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I've heard you mention the reliability issues that Mercedes-Benz experienced from about 1999-2005, but did this affect ALL models? I'm interested in buying a CL500 (or maybe 600) from this era, but am...
I have a Ford Fiesta 1.25 06 reg. Would like to change to a similar size car but diesel for economy, this is essential. Am interested in Citreon C3 1.4 HdiVTR - 12 to 18months old. Your comments and advice...
We have a budget up to about £16000. I like the Honda CR-V, my wife prefers the Mondeo Estate.
I'm very interested in the Peugeot 1007, but everybody and every magazine I read has no time for them. Is there something really wrong with them? Their spec seems to include almost everything you could...
My present car is a 07 plate Yaris SR 1.3VVT and I have covered 13,000 miles from new. As I am getting on in years I feel that a small automatic car would make driving a lot less stressful. Therefore I...
My friend has asked me for advice on part exchanging his Jaguar 2-litre X-Type on an 04 plate for an auto diesel up to £10,000. He is completely open to any suggestions, however they want reasonable economy...
As a private seller I sold our 13 year old Land Rover to a dealer after a telephone call giving a description of the vehicle condition. A price was agreed. A driver came to pick it up in exchange for...
Hi my son wants to buy a 2001 Mazda 323F 1.5 and the garage is asking £1,500. Is this a good buy? Will it be expensive to repair - are the parts eay to get hold of?
Our Honda Civic R-reg petrol automatic has died. It's been reliable and suitable for purpose and done over 200,000 miles. Please recommend an equivalent second hand replacement that can be bought for...
I am looking to upgrade from my 2003 VW Polo to something a little bit bigger. I commute 50 miles a day (round trip) but undertake short journeys during the day. Would I be better buying a Petrol or a...
 

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