Ideas, practical guides, and a fresh perspective on life with cars.
Checks, worked examples and useful questions for buying or selling. Sources are included where facts need confirmation.
Practical guidesChoose a second-generation Duster around your actual roads and assess powertrain, bodywork and evidence of off-road use.
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Practical guidesSpace, TSI and TDI choices, transmission and history: an individual-car checklist for the third generation and its 2017 update.
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Practical guidesAssess the particular Model 3, understand displayed range and warranty evidence, and plan charging and account transfer.
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Practical guidesA practical way to separate versions, choose a powertrain for your journeys and inspect transmission, equipment and history.
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Practical guidesBody configuration, maintenance evidence and preparation time can matter more than the gap between two asking prices.
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Practical guidesCargo volume, door openings and available carrying capacity answer different questions. Check all three before choosing a van configuration.
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Practical guidesMatch the individual vehicle’s details and use official services directly rather than relying on a promise.
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Practical guidesA periodic record and an assessment of an individual vehicle serve different purposes.
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Practical guidesConsider your driving pattern and the model’s requirements, not only an advertised consumption figure.
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Practical guidesA marketing name and gear count cannot replace identifying and checking the transmission.
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Practical guidesCheck the vehicle recommendation, markings and actual condition before judging a set of tyres.
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Electric lifeConfirm compatible accessories and their condition before your first charging stop reveals something missing.
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Electric lifeCompare three different approaches on the same journeys using consistent assumptions.
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Electric lifeLook beyond the headline number of years. Check mileage, the start date, exclusions and transfer conditions.
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Electric lifeA short demonstration can explain everyday operation, but it cannot replace a technical inspection.
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Electric lifeA useful route includes access, payment and an alternative. The distance between chargers is only the beginning.
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