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I drove past a MINI dealership the other night and noticed something called a 'Clubvan' that's arriving in 2013. I've never heard of it before - can you tell me a bit about it? I'm a self-employed electrician...
Could you recommend a good small car suitable for an elderly, but as yet mobile, lady. It's to be used primarily for short journeys and town work - no preference for auto or manual. My budget is around...
I'm thinking of buying a used approved 2007 BMW 330d from a main dealer. The last service was Feb 2012 with mileage recoeded at 50,002 miles. The previous service was June 2011 at 52,000 miles, so alarm...
Need a used car for my 70 mile each way motorway commute, £25k to spend. Have dog so would prefer hatchback or estate. Needs to hold value well. I like to try to buy with a mileage of about 10k on the...
Could you please tell me if the 2000 Chrsyler PT Cruiser have a chain or rubber cam belt?
I shall soon be buying a used Focus Estate for £7k to £8k. I assume around an 09 plate. It needs to be a petrol engine I think, as two to four times per week I shall be doing two mile trips each way...
I bought a Ford Mondeo yesterday from a private seller, who said there were no advisory items on the last MoT (which he showed me). Later, I looked on the VOSA website, and it shows some serious advisories....
An elderly friend went to a major garage concern in Glasgow with her sister to buy the sister's new car. While there it was mentioned she was also considering a small automatic secondhand. She was offered...
I currently own an Audi A6 with 235 35 R19 summer tyres on. I decided to change them to a 225 50 R17 winter/all season tyres. On informing my insurance company (Esure), they are asking me to pay an additional...
I had Koni FSD shock absorbers fitted to my Saab 9-3 Aero approximately five years (30,000 miles) ago. The car has now been sold, but the new owner reports that the piston rod associated one of the shock...
 

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