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Ford Escort RS Turbo
Our flagship: Series 1 and Series 2, authenticity, rust, running faults and ownership costs.
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Renault Clio 172 & 182 Buying Guide: Problems, Costs, Cup & Trophy
A detailed UK buying guide to the Clio 172 and 182: Cup and Trophy differences, rust, belt history, mechanical checks, maintenance parts and hidden ownership costs.
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Audi TT Mk1 Buying Guide: 8N Problems, Prices & Ownership Costs
An in-depth Audi TT Mk1 buying guide covering 1.8T and 3.2, quattro, gearboxes, rust, roof leaks, maintenance parts and hidden ownership costs.
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MINI Cooper S R53 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Maintenance
A researched MINI Cooper S R53 buying guide covering supercharger servicing, cooling, rust, JCW and GP checks, parts and hidden ownership costs.
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Mazda MX-5 Mk2 Buying Guide: NB Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs
A detailed Mazda MX-5 Mk2 and Mk2.5 buying guide: chassis rails, sill repairs, engines, prices, roof leaks, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Toyota MR2 Mk2 Buying Guide: SW20 Problems, Prices & Costs
A detailed Toyota MR2 SW20 buying guide covering revisions, NA and turbo engines, rust, cooling, T-bar leaks, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Honda Civic Type R EP3 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Costs
Buying a Honda Civic Type R EP3? Compare UK and JDM cars, rust, K20 timing chains, gearbox problems, maintenance costs and our viewing checklist.
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MG TF Buying Guide: Head Gaskets, Rust, Prices & Running Costs
Buy a modern MG TF with confidence: TF135 vs TF160, head-gasket and cooling checks, rust, cambelts, roof problems, maintenance costs and hidden bills.
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Renault 5 GT Turbo Buying Guide: Phase 1, Phase 2, Problems & Costs
Renault 5 GT Turbo buying advice: Phase 1 vs Phase 2, Raider checks, rust, hot starting, carburettors, turbo problems, maintenance costs and parts.
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Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Running Costs
Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo buying guide covering LE and Plus models, cambelts, oil-cooler pipes, rust, turbo faults, maintenance costs and hidden expenses.
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Peugeot 205 GTI Buying Guide: 1.6 vs 1.9, Problems, Prices & Costs
Peugeot 205 GTI buying guide: compare 1.6 and 1.9 models, check rust, rear-beam wear, cambelts and injection faults, and budget for maintenance.
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Mazda MX-5 Mk1 Buying Guide: NA Rust, Engines, Prices & Costs
Mazda MX-5 Mk1 buying guide: NA 1.6 vs 1.8, Eunos imports, hidden sill rust, crank-pulley checks, roofs, timing belts, maintenance and ownership costs.
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Nissan 350Z Buying Guide: DE, HR, Problems, Prices & Costs
Nissan 350Z buying guide: DE, Rev-Up and HR engines, oil consumption, gallery gaskets, rust, clutch faults, Roadster roofs and maintenance costs.
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Porsche Boxster 986 Buying Guide: IMS, Problems, Prices & Costs
Porsche Boxster 986 buying guide: 2.5, 2.7 and 3.2 S, IMS evidence, engine checks, roof drains, cooling, suspension, servicing and hidden costs.
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BMW Z3 Buying Guide: Engines, Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs
BMW Z3 buying guide: 1.9, 2.2, 2.8 and 3.0 engines, hidden sill rust, boot-floor checks, cooling, roofs, maintenance parts and ownership costs.
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Porsche 944 Buying Guide: Rust, Belts, S2, Turbo & Costs
Porsche 944 buying guide: 2.5, S, S2 and Turbo, sill rust, timing and balance belts, chain pads, clutch work, prices, parts and hidden costs.
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VW Golf GTI Mk2 Buying Guide: 8v, 16v, Rust, Prices & Costs
VW Golf GTI Mk2 buying guide: 8v vs 16v, K-Jetronic and Digifant, hidden rust, gearbox faults, originality, timing belts and ownership costs.
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Alfa Romeo GTV 916 Buying Guide: Twin Spark, V6 & Costs
Alfa Romeo GTV 916 buying guide: Twin Spark vs Busso V6, belt intervals, oil use, hidden rust, rear suspension, prices, parts and ownership costs.
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Subaru Impreza Classic Turbo Buying Guide: Rust, WRX & Costs
Classic Subaru Impreza Turbo buying guide: UK Turbo, WRX and STi, rear-turret rust, engine tuning, timing belts, drivetrain, prices and costs.
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Volvo 850 T5 Buying Guide: Problems, T-5R, Prices & Costs
Volvo 850 T5 buying guide: T5 vs T-5R and R, PCV, oil leaks, timing belts, cooling, automatic gearboxes, prices, parts and ownership costs.
