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What would be the best pickup to buy in 2018? I have a maximum of £4300 to spend. I don't need offroad capability.
Why is my insurance ever increasing to that of new driver levels? Is it because of my age (73), rather than my driving experience?
My car is a lease car. I will probably sort another one out before the term is up and put my present car in the garage until they take it away. The insurance will have been changed over to the new car....
My wife grazed a BMW while pulling out of a very tight parking spot at a BMW garage. She thought it was very minor and might even just polish out. The same day, a quote came through from BMW at £1600 -...
I took my 2006 Ford Fiesta ST to a local garage as the heater only blows cold air. They've told me the expansion tank has split. They have the part on order but tell me it's going to be over £80, plus...
In April 2016, I was hit by a motorcyclist. He maintained his liability throughout and I had my car repaired via an Accident Management company. I was notified that the damage claim was settled in January...
What are the drawbacks with particulate filters?
The front suspension on my 2014 Toyota Auris passenger side is shot. The driver's side is fine, but I obviously have to replace both. Are speed bumps causing this and, if so, why only on one side?
With many classic cars going off the road for winter, apart from connecting the battery to a trickle charge and over inflating the tyres to prevent flat spots are there any other steps owners should be...
I just bought a 2005 Honda Accord. I took it into a Honda dealership to check the air con as it wasn't working properly. They told me that the air conditioning condenser radiator needs replacing, which...
 

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