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Would you be concerned about buying a high mileage 2014 Jaguar XF?

I'm about to spend some money my grandparents left me, but I'm worried that I might waste it. I need a secondhand car for my family and I've always wanted...

Which luxury car is the wisest financial decision - Ferrari, Bentley or Aston Martin?

In early 2013, I bought a new BMW 640d M Sport Gran Coupe. I part exchanged it two years later for a new BMW M4. That cost me £32,000 in depreciation....

I want to change the oil in my car - what oil would you suggest that won't leave oily residue on my hands?

I've applied myself to the quite practical task of oil draining and replenishment on my current luxury vehicle in order to acquire a more manly approach...

Is Ford liable for the clutch on my new Focus failing after 16,500 miles?

The clutch on my new Ford Focus failed after only 16,500 miles (20 months). Ford Customer Relationship Centre say "no defective part" and blame me for...

I got a parking charge for overstaying in a 'free' car park - can I fight this?

I've been charged £100 for overstaying in a McDonalds car park on the A12. I've appealed both to McDonalds (I was in the "restaurant" the whole time) and...

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