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How do I insure my car for drivers testing the car when buying?
I have seen a Mercedes AMG E63S for sale, it was formally a Mercedes-Press car and I have seen it featured in press articles. Should I be put off by this or add it to my shortlist?
How do I test an AWD system on a test drive?
Whild looking for a used car to buy I looked into the MoT history. Two car dealers offered me a test drive in cars with no MoT. I was told I could drive on their trade plates. Is this legal?
Do new Mazda 3s suffer from battery problems? We went for a test drive today and the salesperson had to charge the battery before the car would start. This seemed to be a regular occurrence!.
I would like to buy a used Fiat Sedici with its switchable two and four-wheel drive system. Apart from finding a grassy hill to drive up (and assuming there is no snow on the ground) how can I test that...
I asked to test drive a new Toyota at a local dealership today but they asked me to sign a form agreeing to a £600 insurance excess for any damage incurred during the test drive. I declined the test drive....
If and when will it be possible to road test a car in Scotland?
I've seen a used car I like the look of on a main dealer's website. I've spoken to a sales person, agreed a price and a price for my part exchange. I was willing to place a deposit on it and exchange cars...
I am about to sell my vehicle privately. What insurance is needed for a test drive? I have spoken to my insurers (plus others) and have got several different versions of information. Most often it seems...
 

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