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I am looking at a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Tech 3dr DSG at the moment, and someone has pointed out the problems with the DSG automatic (reliability and mpg). The regular Scirocco itself...
Our daughter recently fractured her achilles tendon on her left leg and is unable to drive for some time. Her 2003 facelift model Porsche Boxster 2.7 is secure in our garage but in need of a new battery...
I have a lovely 2010 BMW 318i SE Touring which is perfect. However, I am 63 yrs old and feeling the need for some serious performance with comfort. I am looking at all of these: Porsche Boxster, BMW Z4,...
I have a new Audi R8 V8 manual and I have noticed a hesitation when accelerating hard from 30mph in third gear. It turns out that this corresponds with the EC ‘drive-by’ noise test, so, to pass this test,...
I have the opportunity to purchase, as a private deal, a LHD 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL320 roadster, which belongs to a friend of a friend. It is white in colour has a petrol engine with automatic transmission,...
I have my eye on a Porsche 911 996 C2 cabriolet, the ‘facelifted’ version with 3.6-litre engine etc. It’s a 2002 with 58,000 on the clock and a full service history (Porsche main dealer for years 1-3 and...
My other half wants to buy a convertible for fun driving. He loves cars and used to have a Spitfire that he tuned up and drove as a young man. Now we are approaching our 50s, he has some spare cash and...
It’s vital that drivers of other people’s cars know that if you borrow another persons car or test drive that car you owe the owner of the car a duty of care. In a recent case in the high court, Mark Hales,...
I'm looking to change my 2007 BMW 120D SE (I have been really happy with this car) and would welcome your advice on possible replacements. My annual mileage of 7000 precludes a diesel with a DPF, but I...
I'd like to change my 6year old (50k) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI FR within the next year. I don't do big miles but would like something a bit more economical, refined and comfortable, yet still fun with a bit...