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Could you please tell me which cars and also which 4x4s are built with a separate chassis.

Jag

I am considering purchasing a Jaguar XJ either 3.0L petrol or 2.7L diesel 04-06 plate, as it does seem to be a lot of car for the money at the moment. I intend to start taking in a few continental driving...

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We bought, from Mercedes Benz of Salisbury a 2004/54 CLK 320 Coupe Avantgard with auto, leather, comfort pack, audio 10 plus CD changer and phone pre-wire, etc, etc. 30,000 miles, one previous owner, and...

Time to Micrate?

I've currently a W reg Nissan Micra that has been trouble free but wonder if I'm on borrowed time and should be looking to part exchange it either for a 2/3 year old car or a new Micra? It has to be an...

Highly Cittisfied

The ex-demo 1994 Citroen ZX Turbo D I purchased in 1995 is now in the hands of a daughter 150k+ miles. No problems apart from new radiator early on. Still on original exhaust system and remote key batteries....

Fiestive spirited

We ordered a nearly-new Ford Fiesta from our local Ford dealer on the Ford-direct scheme (7 months old 2,500 miles – decent price - £10,400 for a Zetec silver, with Bluetooth fitted). That was two weeks...

Just checking

I am going to soon purchase a second-hand car from a Vauxhall main dealer. He says the car has been HPI checked as are all the second hand cars they sell. Do I need to make any more checks before purchasing...

Lander the free

I am considering purchasing a car in the USA (Florida) rather than paying car hire charges for lengthy stays (2-3) months twice a year. I would preferably like something the size of say a Freelander and...

Ghia change

I want to change my car, a May 2005 Ford Mondeo GHIA Petrol 2.0 litre. In very good condition, it has done 71k miles with FSH and warranty to April 2010 and taxed to March. Having been really pleased with...

One slower driver

I wonder if you can give me your opinion on ex-Motability cars in general and on the Ford Fusion in particular. I am considering buying a used one for my (active) wife and her dog.