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I've bought a 2002 4WD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter high roof van that's partially converted as a camper. It's been well maintained but has some rust along the bottom panels and underneath, though not bad for...
I'm thinking of buying a diesel Peugeot Partner Tepee automatic 1.6 or a Mercedes-Benz Citan Traveliner manual diesel as a compromise between a car and a van. I'd appreciate your thoughts about these vehicles.
I have a three year old BMW 5 Series Touring 2.0d with 60,000 miles on the clock. I bought it new with deposit, monthly payments terminating in August with a final payment of £11,500. Given the growing...
What automatic cars have a large boot?
Please can you help to clarify the cost of buying a nearly new (less than one year old) electric vehicle. Does the price indicated assume that you own the battery or is there a hidden cost due to battery...
I quite like the Dacia range. Have you heard of any problems with the automatic gearbox?
I need a reliable car to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth four times a week as well as a 20 minute drive to work each day. I have a 2004 automatic Ford Focus now, which costs a fortune in petrol...
I'm hoping for advice on the best new economical and practical vehicle to buy with a long warranty. Or perhaps advice on the best secondhand model for my needs as an older female drive. My ideal car/van...
I have just taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz GLC on 10 March 2017. I've experienced some terrible crabbing as per reviews. What is the best way to proceed?
I have been abroad for some years and drive as the named driver on my wife's policy when in the UK so I don't have any NCB of my own. Now I have repatriated can you please advise if I can get any introductory...