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I have a 1999 Morgan +4. Should I buy a lead acid or a calcium battery? My last battery was a Halfords lead acid and lasted seven years.
How much would a 1994 Ford Mondeo LX automatic obtain if sold?
I have a Mitsubishi Colt GLX Mk2 and I can’t seem to find replacement rear brake disc splash/backplates as mine are rusted through. Are there compatible ones on the market?
The battery on my Opel Omega has run down even though it's just been parked up. What's the cause?
Why do the Rover Minis re-imported from Japan, which are apparently in excellent condition, attract much lower prices than those not re-imported?
I have my father-in-laws car to sell, it's a 1998 Rover 420d. He has had it for 18 years - where would be the best place to sell? I have tried Autotrader but they won't list due to its age.
I've got £10,000 - £14,000 to buy a car that's a bit of fun. It won't be driven over huge mileages - I've got a diesel Skoda Superb for that. But I've never had a vehicle that's been genuinely exciting....
I have an MGB Roadster - registration JSA 189G - can you tell me when my car becomes tax exempt?
I'm looking into restoration with Jaguar specialists for my Daimler Double-Six Coupe. I wondered how much it would affect the value if I deviated from the original colour? The car is currently painted...
I'm trying to trace a car. It's a Mercedes 380 SEC first registered in 1984 and had two owners in UK. It was imported to Ireland in 1990. The Ireland tax book says that the original identification was...
 

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