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I am thinking of buying the new Honda HR-V having waited for them to put a decent engine under the bonnet. I have read many reports of full dilution issues - petrol in the oil, particularly in the USA....
Are there any cars on the market which are automatic and have the handbrake on the right?
Do you have a standard letter format that I can use to reject a one-day-old defective new car?
Is buying a hybrid car a wise choice for infrequent use? I do some long trips.
I am soon to order a new car and am debating whether to have diesel or petrol. My driving pattern is changing as I am spending time between Italy and the UK. The problem is that when in Italy, I will...
With the fitting of particulate filters to petrol cars are we likely to see the same issues with regard to short journeys and stopping the engine during regeneration?
I have read about this new technique for combining a petrol engine with electric drive. Is it coming to the UK?
When would be the best time to buy a new car? Before the new registrations come out or after?
I am in the market to change my two present cars for two new cars. It is more than likely that the lead times will be approx 12 weeks? Dealers are telling me that Brexit will have an impact on both delivery...
I ordered a Volvo XC40 in December 2018 with an approximate delivery date of end April. I have now been informed that delivery is likely to be August. I received a favourable trade-in valuation on my car...