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I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 Litre Diesel with a DSG box that I like. Is this box available outside the Audi/Volkswagen Group
I want to buy a seventies or eighties Rolls Royce Shadow or Rolls Wraith. I have not yet won the lottery, but I have always loved these cars. British to the core, engineering excellence. I have about £15,000...
Having just been sent a VED renewal reminder for my 2001 Renault Espace Expression 2.0, I have been thinking about a suitable replacement. With three small children, two dependent parents and a wife who...
I feel in need of a new car and I seek your advice please. Since 2002 I have greatly enjoyed my Peugeot 406 Coupe, particularly the Pininfarina design. Sadly, this model is out of production. I am nearing...
I am faced with a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help me resolve. I am the proud owner of a 2004 Range Rover Vogue automatic that I have owned since new. It has done 53,000 trouble free miles....
With sons of 7 and 4 and twins arriving in 6 weeks we need to replace our trusty old SAAB 900, within a budget of £15k. We live in London but most mileage (to about 10k pa) will be on Motorways in the...
I have a friend interested in buying a FIAT 500 Automatic, but they have seen some reports saying there are problems with this transmission. Have you had any feedback regarding this?
I currently run a Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 diesel. Due to a muscular problem that affects my quad muscles I have to rely on my wife pulling me out of the car, which is not fair on her. I am hoping that you...
I should be grateful for your advice regarding the following. On the 29th of November 2009 I paid the full price for my new car, which was to be delivered in March 2010. The dealer gave me a receipt for...
I have purchased a new XC90 via Drive the Deal at an excellent discount. The car is due to arrive June / July. I currently have a 2005/55 BMW 740iL with many options, full history and 49k miles. It is...