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I am due to decide on buying a 2001 Rover 45 IXS 16V, which looks good inside. It has a low mileage of 38,000. This is going to my only family car, and I will depend on it. I checked your website and others,...
I have a Fiat Panda Dynamic and I was wondering how easy or not it would be to change my car from a manual to an automatic and how much roughly it would cost?
Do you know if there are any New models of crewcab/5 seat pickups due out this year? Surely a facelifted Navara can't be too far away? Also, how do you rate the Ford Thunder 2.5 auto diesel? I test-drove...
I currently have a SEAT Cupra R, so enjoy a bit of decent motoring. My parents are 89 and 90 respectively, so the SEAT is a pain for them to get in and out of. I don’t want an MPV with 7 seats. I have...
I just read your recent post about the sterling exchange rate. Quite right. The thing I notice is that despite the obvious intellect of some contributors they are still very "Little England" in their...
I have been offered £14k for my 2005 BMW 525dM Sport Touring auto, mileage 40k, with leather, media pack, etc. against a 2008 Lexus RX400h with 26k miles (yes 26k) at an asking price of £22k, making a...
Given the number of 'new' cars sitting in fields, docks, etc., how can a potential new car buyer ensure that they are purchasing a new car as opposed to one that's been sitting around in the open air for...
I am considering the purchase of new car and would like to support British workers. Some time ago you published a list of makes and models produced here. Could you kindly send a copy? I did check...
I am looking to upgrade my Skoda Octavia 2.0 petrol auto estate to a more economical car. We mainly use it for town driving and would like to know whether buying a smaller engined petrol or a diesel...
I currently drive a BMW 530d and I love the engine, but not the lack of 'kit' in the car or the lack of grip in poor weather. We live in a rural area of the Pennines and I've already been stuck more than...