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Why is the Volkswagen emissions fix not being withdrawn? My Volkswagen Golf 1.6 bluemotion had the 'fix' two days ago and this morning had to be recovered and towed back to the garage after driving less...
I've just had a letter to take my Skoda Superb 2.0 diesel for the emission fix. Do you think I should have it done or not?
My wife fancies a MINI Countryman but I think it might be a bit small to cope with our dog and ever growing grandchildren with luggage etc. I think a Honda Civic Tourer would be more practical, but I am...
I'm 61 and want to be a car. Due to my age, this will be my last chance to get a big boy's toy before senility and a Honda Jazz hit the horizon. I want something powerful, comfortable and with more than...
Can you tell me when I will be able to buy a Subaru WRX STI?
Which model of E90 BMW 3 series would you recommend 330i or 330d, and which gearbox should I opt for? Should I go for facelift model LCI? Thanks a lot
I am soon to buy a new car. I need one around four metres long with a bit of "poke". My driving is mainly mountain roads and motorways. I have three cars in mind, the Suzuki Swift Sport, SEAT Ibiza 105TSI...
My daughter (a lawyer) is seriously thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG. Is there anything she should know about the car and what wheel/tyres would you recommend?
I have three cars: a 2008 Chrysler 300C estate with a Webasto electric roof, unique stitched Nappa heated leather, fantastic Classic FM and Radio 3 Boston audio upgrade and Parrot, tinted glass, 57,000...
I am thinking of re-mapping my Jaguar XF 3.0D diesel. I've been told that the torque will increase from 369 to 449 lb ft, with an associated increase in bhp from 236 to 327. They also claim a small improvement...
 

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