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I bought a brand new diesel Volkswagen Golf in January. There was a series of minor problems at first; tyres at the wrong pressure, pulling left, a burning smell next to the front passenger wheel arch,...
I'm thinking of buying a Ford Mondeo Estate, 16 or 66 plate. I drive around 30,000 miles per year, of which 20,000 are motorway miles. Would you opt for diesel or petrol? I plan to keep the car for four...
Following Brexit, exchange rates have taken a big hit, with the Euro now about 15 per cent more expensive. I'm not sensing that this has found its way through into new car prices just yet, presumably because...
We replaced our 2013 Volkswagen Touareg with a brand new 262PS R Line + auto six weeks ago. At 60 - 70mph the gearbox constantly shuttles between gears six, seven and eight. The only way to stop it is...
I bought an 'Approved' Skoda Citigo two weeks ago from a local main dealer. The car has 29,000 miles on it and is still within the manufacturer's warranty period. The first time I drove it any distance...
I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Picasso with the 130PS petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Is it a true auto gearbox (torque converter) or similar to the EGS on my previous Picasso?
I would like to buy a new Skoda Kodiaq. You have given it a great review and also elsewhere it comes at the top of review lists. I intend driving less than 10,000 miles a year. A lot around town and when...
I'm currently in a two year lease contract on a BMW 525d that runs out on June 1st. Have been looking for a new deal on an Audi A4 S line quattro 2.0 TDI 190 Avant. I've had a good offer from Caffyns Audi...
Should I buy a pre-registered car (66 plate) and save £600 or wait till 1 March 2017 for new car/new plate?
I have read that Citroen has patented a new suspension system that will be introduced this year. I am thinking of changing my C5 Tourer which has the hydro-pneumatic system. Now I have retired we do not...
 

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