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Daihatsu has announced that it will no longer import any vehicles because of the strength of the Yen. But why, if that is the case? Don't the other Japanese manufacturers do the same? I haven't heard of...
I notice that there are quite a few 2003 to 2005 Nissan 350Z coupes available in the £7k-£8k price range. Some have quite high mileages, one being 158,000 miles, but more typically 60k to 80k. I don't...
I hope that you can help. We currently run an 05 Volvo V70 D5 manual estate. The performance, fuel consumption, seat support and trust in the safety of the car suit us perfectly on long journeys - we...
I wonder if you can give me some advice, last April I purchased a new Smart ForTwo CDi, primarily based on its published fuel economy of 85.6mpg, or 621 miles without stopping. I am deeply disappointed...
My wife and I have a 43-year-old single son who suffered a severe stroke two and a half years ago. This has left him with a weakness down his left side with restricted use of left leg and arm. He has been...
My daughter has a 2003 VW Polo automatic, which now and again does not respond in any way when she tries to start the engine. After fiddling with the gear lever for a few minutes she has so far got it...
I am the owner of a 2003 Rover 75 1.8T. Having had a full service and MOT a month ago, on a recent journey the temperature gauge shot up to red. I stopped the car and it was taken home by recovery. My...
Recently retired we have been looking to change our 6-year-old Volvo V40 (winter package) for something slightly smaller. My husband has a problem with the ‘bucket’ seats as many of them are quite hard...
The callipers on the front disc brakes on my Ford Zetec are showing signs of rust. Some weeks/months ago I remember that that you answered a letter from a reader who had a similar problem and you recommended...
We have always thought it best to go to a dealer we trust rather than one offering 'the best deals'. Having bought Rover cars from our trusted local dealer we were naturally saddened when Rover ceased...
 

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