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My friend has just purchased a 2024 Ford Kuga ST Line PHEV, with just under 10k miles from a Ford Dealer. It has been found the two rear tyres are of two seperate brands to the front tyres. In effect the...
Is it legal for an auction to sell a car with rear side, stop, tail and indicator lights not working without telling the customer?
If a 2021-reg Mazda MX-5 with 29,000 miles on the clock has been serviced at Mazda but not every 12 months on the dot, should I avoid it please? Its owner from new had it serviced one year after buying,...
I bought a car in March 2025 from a main dealer with a full service history (which keeps the warranty on the car). I have just been to sell this car and have been told that the service history is incorrect...
I am thinking of buying a Peugeot 5008 1.5 Blue HDI with 34k on the clock but I am worried about timing chain/belt problems. Does it have a chain or belt? Does it need changing now? It can snap suddenly...
I have a 2010 automatic Land Rover Freelander which I have had from new and its only done 57,000 miles. Is it worth keeping or should I buy another new car?
In the past I have followed your advice and bought a Toyota Yaris, followed by a Hyundai i10. Both had trouble free automatic transmission. My lovely Hyundai i10 was recently written off following being...
Where is the best place to advertise an amphibious car sale?
I read that SEAT plan to discontinue manufacturing cars by 2030. I’m considering buying an Ateca. Will there be problems with spares availability or will Cupra be the source?
What is the best value used seven seat MPV?