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What's the best way of buying a used van to reduce the risk of buying something with known faults? I need a Luton van and I'm looking to spend £5000 - £10,000. Is leasing a van the best option?
I'm looking at starting a small van company for delivery of smaller items sold through sites like eBay, as well as clean waste. What would be the best van for this purpose?
Are speed camera detectors legal. If so, what's the best product to buy?
What is the best and cheapest DAB replacement for the present radio in my Subaru Forester?
I asked my dealership how much a pair of roof bars would cost for my new Citroen C4 Grand Picasso and was told that, because they take over an hour to fit, the cost of labour was as much as the bars -...
I'm looking at buying a Kia Niro or Hyundai Ionic. However, I wonder if it's wise to buy a hybrid at present because any major development in battery technology will reduce resale value considerably. What...
If I buy a pre-reg car from the dealer (less than 90 days old), will I need to pay first year car tax or will the dealer have already done this?
I often see ads for felt-tip pens that claim to "cover paint scratches like magic". Are these products actually any good?
I’m taking delivery of my new Porsche Macan this month, and my insurer, whom I’m happy to stay with, will only insure it if I have a tracker fitted. There seem to be plenty of options available. The car...
How much is the difference in price for an insurance group 6 and group 11 vehicle? The cars I'm looking at are the 2015 Citroen C1 1.2 PureTech Flair and the Vauxhall Corsa 2015 1.4 ecoFLEX Sting?