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Alfa Romeo Brera Buying Guide: Engines, Problems, Prices & Costs
Alfa Romeo Brera buying guide: JTS, V6, TBi and JTDM engines, timing chains and belts, subframe rust, gearboxes, prices, maintenance and costs.
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BMW E46 Coupe Buying Guide: 325Ci, 330Ci, Rust & Costs
BMW E46 coupe buying guide: 325Ci and 330Ci, cooling, oil leaks, rear-floor checks, rust, gearboxes, prices, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Honda S2000 Buying Guide: Rust, Engines, Problems & Costs
Honda S2000 buying guide: UK and import differences, oil use, valve clearances, chain tensioners, rust, seized alignment bolts, roofs and costs.
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Ford Fiesta ST150 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs
Ford Fiesta ST150 buying guide: 2.0 Duratec, timing chain, rust, gearbox, power steering, brake pipes, modifications, maintenance and costs.
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Toyota Celica Gen 7 Buying Guide: 140, 190, Problems & Costs
Toyota Celica Gen 7 buying guide: 140 vs 190, 1ZZ oil use, 2ZZ lift bolts, rust, timing chains, gearboxes, prices, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Ford Puma 1.7 Buying Guide: Rust, Cambelts, Prices & Costs
Buying an original Ford Puma 1.7? Check rust, cambelt history, engine health, scarce trim and maintenance costs with our detailed UK guide.
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Mercedes SLK R170 Buying Guide: Roof, Rust, Problems & Costs
Our Mercedes SLK R170 buying guide covers 200, 230 Kompressor and 320 versions, roof faults, rust, gearbox checks, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Peugeot 306 GTI-6 & Rallye Buying Guide: Problems & Costs
Buying a Peugeot 306 GTI-6 or Rallye? Our UK guide covers cambelts, rear axles, rust, six-speed gearboxes, maintenance costs and viewing checks.
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Saab 900 Classic Turbo Buying Guide: Rust, Gearboxes & Costs
Our classic Saab 900 Turbo buying guide covers T16 and LPT versions, structural rust, gearbox checks, roofs, maintenance costs and useful parts searches.
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Mitsubishi Evo IV–VI Buying Guide: Rust, AYC, Belts & Costs
Our Mitsubishi Evolution IV–VI buying guide covers GSR, RS and Tommi Mäkinen checks, rust, AYC, 4G63 timing belts, tuning and maintenance costs.
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Nissan 200SX S14 Buying Guide: Rust, SR20DET, Problems & Costs
Buying a Nissan 200SX S14 or S14a? Our UK guide covers rust, SR20DET and VTC faults, modifications, gearbox checks, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Citroën Saxo VTS Buying Guide: Rust, Rear Axles & Costs
Our Citroën Saxo VTS buying guide covers 16V identity, rust, rear axles, cambelts, gearbox checks, maintenance parts and hidden ownership costs.
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Vauxhall Calibra Buying Guide: Turbo 4×4, V6, Rust & Costs
Our Vauxhall Calibra buying guide covers 8V, 16V, V6 and Turbo 4×4, rust, cambelts, transfer boxes, gearbox checks, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Ford Fiesta RS Turbo Buying Guide: Rust, EFI, Problems & Costs
Our Mk3 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo buying guide covers authenticity, rust, EFI CVH engines, turbos, gearboxes, timing kits, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth Buying Guide: 2WD, 4×4 & Costs
Our Sapphire Cosworth buying guide covers 2WD and 4×4 identity, YB engines, rust, T5 and MT75 gearboxes, fuel wiring, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk2 Buying Guide: 8V, 16V, Rust & Costs
Our Astra GTE Mk2 buying guide covers 1.8, 2.0 8V and red-top 16V, rust, cambelts, digital dashboards, gearboxes, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Ford Escort XR3i Buying Guide: Mk3, Mk4, Rust & Costs
Buying a Ford Escort XR3i? Compare Mk3 and Mk4, Bosch and EFI, rust checks, timing belts, running costs and a detailed viewing checklist.
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Triumph Stag Buying Guide: V8, Cooling, Rust & Running Costs
A researched Triumph Stag buying guide covering V8 cooling, timing chains, rust, manual and automatic gearboxes, maintenance costs and roof checks.
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Lancia Delta Integrale Buying Guide: 8V, 16V, Evo & Costs
Compare Delta Integrale 8V, 16V, Evo I and Evo II, with researched rust, timing-belt, four-wheel-drive and maintenance checks for UK buyers.
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Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Buying Guide: Busso V6, Problems & Costs
Research-led Alfa 156 GTA buying advice: Busso V6 timing belts, differential upgrades, Selespeed, rust, brake sizes, maintenance costs and viewing checks.
