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We've found a good couple of franchised dealer cars recently but HPI has shown outstanding finance on the basis of "unit stocking". The dealers have assured us that this is just their way of financing...
I have seen a few headlines stating that all cars sold from June this year will have so called speed limiters fitted. Are you able to explain what these are, and how they will work in practice?
What electric cars have range extenders?
I'll be 80 in a few weeks and I have had my Toyota Verso for 12 years - it has covered 82,000 faultless miles. We have family living 150 miles away and we do fortnightly trips to visit them. With other...
When is a main dealer able to register with the DVLA a brand new vehicle he has on order in my name?
I noted your answer in 2017 that factory fitted extras are included in the threshold , but are the initial VED and also delivery charges also included which vary from dealer to dealer etc.? Appreciate...
My is wife is bereft that Ford have stopped making her beloved Fiesta She will need a replacement next year. Can you advise an alternative that had the handling and quality of a Fiesta without costing...
I plan to buy a new Citroen C3 from a Citroen dealer in Lancashire. I live in Isle of Man but there is no Citroen dealer here. Would the servicing by another garage be acceptable for Citroen warranty purposes?...
What does '24MY' stand for on a car?
I ordered my car in July 2022 with a manufacturer list price of £39,000 so I wouldn't suffer the £40k plus loading for 5yrs. However it took the manufacturer 8months to supply the car by which time the...