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Are there any problems I should know about or any common faults before I buy a 2004 BMW 3 Series 318Ci?
Which reliable 3-door car would you recommend for a 23-year-old with enough space for three guitars?
How good is the Mazda Shiraz 323? The one I am thinking of buying is 10 years old with 59,000 miles on the clock. I will say it does appear to have been looked after.
My Vauxhall Astra is coming to the end of its useful life. It is the second car in the family, and is the only one insured for my children who are at university. As such it is used more as a runabout,...
In the last 10 years I have owned two Xsara Picasso MPVs. I now have the opportunity to purchase an '07 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi for £10,000 with £4000 allowed against my 54-reg Picasso 1.6HDi Exclusive....
I'm thinking of getting a Nissan Navara, but I'm getting bad reports on them regarding engine failure. I'm looking at around an 04 or 06 reg. I would like your opinion please.
I've just bought a 2006 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6HDI. What do I need to look out for in particular regarding timing belt changes, servicing schedules and brake disc and pad replacement?
What car would you recommend to use as a taxi? Obviously I want five or more seats, good fuel economy and reasonable repair bills. Got about £4000 to spend. Hope you can help.
I have owned my Rover 216 from new in 1998. It's serviced regularly once a year, but only driven in the summer months doing approximately 2000 miles. Is it still worth servicing considering the age of...
I am interested in buying either a new or nearly new BMW X1 1.8 diesel or Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 diesel. I am looking for a 4-wheel drive, 5-door car. Which one do you think would be better value...