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I'm looking at buying a classic Mini. I have seen lots of Japanese imports advertised. Do these cars make financial sense to buy? What are the pros and cons of buying one of these cars? Unsure what to...
Are the manufacturers likely to carry over their scrappage schemes to 2018?
I'm considering importing into France a SAAB 9-3. A requirement in France is to provide a letter confirming conformity with French standards. As SAAB is no longer a car manufacturer, can you advise how...
Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? I'm considering a Honda FR-V.
I have a Renault Clio, five door, LHD, diesel and the insurance is coming up for renewal. I phoned the insurance company to change some details and mentioned that on the insurance documents they have the...
I'm thinking about getting a Nissan Elgrand. Do I have to pay the duty on it as well as the price of the motor?
We bought a new Porsche Macan through an independent dealer 12 months ago and later found out that the car was an import from Cyprus. We are not happy with this as the information was not given to us at...
I have seen a used right hand drive SUV for sale at a private dealer. It is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne petrol and it has been imported from Germany. It appears to be considerably cheaper compared to any equivalent...
I'm in the process of buying a second hand Freelander 2. I've paid a 'non-refundable' deposit and in doing the background checks have identified the car was originally imported to the UK from Holland....
I have just bought a left hand drive car and would like to know which country it was first registered in. It was brought to the UK in 2010, but was registered elsewhere in 2006. How can I trace it's history?
 

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