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When were particulate filters introduced? Does it vary acceding to Manufacturer?
I am thinking of buying a C220 Estate to tow a caravan (approx 1500kg) and to accommodate 2 large black labradors. I usually keep my cars for 8 to 10 years. I have been looking at the Mercedes C220 2.1...
I have the opportunity, as I work and live abroad in Europe for most of the time, to buy a UK registered LHD Audi TT coupe, 180 BHP, 44,000 miles on a 2000 X registration for £3650. Or I could buy a Toyota...
I need a second hand automatic for a new driver - price approximately £1500. What would you recommend?
On 15th August I bought a 2008 Lexus Approved RX400h with 19k on the clock from a main dealer. I had a towbar fitted and was informed by the fitter that the rear bumper had been damaged and badly repaired....
I have been offered a used Porsche Boxster 2.7(245bhp) Tiptronic S 2006(56) with 17,400 miles in Lapis Blue metallic, full black leather, 18" alloys, Bose sound with Full Porsche service history, for...
Bought a Honda Civic from a main Honda dealership six months ago, recently a Saab engineer had a look over and said (quote) "There's a transmission whine at idle and reverse gear engagement is very,...
Very interested in buying a diesel 2008-09 Volvo C70. Not sure which diesel option is the best for the future(servicing & parts). D5 179Bhp or the 2.0d 136Bhp. Offered for similiar money but performance...
Buying a small used car for an 18year old boy - looking for something that is low insurance group and low tax and a diesel engine?
07 June 2012- I bought a van from Anchor Vans 06 July- drove van for first time after buying it, air con was not working 20 July- local garage did air con service/ diagnostics- condenser cracked 27 July-...