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Three years ago I purchased a new Mercedes CLS 320 from a local main dealer and was persuaded to utilise MB Finance as their rate was 3.5%. This seemed a very good deal against other options and there...
I contacted you a while back about great customer service I received at Toyota when replacing my engine and cat after developing a fault after 5 years and 90,000 miles. Well, here's one from the other...
I have a three and a half year old Mercedes C Class. 3 times since year one I have reported a loss of upchanging of gears. Each service they said there was no fault found. My car has done 31,500 miles...
For the fourth time, I am going to need a new rear screen on a nearly new secondhand car because removing a sticker damaged the heating elements. In two cases I demanded that the retailer remove the sticker...
My 10-month-old Mitsubishi broke down on the 14th July. I put approx 45 litres of diesel in the car on 12th July and covered 200 miles before it broke down. I have all receipts for fuel. The Mitsubishi...
Following the letter a week ago concerning Renault stepping up to the plate regarding a contribution to non-warranty work I thought I would add my own observation. I have owned a 1600cc Megane Sport Tourer...
I recently bought a Ford car, and decided to trade my wife's Hyundai Coupe in part exchange. I thought the dealer's offer for the Coupe seemed rather low. He insisted that, although the car was immaculate,...
I purchased a 55 plate Seat Altea from CarGiant on 7th of June 2009 with 83,075 miles (verified) on the clock. It seems to have been and still drives as if it is trouble free, however when carrying out...
I bought a T reg Citroen Xsara West Coast 1.4 on May 21st this year for £1,200 from a dealer who gives a 3 month warranty. It was advertised as having A/C, but as I'm not a fan I only tried it once during...
I purchased a second-hand diesel Freelander from a trader in Melksham on 18th April 2009. It is a 2006/55 plate with approx 51k mileage when I bought it. I paid £7,795 and have done 3,000 miles since....
 

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