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I recently tried the latest version of the automatic Jazz and was extremely disappointed with the resultant delays between the gears - nowhere near as smooth as the old type. I note you mentioned that...
No question, your weekly feature in the Telegraphic Motoring section of that newspaper is always a good read regardless of what make of vehicle you drive. However, as a completely satisfied owner of a...
I am looking for a small car with automatic transmission for my daughter and would appreciate a short list from you based on reliability. We will probably go for a nearly new/ 1 year old model.
I presently have a 320i BMW Sport Touring, which I bought new in March 04. My wife is finding the ride rather hard now and also the low entry a little difficult. We do have a dog and tow a caravan (MTPLM...
I was trying to buy a new Mercedes Vito Dualiner, but the dealership has sadly gone under. I have since heard that there have been a lot of problems with Vitos and I would be much better off with a VW...
A friend paid a £13k deposit on a new Aston Martin DB9 and was put on the year or so long waiting list. When he went to collect his car a couple of months ago, the price had dropped by 20% but Aston are...
My SEAT Leon TD has now reached 241,000 miles and is still doing 50mpg and 1litre oil per 10,000 miles. However, although the engine remains terrific, the rest of the car is starting to disintegrate around...
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