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My car is currently SORN. It passed the MoT in June 2017 but the exhaust fell off in November. Am I able to sell it on eBay? If so, how can a buyer legally get the car home?
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We have a 2014 MINI Cooper D All4 Countryman, that's done 28,000 miles. It has recently developed a whining sound and the MINI dealer has identified it as a transfer box problem. The parts, labour etc...
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I have a Peugeot 2008 1.6-litre BlueHDI. I'm aware that travelling very short journeys is not good for diesel cars. However, occasionally it is unavoidable to undertake such journeys. Is it beneficial...
I've read a number of reviews comparing Volkwagen Group's 1.4-litre engine in SEAT cars and the Kodiaq against the new 1.5-litre engine that's replacing it. I'm confused because the performance of both...
I want to buy a secondhand 1.6-litre 2014 Citroen Berlingo or Peugeot Partner for my dog care business. The guy in the garage advised that a 60,000 mile van would be okay and last for ages. He said I shouldn’t...
I was involved in a no fault accident (a bus drove into my car). My insurance premium has been increased even though I have protected No Claims Bonus. Can I claim the extra premiums that I will have to...
I'm looking for advice on buying the best mid-size, used van for £4000 - £5000. I want the most reliable, cheap to tax van I can buy. I'm thinking Peugeot Expert, but any advice is welcome.
 

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