Why I’m fascinated by footballers and their posh cars
Michael Owen collects the keys to his new wheels, a Range Rover Sport
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Why I’m fascinated by footballers and their posh cars

Successful footballers are essentially normal folk with access to large sums of disposable income, and we can learn a lot from their car-buying habits

Why I’m fascinated by footballers and their posh cars
I don't believe youngsters have fallen out of love with driving
Cars remain a popular form of transport for youngsters in the countryside
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I don't believe youngsters have fallen out of love with driving

Statistics suggest that today's teenagers aren't interested in passing the driving test, but my experience suggests otherwise

I don't believe youngsters have fallen out of love with driving
What’s the most British car ever made?
A blower Bentley could be a good used option, and mid-1990s models are reliable
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What’s the most British car ever made? Have your say

Jaguars, Bentleys, Rovers and even a Bristol. James Ruppert counts down his top British cars

What’s the most British car ever made? Have your say
Our pick of the used cars that rate economy above excitement
The Seat Arosa is staid and simple but can offer very low running costs
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Our pick of the used cars that rate economy above excitement

Who really cares about body colours and optional extras? Fuel consumption is now the most important factor for used car buyers

Our pick of the used cars that rate economy above excitement
Want to sell me your car? Now's your chance
James bought his 'Shed 7' for just £500
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Want to sell me your car? Now's your chance

The last car I bought from a reader is still going strong, but it's time once again to add to the Ruppert fleet

Want to sell me your car? Now's your chance
Five cars that nobody wanted
The Renault Avantime looked amazing, but lacked the Espace's practicality
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The cars that nobody wanted - can you add to my list?

No amount of pre-launch market research can prevent manufacturers from dropping the odd clanger when it comes to producing cars

The cars that nobody wanted - can you add to my list?
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever found in a used car?
Cleaning out an old car could reveal plenty of hidden treasure
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What’s the worst thing you’ve ever found in a used car?

The odds and ends left behind from previous owners can tell you a lot about a car's history

What’s the worst thing you’ve ever found in a used car?
Why there’s still a place for car classifieds in print
Printed classifieds still have the edge when it comes to making inky notes
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Why there’s still a place for car classifieds in print

There's a school of thought that ads in mags are so last-century, but the experience can still be quite fulfilling

Why there’s still a place for car classifieds in print
My fleet is changing, so what have I bought this time?
Forecourt experiences can vary dramatically depending on where you shop
Opinion

Buying a car for a novice driver can be both illuminating and frustrating

The junior member of the Ruppert clan has a newly issued driving licence, so it is time to brave the forecourts to sniff out a suitable motor

Buying a car for a novice driver can be both illuminating and frustrating
So it is goodbye, but not good riddance, to the humble tax disc
These special-edition Bangernomics discs are not available in any shops
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So it is goodbye, but not good riddance, to the humble tax disc

From Wednesday there will be no fiddling with tricky perforations as the DVLA phases out the tax disc

So it is goodbye, but not good riddance, to the humble tax disc
Daily smokers - my pick of the cars that even motor traders love
Big but anonymous, the Lexus GS300 is the epitome of a daily smoker
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Daily smokers - my pick of the cars that even motor traders love

What kind of cars do motor traders cruise about in? Usually its a large-engined, comfy barge that isn't likely to shift off the forecourt any time soon

Daily smokers - my pick of the cars that even motor traders love

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