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Saab 9-3 Convertible Buying Guide: 2003–2012 Problems & Costs
Buy the later Saab 9-3 Convertible with researched roof, B207 engine, rust, keys and maintenance checks, plus costs and a detailed viewing checklist.
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BMW E30 Buying Guide: Engines, Rust, 325i & Running Costs
A researched BMW E30 buying guide covering 318i, 318is and six-cylinder cars, rust, timing belts, Sport identity, roofs, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Toyota MR2 Mk3 Buying Guide: Roadster Problems, Rust & Costs
A detailed MR2 Roadster buying guide covering 1ZZ oil use, pre-cats, rear-subframe rust, SMT, roof drains, tyres, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Jaguar XK8 & XKR Buying Guide: X100 Problems, Rust & Costs
A researched Jaguar XK8 and XKR X100 guide covering 4.0/4.2 V8s, timing tensioners, rust, gearboxes, Convertible roofs, maintenance and hidden costs.
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VW Corrado Buying Guide: VR6, G60, Problems & Running Costs
A researched Corrado buying guide covering VR6 chains, G60 supercharger servicing, rust, sunroof and spoiler faults, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Toyota Supra Mk3 Buying Guide: A70, 7M, Rust & Running Costs
Research-led Supra A70 buying advice covering 7M engines, head-gasket evidence, rust, imports, gearboxes, timing belts, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Fiat Uno Turbo Buying Guide: Mk1, Mk2, Rust & Running Costs
A researched Uno Turbo i.e. guide covering Mk1 1.3 and Mk2 1.4 identity, hidden rust, turbo and injection checks, timing belts, maintenance and costs.
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Volvo C70 Mk1 Buying Guide: Coupe, Convertible, T5 & Costs
A researched first-generation C70 guide covering coupe and soft-top Convertible, five-cylinder engines, belts, PCV, gearboxes, roofs and maintenance costs.
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Citroën BX GTI & 16V Buying Guide: Hydraulics, Rust & Costs
A researched BX GTI and 16V guide covering hidden rust, LHM hydraulics, rear-arm bearings, timing belts, correct spheres, maintenance and ownership costs.
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Renault 5 Turbo & Turbo 2 Buying Guide: Problems & Costs
A researched guide to the mid-engined Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2: identity, rust, K-Jetronic injection, cooling, maintenance, parts and hidden ownership costs.
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Renault Avantime Buying Guide: V6, 2.0 Turbo, Problems & Costs
A researched Avantime buying guide covering V6 and 2.0 Turbo engines, timing belts, doors, roof and windows, scarce parts, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Ford Focus ST225 Buying Guide: Mk2 Problems, Prices & Costs
A researched Focus ST225 guide covering liner and breather concerns, rust, tuning, timing belts, clutches, maintenance parts and hidden ownership costs.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Costs
A researched Golf GTI Mk5 buying guide covering EA113 cam followers, DSG history, rust, Edition 30 differences, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Mazda MX-5 NC Buying Guide: Mk3 Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs
A researched MX-5 NC buying guide covering 1.8 versus 2.0, rust, cooling tanks, oil consumption, folding roofs, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Mazda RX-8 Buying Guide: Compression, Rust, Prices & Costs
A researched RX-8 buying guide covering rotary compression tests, 192 versus 231 and R3, rust, ignition, rebuild evidence, maintenance and hidden costs.
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BMW E36 Buying Guide: 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i, Rust & Costs
A researched six-cylinder E36 buying guide covering 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, rust, cooling, engine identity, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Renault Clio 197 & 200 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Costs
A researched Clio 197 and 200 guide covering Cup differences, TL4 gearboxes, swivel hubs, cambelts, Recaros, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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SEAT Leon Cupra R Mk1 Buying Guide: 210, 225, Problems & Costs
A researched 1M Leon Cupra R guide covering AMK/BAM identity, timing belts, oil supply, boost faults, Brembos, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Suzuki Swift Sport ZC31S Buying Guide: Problems, Rust & Costs
A researched early Swift Sport guide covering ZC31S identity, gearbox checks, rust, handbrakes, tyres, timing chains, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Toyota MR2 Mk1 AW11 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs
A researched AW11 buying guide covering Mk1a/Mk1b differences, rust, cooling, fifth gear, T-bar leaks, timing belts, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Alfa Romeo 147 GTA Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Running Costs
A researched 147 GTA buying guide covering Busso cambelts, Q2 and Quaife differentials, rust, Selespeed, brakes, maintenance and hidden ownership costs.
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Ford Fiesta ST180 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Running Costs
A researched ST180 buying guide covering ST-2, ST-3 and ST200, cooling checks, timing belts, tuning, security, maintenance and hidden ownership costs.
