Nearly one in five people who filled out our car survey had to call out a breakdown service. But if it was you, would you phone for help, or would you consider using an app instead?
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Would you use an app to call for help?
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Have you clocked your car insurance creeping up?
Car insurance is a grudge purchase for many of us and sadly it’s not a cheap one. To further increase the burden, the cost of car insurance continues to creep up, but why?
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Update: Together we can end rip-off car hire charges
Today we launch our new car hire campaign, alongside the Spanish consumer group OCU. Together we’re calling on car hire companies to end all unexpected extra charges and play fair with their fuel policies.
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Your views on the new car tax rules
We recently debated the changes to car tax, which come into force from April 2017. A number of you weren’t so keen on the changes…
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Big questions the Government needs to answer on VW
Seven months on since VW’s emissions scandal came to light, UK consumers are being left in the dark. So today I was in front of the Parliament’s Transport Select Committee and called on the Government to take urgent action.
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Update: Do you think Volkswagen should compensate car owners?
We’ve surveyed more than 2,000 VW diesel owners – nine in ten think people affected by the scandal should be compensated. And yet, Volkswagen has so far failed to announce redress.
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Could integrated smartphones kill the built-in sat nav?
Forget the smartphone holster and the small phone screen. Smartphones can now fully integrate with your car and take over the central console screen. Tempted?
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How will the changes to car tax affect you?
New Vehicle Excise Duty rules come into effect a year from today. Better known as car tax, the new rules will appear to some hybrid car owners as a cringe worthy April Fools’ piece.
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Do you leave your car in gear?
When parking your car do you apply the handbrake and leave your car in gear too?
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Did VW know all along about diesel emissions problems?
Another day, another big blow to the reputation of Volkswagen… and another big disappointment for VW drivers.
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Tales of everyday consumerism – good, bad and ugly
I don’t keep a diary, but if I did then the pages of the past month would have been littered with tales of everyday consumerism – good, bad and ugly. I’m sure you’ll recognise some familiar themes…
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Are the added extras at the car dealership worth it?
Whether you’re buying your car brand spanking new or second hand, you’ll likely suffer the hard sell on a plethora or extras. But could you be paying extra on those extras?
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Are both your car headlights working?
It’s still dark and dull outside, and so driving conditions aren’t all that great. Being visible on the road is not just important, it’s a legal requirement. So are both of your car headlights working?
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What’s the truth behind car emissions claims?
Our testing has found that almost all modern diesel cars exceed official emissions limits when tested in real-world conditions. We even found some hybrids breaking the limits too. So how can we trust car emissions claims?