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I want to downsize from an "executive saloon" to a new 4-door saloon, petrol, automatic, similar trim: leathers, electrically adjustable seats, seat memory, cruise control, etc. I cannot find such a car:...
I purchased a vehicle VAUXHALL VECTRA DESIGN CDTI from Halesowen Motorhouse in the West Midlands on 2/5/2012. I had never purchased from a dealer in the past because of the greater cost however, after...
Ordered new Polo. Told it had Bluetooth. On delivery saw that it did but it's a "stick on" on top of the dash with a wire running to back of dashboard. Had to have car on the road so took delivery & complained...
I'm buying a 4x4, thinking of Discovery 3, but came across Jeep Commander. They seem extremely good value for money, is there something I should know?
Are all Tiguans four-wheel drive? Is a 140 ps TDi Bluemotion Oct 2010 Mk1 two or four-wheel drive? Advertised as 4x4 by dealer, but buyer not sure.
I am thinking of buying a nearly new two-seater and have narrowed it down to a Audi TT roadster or a Mercedes SLK 200 or 250. Which do you think is the better car? Is the SLK underpowered and noisy?
I am about to buy a Audi A5 TDI 2010 reg, fully loaded. Having test driven the car, I am quite happy with it. But have a few questions that I thought would post here. 1. Though it is a S Line, there...
I bought a car from a dealer for £20,000 which was 100% financed via Hire Purchase through a finance broker. I picked the car up from London and drove it home, some 400 miles. When I got home I noticed...
I am thinking of buying a VW Golf or Audi A3. I dont want to spend more than £4K. Would a car with over 100k miles be a sound investment?
I'm from Northern Ireland and would like to know where in mainland UK is the best and largest car auctions to purchase cars to sell on. I am aware of British Car Auctions, are there others?