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MINI Cooper S R56 Buying Guide: N14, N18, Problems & Costs
A researched R56 buying guide covering N14 versus N18, timing chains, oil use, fuel pumps, carbon cleaning, cooling, maintenance and hidden costs.
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BMW Z4 E85 & E86 Buying Guide: Six-Cylinder Problems & Costs
A researched six-cylinder Z4 guide covering E85 roofs, E86 Coupes, M54 versus N52, cooling, steering checks, maintenance and hidden ownership costs.
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Honda Civic Type R FN2 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems & Costs
A researched FN2 buying guide covering GT and special editions, rear-beam rust, valve clearances, gearbox checks, timing chains and ownership costs.
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Porsche Cayman 987 Buying Guide: Engines, Problems & Costs
A researched Cayman 987 guide covering 987.1 versus 987.2, IMS and bore-scoring evidence, PDK, cooling, suspension, servicing and hidden ownership costs.
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Renault Mégane 225 & R26 Buying Guide: Problems, Costs and Checks
Buying a Renaultsport Mégane 225 or R26? Check cambelts, swivel bearings, turbo health, corrosion, service costs and the differences between versions.
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Vauxhall Astra VXR H Buying Guide: Problems, Maintenance and Costs
A detailed Astra VXR H buying guide covering M32 gearbox repairs, timing belts, turbo checks, rust, service costs, modifications and hidden ownership bills.
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Volkswagen Golf R32 Mk5 Buying Guide: Chains, DSG, Haldex and Costs
Buying a Golf Mk5 R32? Research timing-chain checks, manual versus DSG, Haldex servicing, corrosion, asking prices, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Peugeot RCZ Buying Guide: THP, HDi, RCZ R, Problems and Costs
A researched Peugeot RCZ buying guide covering THP timing chains, HDi belts and emissions equipment, RCZ R differences, body checks, maintenance and parts.
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Audi S3 8L Buying Guide: Problems, Timing Belt, Haldex and Costs
A detailed original Audi S3 8L buying guide covering 210 and 225 versions, timing belts, oil pressure, boost leaks, Haldex, corrosion and maintenance parts.
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Toyota GT86 & Subaru BRZ Buying Guide: Problems, Servicing and Costs
A researched first-generation GT86 and BRZ buying guide covering recalls, FA20 engines, gearboxes, rust, track use, spark-plug servicing and hidden costs.
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Mazda MX-5 ND Buying Guide: 1.5, 2.0, RF, Problems and Costs
A researched MX-5 ND buying guide covering 1.5 and 2.0 engines, soft-top versus RF, gearbox checks, rust, roof drains, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Vauxhall Corsa VXR D Buying Guide: Problems, Nürburgring and Costs
A researched Corsa VXR D buying guide covering Nürburgring identity, piston and fuelling concerns, M32 gearboxes, cambelts, rust, maintenance and parts.
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Abarth 500 & 595 Buying Guide: Problems, Costs & Best Versions
Buying a petrol Abarth 500 or 595? Compare versions, manual and MTA gearboxes, timing-belt costs, hidden expenses and the checks that matter.
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BMW 130i Buying Guide: E87 & E81 Problems, Costs & Checks
Buy a BMW 130i with confidence: N52 engine checks, electric water pump, oil leaks, manual versus automatic, maintenance costs and hidden expenses.
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Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Buying Guide: TSI, TDI, R & DSG Costs
Compare Scirocco Mk3 TSI, TDI and R models, engine and DSG checks, timing work, maintenance parts, hidden costs and the best version for your use.
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Nissan 370Z Buying Guide: Problems, Nismo, Maintenance & Costs
A researched UK Nissan 370Z buying guide covering V6 checks, clutch hydraulics, oil-gallery gaskets, Nismo, Roadster, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Peugeot 208 GTi Buying Guide: THP Problems, Peugeot Sport & Costs
Buying a petrol Peugeot 208 GTi? Compare standard, 30th and Peugeot Sport cars, timing-chain checks, maintenance parts, running costs and hidden expenses.
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Renault Twingo 133 Buying Guide: Renaultsport, Cup, Costs & Problems
A researched Twingo Renaultsport 133 buying guide covering Cup chassis, Gordini identity, cambelt costs, suspension, maintenance parts and hidden expenses.
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Suzuki Swift Sport ZC32S Buying Guide: Problems, Maintenance & Costs
Buy the 2012–2017 Swift Sport wisely: M16A engine and six-speed gearbox checks, rust, service costs, maintenance parts, tyres and hidden ownership expenses.
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Ford Focus ST250 Buying Guide: Mk3 Problems, Servicing & Costs
Buy a Ford Focus ST250 with confidence: petrol Mk3 versions, rust and engine checks, service costs, parts, modifications and hidden ownership bills.
