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I drive approx 12K to 14K per annum, what petrol SUV can you recommend (comfort, reliability and good running costs are important)
After two years on non-driving due to medical problems, I have had my licence returned and I am now considering buying a car. It will only be used for doing the shopping and short journeys; therefore a...
Due to an expanding family it is time to get a larger car, preferably 7 seater. The current 0% finance offer from Toyota seems attractive on the Verso range and the car looks very attractive in the 2.0D...
I have a 2009 (Sept.) 3.6 TDI Phaeton which I bought as a demo in Feb 2010. It has done 20,000 miles. A dealer has just offered to PX for a Feb 2011 (latest model) with 50 miles on for £8,500 which equates...
I purchased a 300C SRT demo with low mileage from Synter Group dealership on 7 October 2010. V5 states "new at first registration 03/03/2010", noticed heavy rust on some bolt heads, not long after delivery...
I am looking at buying a Honda Accord Estate. Ideally I want a diesel for the economy, but having read many issues on DPF (diesel particulate filters) effecting many manufacturers I want to go for the...
Do the new petrol Golfs have chain cam engines?
Long suffering with an Audi I've bought. The dealer has said the car is repaired and being picked up tomorrow. He wants me to go and pick it up. This is a 150 miles away 300 mile round trip. I've checked...
My 2000 seven-seat E-class has finally reached the end of the road as the suspension needs serious work (probably as a result of speed bumps that blight our part on London). I need a replacement and have...
I know the Mitsubishi Outlander has several diesel versions. I refer to the 2.2 PSA diesel with SST automatic as in the JURO model. Is this engine belt or chain cam?