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You may remember I wrote about the delay in getting a Dacia Duster Access that was re-ordered in August. Even until yesterday lunchtime there was no delivery date linking my order number to a vehicle in...
Honda is unable to supply a spare wheel as specified on my order placed and delivered in December. I have the previous year (2012) spare kit fitted but due to the new type of Lithium Ion battery it does...
I want to buy a spare wheel for a Volkswagen Up to replace standard mobility kit, my vehicle has 15" wheels (standard for the High Up model), the spare available from Volkswagen is only a 14" wheel, is...
After 175,000 miles of mountain roads we need to replace our 1996 3-door, 2-litre petrol manual 4x4 RAV4 due to wear and tear and increasing maintenance costs. Other wish list items include sunroofs to...
We are looking to replace our 2006 Rav 4 with another 4x4 up to 2 years old. The Rav has been a fantastic car and we would happily have another but we see that the new models have a can of foam instead...
Despite being assured by Audi UK and also by the web that a space saver spare wheel doesn't actually exist for my 2012 Audi TT 2.0 TFSI, I passed by a car park recently by train and saw one attached to...
I'm interested in a Toyota IQ. There is no spare wheel as standard. The tyre sealant supplied does not appeal. Would you recommend buying a spare [steel] wheel/tyre, please? Are there any insurance implications?...
Where can I get a spare tyre for an Abarth 500C?
Many thanks for your great advice 8 years ago when I bought a BMW 330d Msport touring, which was to change to 17-inch alloys, remove the swirl flaps, change engine oil every 10K and change the autobox...
I ordered an XC90 in June. On the order it stated that a temporary spare wheel would be supplied FOC. When I collected the car in October the invoice stated the same. However, on hand over, the car was...