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I run a 1997 BMW 323i Tourer that has done 150,000 miles (admittedly it had a factory replacement engine at 30,000 miles due to cylinder liner corrosion) and apart from the usual bushes, bearings, shock...
I've recently moved to work in Norway and I'm shocked at the price of cars, which are often three times the UK price for new and even seven or eight times the price of an equivalent secondhand car in the...
I'm looking at a 54-plate Picanto for £2995 from a local trader. Anything I should watch out for? It is to replace my wife's N-reg Metro so needs to be relatively small and OK for 3000-4000 miles per year.
Should I steer clear of a 2-year-old Mazda 6 that has 47,000 miles on the clock?
I have and enjoy a 2000 Laguna Alize 1.6 16 valve. It's reliable and runs well, but is showing first signs of age. I am looking at a 2005 Laguna Extreme 2.0 16 valve as a replacement, but Which? refers...
I'm thinking of downsizing from a Touran to a Yaris (diesel) and would like to know if the new model is safe for carrying my small dogs. I only use the car for short journeys and would not like to buy...
I am currently an extremely frustrated driver of a 53-plate 1.5dci Renault Megane. Over the last three months I have shelled out over £1200 pounds to replace the ECU, front coils and top hats and recently...
I drive a BMW 325D at the moment and can't fault it, but I feel like a change and I am considering a Mercedes-Benz C-Class 180E and wondered what your thoughts are regarding this model. I would buy new.
I need a reliable diesel to replace my Vectra which is starting to become costly at just 85,000 miles. I had similar reliability issues with my 2002 Mondeo some years back at around 90,000 miles. I am...
I pretty sure European cars are better than American cars, but I always hear people saying American cars are better. I don't know why people say this but I need your opinion on who is better at making...
 

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