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You advised a reader that his BMW wheels were 'oversized' as original equipment and that he would be OK fitting smaller ones. My question is whether fitting the smaller wheels/tyres would count as a modification...
On retirement three years ago I bought myself a new C-Class Sport Mercedes-Benz and have done 30,000 miles. Its just had its first MOT and failed because of splits on the rear tyres. This is the third...
I am unable to drive at the moment as I have permanently hurt my anterior cruciate ligament and have no strength in my right knee. I obviously need a car that can be adapted. At the moment I have a Peugeot...
I have just purchased an XF premium luxury diesel. I let the dealer convince me that the 19-inch wheels and Dunlop Sport tyres as standard were great (they did not seem bad on the test drive after my very...
I have been offered a 2003/53 Mercedes-Benz SL500, which is immaculate with an AMG body kit, panoramic roof etc and has only done 27,000 miles. I have known this car for the past six years. It is available...
There seem to be a few different makes on the net. Do you have any reccommendations please? (Thanks for a great column; always interesting)
What is your opinion of plug-in diesel upgrades kits for increased mpg? Bearing in mind the high cost of diesel, are they worthwhile? How many miles would it take to recoup the initial layout cost? If...
There are a number of what look like reputable companies advertising simple-to-install electronic upgrades that are claimed to increase the power output and economy of turbo diesel engines. They also claim...
Can I change my 2004 Peugeot 206's self-adjusting clutch cable to a manual adjustment?
I've been told by the garage from where I'm about to buy a 1999 Land Rover Freelander 1.8EXI that it has had a conversion kit fitted to stop the head gasket problems associated with them. Is this correct?...
 

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