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I've seen a 2006 Peugeot 307 for sale for £1000. It has 104,000 miles on it. What do you think?
How much should I pay for 2001 Renault Clio? What should I look out for?
Should I scrap my 2001 Renault Scenic 1.8 with 65,000 miles? It's still a good runner, but I no longer need it.
My elderly great aunt has had the same Proton 1.3 GE since 1991. It has been faultlessly reliable but, as she is now 89 years of age, she would like an automatic car with power steering and still simple...
I have a VW T4, 1993, with auto gearbox. It has irritating problems - will not change into 3 on demand (moving the gearshift) for instance, though it changes correctly when driven. The main dealer said...
I was wondering what your opinion on buying used Peugeot 205s were - a good buy? Currently looking at a 1993 L reg red turbo diesel model with 99,000 miles and price range £600 - £900.
I have a noise on the front end like road noise but louder. It is getting worse. The garage said it was a wheel bearing but they have changed the bearing and it is still the same. They have no more suggestions...
Last year when looking for a very cheap run-around I bought a L-reg 1994 Rover Metro Nightfire which has the 1.1 K series carburettor engine. I now have 2 very low mileage and rust free 1994 Metros...
My 12 year old Toyota RAV-4 is operational (8 months' MoT) but a garage report has listed a lot of upcoming problems - brake pads, two tyres, exhaust box, possible water pump problem, failing window motors...
How many miles per gallon would you expect an R reg Ford Mondeo Automatic to do? The car has been regularly serviced and looked after.
 

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