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My wife is looking to replace her Nissan Note after three years of reliable service. Her only problem with it is that she struggles with a lack of comfort over a 4-hour journey. Whilst this may be part...
I have driven a Mitsubishi Galant 2.2 automatic for 11 years. The steering mechanism is leaking oil, so we need a new car. I am in my eighties, drive on the motorway about twenty miles or drive to the...
Having owned a Mercedes C220CDi previously, I am on the point of purchasing a twelve to eighteen month automatic estate. I would prefer the Elegance model for the level of trim but there are comparatively...
I have a Toyota RAV-4 SWB (3-door) 2.0 litre diesel XT3 D-4D. It has done approx 56,000 miles and it was purchased as a used vehicle from Lookers Toyota, Romford. However, it now needs a new clutch...
Can you recommend a small diesel estate that's economical please? We've a 2009 C4 1.6HDI which isn't suitable to needs anymore - we've adopted a large black lab who doesn't fit in the boot at all.
I currently own a 2005 2.0 TDCi Focus, I use the car for a 150 mile motorway speed round trip commute daily. I love the relaxing feel of putting the car in 6th and seeing the rev counter sit below 2000,...
I would like to buy a Golf, however my budget is very limited at £2000. All that seems available for this price is a late 1990s model with reasonable mileage, or an early 2000 model with 100k+ mileage....
I am looking to order a new BMW X3 2.0d SE. Would you recommend run-flat tyres?
I've heard you mention the reliability issues that Mercedes-Benz experienced from about 1999-2005, but did this affect ALL models? I'm interested in buying a CL500 (or maybe 600) from this era, but am...
Essentials are : 4WD,40+mpg, Elec sun roof option, five doors, Elec full driver seat alteration. Petrol or diesel (annual mileage approx 24000), elevated driving position an advantage. Due to high...
 

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