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After two years on non-driving due to medical problems, I have had my licence returned and I am now considering buying a car. It will only be used for doing the shopping and short journeys; therefore a...
My 2005 Jaguar XJ 3-litre petrol is wonderfully quiet, smooth and comfortable on long journeys, especially for my wife, who has a bad back. It has also been totally reliable and is reasonably economical...
I have a Mercedes B-180 CDI automatic, which I bought new in January 2009. It is my third Mercedes and was chosen over a saloon because of its compactness and flexibility that were convenient when transporting...
Due to an expanding family it is time to get a larger car, preferably 7 seater. The current 0% finance offer from Toyota seems attractive on the Verso range and the car looks very attractive in the 2.0D...
Bought a 2007 Freelander 2, diesel, manual with 57,000 on clock from Evans Halshaw, Sheffield on July 12 2011. I live 250 miles from dealer near Poole, Dorset! Everything seemed fine at first. Car now...
Can you suggest any makes and models of small panel vans that have fold down passenger seats in the back so that it can seat four people if needed.
I am looking at buying a Honda Accord Estate. Ideally I want a diesel for the economy, but having read many issues on DPF (diesel particulate filters) effecting many manufacturers I want to go for the...
I bought this car new and since then learnt that the engine has a design fault around burning oil. It has a TPI completed on it but still is burning a large amount of oil. The car has 8k miles on it...
My wife has got a new job which will involve a 60 mile round trip, mainly motorway driving. She currently has a 2004, 1.4l Fiesta and we are wondering if she would be better replacing the Fiesta with...
My parents, both 89, want to replace their 56 plate Honda Jazz that they have never enjoyed driving (nor me). The brakes are over assisted and the throttle seems to have a lag on it. They want a new, ...
 

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