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• BMW X3 - BMW X3 3.0 MSport 2011 vs 2015 Honda CRV Dtec EX 19 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  We have a budget of £18k and have the chance to buy a 7 yr old 45k mileage BMW X3 3.0 MSport diesel auto but have also seen a 15000 mileage Honda CRV DTEC diesel manual EX 2015 plate. We have had an 2006 Honda CRV for the last 8 years which we’ve been pleased with Both high spec cars but wonder
• Ford C Max 1.6 petrol - HAS the cambelt been changed? 18 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  I'm in the market for a cheap used car and have come across the above vehicle, which seems promising. The private seller (who sounds like an 'old boy'!) swears he has had the cambelt and waterpump changed a year ago but has lost the related paperwork and also lost touch with the mobile mechanic
• General - Car purchase advice 4 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi folks, I'm looking to buy a a year old car which I'll be using for business and pleasure. I'll be driving around 20000 miles a year on motorway and around cities. I'd considered leasing but although I have the funds in the bank I can't get credit easily due to being self employed I'd be looking
• 5dr Daily Commute car - £7k 22 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Hello,   1st post on here, I am currently expecting the birth of my first child so will shortly be needing to acquire a new car, my Seat Ibiza 3dr isn't really going to cut it.   I commute approx 20,000 miles a year between Chester & Manchester up
• Replace my astra van with cheap car under £500 3 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I currently own a old Astra 1.7dti diesel van which has 225k miles. great little van and very reliable. I only do about 1000miles a year in it BUT  1. because it a van I have to permits to take anything to the recycling yard 2. I keep having to pay van insurance which
• Vauxhall Astra - Why so many 19 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I'm looking for an auto, about 2 to 3 years old, Focus size preferably but could be larger, minimum 2L Diesel. When I search on Autotrader the vast majority of results are Astras with the odd Focus and a few other assorted makes. Why are Astra autos so popular? Are these ex Motability or rental
• Ford Focus radio code problem 23 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  My Sister-in-Law's 4 year old Focus had to have a new battery. The radio needed re-coding but won't accept the code. She has had the car from new and the code was obviously supplied with the car. The battery has never been disconnected before its replacement nor any work done on the radio. I've
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Mercedes Artico seats 18 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  I own a five-year old Mercedes E220cdi, bought from new, and paid
• VW Golf 2.0 GT - TDI Turbo owl/siren sound MK5 Golf 28 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  service history,  no expense spared and is immaculate. 57k miles. It is however 12 years old and these cars have a bad rep for reliability. It pulls well and does not smoke or use oil. Should I just ignore it or spend a small fortune on a new or recon turbo?
• SAAB 9-3 - Have V5C/2 but can't tax vehicle 19 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  I'm trying to tax my new car online. The DVLA service cann't find details of my car so I'm unable to tax it. I'm getting information about the 12 digit Doc Ref No is perhaps not the most recent log book number. The garage who sold me the car are reputible so I have no doubts
• KIA Venga - Category D write off 18 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  While up in Leeds the other day for other reasons went to look at a car advertised on a cerain website (with a lady friend who was interested)and on the surface it looked okay. Was told that damage was "only bumper wing and headlight" so a question, car was 2 years old, no service history being
• Mitsubishi Pajero - Lidl outrage! 9 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  We have a 21-year-old Pajero; it is 1.9 metres tall. For years we have been driving it into the car park of our local Lidl at Horley, Surrey. However the shop was closed for refurbishment for about three months - and has now reopened. The builders have done a great job - everything is bright
• Ford Fiesta ST - Query About A HJ Review 28 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  others) and got nowhere with either dealers or Ford HQ. I wonder if the car above was my car sold to some other poor soul?   For my own piece of mind I would liked to know if that was my old car and whether the new owner was looked after.    I wasn't sure
• Tyres/wheels stood in water 21 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  My daughter lives in Aberdeen, where parking a car is a nightmare. Today she phoned to ask if it's OK if tyres are parked in water. Apparently the only spot she could find meant that one side of the car was parked in a "few inches of water". Just over the bottom of the rims ,when I enquired
• Ford Fiesta J Reg - Fiesta J Reg Gearbox Problem 11 May 2014 (Forum)
  realise it's an old car but it only has 30 odd miles on the clock so hasn't been to John O' Groats and back . I just wondered if there is anything simple we could try regarding oiling up the gearbox linkage or similar or is this a much more costly serious problem. All help and advice
• Mpv - Any car buying suggestions? 28 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I've fallen in love with the Fiat Multipla (facelift model), I know I have unique taste ;0) however I'm not so keen on the insurance group and mpg. I really should buy an economical supermini as most of my driving is round town with my 5 year old but I just don't like them! A mpv would also
• Renalt cabriolet 2005 - Ludicrous renault part prices 2 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  to move forward to allow access to the rear .The cable is similar to a bicycle brake cable . The gear knob was £75 ,and the cable £45 ,unbelievable ,so it's down to the local scrap yard for me .Probable cost £5 each and a bit of time spent scrabbling around a dirty old car . How do renault and perhaps
• Used Car Recommendation - Budget 5-6K 8 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  My mother in law needs to replace a 13 year old KA, she's 65 so wants this to be the last car she buys, as you can guess her milage is low around 5000 miles a year. She has a budget of 5-6K. Is she better getting a brand new budget model Dacia, Checvrolet etc.. nearly new citroen C1, fiat
• Vw golf mark v 2009 - Noise on accelerator 25 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  clutch and flywheel under warranty. Got car back and I still have this noise on the accelarator. Before I ring the garage has anyone any idea what this is? I am not "technically minded" being a 68 year old woman but I do notice anything different going on with my golf and the noise annoys me
• Still looking for a new car! 6 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Going car shopping in the morning. Here's the short list, whats peoples thoughts? 2009/59 Passat 1.4 TSI S with 10000 miles £6995 2010/59 Altea 1.9TDI 105 S with 19000 miles £6795 2008/58 Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance Estate 20000 miles £6995 2009/59