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I'm looking to buy a new Ford, and I'm normally a cash buyer, but their Options Cashplan seems like a win-win. I pay no more overall, I pay the balance three years later - when I get the option to keep...
I recently bought a cheap 2003 Ford Focus. Since I'm new to the UK's vehicle laws, I've been going through all the necessary online procedures. I just checked on the vehicle tax status and found that the...
My Jaguar XF doesn't have a spare wheel. I would like to buy a 'get you home spare wheel' and jack to go with it. I'm having problems finding one at the right price. Any suggestions, please?
Will a klaxon horn pass an MoT?
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