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I'm looking at buying an E39 BMW 5 Series. Several I've seen online from dealers are low mileage Japanese imports. Should I avoid these or are they okay to give serious consideration to? I guess I'm concerned...
Why do the Rover Minis re-imported from Japan, which are apparently in excellent condition, attract much lower prices than those not re-imported?
I'm looking for a car that has three full size seats in the back. I need to be able to fit an adult in the middle rear seat, between two children's car seats. My budget is only small (not helpful I know)...
My son is a student on a year abroad in Morocco. He's fallen in love with an ancient Renault 4 (left hand drive). He wants to buy it and drive it home to the UK. What are the pitfalls of him doing this?
I'm looking at buying a classic Mini. I have seen lots of Japanese imports advertised. Do these cars make financial sense to buy? What are the pros and cons of buying one of these cars? Unsure what to...
Are the manufacturers likely to carry over their scrappage schemes to 2018?
I'm considering importing into France a SAAB 9-3. A requirement in France is to provide a letter confirming conformity with French standards. As SAAB is no longer a car manufacturer, can you advise how...
Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? I'm considering a Honda FR-V.
I have a Renault Clio, five door, LHD, diesel and the insurance is coming up for renewal. I phoned the insurance company to change some details and mentioned that on the insurance documents they have the...
I'm thinking about getting a Nissan Elgrand. Do I have to pay the duty on it as well as the price of the motor?