Buying cars

IT has now been 45 years since the Vauxhall Astra appeared on Britain’s roads – the original arrived in 1980, picking up where the Viva left off. We’ve since had eight generations, and most have been

Richard Dredge ALONGSIDE the Sandero, the Duster spearheaded Dacia’s entry to the UK in January 2013. Although strictly speaking, it was the brand’s return, because it was here briefly in the eighties

Richard Dredge THE original C-Class of 1993 made the Mercedes brand more accessible to buyers who wanted a bit of the high life. While early editions tended to be austere, the latest model put in a po

MY husband and I have been living with the Cupra Tavascan for just over six months now, and while it isn’t perfect, we have grown quite attached to it. We thought it was a stylish-looking car when it

List price £30,885 Best price £30,885 MPG 39.7 CO2 162g/km For Smart-looking and spacious interior; large boot; good comfort/handling balance; generous warranty Against Very few options available; rea

List price £47,890 Best price £42,999 MPG 41.5 CO2 155g/km For Outstanding practicality; great driving position; plush interior; long warranty; impressive refinement Against Touchscreen controls for m