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Renault Mégane RS 250, 265 & 275 Buying Guide: Problems & Costs
A detailed Mégane RS Mk3 buying guide covering Cup, Trophy, timing belts, swivel hubs, gearbox checks, maintenance, parts and hidden ownership costs.
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BMW M135i F20 & F21 Buying Guide: N55 Problems, Prices & Costs
A thorough six-cylinder M135i buying guide: N55 leaks and cooling, charge pipes, manual and automatic checks, maintenance, parts and hidden costs.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6 Buying Guide: Timing Chains, DSG & Costs
Buy the right Mk6 GTI: EA888 timing chains, Edition 35 belt differences, oil use, DSG, rust, maintenance costs, parts and hidden ownership bills.
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Audi TT Mk2 Buying Guide: 8J Engines, Problems, Servicing & Costs
A detailed Audi TT 8J buying guide: engine and timing differences, TTS, quattro/Haldex, S tronic, roof checks, maintenance, parts and hidden costs.
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MINI Cooper S F56 Buying Guide: B48 Problems, Servicing & Costs
A detailed MINI Cooper S F56 guide covering B48 cooling and mounts, manual and automatic checks, maintenance, alternators, parts and hidden costs.
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BMW Z4 E89 Buying Guide: Roof, N52, N20, 35i & Running Costs
A comprehensive BMW Z4 E89 guide: folding roof, six-cylinder and N20 engine checks, gearbox differences, maintenance, alternators and hidden costs.
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Porsche Boxster 987 buying guide: 987.1, 987.2, problems and ownership costs
Buying a Porsche Boxster 987? Compare 987.1 and 987.2, IMS and bore-scoring checks, roof faults, UK prices, maintenance and hidden ownership costs.
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Volvo C30 T5 buying guide: problems, timing belts, prices and ownership costs
Volvo C30 T5 buying guide covering the five-cylinder engine, timing belt, PCV, manual versus Geartronic, UK prices, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Lexus IS200 and IS300 buying guide: XE10 problems, rust, maintenance and costs
Lexus IS200 and IS300 XE10 buying guide: rust and ball-joint checks, timing belts, manuals and automatics, SportCross, UK prices, maintenance and hidden costs.
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BMW M3 E46 Buying Guide: Rod Bearings, VANOS, RACP, SMG & Costs
A detailed BMW M3 E46 buying guide: rod bearings, VANOS, rear axle carrier panel cracks, SMG and manual checks, prices, maintenance and hidden costs.
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Volkswagen Golf R Mk6 Buying Guide: EA113, Haldex, DSG & Costs
Golf R Mk6 buying guide covering EA113 timing belts and cam followers, Haldex, DSG, manual clutches, prices, maintenance parts and hidden ownership costs.
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Audi S3 8P Buying Guide: Timing Belt, Haldex, S tronic & Costs
Audi S3 8P buying guide: three-door or Sportback, EA113 belts and cam followers, Haldex generations, S tronic, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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BMW 335i E9x Buying Guide: N54, N55, Turbos, Problems & Costs
BMW 335i E90/E91/E92/E93 buying guide: N54 versus N55, fuel and cooling checks, turbos, gearboxes, maintenance parts and hidden ownership costs.
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Subaru Impreza WRX 2001–2007 Buying Guide: Rust, Engines, Belts & Costs
New-age Impreza WRX buying guide: bugeye, blobeye and hawkeye, 2.0 versus 2.5, rust, engine tests, timing belts, gearbox checks and ownership costs.
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Honda Civic Type R FK2 Buying Guide: Problems, Gearbox, Maintenance & Costs
Honda Civic Type R FK2 buying guide: GT specification, gearbox and cooling checks, adaptive dampers, rust, maintenance parts and hidden ownership costs.
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Honda Integra Type R DC5 Buying Guide: Rust, K20A, Gearbox & Costs
Integra Type R DC5 buying guide: genuine JDM specification, import history, rust, K20A and gearbox checks, Brembo brakes, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Mercedes SLK R171 Buying Guide: Roof, Engines, Rust & Costs
Buying a Mercedes SLK R171? Compare SLK200, V6 and AMG models, inspect the folding roof and rust, and plan maintenance and hidden ownership costs.
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Ford Mondeo ST220 Buying Guide: Rust, V6, Clutch & Costs
A detailed Ford Mondeo ST220 buying guide covering V6 checks, rust, clutch and suspension, real asking-price evidence, maintenance parts and hidden costs.
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV Buying Guide: 1750, TCT, Belts & Costs
Buying a Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde? Compare manual and TCT 1750 models, check cambelt history, gearbox and electrics, and budget maintenance and hidden costs.
