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How can I import an American car, or buy one in the...

In the early part of the year, people in the UK get a little itch. It starts in January with the Detroit motor show...
Published 01 April 2014
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Bargain hotspots: where are the cheapest cars in the...

The price of a used motor can differ dramatically depending on location. Knowing where to look could save you thousands of pounds 
Published 01 April 2014
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Dom Joly: How to haggle when buying a car

I’m probably the worst person to warn you about what to look out for when buying a car. Despite my day job of fooling the general public, I am putty...
Published 01 April 2014
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When's the best time to buy a used convertible car?

With the thermometer struggling to rise much above freezing and a biting easterly wind making sure it stays that way, it may seem an odd time to be...
Published 01 April 2014
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How can I get the best value car insurance for my son...

If young drivers thought passing the driving test was tough, buying their first car and getting it insured is another challenge altogether.
Published 01 April 2014
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How can I be sure to pass my car's MoT? (video)

If the reception area at your local garage has an air of exam tension about it, it may be because one in three cars gets an MoT failure certificate...
Published 01 April 2014
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Toyota Land Cruiser review (2008-on)

The Land Cruiser is Toyota’s staple SUV, in production for more than 60 years.
Published 01 April 2014
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Toyota Verso review (2013 on)

The Verso is a family workhorse, so the most important question is whether it can transport two adults and a handful of children, complete with all...
Published 01 April 2014
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Today’s forecast: sunny with a chance of cabriolets

The arrival of warm weather is the cue for drivers to turn the music up and put their roofs down. James Mills selects the best eight convertibles...
Published 01 April 2014
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Faster than a speeding Bullitt

The car chase in the 1968 film Bullitt set new standards for the day and has been voted the best in film history ‒ but could the Mustang have really...
Published 01 April 2014
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News: Lamborghini Aventador in London car smash

DRAMA IS the Lamborghini Aventador’s middle name: whether standing still, being driven at 200mph or having a minor shunt on a high street.
Published 01 April 2014
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Best of today's April Fools' jokes

BRACE YOURSELF for bad puns, far-fetched new models and over-detailed, tongue-in-cheek advertisements: today is April Fools’ Day.
Published 01 April 2014