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Shortly going to change my 2007 SLK 200 with 29,000 miles, I'm too old for the low driving position, getting thigh ache. Will have a budget of £20,000 including trade in so should be able to get 2007...
I agreed to buy a Fabia 2 from a main dealer in September 2008. The agreement said that the vehicle was first registered on 2nd August 2008. In fact the car was registered in February 2008 and is now out...
I'm looking for a Mondeo Estate. I currently only do 3000k per year, I have approx £15,000 to spend and would like a top spec, with road tax, insurance, etc. Would you go for petrol or diesel, manual or...
I am interested in buying a new BMW 3 Series Touring and have heard rumours that a new model is to be introduced later this year. My local BMW dealer says not, but I'm reluctant to commit and find out...
Please explain why Mazda 6 2.2L diesels do not have the same DPF problems as the Mazda 6 2.0L diesel (where the sump can fill up with diesel oil)?
Would you please advise which is the most economical 7-seater in terms of fuel consumption, insurance and running cost? Would you recommend Qashqai+2? I need one with an inbuilt sat-nav, air-con and...
I have a quandry. I live 1 mile down a rutted farm track. I commute 250 (motorway) miles to work each week but the 10 miles at each end of the journey are on rough windy country lanes. I have long legs...
I recently purchased a used car from a trader, the advert stated that the car only had one owner, however when I got my V5 I realised that it had 3 previous owners. I would never have purchased the car...
I'm due to change my motability car and have narrowed down the choice to the new Focus 2.0 Diesel Titanium Powershift and the Golf Match 1.6 diesel DSG. Currently have the 2008 Focus 2.0 diesel Powershift,...
I am looking to buy a used car for a weekly commute (180 miles each way at the beginning and end of the week). From what I have previously read a diesel still makes the most economical sense due to annual...
 

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