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I have been offered a Freelander turbo diesel 5 door sport spec – 2004 reg with 19,000 miles on the clock at a cost of £7,000. Are you aware of any inherent repetitive faults on this model, or could you...
Ever since seeing a picture of some 14,000 "scrappage" cars parked on a disused airfield, I have been appalled at the shocking waste of a useful resource this represents, and wondered what, if anything,...
I'm looking at a Ford C-Max Zetec 2.0-litre petrol automatic on a 56 plate (2007 trim) for £6695, with 18,500 miles. I can't find anything specific about 2-litre petrol automatics. Are they ok and is this...
I am thinking of buying a 2006/55 Disco 3 HSE with 80,000 miles on the clock, and full dealer service history. At four years old this is obviously a high mileage. The car has been suitably price adjusted...
Time has come to replace my A6 Avant used as a Taxi in the local area. I’m considering a Citroen C5 Tourer, Diesel Automatic. What would the best engine size and trim options. The VED is a factor, the...
I wonder if you could help? My sister bought a Vauxhall Astra from a private car dealer. Not sure how old, but it’s certainly not new. She got it for £800 and has had nothing but problems with it since,...
We are reluctantly considering parting with our much-loved 1998 Mercedes SL280 convertible with its own hard top for reasons of cost and practicality, and since we have now bought a Ford Focus for our...
Why is it when talking Electric Vehicles so few people consider the Citroen Berlingo Electrique? This is a really good practical vehicle with relatively high performance – a genuine 60 mph and 500 kg payload....
I currently have a Toyota Yaris, which I should be happy with, but it lacks any joie de vivre or real joy of driving. In a perfect world, I would have a nice two-seater sports car (I used to have a BMW...
I am considering buying a 2007 Ford Focus C-Max Zetec 2.0 Automatic. The car has done 13k and the independent dealer is asking £6,999. I would have to trade in my ’53 Mondeo 2.0 six-speed diesel Ghia with...