Used test: Ford Focus vs Skoda Scala vs Vauxhall Astra
These second-hand family hatchbacks are all cheap to buy and run, but which is the best buy?
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Skoda Octavia long-term test: report 1
The Octavia has always been one of our favourite family cars, and this latest one promises to be more versatile than ever. Let's see how it fares in day-to-day use
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Audi A3 Sportback long-term test
The Audi A3 has long set the benchmark for premium family hatchbacks, and now there's an all-new version on sale. We have four months to find out if it retains its crown
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Family cars need to be durable and dependable. Pick one from our top 10 most reliable and it shouldn't let you down
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There are several types of family car, but here we’re looking at traditional hatchbacks: large enough to be practical, yet compact enough to be easy and enjoyable to drive
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Private car sales could be illegal during the latest coronavirus lockdown
Used car buyer is given a court summons after doing a 100-mile round trip to collect a secondhand Volkswagen Golf
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2020 new car sales revealed: who were the winners and losers?
It's been a tough year for the UK's new car market, but a rapid rise in demand for electric and plug-in hybrid cars and a switch to online selling means it's not all bad news
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Audi A3 Sportback long-term test: report 6
The A3 has long set the benchmark for premium family hatchbacks, and now there's an all-new version on sale. We have four months to find out if it retains its crown
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Used test: Ford Focus vs Skoda Scala vs Vauxhall Astra verdict
These second-hand family hatchbacks are all cheap to buy and run, but which is the best buy?
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Used test: Ford Focus vs Skoda Scala vs Vauxhall Astra interiors
These second-hand family hatchbacks are all cheap to buy and run, but which is the best buy?
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Used test: Ford Focus vs Skoda Scala vs Vauxhall Astra costs
These second-hand family hatchbacks are all cheap to buy and run, but which is the best buy?
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Used test: Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Golf
These family hatchbacks all make tempting used buys, but should you choose the sharp-handling Ford, the high-tech Toyota or the the classy Volkswagen?
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Audi A3 Sportback long term test: report 5
The A3 has long set the benchmark for premium family hatchbacks, and now there's an all-new version on sale. We have four months to find out if it retains its crown
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Audi A3 Sportback long term test: report 4
The A3 has long set the benchmark for premium family hatchbacks, and now there's an all-new version on sale. We have four months to find out if it retains its crown
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Used test: Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Golf costs
These family hatchbacks all make tempting used buys, but should you choose the sharp-handling Ford, the high-tech Toyota or the the classy Volkswagen?
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Used test: Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Golf verdict
These family hatchbacks all make tempting used buys, but should you choose the sharp-handling Ford, the high-tech Toyota or the the classy Volkswagen?
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Used test: Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Golf interiors
These family hatchbacks all make tempting used buys, but should you choose the sharp-handling Ford, the high-tech Toyota or the the classy Volkswagen?
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Audi A3 Sportback long term test: report 3
The A3 has long set the benchmark for premium family hatchbacks, and now there is an all-new version on sale. We have four months to find out if it retains its crown
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How to spec a Volkswagen Golf
Our guide to Volkswagen's family hatchback covers which options to choose, which to avoid, and how much to pay for it all
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How to spec an Audi A3
Our guide to Audi's family hatchback covers which options to choose, which to avoid and how much to pay for it all
