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There are more than 11,000 stretch limousines on UK roads, but not one of them has ever been crash tested... until now. Fifth Gear takes a look at the structural integrity of these enormous vehicles, and explores how safe the contents and occupants would be in a high-speed crash. Revellers rarely use the seatbelts in the back of limos, so what would happen in a collision? The results are spectacular, and are sure to make viewers think twice when planning a party. Meanwhile, Tiff and Jason are joined by four car-mad cast members from ‘Hollyoaks’. Jessica Fox (Nancy), Gemma Bissix (Clare), Ricky Whittle (Calvin) and Kevin Sacre (Jake) receive some expert tuition from Fifth Gear’s resident racing drivers, before battling it out on the track in a series of high-speed challenges. Away from the track, Jonny Smith heads out under the cover of darkness to secretly repair the potholes that local councils refuse to make good. Damage from driving through potholes costs British motorists millions of pounds each year, so Jonny reveals which councils are worst at keeping their roads in good condition, and explains how to proceed if you damage a wheel or suspension on an offending road. Elsewhere, Tiff Needell signs the relevant waiver schemes and puts two rental cars – a Vauxhall Astra and a Ford Focus – head to head on the track. Which car will be quickest? Also this week, Vicki Butler-Henderson tests the latest version of one of the greatest coupes of our time – the Nissan 350Z.

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