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I was initially planning to buy a new 508 saloon, but my father is driving a Mazda 6 (version 1 from 2009 - not the facelifted version). So we went to try out a new 2011 Mazda 6 sport and I have to say...
I might buy an Audi A4 1.8T or 2.0T, or an A6 2.7 diesel. There seem to be a bewildering array of auto boxes available! Am I right in saying the Multironic is CVT type box with good economy and performance...
Am I mad? I am considering buying a BMW Compact for my son as a first car. We have explored all the normal ones, Fiesta, Ka, etc. and the insurance is not much more (£40-£150) as he has 2 years driving...
I have just bought a Vectra from a dealer, the dealer provided it with a third party warranty covering up to £500 parts and labour. Within 6 days of ownership and less than 200 miles the water pump has...
In March 2010 we ordered a Qashqai 2.0 petrol auto/cvt. 15 months on we are still waiting. Our dealer here in Spain now wants us to negotiate to upgrade to the diesel as he says he can get us a delivery...
Finally I have made my mind up to go for a used Mondeo estate, about 1 year old. I have discovered about possible problems with the DPF, as I would only be doing approx 3,000 to 4,000 miles per year, mostly...
It seems that I have been taken for a ride. I bought a car off the internet with the advert stating it had a new MOT. I spoke to the guy, who said the clutch went on his way home after he MOT'd the van....
Back in March this year I placed an order for a Mazda 6 with a specification that meant that the car would have to be built. At that time a 4 month lead time was mentioned. This has subsequently become...
I currently have a BMW Z4 coupe (57 - Dec 2007, 3.0 Sport manual, FSH, 44k), which I would like to change. I recently drove the new Z4 35i and was unimpressed. I probably will buy a Porsche Boxter S that...
I drive a Mercedes CLK here in Lancashire and journey down to London. I fancy a small electric car to use in central London. I like the vehicle Andrew Marr drives around London. It looks vintage but I...