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I have just bought a 2008 Peugeot 207 1.4 SE, there seems to be a whining noise from the engine while driving. The car has only covered 25,000 miles. I thought maybe one of the belts was making the sound,...
We have a BMW 3 Series Coupe 02 plate, my husband wants to get a new car! We are looking at Mondeo 2.0 Titanium X 08, how do you think this will compare to the BMW?
I currently own a 51-plate Rover 25 1.6 and a 97 plate MGF 1.8vvc. The MGF was bought as the fun car and I love driving it. Time has come to consider selling both but I hate the thought of losing the...
I bought a Ford Galaxy a few months of a private seller who advertised it as 'excellent condition throught'. He also failed to flag up some problems and engine parts that had been removed or replaced. These...
Our Y reg Zafira 2.0 DTi is getting to the point of replacement and I have spotted 2x Kia Carens on offer at a local dealers, both for £6495 each. The GS has 18,000 miles on it whilst the S variant has...
I'm having real problems selling my car. It is advertised on Autotrader below for your reference. It has now been on and off the site for four months, using all media available - online, mobile and magazine. So...
In August I bought a used 2008 Mazda from a trader & with exception of replacement door locks was assured there had been no accident damage or repairs. Couple of weeks later during a rainy spell I noticed...
I have just purchased a S/H Galaxy. The only info I can find re changing the cambelt is at 125,000 miles/ 10 years. Surely that is too long to leave it?
I've just started a new job with a 50 mile commute each way, mainly on motorways and fast A roads. Is it worth getting a diesel? And how about if I want to have an automatic? My budget is £5000-8000,...
I am seeking to purchase a used estate car of 1.6-litres. This could be a small to medium size car valued about £6000 max and 3 to 4 years old.