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We are looking to buy a 2002/52 Mercedes E270 CDI Classic with 62,000 miles, or we have sourced an 04 E270 CDI Elegance. Do we need to look for any particular faults with these models? We have been told...
My Toyota Yaris T3 D-4D, purchased new in July 2003, has now covered 37,300 miles. It has developed a ticking noise when on full lock which a Toyota main dealer has diagnosed as driveshaft wear. They...
I have a Skoda Octavia and a friend has a Fabia. We have been informed by our dealer that Skoda recommend that cambelts should be changed every four years, regardless of mileage. I would question the need...
I recently had a reminder from DVLA to renew my driving licence which was due to expire in June. Enclosed with the reminder was a leaflet suggesting that the renewal could be made online at www.direct.gov.uk/renewalat70....
I took my 33,000 mile 2003 Rover 75 2.5 litre V6 in to my garage, which has serviced the car from new, for another annual service. I was advised that the 6-year service was a "big one" and that in addition...
I have a BMW 320d Tourer with runflat tyres. Has any reputable motoring magazine done a pros and cons article on these tyres. I would like to know please. Not ever having had a car with no spare wheel...
I have owned a Jaguar XKR from new in 2004. It has been driven approximately 14,000 miles and recently (at Gatwick Jaguar) I was charged £850.00 for its 60,000-mile service. Jaguar knocked off around £100.00...
My Jaguar X-Type 2.0 diesel stopped and I called the AA. They said it was starved of fuel with the tank half full. They also said there was no fuel coming from the tank to the filter as this was dry. Can...
I have a BMW 525d, which was supplied with runflat tyres as standard. I am not impressed with claims by the manufacturer that they are fitted for safety reasons. Has anyone carried out independent tests...
I have a BMW E91 3-Series 2.5 Tourer with runflat tyres. After 16,000 miles the fronts are coming close to need replacing. I have found the present Bridgestone tyres seem to transmit even minor bumps in...
 

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