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Is flushing the aircon system to 'kill bacteria' just a sales ploy?

I was advised that the aircon in my wife's DS3 would need to be flushed to kill the bacteria in the system. Is this a sales ploy? The car had a pollen...

Tags: air con maintenance and servicing owning diy consumer advice
DS 3 2010 on

What small cars come with a sliding or panoramic sunroof?

I am looking at a Ford Fiesta, DS 3 and a Renault Twingo as I'm after a small to medium car with an economical engine that's about one year old. I would...

Tags: panoramic roofs sunroof small cars retractable roof
FIAT Peugeot Renault Citroen Toyota Smart DS 500C 2009 on 108 2014 on Twingo 2014 on C1 2014 on Aygo 2014 on Forfour 2014 on 3 Cabrio 2013 on

What should I replace my Renault Twingo with?

I have had my RenaultSport Twingo for five years and am looking at replacing it after 94,000 miles. It has always been a big enough car for me, but I'm...

Tags: buying a used car hot hatches
Volkswagen DS Polo GTI 2010 on 3 2010 on

Why is the Citroen DS5 badly rated by journalists?

I have been driving a Citroen DS4 HDI 160 for about a year. I really enjoy this car, it is comfortable, nippy, fun to drive and economical. It was a great...

Tags: ride comfort towing wheels and tyres caravan
DS 5 2012 on

Small executive cars with low BIK

I wish to buy a small executive car. Budget is about £30k. I want a car with low BIK. Can you recommend the new Citreon DS5, and if not what should I look...

Tags: company cars new cars benefit in kind tax
DS BMW 5 2012 on 3 Series 2012 on