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I am looking at a Mondeo. It's an 07-plate 2.0 diesel estate, but my garage was telling me the older models have big problems with injectors and dual mass fly wheel. My current car is a Skoda Octavia 1.9...
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Could you recommend a used hatchback with good boot space for lugging saddles, dogs and agility equipment etc. around? It's for my 21 year old daughter with 3 years no claims. It's a big purchase for...
I had a vehicle stolen in April which has subsequently been settled as non-recovered by my insurance company (esure). By a bizarre twist of fate I received a PCN for illegal parking today (offence dated...
I get mobility allowance but cannot afford to fill the tank regularly and feel that a new car every three years is a waste, I have managed to reduce my miles per year to around 6K. I am thinking along...
Is there anything I need to know before thinking of buying a Mazda Bongo, import? Do you recommend any campervan conversion outlets?
Hello, our Ford Focus 1.6 has recently died (broken cambelt), and urgently need a new car. Like the medium sized cars, and need plently of boot space. Have a budget of approx £7000. Happy to use petrol...
Is the Captiva considered a 4x4? Some have told me yes and some no, now I am confused.
I am retiring in January next year, my current company (lease) car (Skoda Octavia L&K Estate 20. DSG) expires when 4 years old in December. Mileage at that point will be around 32,000. I am considering...
 

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