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While reading your comments on the forthcoming Fiat 500L, I noticed that you put among "what's bad" the fact that the car is built in Kragujevac in Serbia. Can you explain why this is bad in your opinion?
I am collecting a Mercedes C250CDI from Stuttgart and driving it back to the UK. Given that this will mainly be motorway miles how long (time or distance) should I stay in the rev band ranges as advised...
I asked a sales executive at a Chevrolet dealership where the Chevrolet Spark was assembled. To my amazement he replied that he did not think it was important that I knew that point! When pressed again...
I'm thinking of buying a used automatic diesel version of the Hyundai i30 or Kia C'eed. We're told they're virtually identical, but built in different parts of the world. As far as I can see the external...
I notice in your review of Skoda cars you state that they are owned by VW. This is not true, they are are assisted by VW in their specification, but Skoda remain an independant company.
Would you happen to know where the new 2010 Volkswagen Polo 5 door GTI's are manufactured and assembled? I have trawled the net but can't find any info at all.
I own a 2003 Volvo V70 automatic. I now qualify for the Motability scheme, which is very tempting. The thought of having worry-free motoring appeals to me. Motability has obtained an offer on the Hyundai...
Can you recommend any paint treatments or companies that do it? I was told by my Honda dealer that my Jazz will be made in Japan. It Now appears that it will be made here. Do I need to be concerned about...
I read with interest your reply to BP in Saturday's Telegraph. Are you suggesting for Swindon production of the Honda Jazz there is a possibility that they might change the auto in the Jazz from I-Shift...
We decided that our 04 VW Golf needed replacing whilst it still had some value, but VW was not able to offer a reasonable deal, so I remembered your recommendations of Hyundai. It was easy for me to remember...