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I've a 2014 Alfa Guiletta on 107k miles, which has had replacement front and rear suspension arms in last 18 months, new battery two years ago. It's reliable and I've not had any breakdowns. In a year...
I am 73 and considering buying a used Mercedes C Class estate as the car that will 'see me out'. I am prepared to pay a premium for what I hope will be a degree of assurance on its longevity and I'm not...
I have - and am delighted with - a 2019 SEAT Ibiza FR 115. I took out the extended 5 year warranty and am now torn between selling at the turn of the year when I assume the six months or so remaining...
My wife's late 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium has just 31k on the clock. It has a full service history but has not had the cambelt (and the associated pumps etc) replaced. It's a hi-spec model with satnav...
I’m having issues sourcing Chevrolet Car parts. A few items need to be replaced on my Chevrolet Orlando but keep finding issues to sourcing the parts that are no longer available. When Chevrolet announced...
I have owned my XJ saloon since new, bought in 08 /2000. Mileage is 33000, in good condition. Just about to move home, without space to keep as a second car. Would it be possible to provide a rough indication...
Should I be concerned about a high mileage petrol EcoTSI engine? The car I'm looking at appears to be ex fleet, as it covered 90,000 miles in it's first three years, and then a further 20,000 in the next...
What is a recommended EV for up to £30k? My annual mileage is just under 10k. If a used car, can I trust a used battery?
We paid £9000 for a used car from a local dealer. That was 14 days ago. We were told it should be ready to collect in 4 days but we have yet to receive it. Apparently a fault was discovered when it was...
We bought a Land Rover from a private seller with an extended warranty certificate. Unfortunately we have had a major fault on the vehicle which requires work, which will hopefully be covered by the warranty....