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I found the UK too hard on drivers with constantly rising costs, so I have moved to France. Yesterday I was offered a car by a French neighbour. He tells me the cam belt jumped the pulley, and he can't...
After reading BW of Plymouth’s email and your reply, I feel a little concerned. I too bought a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG Match in November of 2010 from my local main dealer. On receiving the registration...
I ordered a new C-Class Mercedes and one option strongly recommended by the salesman is DAB radio. I keep my cars for five years. Should I order DAB radio to avoid requiring a retro upgrade or impacting...
I bought what I thought was an 09-plate Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro Sport model in September from an Audi dealer on the Approved Audi scheme. It cost £20,700. A different dealer has just been doing...
Just purchased a 2001 Renault Scenic 1.6 auto sport. What's the difference between this and the non sport model?
JS of Belgium wrote that her greatest car joy was when she owned a Toyota Yaris Verso and bemoaned the fact that they were no longer in production. She may do worse than add the Perodua Myvi to her list...
Long gone are the days when the only decisions you had to make when ordering a new car were colour and model. We recently spent several hours deciding on the options/packages for a new BMW X3, a pleasant...
I'm retired, and my mileage annually is approx. 5,000. Do I purchase a new car (keen on a Focus or Astra) with usual discounts, or select a good year-old model? I have looked at Motorpoint as a dealer,...
I apologise if I am boring you with this subject. I have been contacted by a local Volvo dealer who is aware that I am in the market for a new car and of my concerns regarding the DPF. They have a special...
Having a Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI SE 5 door on order and having verified with my dealer that it would come with a full size (steel) spare wheel, I was alarmed to read that they are now only supplied with a can...
 

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