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I really like the idea of gear train driven camshafts instead of belts or chains, since it obviously makes the engines virtually bomb-proof - a pity more manufacturers don't go down this route, although...
I am thinking of purchasing one of the last CZC3s available in the country, since Mitsubishi stopped making them about 3 months ago. Current price on Mitsubishi website is £10,999. Do you consider this...
I am 76, very fit, have driven a 1995 Nissan Almera from new, and am looking to change it. I want a car of similar size as I take 2 grandsons in it, also need a higher seat. I have looked at the Hyundai...
In the near future, electric cars seem ideal for me (1,200 miles per year, almost entirely city travel). However I am concerned that the performance (distance) may be reduced by its inability to defrost...
I have a 2004/54 Primera DCI that I purchased about a year ago with 36k miles on the clock and full Nissan service history. It has run well, and for a diesel is very quiet. It has recently been serviced...
Now in retirement, I am in the process of downsizing from a long line of 5 Series BMWs to a more practical, versatile and economical car. I have selected the Golf Plus SE including a few goodies as the...
Please can you help with my dilemma? I'm a bit of a car snob and like my premium brands, I drive a BMW E90 330i M Sport, which I love and my wife drives an old Focus that is now getting a bit long in the...
I am a horse vet. I do between 25k and 30k miles a year. I need a car that is reliable, economical and has a large boot space. 4 wheel drive is an advantage as I need to travel in all weather conditions...
At the moment, LandRover has two finance agreements. The one I am interested in is 0% finance where you put down half the value of the car and then pay the second half off in two years time. I have a Freelander...
I do 70 mile daily commute on the M5 so low gearing discounts the Civic Type R for me. What about the Honda Civic 2.2 turbo diesel? I read about it on your website, so I drove it today and really liked...
 

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