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Trying to decide between a 2010 BMW 318i or a 320d. I do about 10k miles per year. What would you recommend - also do they both have timing belts or chains?
I've narrowed my search for a second hand buy down to a few models, I have a max of £17-18k to spend, but id rather keep it to 15/16k unless theres something that will save me money over three years. in...
I'm planning to buy a 2008 Lexus GS-450H. It has already done 130K miles (mostly on motorways) and has a complete Lexus Service History. Is 130K very high mileage for 450H?
I would like to know you thoughts on used estate cars? I do minimal mileage and am looking for a lot of spec for my limited £4k. I can't make my mind up between what version of Audi I want or going for...
Your advice columns are full of warnings about the longer-term running costs of modern diesel cars. In the light of that I decided to stick with a petrol engined automatic to replace my faithful 13-year...
Going to purchase a second hand one or two year old Ford Fiesta Zetec 1400cc from main Ford Dealer during the next coming months. It will be : One previous owner, four door, petrol. I am in no rush so...
I sold my MG last November (2012) for £650.00, £50.00 less than advertised as the seller stated it was all he had. I advertised as a fun car, all things that go wrong ie head gasket and radiator have been...
After this spell of bad weather I think I might feel better about the future if I changed my car. At present I have a 3 door 08 Mitsubishi Colt with 26k mileage, and want to sell it to buy something else....
I few months ago I bought a 2003 Nissan 350Z as a weekend car. They really seem astonishing value for money at the moment - I can't believe their values could fall much lower. I think it's a dying...
I currently have a Dec 2005 Skoda Superb 2.5 V6 TDI which is our only car as we have a 1500kg caravan. I understand the problems with DPFs but most of our journeys are local < 10 miles but we still need...