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The garage has just confirmed today that my beloved FIAT Barchetta is almost certainly a write-off. I'll really miss it. But I think I'll go for something more solid next time. How do you rate the FIAT...
I have a 1997 Nissan Micra automatic. Unfortunately the underneath is badly rusted and welding will cost £400. I know the guys in the MoT station and trust them. I have a budget of £5,500 and am looking...
I'm looking to replace my beloved Fiesta 1.6TDCI Zetec S and want something with the same sort of performance - either diesel or petrol. Now retired, I drive about 5,000 miles a year, and enjoy fast but...
I've currently a W reg Nissan Micra that has been trouble free but wonder if I'm on borrowed time and should be looking to part exchange it either for a 2/3 year old car or a new Micra? It has to be an...
I own a 2001 Nissan Micra 1.4SE (Mr Blobby body shape) and prior to this owned a 1996 Micra 1.3GX from new. I have been very happy with both cars, and am now looking for a replacement. I am looking for...
If I understand correctly, you have a house and farm in Thailand? I also have a house there and currently have a 2-year-old Toyota Vios. I'm considering changing it. However, car prices being so steep...
I bought a new Mazda 2 1.3 TS2 last year and just could not get on with it - too much road and suspension noise and rattles in the dashboard area. I decided to get something else and tried Jazz, Yaris...
I am looking to replace a 1996 Ford Escort Cabriolet 16v Ghia, with a FIAT 500C. I had terrific service out of my Ford, but after 13 years living in the open air (no garage), the roof started to leak because...
I am looking at changing from a VAG 1.6FSI petrol to a VAG 1.4TSI turbo petrol (Skoda). I have an unavoidable 40% proportion of sub-2 mile journeys from cool/cold. I do intermittent long motorway runs....
Anyone hoping to buy a new FIAT 500 is going to be in for a long wait. I ordered mine on 3rd August 2009 and at my last enquiry re delivery I was told late January or February if I'm lucky. Come on FIAT....
 

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