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I strolled into a garage at the weekend to look at trading-in the family saloon.

I checked out the size and the performance figures, and considered the fuel consumption, especially considering the number of miles I get under my belt each year. The salesman was very convincing but I remained unsure. The salesman was disappointed that I did not make a decision there and then, as I said I would go home and discuss it with the family. After all, buying a car is a big commitment, and how much I spend on a new car would impact the family over a good number of years. At work on Monday a thought struck me I am spending more time considering which car to purchase tha...

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