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I'm looking to buy a new car over the next few months, I do about 13,000 miles a year and am unsure what will be more cost effective. At the moment, I drive a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi but I'm looking...
I currently have an Audi A6 TDI 190 and I'm nearly halfway through my PCP. I'm considering swapping for an A4 Avant, but is the TFSI petrol (252 Quattro) a good choice over the 190 diesel? I do 12,000...
I currently drive a Land Rover Freelander 4x4 diesel, which is used around muddy fields and stables. Is there a petrol alternative which I should look at in case the current anti-diesel uproar escalates...
I have a Peugeot 205 CTI cabriolet with a dimma kit fitted. My husband started to restore but couldn't finish it. I don't know where to begin. Please could you advise. What is it worth? Is it worth restoring?...
I'm thinking of purchasing a secondhand van, it's a Fiat Doblo 1.6 diesel L2. Do you know if they have experienced any engine/gearbox, or other problems, with these?
I'm looking to sell my wife's Mitsubishi ASX 2 1.6, which we've had from new for five years now. I've been considering leasing, from new, either the Seat Ateca 1.0 TSI SE or the Suzuki Vitara 1.6 SZ-T...
I've just changed my Porsche Boxster 981 for a 718. I've only had one automatic in 44 years, but the PDK is fantastic. Anyway, I know the sport button gives you sharper responses but does it affect fuel...
How do you know if your DPF is regenerating while driving?
There is a Daimler in my uncle's yard in Ireland, I think it's a Major. What is its value?
Can I transfer the private reg from a car I put into storage (SORN) five years ago? It had an MoT when put into storage but hasn't had one since. The car could be recommissioned and MOTd quite quickly...