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I am tempted to replace my Golf GTI Performance manual with a new S3 S-Tronic. I added quite a lot of options to the Golf such as 19 alloys and DCC etc. So this time around I would really appreciate your...
When is the NEW Nissan Juke out?
Are there any factors to be aware of from buying a car from a Lexus dealer in Newcastle - like rust problems? Buying a Lexus RX450h
I am looking at an economical family hatch mainly for city driving with an occasional long distance motroway journey. So thinking about the Mazda 3..should I go for the automatic 2.2 l 150 bhp diesel or...
What is the best value used Mercedes-Benz?
How do you buy at Blackbushe auction?
I purchased a 2010 Freelander II five months ago from a main Mitsubishi dealer. Last weekend a transmission error was displayed on the dashboard, at which point I took it to a local mechanic. He ran...
I know both the Kia and Hyundai companies are linked together. Now that kia have released the new Niro hybrid is the same technology going to be used on the Ioniq or will it be a completely new and independent...
I have a budget of around £7500 to buy a small automatic. There are three cars in that price range I am looking at, but not sure what is the best to go with in terms of reliability with a automatic gearbox?...
I am looking at buying a Mazda MX-5 from 2010-2013. Which engine is best? And is the steel top better than cloth? Also, which tyre sizes should be avoided for comfort?