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Don’t fall for a fake holiday home

by , Money Graduate Transport & Travel 9 May 2013
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A discarded laptop on a beach

Renting a villa or cottage can be a great way to holiday abroad, but rental scams are on the rise. Are you a savvy booker or have you fallen foul of a fraudster’s holiday hoax? (more about holiday home scams...)

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Does car sickness throw up problems when you travel?

by , Technology Team Leader Transport & Travel 3 May 2013
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Motorway on Bank Holiday

We're finally starting to see the sun again. And so millions of us will be loading up our cars and heading off for a few days away in the coming weeks. But how long until you hear the dreaded words – ‘I feel sick’? (more about car sickness...)

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Your view: the hidden cost of car hire sites

by , Conversation Editor Transport & Travel 26 April 2013
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A car hire key on an exotic beach

Our investigation into car hire sites uncovered sneaky charges that could catch you out. You’ve been sharing the highs and lows of your car hire experiences. about your car hire comments...)

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Do you see sense in on-the-spot eye tests for motorists?

by , Senior Cars Researcher Transport & Travel 25 April 2013
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Blurry road lights

‘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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Booking a villa? Beware – kids could cost more than adults

by , Assistant Travel Editor Transport & Travel 24 April 2013
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A holiday playhouse

You may have noticed that children tend to be smaller than adults. So why should a family travelling with children pay more for a villa holiday if the kids take up less space than grown-ups? (more about villa prices for children...)

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Would you buy travel insurance from an airline?

by , Assistant Travel Editor Transport & Travel 23 April 2013
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Flying sheets of paper

Some airlines try very hard to get you to buy travel insurance from them when you book a flight online. But are the insurance policies they offer actually any good? (more about airlines selling travel insurance...)

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What’s the point of third-party train websites?

by , Home Researcher Transport & Travel 18 April 2013
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Kings Cross train station

Third-party train websites are a popular way of booking tickets. But some charge fees that you can avoid by booking directly with the train company. Is there any benefit to using these websites? (more about third-party train websites...)

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Car hire sites are taking you for a ride

by , Assistant Travel Editor Transport & Travel 18 April 2013
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Car windscreen

Car hire websites are taking customers for a ride by hitting them with sneaky charges not included in the headline price. Have you been hit by hidden car hire charges? (more about car hire sites...)

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Please Fiat, don’t do a Mini!

by , Senior Cars Researcher Transport & Travel 17 April 2013
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Fiat 500 - black and white photo

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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Are you driving around in a damaged car?

by , Cars Writer Transport & Travel 10 April 2013
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An accident involving two cars

More than a million crash-damaged cars could be driving unrepaired on UK roads, according to new research. High insurance premiums could be one of the causes. Is your car one of them? (more about unrepaired cars...)

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Airport parking – are you driven by cost or convenience?

by , Senior Travel Researcher Transport & Travel 9 April 2013
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Cars in an airport car park

Would you pay £38 to save 10 minutes of your time? This is the type of question many holidaymakers face when choosing where to park their car at the airport. (more about airport parking...)

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Your view: in the driving seat

by , Conversation Editor Transport & Travel 5 April 2013
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A car interior at night

We've steered the conversation towards driving and car maintenance. You've been getting revved up about puncture repair kits and motoring through the quick checks that can save you from MOT misery. (more about your driving comments...)

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