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On 23 November, I bought a 61-plate (registered Feb 2012) Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI 85 S five-door for £9629 from a dealer. The salesman told my wife and I that the car was previously registered to Volkswagen,...
I am looking to buy a Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 Diesel Coupe for my first car. Can anyone let me know if they are a good car, and are there any key faults/features that I should look out for?
I'm tempted by a Volvo C30 or an S40 to do 8000-10,000 miles per year. But it has to be automatic. Pity they don't do a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol auto. The choice seems to narrow down to a 2.0D Powershitft or...
Am about to order a new Audi A6 2.0 TDI Auto on contract hire. Really prefer the look of the S Line to the SE, and it is only an extra £8 per month. I note that you ran an A6 S Line as a long term test....
I am considering a Mercedes CLK (2008/09) and have up to 15,000 to spend. I am looking to buy it more for comfort rather than speed. I drive less than 10,000 miles per year, and I have read your comments...
I own a Volvo C70. In 2010, the immobilizer and antenna ring (cost £544) were replaced due to a failure to start. A problem has now arrived where the car will start goes to 2000rpm for three-to-five...
Which car is most reliable to buy secondhand?
I have a Mercedes-Benz R-Class, which I love, but it is thirsty and expensive to run. I like the seven-seat mode for the grandparents, huge boot, driving position. What are similar but cheaper cars to...
Why are cars still made with rear wheel drive? For years I have driven front wheel drive Saabs on snow with ease using standard tyres. Now it is time to say goodbye to my 13 year old Saab 9-5 and my...
I've heard that some Honda Jazz cars were built in China/Thailand and not Japan,does this affect build quality/reliability? What problems should I look out for?