Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep offer customers free 12-month job loss protection
New car buyers will have their car finance payments covered for a year if they lose their job due to the coronavirus outbreak
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Three-month payment holidays for new car buyers
New Seat and Skoda finance deals allow buyers to pay nothing for the first three months, as the brands try to spark interest during coronavirus pandemic
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Click-and-collect handovers of cars can go ahead
Buyers can now collect cars ordered online or over the phone, even though showrooms can’t reopen until 1 June at the earliest
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Buy now or face reduced discounts and long waiting lists, car buyers warned
Analysis of the new car market by our team of mystery shoppers suggests would-be buyers need to move fast to maximise their saving and avoid long delays
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Electric car waiting times revealed
Interest in electric cars is booming, but how long will you have to wait for one once you've placed your order?
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Buy now to beat rise in road tax rates
Most people will pay more in tax if they wait until after 6 April 2020 to buy a new car – but those planning to go electric don't have to rush
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More car models get sleeping key fobs to combat keyless theft
Six new models rated as Superior in the latest batch of Consumer Security Ratings from Thatcham Research
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What is a hydrogen fuel cell car?
Hydrogen fuel cell cars are hailed by some as the future of motoring. We've taken a closer look at how they work and whether they're worth considering now
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Car finance crackdown to save drivers £165m
Retailers and brokers have incentivised selling at higher interest rates, says Financial Conduct Authority
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Should a high-mileage driver buy an electric car?
A reader wants to buy a BMW i3 but is worried his annual commute of 25,000 miles will kill its batteries before a four-year PCP deal ends
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Keyless car crime – what are car manufacturers doing to prevent it?
Cars with keyless entry systems can be stolen far more quickly and easily than those with conventional locks and ignitions, so what are car makers doing to protect them?
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Why don’t your reviews include information on NOx emissions?
A reader is concerned about the NOx emissions of diesel cars and asks why we don't include this information in our new car reviews
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What’s included in a car’s list price?
A reader wants to buy a Volkswagen Golf R but is worried that it will attract the premium rate of road tax, so he asks what its list price is
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What's your verdict on Volkswagen’s 1.0 petrol engine?
One What Car? review rates the VW Group petrol engine highly, but another one isn’t as complimentary, prompting a reader to ask why
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Should I worry about an error on my car's registration document?
A reader's new car was incorrectly registered to a finance company instead of her. She asks if this will cause her any problems in the future
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More cars given poor security rating for risk of keyless theft
Security experts at Thatcham Research have tested another seven models and rated four as poor for security against relay attacks using digital technology
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Is a 1.0-litre engine big enough?
A reader is concerned that a small SUV with a 1.0-litre petrol engine won't be powerful enough compared with his current 1.4 hatchback
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What’s the speed limit for a pick-up truck?
Reader who's considering buying a pick-up asks if the legal speed limits for it are the same as those for cars or vans
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New dealer approval scheme to help and inform EV buyers
Franchised dealership accreditation scheme aims to give car buyers confidence when considering buying electric and hybrid vehicles
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Which SUV has the most supportive seats?
A reader is looking for a car with seats that have plenty of adjustment to accommodate his long legs
