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I have been investigating details of new cars, though I do not expect to buy one yet. On the whole, diesel cars are more economical and may produce less carbon dioxide than petrol powered cars. However...
I am thinking about buying a ‘classic’ Aston Martin DB6. Will the valve seats be suitable for running on superunleaded petrol?
I bought a Citroen Berlingo 1.9 Diesel van on a 52-plate (2002) with 89,200 miles from a local garage on the 30th March 2010. Within the first week, the auxiliary fan belt shredded itself. The garage replaced...
Could you offer advice on a silly predicament I find myself in. I had email dialogue on 10 May 2010 with a dealer concerning a 2003 BMW 525d, with warranty, at £6445. It seemed reasonable and I showed...
I've owned a 2003 Celica (140bhp) for two years now and fancy a bit of a change. Talking down the pub with friends, we got on to slightly older but very powerful saloons. I've since taken a fancy to a...
Much of my long distance driving is on the Continent necessitates fixing stick-on labels so that the lights conform. Can you tell me if any car model has a switch to change the lights from R to L hand...
My other half currently has a Cliosport 182, which she loves. However, we are thinking about moving house, to out in the sticks where there is every chance the snow will cause problems (it's bad enough...
I have seen a pre- registered 59 plate Ford Kuga 2.0TDCI 2WD (34 miles on the clock) it has the convenience pack and appearance pack plus a Sony DAB radio. The franchised Ford dealer is asking £17,995....
I am looking to change my Land Rover Freelander diesel company car for a more tax-friendly 4x4. Budget around £12,000, with a requirement for a generous boot size to carry medical supplies. Suggestions...
I'm considering buying a 2008 Jaguar XF with 2.7-litre diesel engine. Mileage is 60,000 and I would like an opinion if this high mileage might give problems over the next say 30,000 miles. It has been...
 

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