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Like SG I own an identical Rover 75 with almost identical mileage and it still drives like a dream so I fully understand why he wants to keep it. It is certainly the most comfortable car I have ever owned....
Recently there was an email about older Saab cars and you suggested that the best one to invest in is a 900 Ruby 185. As it happens I know where there is a lovely one for sale: www.specialistcars.net/newspecialistcars/carpages/155.html....
Whilst driving home, I noticed the indicators on my 1992 Nissan Micra had stopped working. The lights had stopped too and I was forced to pull over and change the fuses. The car worked fine for a day or...
I’m having some problems with my Volkswagen T25 camper van. It has started misfiring and losing power; the RAC cleaned the jets and things improved, but it’s still not running right. I’ve drained some...
I have a 30-month old Discovery 4 3.0d HSE automatic with 28,000 miles from new, with full supplying dealer history. It has just destroyed its electromechanical parking brake. The dealer thinks the shoes...
Concerning recent correspondence about Jaguar XFs, diesels are more economical but by a very small margin when you consider the cost of fuel and diesel maintenance costs. I get 35mpg on a long run and...
The time has come to let go my 1991 J-reg E30 BMW cabriolet with leather seats, sports auto gear box, electric hood and air con that I have owned for 16 years with a mileage of 74,000. I'm the third owner...
I want to sell my classic 1988 Porsche 944. It has covered 60,000 miles and comes with a full service history. It looks as good as new and also has its original in-car telephone. What is the best method...
I have a 1996 Jaguar XJ6 Executive with only 35,000 miles on the clock with a full service history. It is kept in a garage and not used in the wet. There are many on the market at very low prices but with...
I saw the article about the 230E and wondered if my Mercedes-Benz had any real value. It is a C230 Elegance 1996 automatic silver saloon in good condition, 110,000 miles with leather interior, cruise control...
 

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