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Are the new MINI Cooper reliable and are parts expensive? Also, would it be better to buy or lease?
I recently acquired a 1994 Rover 623 GSI from an elderly family friend. I was only given one set of keys for the car. A week ago I parked the car in the garage as normal and then went out with friends....
I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 turbodiesel which had its emissions 'fix' done at 43,000 miles. Is it better to get rid of it or should I just wait and see if the DPF lasts for a couple more years?
I'm renewing my driving licence at 70 and I want to maintain it for riding a small motorcycle - a lambretta up to 150cc. Can I do it online or must I fill out something special?
You say the underlying maintenance cost is the reason for the collapsing of diesel car prices. I'm concerned because I own a 63 reg Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0d, with 40,000 miles that I plan to keep for another...
I have a Renault Clio, five door, LHD, diesel and the insurance is coming up for renewal. I phoned the insurance company to change some details and mentioned that on the insurance documents they have the...
I have a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter. When should the timing belt be changed?
I want to buy a new van for private use, but the brokers you recommend don't deal in commercial vehicles. New-Car-Discount.com seem to have good reviews and ratings. Why do you feel unable to recommend...
I have a Renault Captur DCI automatic bought new in June 2016. It now has 9000 miles. The cost was £23,400, Renault advise a trade in value of £10,000. After 12 months this is a devaluation of 55 per cent....
My car is insured but doesn't show on askMID. I've phoned the insurer several times but it has done nothing about it. What should I do?
 

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