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I just bought a 2015 Mustang V8. This car is bloody amazing. In nearly 30 years motoring I have never been in a car with performance (or grip) to touch it. The acceleration is instant, the engine noise...
What is the best used car for driving in snow, that does not have 4 wheel drive or winter tyres?
On a recent trip west-bound on the M62, I joined lane 3 to overtake slower traffic. I observed a vehicle in lane 1 indicating and out of the corner of my eye I spotted the vehicle in lane 2 that I was...
In order for heavy goods vehicles to clear a corner, particularly when turning left, they have to continue as if going straight across the intersection before actually executing the left maneuver. Longer...
On most roads except smooth motorways, the ride is jittery and bumpy in my 2012 Toyota Avensis. You feel jiggled in the seat, which in itself is comfortable. The car is on 215/55/17 Goodyear Excellence...
Hi John, I came home from work today to be welcomed by a parking charge notice. It claims I overstayed by by arriving at 07.18am and leaving at 17.33. I was at work that day with the car. I did park at...
What's the most comfortable to drive on wheel size: 14" or 15" (New 2014 i10 1.2)?
As an alternative to Supermarket Diesel whilst attempting to keep fuels costs down, will I get some benefits from alternating Shell V Power with Shell FuelSave, should I stick with FuelSave as one fuel...
Four decades ago when I took my driving test it was possible to fail for "failing to adjust vehicle's speed to road conditions", in other words going too slowly. Recently I have noticed a growing number...
My father was involved in a minor accident waiting to cross the oncoming traffic ie. turning right. A lorry in front of him was doing the same and moved off. On doing so my father waited stationary in...
 

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