: badge appeal, premium build quality, a spacious five-door hatchback body and an attention-grabbing fuel consumption claim of 176.6mpg, courtesy of its...
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  Twin Test: Crossovers
  The Nissan Qashqai has come to dominate sales of the crossover market by combining the frugal running costs and driving characteristics of a family hatchback with the high driving position...
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  Twin Test: Stylish Coupes
  If you’re after something sporty but don’t need the outright performance of a hot hatch, how about a stylish coupe instead? You might be surprised just how much you can...
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  Cash vs Part Exchange
  There are four main ways to sell your car. The first is to part-exchange it with the dealer you’re buying your new car from. This wraps up the sale of...
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  Twin Test: 4x4 Estates
  Not everyone’s a fan of high-up, bulky 4x4s. The Octavia Scout and A4 Allroad mix the nimble handling and long load space of an estate car with the extra traction...
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  Audi A1 1-litre TFSI SE 3 door road test
  This is the revised Audi A1, and although it may look very similar to before, it boasts all-new engines, additional kit, and styling tweaks inside and out. Available to order now...
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  Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI CoD SE road test
  Following the 2015 facelift of the Audi Q3 there’s a reinvented version of the excellent 1.4 CoD petrol engine in the range. We’ve been driving it in Germany to find...
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  Twin Test: Zero Tax City Cars
  It’s a classic case of style versus substance as we pit Volkswagen’s sensible city car against Fiat’s chic Mini rival. Both qualify for free road tax, but which would we...