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2 weeks ago | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
We got behind the wheel of the all-new BYD Sealion 7 to see whether the relative newcomer's large SUV is likely to make an impression in the UK. BYD has launched quickly and aggressively into the UK, having only started selling its cars here in 2023. It now has more than 60 dealers in the UK and sold 8,700 cars here in 2024, a figure it says is a 658% increase on 2023.
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1 month ago | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
New research from Which? reveals that more than half of drivers are turning off safety tech in their cars with many finding the tech annoying, distracting or even dangerous. We explain why, and how to get the best from your current car or your next purchase. Like airbags and crumple zones, various car safety technologies are mandatory on new cars.
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1 month ago | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
You’d be forgiven for thinking that newer cars (those aged 0-4 years) typically spend less time off the road being repaired than older ones (5-9 years). However, it seems there are some uncomfortable truths about car ownership in 2025, and the elephant in the garage is that, according to our data, newer cars spend a fifth more time off the road on average than older ones.
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2 months ago | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
Anyone with a laptop or smartphone will have experienced the inevitable reduction in the charge held by the battery and how long the device can subsequently run before it needs a top up. Unsurprisingly, this is also a common worry among people that are looking to buy their first electric car. But is battery degradation in electric vehicles (EVs) fact or fiction? To find out, each year we use our car reliability survey to ask thousands of EV owners about the condition of their car and its battery.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
Dependable, comfortable and easy to drive: it’s what we all want from our daily runabouts and the Lexus RX Hybrid is the model that comfortably topped the Which? car survey for customer satisfaction this year, earning a customer score of 97%. This isn’t some new luxury model, though; this is a car that came and went in a space of six years and was discontinued the better part of a decade ago, proving that fancy new features aren’t needed for a car to be beloved.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
No, it’s not just you: cars are getting bigger. So much so that the Institute of Chartered Engineers (ICE) has updated its guidance on parking space dimensions, increasing the minimum length from 4.8 metres to 5 metres. In addition, the width of a parking space should be correspondingly increased from 2.4 to 2.6 metres. Even with this new guidance for plus-sized cars, there are still a surprising number of cars – not commercial vehicles – that overshoot this guidance.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
In our guide to the best laptops for students, we take you through some of the key laptop-buying decisions you'll have to make, and give recommendations for the best student laptops depending on your course and what you need your laptop to do. We've also got expert advice on how to make the most of your money and where you can find student laptop and software deals. Plus we reveal which laptops you should avoid.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
Heading to university is an expensive time. There are furnishings, textbooks - and the occasional beverage - that require heavy investment. And don't forget your top study buddy when doing your pre-uni shopping: a good laptop. You can get yourself a decent laptop for under £400, provided you know what to look for. Check our five top tips below to find out how much you should expect to spend for the right laptop for your course and how you can minimise your outgoings.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
Now you've read the September issue of Which? magazine, you'll want to find out how to get the best deal on the models we featured in the Laptops Buyer's Guide article. Below, we've included the latest prices for each laptop featured, along with links to the full online reviews. Best laptops for 2024: see all the models that aced our lab testsRead our full Acer Swift Go SFG14-41 review and see the latest deals below. Read our full Acer Aspire 3 A314-23P review and see the latest deals below.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
which.co.uk | Michael Passingham
Once upon a time, needing the most practical family car meant looking for a boxy people carrier (MPV), but thankfully that's no longer the case. Our experts have selected the best family cars from a range of classes, including SUVs and small cars, as well as the best MPVs on test. All are safe, economical and spacious enough to fit everyone and their luggage. Whether you'd prefer a high-riding SUV or a more discreet estate, there are plenty of suitable cars on our list.
