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Are these add-ons to my new Honda Jazz good value for money? The first is a Honda extended guarantee, including road side assistance, for £460 for one year. This is after the 12 month warranty which comes...
Should I use premium unleaded fuel in my Ford Focus 1.0-litre 125, as Ford recommend a minimum 95RON?
I purchased a Nissan Qashqai Acenta 1.6 CVT approximately in October 2015. It was an ex-motabilty, done less that 8,000 miles and had been serviced 3 times since new. After completing somewhat less than...
I am disabled and need a car soon with a very adjustable driving position. I would be happy buying an older car and likely to be doing low weekly mileage. I don't care about fuel consumption, only comfort....
I have seen a dealer approved 2015 Mazda 3 automatic, with two previous owners. It was a demonstrator and had a private owner. It has done only 2000 miles. Is it okay to buy this car or stay away from...
I'm thinking of changing my 2010 Toyota RAV4 multidrive for a Suzuki Vitara 1.4 petrol automatic, is this a wise move? Also will I be able to claim back the vat on a new model as a registered disabled...
Should I have the EA189 "fix" completed on my 1.6 TDI Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion? I don't want to lose performance of fuel consumption.
My 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan at 57,000 has been diagnosed as needing 4 new injectors by very competent Volkswagen specialists, surely this cannot be correct due to its low mileage.
Thinking of buying a 2012 Mazda 3 with a 2.2d engine. What is your opinion on the reliability of this engine?
My wife has a 2004 automatic Honda Jazz which she is considering changing for a newer model. She has been completely satisfied with her Jazz and does not wish to change to another model/manufacturer. ...