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I've just bought a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class and have read that the C-Class is the fourth most commonly stolen car. I live in rural Oxfordshire. Would you advise getting a tracker fitted and, if so, which...
I need an economical van or pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer. What's your advice?
I'd like to smarten up my low mileage 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, rather than trade it in for a newer model. Where's the best place to buy aftermarket AMG alloys, or equivalent, to give my much loved...
What is the best vehicle to tow a 1000kg horse trailer? With two horses, it's maybe another 1000kg (though it probably will be just under this). So, in total, 2000kg. I was thinking along the lines of...
I just bought a 2005 Honda Accord. I took it into a Honda dealership to check the air con as it wasn't working properly. They told me that the air conditioning condenser radiator needs replacing, which...
Today, as I pulled out of a side road onto a main road, I hit a van. The van was indicating left and I assumed he would turn left, but he he carried straight on and I hit him. My insurance excess is £1000....
I have a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, with Airmatic suspension. The car is on 21-inch wheels at the moment. Would it make a big difference to the ride if I fitted 19-inch wheels?
My daughter has a Volkswagen Polo S 1.2. We're in a rural location and I organise a winter tyre swap for my elder daughter. I wondered whether the Polo could run on all weather tyres instead. Is this feasible?...
The rear suspension on my 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro crew cab van doesn’t seem to withstand much weight. Does anybody know where I can buy upgraded springs or airbags for this model?
Which model Volkswagen Transporter should I buy?
 

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