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I currently drive a 2006 1.4L petrol, manual, 5-door Vauxhall Corsa Design. According to the brochures, this vehicle has a 0-60 of 10.5 seconds and a power output of 90PS. I am looking to upgrade to a...
I have a 2006 1.8LX petrol Mondeo - could you tell me if it has a timing chain or belt? Also, at what mileage would I be looking at having it changed?
Does the Mitsubishi Shogun SWB 2003 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine have a chain or belt driven cam?
I've just replaced a 1998 1.4 Renault Clio which had 75HP with a 2006 Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDI, that is also listed as having 75HP. The Berlingo is in a different league in terms of acceleration, compared...
I have got a 2003 Volkswagen Passat TDI 130bhp. The mechanic put 10/40w fully synthetic oil in it. Is this ok or should I change it?
I wish to buy a secondhand left-hand drive diesel MPV such as a Renault Kangoo or Peugeot Partner but with a cam chain drive, as I live in France. What would you suggest?
I am interested in buying either a new or nearly new BMW X1 1.8 diesel or Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 diesel. I am looking for a 4-wheel drive, 5-door car. Which one do you think would be better value...
I am in dispute with Nissan in Basingstoke because they sold my wife a Micra on the basis of no model changes inside a year from the date of purchase, and she signed the purchase order 4 days after the...
I have a 51-plate Vauxhall Vectra with an Isuzu diesel engine. Can you tell me what other cars over the last few years have also been sold with Isuzu diesel engines?
Can you tell me the width of a BMW 3 Series E46 saloon?
 

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