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Can you confirm if the well-documented timing chain issues with the PSA/BMW 1.6 petrol engines are confined to the turbo THP type, or include the non-turbo VTI models too? I have read the THP is a 'direct...
I have been looking at cars for my 19 year old son and I came across a Honda Civic 2003 1.4i Imagine for sale at £1650 having done 51,000 miles. Is this a good buy? Is it a solid and reliable car?
I get the impression your not a particular fan of these systems. Is it due to reliability problems?
I'm hoping to get a BMW 1 series in the not too distant future but I keep reading horror timing chain stories. Is there any statistics to say the N43 petrol is stronger than the N47 diesel?
I am hoping someone can give me some advice; I am looking at buying a Citroen Xsara Picasso. Should I go for the 1.6HDi or the 2.0 HDi? Is one more reliable than the other?
I want to buy a used car and have between £6500 - £8000 to spend. Ideally, I want a five door car with a reasonably sized boot. I travel daily using my car and average 20,000 miles a year. I am not bothered...
I am thinking of buying a 2007 Renault Megane Scenic 1.5 DCI. Is there anything I should watch out for on this model?
I am considering buying a new Audi A6 Avant 2.0 Ultra with an S-tronic box. Has VAG solved its DSG problems?
I like the Mazda2 (2007 onwards) and Suzuki Swift (2010 onwards). 1) Can you please tell me which would be more reliable in the longer run if I were to buy used? 2) Which of these would have the lower...
I am getting a Honda Stream 2.0 VTEC SE Sport with 100,000 miles on the clock. Is this a good car? If so, what should I look out for?