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Driving you mad? The original Sticker Family which has caught on globally

Driving you mad? Unofficial and irreverent takes on car stickers

Car stickers that represent your household are a huge hit in Australia, and are on sale here. But a slew of spoofs reveal that not everyone’s a family guy, says Gillian Orr

The transit van is no longer a minor British institution

Manufacturing: Keep Britain moving... with Turkish Transit vans

White van men across the country will be bereft. The mighty Ford Transit van, so loved by tradesmen and small-business owners, is no longer a minor British institution.

One for the Road: A 'grand' tourer for commuting in a rural area

Katherine Maybank has only £1,000 to spend on a car to use for shopping and commuting in her rural area.

One for the Road: Replacement for a Kia Rio

Martin Beckett likes his Kia Rio but it is not comfortable and he has £6,000 to spend on an economical replacement.

One for the Road: A high-performance saloon

David Manley hankers after a used 2009 Mercedes CLS AMG. He says that fuel economy is not a big issue...

Jamie Merrill and the Porsche Cayman in which he was assessed on his safe driving

Spot fines and safety on the roads: Confessions of a chastened petrol head

With new penalties looming Jamie Merrill decides it’s time to check his driving habits

One for the Road: A car that'll take care of itself

Samuel Ball wants an economical replacement for his ageing Volvo S60 automatic. He has around £12,000 to spend.

Windows 3: a trio of windscreens means only one needs to be replaced if broken, helping bring the cost of an OX down to as low as £10,000

Sir Torquil Norman has designed a flat-pack OX truck for the developing world

After making a fortune from Polly Pocket and a doll's house shaped like a teapot, the entrepreneur has turned his creativity to a transporter truck for the developing world.

One for the road: A luxury car that's easy to get into

Seb Horncastle is selling his Mercedes S-Class and wants something that is easier to get into as he claims to be getting old. He has £15,000 to £25,000 to spend.

One for the Road: A sporty diesel that won't break the bank

Max Hateley wants to sell his first car, a Corsa, to help finance his second. With £5,000 to spend, including his car as part-exchange, he's looking for a small, sporty diesel.

One for the Road: A small off-roader that won't balk at the snow

Tony Simmonds has a couple of BMW Tourings, which haven't been brilliant in the snow. He thinks the latest Fiat Panda 4x4 is too expensive at £15,000.

One for the road: An upgrade for an old Audi A4 diesel

Robert Howes is looking to change his Audi A4 diesel and is looking for something similar from the same manufacturer. He would be happy with a two-year-old model.

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On Two Wheels: After an accident, your phone could be a lifesaver, even when you're too injured to use it

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