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In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year and I thought this would be a great car, but I have...
I have narrowed my search for what is possibly my last car to the Ford Kuga Zetec, Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage. I know that the Hyundai and Kia have long warranty periods but found the Kuga seemingly...
I am looking at buying a BMW E36 323i or 328i Touring. What are the bad points and what do I have to watch for?
I am looking at a Ford S-Max tonight. It's manual, seven-seater, 56 plate and has done 28,710 miles, with only one owner. Any known problems with these vehicles?
In your personal opinion, which out of the two manufacturers Ford and Vauxhall do you prefer, and why?
My daughter's Hyundai i10 (purchased pre-registered new in January 2009) has, after some considerable to-ing and fro-ing, had the EMC changed. Around September 2009, it was 'juddering' and the warning...
I have seen a Maserati Quattroporte GT, registered in March 2005, with 27,000 miles on the clock, with FMSH and an asking price of £30,000. This is the Duo Select model which I have heard criticised and...
I am purchasing a Porsche 244 (with a Porsche engine) from a friend - are there any negatives with these vehicles?
I've just had my Auris serviced at two years and 17,200 miles old. On collecting the car I was told that it needed a new steering column. The assistant told me "It's ok, Toyota know about it. We normally...
I'm contemplating purchasing a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v SXI with 110,000 miles for my son and I need some advice. Can these cars can cope with high mileage? Apart from the cam belt change, what else...