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Can owners swap cars of similar value, without any cash changing hands and avoid paying tax on the transaction?
I am looking to buy a car, but i can't decide to buy new or used? EVERYONE at works says buy used, 3 year old car can cost 40% less but a new car i will lose 20% of the value as soon as i drive it off...
I bought new a 2011 Kia Carens diesel three weeks ago. In the first week I couldn’t get fifth gear so the garage dropped the gear box to correct . Two or three weeks later the problem returned with 1st...
I need a five door hatch with reach adjustable steering for under £5k. Currently I have an 03 Fabia Comfort, 1.2, which is fine, but reliability is now essential. Any suggestions?
I'm currently considering two cars - a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C200 with only 52,000 miles, absolutely immaculate, one owner, Avantgarde trim, or a 2004 2.0T Saab Vector, again, one owner 62,000 miles. Both...
I have bought a 54 2004 Vauxahll Corsa 1.2 16v petrol at 54000 miles - full main delaer stamps up to 50,000 miles in March 2011 - is it a chain cam or belt and should I change the oil at 12 months since...
I'm after a family estate which will see my loved Golf mk4 GTI being sold, and the estate being our sole car. I can't decide between an Alfa 159 2.4L JTDM sportwagon and a Mondeo TDCI (new shape) Titanium...
I am looking to purchase a nearly new automatic family car to last several years but would like to avoid anything with a DMF. What automatics are fitted with a DMF?
Hi. I know nothing of cars but I want to buy a good used diesel automatic to last for many years. I don't care about buying the latest greatest model every year or two and I just want the best chance of...
I am looking to buy my first car in the UK (Northern Ireland), I would prefer to buy second hand and can spend around £5000. I work as a vet so will be driving long distances and need to carry a reasonable...