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Can you tell me please whether the VW Eos is about to be revised or facelifted. I have seen an approx £4,500 discount quoted via Drivethedeal, which sounds extraordinary for a car on which I thought discounts...
When I first announced my intention to write ‘50 Years of Motorsport Marshalling’, you were kind enough to give it a plug and, indeed, I received a few letters from marshals from the early days who had...
My pensioner friend needs to replace her Nissan Micra for a car that is more comfortable. She has mobility problems (severe back pain) and it would need to be quite a high seat and easy to get in and out...
On 20 December 2008, I part-exchanged my wife’s car at a dealership. I sent the V5C section 9 form to DVLA notifying them that I had disposed of it. I received a form from DVLA on 1 April 2009 (continuous...
I'm currently helping my mum chose her next Motability car. She has arthritis and needs a high driving position, an automatic gearbox and ideally she would like to keep the keyless ignition she has with...
I've moved to Javea in Spain and need to buy a reasonable used car. I'm having trouble locating anything that resembles a reputable, fixed price, UK car supermarket, which is where I would buy a car in...
My wife and I are around retirement ages. We live in WC1, but drive frequently to Devon, sometimes with loads: either family or furniture. Either way the load tends to be bulky and, sometimes heavy. We...
I'd be grateful if you would recommend a model of sport car in the region £55,000-£60,000. I wonder what your views are regarding the Merc SL500/350, Porsche 911, Jaguar XKR, Aston Martin Vantage/DB9 or...
As the proud owner of a 19-year-old Renault 5 1.7 I was interested in the new initiative that might tempt me to sell our old car. I have read that the Citroen C1 is quite a good, cheap city car so checked...
My daughter is about to get a company car to replace her beloved C4. She can have a Ford Focus 1.8D or a Toyota Auris 2.0D. Her company miles are around the A1, A10, M11 and M25. For private use she often...