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I have a 2009 Mazda2 Tamura and feel I would like to change to an Audi A1. I do on average 6,500 miles per year. Which model would suit me best?
I have just bought a new Focus Titanium to my exact spec through Drive the Deal, and sold the old car through Sure Sell. It worked out very well - thanks for the advice in your DT articles. Everybody...
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What is my Matiz worth in part exchange? It's got FSH and will need new tyres and exhaust looking at soon (mentioned on MOT at beg Jan 2012). It's got a couple of scratches to interior but is clean,...
I have a grey BMW X5 4.4i V8 Sport 5dr Auto (2004 with 85K miles). I love the vehicle, it being accurate, engaging, comfortable and practical. I must confess I'm a sucker for BMWs - the way they look...
Would you recommend owning a Mondeo Estate 1.6 TDCi Econetic on the motability scheme? Or a 1.6 Ecoboost? I have driven for last three years a 2.0TD 140 Mondeo Titanium X (5 door), and I am well pleased...
How often or how long a drive is necessary to regenerate a TDI 2.0 170 bhp Q5? I would mainly use for city runs ...6-10k annually. How long should the engine be running at or more than 2000 rpm?
 

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