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I wish to buy a second hand folding roof 4 seater automatic car. I was attracted to the Volkswagen Eos but your comments on it put me off. I would like heated front seats. It will be used mainly for short...
I have just bought a Nissan Note - test drive seemed OK. Driving home from dealer the sun was in my eyes and I noticed a lot of scratches on the windscreen that were not visible before. I told dealer...
My 1998 Ford Fiesta needs retiring. As I have just cleared a lot of debt I am very nervous about getting a loan and do not want to spend more than £2000 ideally. I know very little about cars. I would...
Can you tell me when I need to change my timing belt as I've only had the car for three weeks and its done 90,000 miles.
We purchased a Ford Focus Titanium in June 2012 from a dealer. Some paintwork issues were pointed out to us (via a worksheet in window of car) and we also gave them a list of other issues we wanted rectified....
I have the choice of a new standard Polo Match for £13,205 (Volkswagen dealer) or £11,817 (Drive the Deal) rather than a used TSI for £10,990 (Volkswagen dealer) with sunroof, winter pack and 17 inch alloys....
I'd like to change my 6year old (50k) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI FR within the next year. I don't do big miles but would like something a bit more economical, refined and comfortable, yet still fun with a bit...
I'm looking at a 54 plate Audi A3 2.0T Quattro with 51k miles. The forecourt price from a small independent dealer is £6995 - is this a good price?
I currently have an 08 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDIS which seems to stumble from one diesel related issue to another, so I am looking to cut my losses and go back to a petrol estate, however choices seem...
Just bought 2009 Fiesta auto which is performing well. The road/wheel noise is a bit high with 16" alloy wheels and low profile tyres. Can you advise a suitable tyre for the alloys or should I change to...