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How do you complain if there's a problem when buying a car?
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What to look out for when buying a new car
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Which documents do I need when I take delivery of my new car?
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How do I arrange a test drive?
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What’s the difference between the ‘On the road’ price and the ‘list price’?
You'll pay a lot more than the Recommended Retail Price to put your new car on the road, but what are the extras you're paying for?
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The new car market operates in cycles, and by using them to your advantage, you can get an even better deal
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How do I know I’m paying the right price for my new car?
A little bit of work online and you can soon reassure yourself that you're getting a good deal
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What happens if there are delays in delivering your new car?
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What do I need to do before a test drive?
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Erin spent most of her career as a motoring journalist on The Daily Telegraph. Still enjoys fast cars, but spends most of her free time driving round four kids in a SUV.
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