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We think we may have bought a car which has previously undergone repair for extensive crash damage. Can you recommend somebody to inspect it please?
I'm thinking of buying a new SUV but I have just over £20,000 to spend. Can you advise?
The April 2017 VED surcharge applies to cars with a list price over £40,000. Does this include the various taxes, delivery charge, etc?
I'm buying a 2011 Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2 TSI from a Skoda dealer. The vehicle requires a new cam belt but there are no spares available in the UK. Does this bode ill for the availability of future spares?
Please can you recommend the best choice of van (probably secondhand due to a limited budget) for my daughter's new fitness business? She needs to carry 15 small trampolines, occupies 12 cubic ft (340...
I'm a builder and would like to purchase a pickup truck on a £6000 budget. The Nissan Navara seems reasonable but does it have a chain cam? I've also seen a few Mitsubishi L200 but don't know anything...
I have a manual Kia Sportage 1.6 petrol and I'm looking to replace it with the new automatic DCT Sportage 1.6 GDI 174PS AWD. I was wondering what you think of this car and whether the auto box is reliable?...
Just reading about the new MK10 Honda Civic, which got me thinking: Is it time to start thinking of the original Honda Civic Type R from 2001 as a classic? All the ingredients are there. One to watch?...
Could you advise what the average car allowance is for a regional sales manager and what the amount should cover? Also how many miles should be expected to be driven without it costing you more than the...
I'm choosing a new company car and my family like the Audi Q5. We mainly do London urban driving with the odd long weekend drive. The new London congestion charges add extra for diesels but the petrol...