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After much deliberation I have just deposited on a 2013 Skoda Yeti Adventure 2.0 TDI having justified it with my 15k miles a year. Is this engine affected by the VWG diesel debacle? The uncertainty is...
My son is thinking of changing his Renault Clio GT dCi (110). It has done 46000 miles with a full service history. Are there any known problems with this model if so what are they? And what would you recommend...
We are selling my husbands Mercedes SLK 350 2005 with 55,000 miles. We sent it to our trusted small local mechanic to remove wheels and send alloys for refurb(super job) and for valet to achieve best possible...
I own a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe,in Obsidian Black, with AMG Interior Carbon-Fibre Package, Homelink Garage Door Opener, Reversing Camera, Blind Spot Assist, and Fire Extinguisher, supplied new in...
My car was flood damaged last year and it received a new engine and carpets under an insurance claim. The mileage clock remained unaltered. Recently it also had a replacement clutch. If I sell the vehicle...
You tell us we buy any car is in fact the old sure sell people. So presumably the we buy bods need to make a profit so where do they sell their cars? If at auction would the private punter be better off...
I purchased a BMW M6 but it now shows a category 'C' and i'm struggling to sell it at market value. Is there any means of removing this?
My wife and I have recently retired and no longer have a need for two cars. Our cars are 2013 Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost Titanium and 2011 Mondeo 1.6 TDCi Titanium X. I don't want the hassle of selling privately,...
I have a 2011 XC90 and want to know when is the best time to upgrade to a newer XC90 old style?
Time and a back problem are now compelling me to think about selling my beloved Porsche Boxster S. It is a 2002 3.2L model in good condition with full FSH (main dealer and specialist independent). I don't...