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Car options special

Buying the right kit really adds value to your car. But what options should you go for? Our A-Z guide reveals all...

Car options special

Buying a new car is one of the most exciting things you can do – but also 
one of the most expensive. And nothing will take the gloss off your new model faster than finding you’ve chosen the wrong specification. 

By the time you’ve taken delivery, it’s likely to be too late to do anything about a missing gadget, so the answer is to be prepared before you visit the dealer. And our comprehensive A-Z guides you through the new car ordering minefield. We tell you which options are worth paying for and which aren’t, plus reveal how to maximise your car’s resale value by picking the right extras.

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So if you don’t know the difference between Bluetooth and Lane Keep Assist or USB and ACC, our rundown is essential reading...

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