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Seat Ateca long-term test

The Ateca remains one of our favourite family SUVs, even after two years on sale. We're set to find..

Allan Muir, Wed Feb 06 2019

RAC introduces new vehicle and trailer to recover more broken-down cars

New heavy-duty 4x4 recovery system and a lightweight electric vehicle charger will help it rescue vi..

Claire Evans, Mon Apr 29 2019

Skoda Fabia long-term test

Following the arrival of two excellent new small hatchbacks, does our 2015 Car of the Year remain a..

Kris Culmer, Mon Jan 14 2019

New Vauxhall Astra vs used Audi A3: which is best?

You’re in the market for a five-door hatchback, but do you buy new with a stylish Vauxhall Astra or..

Mark Pearson, Sun Apr 30 2017

New Vauxhall Astra vs used Audi A3: which is best?

You’re in the market for a five-door hatchback, but do you buy new with a stylish Vauxhall Astra or..

Mark Pearson, Sun Apr 30 2017

Vauxhall Zafira B recalled again over safety concerns

Almost 235,000 right-hand-drive versions of the Vauxhall Zafira B people carrier are being recalled..

Darren Moss, Fri Apr 28 2017

Skoda Kodiaq vRS long-term test: report 2

The Skoda Kodiaq vRS is the Czech brand’s first ever sports SUV. So, what’s it like to live with?

Steve Huntingford, Fri May 17 2019

Used test: Kia Rio vs Skoda Fabia

If you're looking for a great small car the Rio and the Fabia are two of our favourites, but which o..

What Car? team, Fri Mar 15 2019

Vauxhall Combo Life long-term review

Could Vauxhall’s van-based people carrier be the perfect lifestyle vehicle? We’ve got three months t..

Alan Taylor-Jones, Thu May 09 2019

New Skoda Karoq vs used Volvo XC40: which is best?

Family SUVs have been gaining in popularity, but is a new Skoda Karoq a better bet than a used Volvo..

Max Adams, Fri May 24 2019

New Skoda Karoq vs used Volvo XC40: which is best?

Family SUVs have been gaining in popularity, but is a new Skoda Karoq a better bet than a used Volvo..

Max Adams, Fri May 24 2019

Best used green cars (and the ones to avoid)

Thinking of buying a used electric car or hybrid? We take a look at the second-hand green cars that..

What Car? team, Thu Dec 21 2017

Volkswagen Amarok long-term test

Are pick-ups the new SUVs? Our senior photographer is running our favourite truck, the Volkswagen Am..

Will Williams, Thu May 16 2019

New BMW Z4 vs new Audi TT Roadster

The old BMW Z4 wasn’t much fun to drive, but this new one promises to rectify that. Let’s see if it’..

What Car? team, Mon May 20 2019

New BMW Z4 vs new Audi TT Roadster

The old BMW Z4 wasn’t much fun to drive, but this new one promises to rectify that. Let’s see if it’..

What Car? team, Mon May 20 2019

New BMW Z4 vs new Audi TT Roadster

The old BMW Z4 wasn’t much fun to drive, but this new one promises to rectify that. Let’s see if it’..

What Car? team, Mon May 20 2019

New BMW Z4 vs new Audi TT Roadster

The old BMW Z4 wasn’t much fun to drive, but this new one promises to rectify that. Let’s see if it’..

What Car? team, Mon May 20 2019

New BMW Z4 vs new Audi TT Roadster

The old BMW Z4 wasn’t much fun to drive, but this new one promises to rectify that. Let’s see if it’..

What Car? team, Mon May 20 2019

Ford Focus long-term test review: report 3

The Focus was a price point winner in the 2019 What Car? Awards. We're running one for four months t..

Claire Evans, Tue May 14 2019

Must servicing be done by a franchised dealer?

Reader asks if his car's warranty would become void if he has the car serviced outside the main deal..

Claire Evans, Tue Apr 23 2019

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