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• Buying import Impreza from allbrandsnew 16 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I am sufficiently impressed by the Subaru Impreza 2.0 (non-turbo) to want to buy one. The cheapest cars I have seen are from a company called allbrandsnew.co.uk Has...
• Nissan Navara - Rust? 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  They did try to fob me off by telling me that it was an optional extra anyway (quite untrue - it was standard fit for the Navara but an optional extra for the basic pickup). I am now waiting for the result of the photo from Nissan UK. I had originally thought about importing this vehicle but eventually went to a main dealer (and paid more) because I had heard that imports are prone to rust, so I am particularly disappointed with the outcome. How do I proceed?
• Importing Sprinter: comment/servicing question 6 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Much to the annoyance of the local Mertrux dealer, we learned that I had saved about seven thousand on a 416 CDI purchased from the MB dealer in Brugge....
• Hyundai Santa Fe long term test 15 Apr 2015 (Forum)
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• private buyer long term diesel / lpg choice ? 24 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  One left field idea hyundai i20 classic with all above safety features 1.2 petrol/lpg at 9600 euros. a 4000 euro SAVING, but will it be big enough in real life situation and if becomes main car so motorway mileage ( at 130 km/h minimum) becomes an important factor. Any comments and experiences welcome thanks
• What does 10w-40 mean..? 22 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Engine makers are, of course, very well aware of this and specify oils according to engine design features, oil pump capacities, manufacturing tolerances, ambient temperature conditions etc. It is important to follow these guidelines, they are important and are stipulated for good reasons. Finally, if the engine has been modified or is used in stressed conditions, the operating conditions may well be outside the original design envelope.
• Renault Clio Sport 172 Value 30 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I was blown away to be honest. When he said it was an import I thought he was going to offer less than 5. Just to make it easy, the car's done the better part of 50,000 miles and has all the kit - half leather, xenons, auto lights/wipers, disc changer, climate and all the works and is an 02 model on a '51 plate.
• Skoda, BMW, Audi and Toyota - Car opinions 7 Jan 2023 (Forum)
    Am currently looking at a Skoda Karoq, BMW 2 Active Tourer, Audi A3 and Toyota C-HR.  Does anyone have any opinions on any of these please?  Things that are important to me are safety and reliability.  Heated seats and windscreen and reversing cameras are nice to have and  preferably an automatic.  I'm not looking at a hybrid.  Budget of no more than £19,000.
• Rover 416 - way over priced 17 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-416-SLI-1-6-AUTOMATIC-TIMEWARP-LEATHER-ONLY-26211-MILES-FROM-NEW/353373450499?hash=item5246b2f103:g:bswAAOSwQdhgGDlI It might be low mileage and an import but you'd have to be utterly mad to pay that much for one. I'd say £2,500 is more realistic. That price makes this look good value. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MODERN-CLASSIC-MERCEDES-S280-AUTO-SALOON-ONLY-54701-MILES/353373449871?
• Manufacturer's Customer Service Tel Nos 10 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Whilst reading the post on an imported Renault Scenic from Cyprus, it struck me that this site did not have a central register of telephone numbers for Manufacturer's Customer Services. There is a list in FAQ's for brochures and websites.
• Minivan for long distance? 17 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  I had thought of a Nissan Elgrand but am put off by the fuel costs. Has anyone got any suggestions? Seems like most of these are Japanese imports, which is fine, but I don't know a huge amount about what is available. Budget about 5k.  
• 1.6tdise dsg - VW Golf cam belt /antifreeze 7 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Should I be concerned?  I assume antifreeze is either OAT or Silicate based so using correct spec is important as it can impact the engine and its seals.  This was an AA approved garage. Any advice, appreciated.
• Toyota Corolla - Service 2 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I'm told that with older cars, even reliable cars like mine, which is in excellent condition, that a regular service is not that important and to just fix things,  as and when they need doing. Some say different and that a regular service is essential.  Is there anyone who could advise on this, particularly if you own my age Corolla.?
• saloon family car 12 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I have a budget 10k but ideal would be 7/8k. It has to be automatic and im doing about 20k mileage most is motorway. Economy is important. Max 70k mileage and 2012 oldest. Options i looked at was hyundai i40, mondeo. (Don't want the expensive brands)Also if I went to 11k budget is a 15 plate passat worth it over a 7/8k car.    any more suggestions/advice would be helpful    Thanks  
• Int. or Ext. - Which is Key for Retaining Value? 1 May 2018 (Forum)
  Taking care of the interior, or taking care of the exterior aesthetic?  Obviously it is important to take care of both in order to help your car retain its value, but which has more impact on this? 
• N/A - Tougher Speeding fines - Need to read! 31 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Guys, majorly important, April 24th onwards drastic changes are being made  Fines now ranked into three bands, with band C being most severe and fines will be calculated according to how much the offender earns.
• Premium Car, Which One? 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  The main criteria is comfort, smooth ride and a reliable auto box and ideally a car that will not cost its purchase price in repair bills. Very much open to all makes and the badge is not important.
• best choice of headlights 5 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Like some people I do not enjoy driving at night, so having the most effective headlights are especially important.  I am also aware of the need to consider the effects on other drivers. The scientific description of the differences between xenon and halogen don't really mean much to me. What are people's views on the best type of headlighst to have ?
• Any - Council budgets 25 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I ask because Durham council have been pleading poverty for years yet have implemented roadworks that are generally of very low importance (ie. the latest is a few hundred metre long cycle path...that goes nowhere, yet the roadworks are causing chaos) They have amazingly forgotten to repair all the potholes however but some of these projects must just be a nice budget burner?
• Toyota Avensis - Toyota Avensis d-cat cambelt change- how often? 1 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  My dad purchased a toyota Avensis D-cat T25, year 2010 2.2L engine, 177 horses, the car is an import from the netherlands, and we can't make heads nor tails of the documentation. It's in dutch.  So soes anyone here have the same car so they can tell us how many km does the cambelt need changing???