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I emailed a few weeks ago about an unreliable 2006 VW Passat estate I bought. I have managed to sell it privately. I am looking at replacing with a SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon 150 TID, Vector Sport model. I have...
I'm looking to replace my current car with a diesel BMW - either a 330 or 335d. Having read of potential problems with dual-mass flywheels, is it something inherent in the design (and hence affects all...
I am looking to buy a left hand drive car for use in Spain, ideally in the UK in order that I can part-exchange my current right hand drive car. The dealer near me that specialises in LHD cars is consistently...
I am looking for a suitable car to fit two needs. My daughter and I go kayaking so we need a car to carry our two boats on the roof, they weigh about 17kg each and are about 2.5m long, plus we need space...
Is there a car produced now that incorporates a bench seat and a column gear change?
I am due to change my company car and two cars that have caught my eye are the Lexus IS220 SE and the new Toyota Avensis. I could have an Avensis TR 2.2 (150) diesel or the TR 1.8 petrol free or make...
I am afraid we need the benefit of your advice again. You seem to be the only reliable, objective source, so please forgive us for using you. My 86 year old father is looking to replace his 6 year-old...
I drive a Polo automatic 1.4 SE and find it underpowered, especially when needing a boost of power overtaking or joining a motorway. I am getting ready to change it and would like some advice as to whether...
I am planning to buy a new motor car. I would like to buy British MADE, regardless of owner. I am aware that all of the Jaguar / Land Rover models are made in the UK but I fear that they are out of my...
Can you please advise which 4x4 you think would be better for me. I live in a village and we suffer from flooding into and out of the village so I need a car to get through flooding. I have had two Range...