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Cars queuing in a wet car park outside a UK shopping centre on a cloudy day, showing typical city traffic and retail parking congestion

10 Family-Friendly Shopping Centres to Visit by Car

By Fergus  |  2nd June 2025

10 UK shopping centres with family parking, soft play, EV charging, and rainy-day activities, all easy to reach by car.

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Is driving in eco-mode worth it?

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Are UK Drivers Too Dependent on Cars? 40% of UK Drivers Forced to Commute by Car

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How long can you leave a car without driving it

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50 years of the Volkswagen Polo

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Are UK Drivers Too Dependent on Cars? 40% of UK Drivers Forced to Commute by Car

By Fergus  |  21st May 2025

40% of UK drivers lack commuting alternatives, find out why, and how leasing could help ease your car dependency.

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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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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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