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I'm looking at getting a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC. It's showroom condition; one owner and full service history for £4000. It will come with 6 months warranty from the garage. It has 99,000 miles on...
I've just ordered a new Mazda 3 2.0 in silver. The dealer offered me Safegard paint and upholstery (cloth seats) protection for £300. I've never had this done before since I look after my cars. I have...
I have found a BMW 3 Series 2.0 SE diesel that's been owned and maintained by a mechanic for the last 6 years. It seems in good quality but is 15 years old with 150,000 on the clock. Does £1995 seem like...
I took my 2005 BMW to a reputable garage for a MoT and was surprised that the overall time to pass the test (one advisory - split rear tyre) was about 35 minutes. Should I be suspicious of this or should...
Just reading about the new MK10 Honda Civic, which got me thinking: Is it time to start thinking of the original Honda Civic Type R from 2001 as a classic? All the ingredients are there. One to watch?...
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I've decided to get a Ford Ka+ with the top spec 85PS engine. My wife is slightly disappointed that it doesn't have a reversing camera and I've been quoted £300 for fitting a mirror device as a camera....
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My 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDI with 80,000 miles on the clock is in for service next week. I asked about a cambelt change, the Ford dealer suggested it does not need changing until 125,000 miles or 10 years....
 

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