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Is buying a hybrid car a wise choice for infrequent use? I do some long trips.
I am soon to order a new car and am debating whether to have diesel or petrol. My driving pattern is changing as I am spending time between Italy and the UK. The problem is that when in Italy, I will...
With the fitting of particulate filters to petrol cars are we likely to see the same issues with regard to short journeys and stopping the engine during regeneration?
I have read about this new technique for combining a petrol engine with electric drive. Is it coming to the UK?
When would be the best time to buy a new car? Before the new registrations come out or after?
I am in the market to change my two present cars for two new cars. It is more than likely that the lead times will be approx 12 weeks? Dealers are telling me that Brexit will have an impact on both delivery...
I ordered a Volvo XC40 in December 2018 with an approximate delivery date of end April. I have now been informed that delivery is likely to be August. I received a favourable trade-in valuation on my car...
Why don't car manufacturers offer dash cams as an option?
I have recently bought a new Mercedes C-Class Estate after a two-hour test drive in which I drove the car for three 20 minute sessions. The day after delivery I did two 90 minute journeys and was left...
I am looking at purchasing a new or nearly new car in the coming months. Do you think I will get a better deal by waiting until the end of March as opposed to buying now?
 

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