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"Peugeot only expects to sell 8,500 508s in the UK in a full year, split 50/50 saloon/SW and 80/20 diesel/petrol, though, once the public starts to catch on to the disadvantages of EU5 diesels, I expect...
I am looking to replace my 11-year-old Astra which is costing too much. I am thinking about a small car which won't cost more than £8000 OTR. Ideally something with a long warranty / service package. I...
I have an 07-plate Chevrolet Matiz with 33.000 miles on clock. It has couple of interior scratches, driver's door. Needs nudge to open and bonnet unlocker has become temperamental, otherwise OK. I...
There's reams on your Ask HJ about the trend of not providing a spare wheel. I'm about to buy a Mazda 3 ... which I'm sure doesn't have a spare. What would be your best advice: buy a second-hand wheel...
Our current petrol Merc C200k auto estate has been excellent, but is returning just 29mpg, is 8 years old and close to 100k. It takes a family of four on school runs, family holidays, been stuffed to...
Please could you tell me the relative strengths / weaknesses of the Toyota Camry 2.4 against the Avensis 2.4?
Does the New Nissan Micra come with an intelligent key system?
I have owned a Hyundai i30 with a 1.6 petrol engine for last three years and I am thinking of changing my car. I have been offered a SEAT Leon Cupra R, from a Seat dealer, to change my car by giving mine...
We want to buy a (probably new) Roomster as long as we can cope with the four-month wait. I don't know which engine to go for. Does this Skoda have the same VAG 1.4 diesel that appears to be disappointing...
My wife and I are looking for a second car. Our current car, a Skoda Superb is our current and only car and is, and will continue to be, used for commuting and long distance driving (ie to Wales, Scotland...
 

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