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Ford Focus RS Mk2 Buying Guide: Prices, Problems & Costs
Five-cylinder RS buying advice covering originality, cooling, timing belts, RevoKnuckle suspension, maintenance budgets and the costs behind tuned examples.
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BMW M3 E90/E92/E93 Buying Guide: V8 Problems & Costs
The V8 M3 explained: bearing evidence, throttle actuators, manual versus DCT, coupe and convertible checks, parts budgets and hidden ownership costs.
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Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Costs
Three-cylinder Fiesta ST buying advice: Performance Pack checks, cold-start inspection, clutch and cooling, maintenance parts and the costs of modified cars.
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Porsche 911 996 Buying Guide: Carrera Problems & Costs
Carrera 3.4 and 3.6 buying advice covering IMS history, bore inspection, cooling, manual and Tiptronic gearboxes, roof checks and realistic maintenance costs.
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Honda Integra Type R DC2 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems & Costs
How to buy a genuine DC2 Type R: shell condition, UK and Japanese specification, B18C maintenance, gearbox checks, original parts and ownership budgets.
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Audi S4 B8 Buying Guide: S tronic, Problems & Costs
Supercharged S4 buying advice covering water pump, thermostat, PCV, DL501 S tronic diagnosis, quattro, maintenance parts and the costs behind tuned examples.
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BMW M3 E36 Buying Guide: 3.0, Evolution, Problems & Costs
European E36 M3 buying advice covering 3.0 and 3.2 Evolution, shell condition, VANOS evidence, cooling, manual and SMG, parts budgets and originality.
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Ford Focus RS Mk1 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems & Costs
The original Focus RS assessed: shell condition, authenticity, timing belts, turbo, Quaife differential, RS-specific parts and the costs behind originality.
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Renault Clio V6 Buying Guide: Phase 1, Phase 2 & Costs
Mid-engined Clio V6 buying advice covering both phases, belt-service evidence, specialist inspection, rare bodywork, tyres, maintenance budgets and ownership costs.
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Honda Accord Type R Buying Guide: Rust, Problems & Costs
The CH1 Accord Type R assessed: shell condition, H22A7 timing and balance belts, gearbox and VTEC checks, original trim, maintenance parts and ownership budgets.
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Citroën · 2 guides
- Citroën BX GTI & 16V Buying Guide: Hydraulics, Rust & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Citroën Saxo VTS Buying Guide: Rust, Rear Axles & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
Alfa Romeo · 5 guides
- Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV Buying Guide: 1750, TCT, Belts & Costs
- Alfa Romeo 147 GTA Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Running Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Buying Guide: Busso V6, Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Alfa Romeo Brera Buying Guide: Engines, Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Alfa Romeo GTV 916 Buying Guide: Twin Spark, V6 & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
Aston Martin · 26 guides
- Aston Martin AM V8 and V8 Volante 1972–1989: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin Cygnet: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DB2, DB2/4 and DB Mark III: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DB4: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DB5: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DB6: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DB7 Vantage: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DB7 Zagato: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DB9: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DBS 2007–2012: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin DBS and DBS V8 1967–1972: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin Lagonda Series 2, 3 and 4: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin One-77: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin Rapide and Rapide S: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin V12 Speedster: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin V12 Vanquish: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage 2009–2018: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1977–1989: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2005–2017: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550 and V600: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin V8 Zagato and Zagato Volante: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin Vanquish and Vanquish S 2012–2018: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin Vantage GT12: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin Virage 1989–1996: History and Buying Guide
- Aston Martin Virage 2011–2012: History and Buying Guide
Audi · 5 guides
- Audi S4 B8 Buying Guide: S tronic, Problems & Costs
- Audi S3 8P Buying Guide: Timing Belt, Haldex, S tronic & Costs
- Audi TT Mk2 Buying Guide: 8J Engines, Problems, Servicing & Costs
- Audi S3 8L Buying Guide: Problems, Timing Belt, Haldex and Costs
- Audi TT Mk1 Buying Guide: 8N Problems, Prices & Ownership Costs — New in-depth buying guide
Austin · 8 guides
- Austin 18-22 Series & Princess: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Austin 1800 & 2200 Landcrab: UK History & Buying Guide
- Austin Allegro: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Austin Ambassador: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Austin and Morris Mini: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Austin Maestro: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Austin Maxi: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Austin Metro: UK History, Models & Buying Guide
Autozam · 1 guides
Bentley · 10 guides
- Bentley Arnage: Green Label, Red Label, R and T Buying Guide
