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hard driving
Mechanical

I recently bought a new petrol car and a friend then drove it very aggressively. Will hard driving damage an engine?

Our reader adds that ‘his friend’ drove the car at up to 70mph and floored the accelerator to ‘test its top speed’. When he stopped, there was a smell of…

By James Foxall10th May 202212th May 2022
salary sacrifice
Motoring admin

My company is offering a salary sacrifice scheme for a car. Is this a good way to run a new car?

Salary sacrifice schemes have been around for a few years now. In the most basic terms, the employee gives up a portion of their salary. In return the company puts…

By James Foxall3rd March 202221st April 2022
reject a car
Motoring admin

Can I reject a car after owning it for 10 months?

Our reader has lost patience with a car that has broken down seven times in the past 10 months. They want to know whether they can reject it, claiming it’s…

By James Foxall5th February 202119th February 2021
run a new car in
Mechanical

Do I need to run a new car in?

Back in the day, running a car in was one of the most important things you could do when you took delivery of a new car. The technology in cars,…

By James Foxall17th November 202026th November 2020
laminated glass
Mechanical

Is laminated glass worth having on a car?

Your car will already have laminated glass in the windscreen. But now it’s being used increasingly in the side windows. Is this a feature that’s worth looking out for? We…

By James Foxall18th June 20206th July 2020
brand new car
Buying + selling

Protected: Should I buy a brand new car or more upmarket used model?

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By James Foxall18th February 20206th July 2020

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