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We wish to replace both our cars in retirement for used models preferably with auto boxes. We desire a chain cam engine with some punch and comfortable seats for long occasional long distance 500 mile...
You are a fan of the 3.0d XF is it better than the 2.2ld? Assuming the list price of 3.0ld luxury is £36,950 but available on line for around £31,000. Stratstone are currently advertising an old style...
I read your good review about a Ford Grand C-Max and am planning to buy a new one. As I only want to go for an automatic, there is only a 2.0-litre diesel engine to chose from. Given that I am not a...
We own a 2007 Seat Leon 1.9 diesel. It has been a very reliable car, but it is due a cam belt and, at almost five years old, I wonder whether it is liable for DMF, DPF and ABS problems. With this in...
Is it worth buying a diesel car with a DPF?
I would like to know whether Golf the 1.4 TSI engines is a sound investment as a second hand purchase? They have relatively low second hand costs, but being turbo and supercharged is the engine unlikely...
Which would you recomend: the 1.7D ix35 Premium or the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (base model)? Can you let me know why one is better than the other I want comfort, reliability, together with reasonable running...
Like the look of this car diesel in my local dealer, but it's done 140,000, I have been offered a cam belt change and a 6 months warrenty. The car is priced at £4490. I have little knowledge of cars, should...
I am looking for a secondhand warm hatch for around £6-7k. What do you recommend?
I need to buy a second hand automatic car. It needs to be capable of holding a 3/4 size Double bass, and a full size cello (occasionally) + 2 teenage children. Ideally quite economical to run. Wife likes...