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How long can you leave a car without driving it

By Alex  |  16th May 2025

Find out how long you can leave your car parked, what can go wrong, and how to avoid costly repairs.

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Line-up of Volkswagen Polo models from 1975 to 2025, showcasing the evolution of Polo design over 50 years

50 years of the Volkswagen Polo

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What to do when your fuel warning light comes on

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England’s Crumbling Roads: Just 3% Were Maintained Last Year

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Wrong fuel in your car? Here’s what to do

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Line-up of Volkswagen Polo models from 1975 to 2025, showcasing the evolution of Polo design over 50 years

50 years of the Volkswagen Polo

By Fergus  |  13th May 2025

The Volkswagen Polo turns 50 in 2025, marking five decades of compact design, innovation and everyday usability.

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Large pothole on a wet UK city road at night

England’s Crumbling Roads: Just 3% Were Maintained Last Year

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Top 10 Cheapest and Most Expensive Places to Get a Taxi in the UK

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Driving Test Delays: Worst UK Test Centres for Wait Times and Pass Rates

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Does a Clean Car Drive Better? How Cleanliness Affects Performance and Safety

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