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Are bonnet-mounted car mascots illegal?

I’ve bought a 2006 Jaguar X-type with a “leaper” mascot on the bonnet. Some people say it’s legal, others that it isn’t. What’s the position?
Published 22 July 2015
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Letters of the week, July 19

This week: Bentley consumption figures, new police power and Clarkson's Jaguar review
Published 22 July 2015
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10 funky cars for summer fun costing less than £7,000

You needn’t splash out on a luxury sports car this summer. Here we suggest 10 funky used motors that offer plenty of thrills for not a lot of cash.
Published 20 July 2015
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My car was scratched at Gatwick valet parking but I...

I left my new Land Rover with Gatwick’s valet parking and later found a large scratch on the rear passenger door and scraped alloys and trim ...
Published 15 July 2015
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Should I pay £100 for optional Ford recommended treatments...

My Ford Kuga is due for its second annual service and Ford is recommending optional services such as a bacterial cleanse of the ventilation system....
Published 15 July 2015
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Letters of the week, July 12

This week: Toll wars, car share hate, Richard Branson's electric prediction and a old school anti-theft device.
Published 13 July 2015
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A faulty vacuum pump on my 2009 Mercedes S-class mean...

During a valeting of my 09-plate Mercedes S 320 CDI, the rear headrests were lifted to the up position to allow cleaning behind them. Now they will...
Published 07 July 2015
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Letters of the week, July 5

This week: Top Gear withdrawal symptoms, Dartford Crossing, tolls for foreigners, another garage rip-off and a back-to-basics anti-theft tactic.
Published 06 July 2015
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Letters of the week, June 28

This week: more rip-off car repairs, a diplomatic incident and DVLA cherished numbers.
Published 30 June 2015
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Five used Alfa Romeos that will put a smile on your...

Before the BBC decided to part company with the presenters of one of its most successful television shows of all time, a certain Jeremy Clarkson
Published 25 June 2015
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Letters of the week, June 21

This week: The Spanish embassy gets in touch, Driving Licence disparity, repair rip-offs and the issue that won't go away... diesel fumes.
Published 22 June 2015
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Putting the boot in: complete guide to the family cars...

Space – for some car buyers it’s the final frontier. Whether you’re an antiques trader, a parent on the school run or a real-life Action Man...
Published 19 June 2015