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I'd like to buy a year-old Audi A3 Sportback and have a choice of three; a 1.6 TDi, a 1.8t, or a 1.4 TFSI. My driving now consists of about 7000 miles a year, mostly short runs on A and B class roads with...
I've just bought a new Fiat Panda 4x4 (1.24 petrol version on your advice) having been delighted with my first one which fetched a good price. That first car (a 2005 model) was labelled as being a Fiat...
Have you any more up-to-date information on the Renault Espace 2.2DCi? All I can access is 2007 or 2008.
I'm looking for a Subaru Outback from 2001 but I want leather seats with a rear arm rest. The 2002 version I saw had no rear armrest. Which model/year would?
I read the comments on the Skoda Octavia 2-litre TDI PD oil pumps with alarm. I then dug into the detail on the engines in the VAG manuals and spares catalogues that I have. It appears that the 2-litre...
My son is looking for one of the old style Minis (he's always wanted one). What model/spec do you recommend up to £1500?
I have owned a 2002 BMW 320d Touring for the last seven years and, among other things, it has excellently towed my Swift Challenger caravan which has an all up weight of 1150kg. Unfortunately the time...
I'm considering buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 advertised and badged as an '05 (54-plate) E350, but the history on this web site suggests that this model was not available until July '06. Is there...
Does the new Astra (2009 model) have better handling than the 6-year-old Focus? I mean handling, not ride quality or comfort, just which is better for fast driving in bends. Also, why do you say on your...
In your road test you thought the 500C drove like a sports car and was as good as the Mini Cooper thanks to the anti-roll bar. Is this the same as a torsion bar, which appears to be installed in the Diesel...