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I have had two new C4 Picasso 1.6e-HDi Airdream EGS VTR+ cars over the last six years. I have found that the new models no longer have a spare wheel, plus my annual mileage has now dropped from 12000 miles...
Given that diesel is becoming an anathema, can you suggest petrol automatic cars that are good for towing caravans?
Is it possible to get a good non-diesel family/estate car for city driving? Our family is due to increase in size imminently and our current diesel Mazda 3 isn't big enough. My problem is that we would...
What is the correct petrol to use in a BMW 330i?
I want to buy a Fiat 500, which must be both petrol and automatic. However, I am confused as to which engine I should get. I live in a hilly rural location and drive only about 6000 miles a year. Which...
My sister in-law had her 2010 Volkswagen Polo DSG 1.4 petrol serviced at 50,000 miles by her local dealer last summer. A week later the sump plug along with all the oil fell out. She stopped as soon as...
I'm considering purchasing a Kida Venga, Hyundai ix20 or Nissan Note. Which would be the best petrol version considering value for money, fuel economy etc?
I've decided that my next vehicle will be a 4x4. I need it for everyday driving with mainly short journeys, therefore, I think it should have a petrol engine, preferably two or three litre. (fuel consumption...
I have £10,000 to spend on a replacement car. It should be an automatic estate with a petrol engine as I only do around 5000 miles per year. I want to keep the car for a long time, maybe 10 years so looking...
I understand that the Ford 999cc EcoBoost engine is mated to a dual mass flywheel, in order to iron out the imbalance of the 3-cylinder configuration. In view of the history of dual mass flywheel problems...