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  Audi RS Q3 (2015) road test
  Since the Audi RS Q3 was launched last year it enjoyed the relative luxury of having no real rivals to speak of, but then came along the Mercedes-Benz GLA 45...
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  Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Quattro S Line 5d S Tronic (2015)
  Try to ignore the colour and plastic bumpers – they’re not coming to the UK – but everything else you see here is the face-lifted 2015 Audi Q3, improved to...
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  Twin Test: Fun First Cars
  We pit two of the best small two-door coupes against each other to find out which would make the ideal fun first car. Both are attractive prospects in very different...
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  Twin Test: City Cars
  Want something with stand-out style rather than just an ordinary city car? Or is real flexibility and practicality the key to a satisfying ownership? Then step up the Nissan Juke and...
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  The pros and cons of car leasing
  Deciding on which new car to buy is only half the battle. Once you know what your next set of wheels will be you then need to work out how...
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  Twin Test: Four-Seat Coupes
  Can’t face towing a caravan, but still fancy a family touring holiday? Buy a £5,000 four-seat Coupe and spend the change on hotels instead – here we put the Stylish...
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  Twin Test: Large Hatchbacks
  If you really can’t live with an estate’s workhorse image, but still value the family practicality they afford then the answer lies with the humble hatchback. We try the capacious...
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  Telematics and car insurance
  Many people have never heard of telematics before, despite the technology being around for more than ten years. Insurance is one of the biggest costs for car buyers and if you’re...
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  Safety Equipment: Must-have Kit
  Here’s the low-down on tech that will save your life. ABS and ESP The safest car is one that helps you avoid an accident in the first place, and even the best...
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  Buying your next car: need to knows
  Buying a car: it’s a stressful activity. There’s a lot to think about and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve put together a list of essential pointers...
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  Twin Test: Small Hatchbacks
  If you’re in the market for a small hatchback that’s  compact and nippy enough for city life but can also hold its own  out on the motorway, then you’re in...
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  Twin Test: 4x4 Estates
  If you need a car that can tackle light off-roading, with the space of a regular estate car and the extra security of four-wheel drive, a crossover maybe what you’re...
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  Twin Test: Large 4x4s
  Think family-friendly, prestige 4x4 and you’ll invariably think Land Rover Discovery. It’s a popular choice at home cruising motorways or crossing fields, but does the allure  of owning a Mercedes...
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  Top car deals this summer
  For once it’s a scorching summer in Britain and what better way to celebrate than with a new set of wheels? Summertime is traditionally a good time to buy a car...
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  Twin Test: Hatchbacks
  It’s easy to aspire to owning a VW Golf, but what if there was another family car that was just as competent, backed by a lengthy manufacturer warranty and available for...
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  Is car leasing for you?
  Nobody likes unexpected bills, especially if you have a growing family to think about. But when you own a car you have to prepare for all sorts of expenses like servicing, maintenance...
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  Car Insurance: all you need to know
  Nobody likes to spend too much time thinking about car insurance but equally nobody wants to end up paying over the odds for it either. In this guide we look at...
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  Van-based versus regular people carriers
  Some people say that people carriers, or MPVs (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) as they’re also known, began life with the Renault Espace in 1984, while others argue Toyota, Chrysler or even Fiat...
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  Which fuel suits you best?
  Ten years ago many of us were not really aware of CO2 emissions and we certainly did not choose a car based on them. How times have changed. With the government...
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  Performance Car Buying Guide
  When buying a performance car it pays to be very careful. You can easily end up with a car costing you huge amounts in maintenance costs, which dilutes the fun...