- Bentley Azure: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Bentley Brooklands Coupé: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Bentley Continental Flying Spur Mk1: History and Buying Guide
- Bentley Continental GT Mk1: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Bentley Continental GTC Mk1: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Bentley Continental R: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Bentley Mulsanne (2010–2020): History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Bentley T-Series: T1 and T2 History and Buying Guide
- Bentley Turbo R: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
BMW · 12 guides
- BMW M3 E36 Buying Guide: 3.0, Evolution, Problems & Costs
- BMW M3 E90/E92/E93 Buying Guide: V8 Problems & Costs
- BMW 335i E9x Buying Guide: N54, N55, Turbos, Problems & Costs
- BMW M3 E46 Buying Guide: Rod Bearings, VANOS, RACP, SMG & Costs
- BMW Z4 E89 Buying Guide: Roof, N52, N20, 35i & Running Costs
- BMW M135i F20 & F21 Buying Guide: N55 Problems, Prices & Costs
- BMW 130i Buying Guide: E87 & E81 Problems, Costs & Checks
- BMW Z4 E85 & E86 Buying Guide: Six-Cylinder Problems & Costs
- BMW E36 Buying Guide: 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i, Rust & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- BMW E30 Buying Guide: Engines, Rust, 325i & Running Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- BMW E46 Coupe Buying Guide: 325Ci, 330Ci, Rust & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- BMW Z3 Buying Guide: Engines, Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
Chevrolet · 4 guides
Chrysler · 8 guides
- Chrysler 300C: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Chrysler 300M: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Chrysler Crossfire: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Chrysler Neon: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Chrysler PT Cruiser: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Chrysler Sebring: UK History, Models & Buying Guide
- Chrysler Voyager & Grand Voyager: UK History & Buying Guide
- Chrysler Ypsilon: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
Daewoo · 4 guides
Daihatsu · 12 guides
- Daihatsu Applause: UK History, Super Lid and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Charade GTti: Turbo Triple History and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Copen: 660 Turbo and 1.3 History and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Cuore and Avanzato TR-XX R4: UK History and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Fourtrak: 2.8 Turbo Diesel History and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Hijet: UK Microvan and Pickup History and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Materia: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Move: 1997 UK Micro-MPV History and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Sirion Rally 2 and Rally 4: History and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Sportrak: 1.6 4×4 History and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu Terios: J100 and J200 History and Buying Guide
- Daihatsu YRV Turbo 130: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
Datsun · 3 guides
Ferrari · 25 guides
- Dino 246 GT and GTS: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 288 GTO: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 308 GTB, GTS and Quattrovalvole: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 328 GTB and GTS: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 348 tb, ts, GTB, GTS and Spider: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 360 Modena, Spider and Challenge Stradale: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 400, 400i and 412: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 456 GT and GTA: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 458 Italia, Spider, Speciale and Speciale A: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 550 Maranello and 575M: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, HGTE, GTO and SA Aperta: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari 612 Scaglietti: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari California and California T: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari Enzo: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari F355: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari F40: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari F430, Spider, 430 Scuderia and 16M: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari F50: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari FF and GTC4Lusso: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Ferrari Mondial 8, QV, 3.2 and t: History and Buying Guide
- Ferrari Testarossa, 512 TR and F512 M: History and Buying Guide
- Fiat Dino Coupé & Spider: Ferrari V6 History and Buying Guide
- Lancia Thema 8.32: UK History, Ferrari V8 and Buying Guide
Fiat · 9 guides
- Abarth 500 & 595 Buying Guide: Problems, Costs & Best Versions
- Fiat Uno Turbo Buying Guide: Mk1, Mk2, Rust & Running Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Fiat Coupé 20V Turbo Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Running Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Fiat 124 Sport Spider & Abarth Rally: History and Buying Guide
- Fiat Barchetta Guide: History, Specs, Problems & Buying Advice
- Fiat Multipla Guide: History, Design, Problems & Buying Advice
- Fiat Punto GT Guide: Turbo History, Phases, Specs & Buying Advice
- Fiat Strada / Ritmo Abarth 125TC & 130TC: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Fiat Uno Turbo i.e. Guide: History, Models, Problems & Buying Advice
Ford · 16 guides
- Ford Focus RS Mk1 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems & Costs
- Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Costs
- Ford Focus RS Mk2 Buying Guide: Prices, Problems & Costs
- Ford Mondeo ST220 Buying Guide: Rust, V6, Clutch & Costs
- Ford Focus ST250 Buying Guide: Mk3 Problems, Servicing & Costs
- Ford Fiesta ST180 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Running Costs
