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A reputable second hand car dealer has a Mercedes-Benz S350 on an 03-plate with 47,000 miles on the clock for sale at £5890. What should I consider? What average MPG Short and long distance? What is...
Recently I bought a pre registered car from a dealership. The car was registered on 29.9.2012 and I took delivery of it on 12.10.12. The tax disc expires on 31.8.13, which is puzzling, as one usually can...
We are looking to buy a new family car for 3 children aged 5, 2 and 4 months who are all in car seats, we want to be able to fit all 3 car seats across the backseat so have narrowed it down to Ford Galaxy...
I want to replce my 2001 VW Passat Estate with a used model of the quietest car you have tested, preferably a hatchback, but not a Prius.
I recently spotted a nearly new approved used car at a local dealer on the BMW UK website which was exactly what I was after. It was advertised as available, not as "coming soon", so I assumed it would...
Are there any longer term potential problem areas with the ownership of a petrol tiptronic Audi Q5? I had a Mercedes 280 for over 12 years then downsized two years ago to a C180k (which I regret as its...
I travel about 45,000 miles a year, 90% is motorway use. I currently have a Skoda Superb 1.9 diesel on a 56 plate with long life service intervals. I purchased it main dealer approved used two years...
Does Renault intend to introduce an Initiale version of the new 2013 Clio? I have a 1.5 Diesel Initiale Clio 2007 reg. It's excellent and I would like to replace it with the new model.
I purchased a car from BCA which had a mechanical report. This shows the car has a good battery, drives well but has a bit of smoke from the exhaust. The vehicle is stated as all good, with the exception...
Looking to replace my expensive (19mpg) Volvo V70 T5 (53 plate) with a comparable estate car 2008 onwards. Need massive boot space and good clearance and good in snowy conditions. Been looking at the...