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In reply to ST, Oxford in the Sunday Telegraph Motoring Lifestyle you state that VAG's DSG gear box is improving. Does that apply to both the six-speed and the seven-speed versions and is the seven-speed...
We are looking for a Ford seven-seater. Should we go for the C-Max or S-Max? And which model?
Looking to replace our second car (2004 Nissan Almera) with a neat city car. Both the Panda and Aygo have received good reviews by reviewers and owners. Out of the two, which would you recommend as the...
My Mazda 3 Tamura is approaching the end of the manufacturer's three-year warranty. It has done 27,000 miles. Hence, is it worth buying an extended warranty, since Mazda have a good reliability record?...
My mate has offered his 07-plate Vauxhall Vectra 1800 Life with 40,000 miles for £3000. I know the car and he has had it for two years with no problems. Should I buy? Any big problems you know of with...
I live in Coventry and my partner lives in Reading. We do 1000 plus miles each month on the M40. Our three current vehicles are: a 1987 V8 Landrover station wagon (LPG) which is great for carrying us,...
Renewal for my Volvo XC90 came through from Direct Line for a fraction under £500, this seemed high so I logged on to the Direct Line website to see what they'd quote for a new customer. A quote came back...
With the likehood that increasing worlwide demand for fuel will continue to hike up prices, I am seriously thinking of buying a Toyota Prius. I do, however, have reservations about the batteries and whether...
I need a secondhand car or van for fishing. Access is by farm tracks which are rutted and sometimes quite muddy. I need at least 20cm ground clearance or better. Would a small 4x4 be best? Budget up to...
I am viewing an automatic Toyota Estima/Ultima second hand. Is there anything i should know? Do they have any odd quirks? Are they reliable?
 

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