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I am looking to buy a used car in the next few months. In the long term when I come to sell the car, will it be of greater value if I wait until March to buy it and it will be one-year plate older? Also,...
My sister has a 2005 Golf Mk5 GT 140bhp TDi with climate and DSG without flappy paddles but, with climate, option pack, metallic paint etc., with approx 55k miles on it. It has been on a VW service plan...
I forward this email to you in total frustration at the way that the traffic police and their partners manage their dealings with the tax paying public. I have only ever had four speeding endorsements...
For past 12 years I have run BMW 325i convertibles and change every two years. I have noticed the cost to switch increasing every time I change. It was originally around £10k. Last time it crept up to...
I am in quite a bit of bother and would appreciate any help you can give. Only a week ago, my pride and joy was written off. The insurance company is now offering a price to me, based upon the ‘Glass's...
I am confused about second-hand car prices. Have they risen recently, either because of an allegedly improving economy, or because the scrappage scheme has pulled a large number out of the market? Or have...
What is the best way to calculate how much a second hand car will depreciate over a certain period of ownership? I ask as I have an Oct 06 Golf 2.0 TDi, which, after reading your review on their potential...
My 2000X Rover 75 CDT has always been a reliable starter. What trade-in value could I expect from a used car supermarket such as Car Giant for a 2000X Rover 75 Club SE, 101,500 miles, 12 months MOT, 6...
I am thinking of buying a Jaguar FHC E-type. Where do you think we are in the price cycle? Going up, going down or static? Do E-types conform to the principle that a winter purchase would be cheaper?
Our children having 'flown the nest', we would like to replace our trusty (350,000 mile) but thirsty Volvo 745 GLT estate with something smaller and more economical. A local garage is offering a 2000 'W'...
 

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