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Coronavirus: Can I buy a car during lockdown? (updated)

Published 12 April 2021
By Sunday Times Driving
With Britain's exit from lockdown now firmly underway, people are once again turning their thoughts to driving,
How to Buy a Classic Car: a buying guide by Charlotte Vowden for Driving.co.uk, in association with Footman James

How to buy a classic car

Buying a classic car means succumbing to a mode of transport with a high-maintenance guarantee. Here's how to ease the worries.
Published 10 December 2018
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News: Jaguar and Land Rover introduce two year approved...

Jaguar Land Rover has announced changes to its used car warranty programme that mean its secondhand cars bought now come with a two year warranty.
Published 10 April 2015
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Three essential tips before buying a car

So you want to buy a car, but where do you start? Before you even get to the dealer’s forecourt to do battle with the shiny-suited, silver-tongued...
Published 04 March 2015
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What should I look out for on a test drive?

Finding a decent used car is as much about common sense as mechanical knowledge. Trust your instincts: does it ‒ or its seller ‒ seem dodgy?
Published 02 April 2014