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In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year and I thought this would be a great car, but I have...
I have narrowed my search for what is possibly my last car to the Ford Kuga Zetec, Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage. I know that the Hyundai and Kia have long warranty periods but found the Kuga seemingly...
I am looking at buying a BMW E36 323i or 328i Touring. What are the bad points and what do I have to watch for?
In your personal opinion, which out of the two manufacturers Ford and Vauxhall do you prefer, and why?
I am looking at a Ford S-Max tonight. It's manual, seven-seater, 56 plate and has done 28,710 miles, with only one owner. Any known problems with these vehicles?
My daughter's Hyundai i10 (purchased pre-registered new in January 2009) has, after some considerable to-ing and fro-ing, had the EMC changed. Around September 2009, it was 'juddering' and the warning...
I have seen a Maserati Quattroporte GT, registered in March 2005, with 27,000 miles on the clock, with FMSH and an asking price of £30,000. This is the Duo Select model which I have heard criticised and...
I've just had my Auris serviced at two years and 17,200 miles old. On collecting the car I was told that it needed a new steering column. The assistant told me "It's ok, Toyota know about it. We normally...
I am purchasing a Porsche 244 (with a Porsche engine) from a friend - are there any negatives with these vehicles?
I'm contemplating purchasing a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v SXI with 110,000 miles for my son and I need some advice. Can these cars can cope with high mileage? Apart from the cam belt change, what else...
 

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