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The Nissan literature gives the overall width of the Note as 1690 mm but makes no reference to wing mirrors extended or folded. My garage is extremely narrow and I am anxious to ascertain the width of...
What are the rear seat width measurements for a 51-reg Mercedes-Benz E320 CDi Avantgarde automatic (estate)? I would like to know if it's possible to fit three child seats across the rear (two forward-facing,...
We have a MINI Cooper S 07-plate with 35,000 miles that we love, but feel it can be expensive to run. Our local BMW MINI dealer has told us we can save money by swapping now, with various savings on the...
How do I get the door mirrors to fold in on my Peugeot 207?
Do you know if the Vauxhall Monaro has ever been produced in left-hand drive?
I have a 2006 Audi 3.0 V6 TDI. Does this engine have a particulate filter? At the last service the garage used long life oil and said it would not need another service for 24 months. I don't do a high...
We are considering purchasing a 4x4 for our growing family but are not sure of the best option. Our budget is £16,000 and we are considering the Land Rover Discovery, Volkswagen Touareg, and the BMW X5....
Do Ford Focus diesels (1.6 and 2-litre) have cam belts or chains?
I want to buy a used Fiat Doblo van 2001 - 2005 and have up to £3000. For safety reasons I want it to have ABS. Is there any model I should look out for that has this function?
I'm going to buy a Vauxhall or Opel Astra 1.4 Life soon. It is a 2004 model with 81,000 miles on it. I just wanted to know whether these models come with timing belts or chains? Also, are these cars generally...