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We both recently retired and no longer need our two cars. We are considering buying a 28,000 mile 2008 Ford Kuga 2.0 Zetec TDCI, as 4WD would be useful, from a Ford main dealer in Gainsborough, advertised...
I am writing for your advice as I don't know where to turn, or how to start. My father passed away leaving quite a few old cars in a shed. They include two SAAB 96s, one Morris Minor Traveller, one Austin...
I have owned a Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI since new in 2004. It has been (and still is) a superb car with which I have experienced no troubles at whatsoever. It returns 45mpg plus and its only drawback...
About 17 years ago a neighbour stored some classic sports car parts in my cellar including a bumper, a wheel and other bits, although I don't know what the car is. He left soon after and I have heard nothing...
I decided to enter my car in a well-known car auction in Newcastle. The car is a 2003 2.0-litre diesel, 86,000 miles, one previous owner, in excellent condition with a full service history, and current...
Every three years my wife purchases a brand new car. She saves each month from her hard-earned salary and trades her car in to make up the total amount. Every three years we have the anxiety of trying...
In November of 2010 I purchased, despite knowing the risks, a 1998 Renault Safrane 2.5-litre Automatic with 80,000 miles on the clock for just £400. I got it as a second, occasional use car from its only...
I had intended to sell my car using BCA Sure-sell but I may have a private buyer in a friend of a friend. How do I ensure he doesn't get the car before I get my money? I've heard bankers drafts aren't...
I have a 2008 (08) Citroen C4 Grand Picasso which has 45,000 miles on the clock. Due to Turbo and Engine failure it has just been fitted with a completely new Turbo and Engine from a Citroen Main Dealer...
I have a 2006 1.7 Meriva Design Diesel and am now looking for a Meriva SE 1.7 Diesel Automatic as a replacement. Can you give me an idea of the price I should pay for that model and an idea of the part-exchange...