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I'm contemplating purchasing a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v SXI with 110,000 miles for my son and I need some advice. Can these cars can cope with high mileage? Apart from the cam belt change, what else...
My elderly parents have a dilemma. Their BMW 318is is now eight years old and, to date, has been reliable save for a few minor problems. They are after advice as to whether they should run the car into...
I have owned my current car, a Rover 75 2.5L V6, for 10 years and have found it be extremely comfortable and trouble-free. However, now that I have retired, I feel a change is due and I would like to purchase...
Are there any problems I should know about or any common faults before I buy a 2004 BMW 3 Series 318Ci?
My Vauxhall Astra is coming to the end of its useful life. It is the second car in the family, and is the only one insured for my children who are at university. As such it is used more as a runabout,...
At the age of late 60's it's time to move out of the mould and buy something 'different' (for me). So, should it be a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220 or what? My budget is about £20,000.
I'm looking for a 1991-1999 W140 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. I've seen two 1997 models, both of which had rust problems around the wheel arches. Can you tell me in which year Mercedes-Benz started producing...
I am looking at buying a 2003 Mazda 6 with around 100,000 miles on it. She is a 1.8-litre touring petrol model in good condition - what should I look out for?
I would like to know what is the most reliable middle class car with a petrol engine since 2004? Is there any reliable research?
I remember you wrote recently about huge repair bills on early Mercedes-Benz A-Class models and wonder if you could advise which parts/years/mileages to avoid? My son has been recommended an A-Class for...
 

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