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I currently run a 2005 Mazda 3 2-litre Sport saloon, but a new baby, labrador and broody wife mean it's time to look for an estate. With the part-ex I would get for mine (full service history, good condition...
I bought an approved Volkswagen Touran from a main dealer. The service book wasn't stamped but the dealer said they would stamp it up with the three services that were on the Volkswagen system. A week...
I'm considering buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire, registered July 2003. The car has had two owners and has covered 66,000 miles with 12 months' MOT. It is in very good condition but has no...
I own a 4-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK200. It recently had a service at a dealership and I was shocked and stunned when it cost £1060 (including two rear tyres). The level of service isn't that brilliant...
Should I steer clear of a 2-year-old Mazda 6 that has 47,000 miles on the clock?
I'm going to look at a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0HDi at an independent dealer tomorrow. It's advertised as "Full Service History, 8 Stamps In Service Book" with a mileage of 80,000. First question,...
Three weeks ago I part exchanged my old car for a Volkswagen Beetle from a local dealership. Half way into the journey to view the car (and potentially purchase it) the garage owner rang to say he had...
I am looking to buy a BMW 535d M Sport Touring and wanted your general comments and thoughts on the car, as well as key areas to check on the car and its history. I am buying it from a BMW main dealer...
I am considering buying a 2007 Mazda 6 2.0 TS Auto. It is an ex-Motability car with one previous owner. It's being sold by the original supplying Mazda dealership. I am told that Mazda servicing data is...
I have seen a MINI Cooper 1.6 2003 with only 11,000 miles and one owner. The asking price is £6495 - is this a fair price for this car in immaculate condition with 12 months MoT?
 

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