Rob Hull

‘Sorry, I didn’t see you’ is a frequent excuse for poor driving. Although this is often due to loss of concentration, is enough being done to ensure our roads are used by those who pass the legal standard for eyesight? (more about drivers' eyesight...)

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I’m all for the rejuvenation of a classic, especially when it comes to cars. And the Fiat 500 city car has been a great success since its rebirth in 2008. But it could soon turn to overkill if Fiat follows the Mini's example. (more about the Fiat 500...)

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Direct Line Car Insurance has claimed UK motorists waste nearly £50m of fuel each winter by leaving their cars to idle and warm up while they defrost the windows. But it’s a hazard, too. (more about the risks of defrosting your car...)

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We’re just a few weeks away from the introduction of the new registration plate, but there’s been mutterings of consumers side-stepping new car showrooms in the next six months to avoid the number 13. (more about number plate superstition...)

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The high street is depleting. The demise of Jessops, Blockbuster and HMV has been a focal point of news this month, but how will car showrooms cope with changing consumer buying demands and requirements? (more about car showrooms...)

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It’s the time of year when TV and radio adverts are filled with January sale offers, and this extends to the car industry. So is this the best time of year to buy a new car? (more about buying a car...)

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Car manufacturers use official miles-per-gallon figures to promote their most efficient models. Yet our recent head-to-head test found that some ‘eco’ cars' mpg ratings are way off the mark with everyday motoring. (more about mpg claims...)

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What’s your priority when it comes to buying a car? Good to drive, hugely practical, cheap to run? But where does reliability factor into your car buying decision? (more about car reliability...)

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Three or four years ago, did you even consider buying winter tyres? Since the cold snaps of ‘09 and ‘10, they’ve become more commonplace, increasingly advertised and recommended. But do you really need them? (more about winter tyres...)

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When Enzo Ferrari named the stunning Ferrari Dino after his son who tragically died at the age of 24, the name became an icon. Half a century later, Vauxhall’s used a similar philosophy with its latest model... (more about Adam names...)

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It’s a time of austerity and we’re all affected, carmakers included. Maybe it’s no surprise there’s been an increase in cross-brand collaborations, with many cars launching that are almost identical under the skin. (more about shared-platform cars...)

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Almost 23,500 of AA's callouts each year relate to its members using tyre repair kits, with most phoning because they’re not confident using them. That’s why we want spare wheels to at least be a no-cost option on cars. (more about spare wheels...)

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