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We have the choice of the following and we will probably trade in or sell in 5 years time. Both the following are from 2 Volvo dealers VOLVO XC90 R Registered August 2010 was 185 BHP engine but has factory...
Back in 2002, the partner and I (both still working then), took your recommendation and bought a nearly new (7 miles on the clock) 52 plate Mk.I Toyota Yaris. We were very pleased with the car so, in...
I am going to look at a MINI Cooper Diesel 08-plate this afternoon, I was just wondering if this engine has a cambelt or is it a chain? If it is a cambelt what mileage would it need changing?
As my wife and I approach retirement we are looking to move from two cars to one. My ancient Peugeot 406 is on its last legs and my wife has an 02-plate 1.2 Corsa. Our current short list is a Ford C-Max,...
Which is better, manual or automatic in the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? Or is it personal preference?
You have helped me considerably with my quest for a cheap (up to £4000) stylish economical car with leather seats, and have suggested a MX5 or BMW Z3, and I am also considering an MGTF - my local garage...
I am looking to get a 7 seater MPV with LPG, but cant seem to find any on your website. Can you point me in the right direction?
I am literally about to buy (already paid a deposit) a 2007 BMW 320 SE with 37k on the clock. I am paying £10,995 for it, but when I did some investigation with 'webuyanycar & cash4cars' I found that if...
I am considering a diesel engine for my next car, but as my journey to work is only about 5 miles at low speeds will the heater actually come through warm on cold mornings before I get to work?
At the moment I have a Volvo V50 (2004) I had lots of problems with my Volvo and would now like to trade it in. The children are leaving home and I am looking at Alfa Mito 1.4(120ps) or a Volvo C30. I...