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Is it worth buying a new petrol car with the climate change movement suggesting that fossil fuels need to be eradicated as soon as possible?
Will there be a new MINI model based on the new BMW 1 Series?
I have just bought a 2019 Honda Civic and was surprised that when I got the car home and was examining the various gadgets I discovered there was no CD player. Is there a way around this? Can you suggest...
If a car bought from a major franchised dealership develops a serious problem within six months would it make more sense to insist the original dealer fix it for free rather than make a warranty claim...
My brand new Mercedes-Benz caught fire. It broke down and I didn't get any warning signs on the dashboard so I called Mercedes roadside assistance and they sent the RAC to check my car. After two hours...
I presently have an E Class E320 CDI sport auto. I love it but it's a 2007 reg and has done 82,000 miles. What should I replace it with?
I have been viewing July's sales figures and I'm confused by the BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV classifications. Could you please give me an example of each?
I ordered a Ford Kuga on 27th June and was told delivery will be the end of July although could be 10 days. All the paperwork was signed and credit approved 13 days ago. I received registration document...
Having had a car each my wife and I now only need one car. Things to consider are, we like to buy new, we only drive about 8000 miles a year, we want a car that's fun to drive with decent acceleration,...
I ordered a new BMW X3 20i in February. The dealer sent me the spec of the car on and the documentation showed the colour I wanted. I confirmed the spec by reply email and asked him to order the car. Later...