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Do you have any information about the relative quality etc of incar video recorders please?

I need a small car with all of the following:

I want to buy a small petrol hatchback with a chain driven camshaft, a full size alloy spare wheel and a decent toolkit with a spider wheel wrench and proper wheel jack. I do not want stop/start technology,...

What do you think of the 2008 Honda Civic VTEC?

Just wondering if you can give me your overall opinion of the 2008 Honda Civic 1800 VTEC?

Do you have any info on the BMW 318TI?

I'm looking to buy a BMW 318TI 1999 automatic. Could you give me any info on these?

What are your thoughts on the Mercedes-Benz C220 Blue Efficiency?

I am thinking of changing my 2008 Skoda diesel estate (32,000 miles) for a nearly-new Mercedes-Benz C220 Blue Efficiency manual 6-speed SE Estate. Have you any views on the C220 (reliability etc)? Where...

Is the Skoda Fabia vRS's DSG gearbox any good?

Good to see you liked the new Skoda Fabia vRS 1.4TSI in your recent review - will you be doing a full road test/video? I'm seriously interested in ordering the slightly quirky Estate/Combi version. There's...

What's your opinion of the 2004 Toyota Avensis?

Which is best - the Jaguar XK8 or the Mercedes-Benz C- or E-Class?

What is the best buy - a post-2000 Jaguar XK8 or a later model Mercedes-Benz C- or E-Class?

Have you had any feedback on the SsangYong Rodius?

Have you had any good or bad feedback about the SsangYong Rodius? I am changing my 2007 Chrysler Grand Voyager and the newer Grand Voyager models are very expensive, so i thought I might change as the...

Should I buy a Saab 9-3?

I just want to know whether you can tell me about the common faults on the 2007 Saab 9-3TDi Vector, and whether overall it is recommended to go for a Saab?