Britain's most reliable cars 2024 (plus the ones that'll let you down)
We asked 30,000 drivers what their car is really like to own. Here are the most reliable cars you can buy
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What Car? Reliability Survey: Most and least reliable family cars
In our annual Reliability Survey, we ask readers to rate the dependability of cars aged up to five years old. Here we list the most and least reliable family cars in the UK
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New Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Golf
It looks far more futuristic than its predecessors, but is the latest Toyota Prius a cut above its refreshed plug-in hybrid rival from Volkswagen?
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2024 Audi A3 plug-in hybrid gets an official range of 88 miles
The new Audi A3 has the same hybrid system as the latest VW Golf, which means it has the joint longest electric-only range of any new PHEV
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2024 BMW 1 Series revealed: Family car gets mild hybrid tech
Fourth-generation BMW 1 Series family car features slimmed-down engine range and mild hybrid tech
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Skoda Scala: why it’s a 5-star family hatchback
We break down the big reasons why Skoda’s compact but value-packed hatchback should be on your shortlist
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Skoda Octavia: 5 reasons it’s a 5-star family car
We explore the key reasons why the family-friendly Skoda Octavia hatchback and estate should be at the top of your shortlist
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Used test: Honda Civic vs Nissan Qasqhai
If you're looking for a used family car, should you choose an SUV like the Nissan Qashqai or a hatchback like the Honda Civic?
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2024 Audi A3: facelifted family car gets on-demand tech
Updated Audi A3 gets improved interior quality, as well as subtle styling tweaks and assistance tech drivers can buy on demand
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Vauxhall Astra gets frugal mild hybrid option for 2024
Big-selling Vauxhall Astra family car can now be had with mild hybrid technology, potentially lowering your running costs
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Real MPG: most economical diesel cars - and the least
Diesel cars might not be fashionable, but if you do big miles and want small fuel bills they still make huge sense. Here are the most economical – and the ones which will cost you the most to run
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Used test: Honda Civic vs Nissan Qashqai costs
If you're looking for a used family car, should you choose an SUV like the Nissan Qashqai or a hatchback like the Honda Civic?
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2024 Skoda Octavia receives AI infotainment system
Facelifted Skoda Octavia family car receives design tweaks, more standard kit and an infotainment system enhanced by AI
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Peugeot 308 long-term test
The plug-in version of Peugeot's 308 family car can officially travel up to 37 miles on electric power. However, now we're finding our what it's actually like to live with
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Peugeot 308 long-term test: report 5
The plug-in version of Peugeot's 308 family car can officially travel up to 37 miles on electric power. However, now we're finding our what it's actually like to live with
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Peugeot 308 long-term test: report 4
The plug-in version of Peugeot's 308 family car can officially travel up to 37 miles on electric power. However, now we're finding our what it's actually like to live with
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2027 Volkswagen Golf previewed
Next Volkswagen Golf will be fully electric, with a range of up to 400 miles and hot GTI and R models on the way
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Peugeot 308 long-term test: report 3
The plug-in version of Peugeot's 308 family car can officially travel up to 37 miles on electric power. However, now we're finding our what it's actually like to live with
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Peugeot 308 long-term test: report 2
The plug-in version of Peugeot's 308 family car can officially travel up to 37 miles on electric power. However, now we're finding our what it's actually like to live with
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Peugeot 308 long-term test: report 1
The plug-in version of Peugeot's 308 family car can officially travel up to 37 miles on electric power. However, now we're finding our what it's actually like to live with