- Ford Focus ST225 Buying Guide: Mk2 Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Ford Escort XR3i Buying Guide: Mk3, Mk4, Rust & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth Buying Guide: 2WD, 4×4 & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Ford Fiesta RS Turbo Buying Guide: Rust, EFI, Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Ford Puma 1.7 Buying Guide: Rust, Cambelts, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Ford Fiesta ST150 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Ford Anglia 105E Estate: History & Buying Guide
- Ford Escort RS Turbo Guide: Series 1, Series 2, Problems & Buying Advice
- Ford Fiesta ST500: Specs, Rarity & Buying Guide
- Ford Transit Mk2 V8: Conversion & Buying Guide
Gilbern · 1 guides
Hillman · 8 guides
- Hillman Aero Minx: UK History, Models & Buying Guide
- Hillman Avenger: UK History, Models & Buying Guide
- Hillman Hunter: UK History, Models & Buying Guide
- Hillman Husky: UK History, Models & Buying Guide
- Hillman Imp: UK History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hillman Minx Californian: UK History & Buying Guide
- Hillman Minx: UK History, Generations & Buying Guide
- Hillman Super Minx: UK History, Models & Buying Guide
Honda · 19 guides
- Honda Accord Type R Buying Guide: Rust, Problems & Costs
- Honda Integra Type R DC2 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems & Costs
- Honda Integra Type R DC5 Buying Guide: Rust, K20A, Gearbox & Costs
- Honda Civic Type R FK2 Buying Guide: Problems, Gearbox, Maintenance & Costs
- Honda Civic Type R FN2 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems & Costs
- Honda S2000 Buying Guide: Rust, Engines, Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Honda Civic Type R EP3 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Honda Accord Type R CH1: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Honda Beat PP1: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Honda City Turbo II: History, Specs, Motocompo and Buying Guide
- Honda Civic Type R EK9: History, B16B Specs and Buying Guide
- Honda Civic Type R EP3: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Honda CR-X: History, VTEC Models, Specs and Buying Guide
- Honda Integra Type R DC2 and DB8: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Honda Integra Type R DC5: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Honda NSX NA1 and NA2: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Honda Prelude: Five Generations, 4WS, VTEC and Buying Guide
- Honda S2000 AP1 and AP2: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Triumph Acclaim: Honda Partnership, Models and Buying Guide
Hyundai · 12 guides
- Hyundai Accent MVi: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hyundai Coupé F2 & F2 Evolution: History & Buying Guide
- Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hyundai i20 N: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hyundai i30 N: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hyundai Lantra 2.0: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hyundai Pony: History, Models & Buying Guide
- Hyundai Scoupé Turbo: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hyundai Stellar: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDi: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hyundai Veloster Turbo: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Hyundai XG30: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
Infiniti · 8 guides
- Infiniti EX30d and QX50: UK History and Buying Guide
- Infiniti FX30d, FX37 and FX50 / QX70: UK History and Buying Guide
- Infiniti G37 Coupé and Convertible: UK History and Buying Guide
- Infiniti M30d and M35h / Q70: UK History and Buying Guide
- Infiniti Q30: British-Built Premium Hatchback History and Buying Guide
- Infiniti Q50 Hybrid and 3.0t: UK History and Buying Guide
- Infiniti Q60 2.0t and 3.0t: UK History and Buying Guide
- Infiniti QX30: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
Jaguar · 13 guides
- Jaguar XK8 & XKR Buying Guide: X100 Problems, Rust & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Jaguar F-Type V6 S and Manual: History and Buying Guide
- Jaguar S-Type R: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Jaguar X-Type and Estate: History, Problems and Buying Guide
- Jaguar X100 XKR: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Jaguar X150 XK and XKR: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Jaguar X300 XJR: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Jaguar X308 XJR: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Jaguar X350 and X358 XJR: History and Buying Guide
- Jaguar XJ-C Series 2 Coupé: History and Buying Guide
- Jaguar XJ220: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Jaguar XJ40, XJR and XJ12: History and Buying Guide
- Jaguar XJS V12: History, Specs and Buying Guide
Jeep · 4 guides
- Jeep Cherokee KJ 2.8 CRD: UK History, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Jeep Wrangler 1941: Rare UK Limited Edition History and Buying Guide
- Jeep Wrangler TJ: UK History, Engines, Common Problems and Buying Guide
Jensen · 8 guides
- Early Jensen Interceptor 1950–1957: history and buying guide
- Jensen 541, 541R and 541S: history, differences and buying guide
- Jensen C-V8: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Jensen FF: History, Four-Wheel Drive and Buying Guide
- Jensen GT: history, specifications and buying guide
- Jensen Interceptor: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Jensen S-V8: history, specifications and buying guide
- Jensen-Healey: History, Models and Buying Guide
Kia · 12 guides
- Kia Cerato: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Clarus: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Magentis Mk1: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Mentor and Sephia: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Pride: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia pro_cee’d GT: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Rio Mk1: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Sedona Mk1: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Shuma 1.8: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Sorento Mk1: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Sportage Mk1: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Kia Stinger GT S: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
Kit cars & replicas · 12 guides
- AK 427 Cobra Replica: 6.3-Litre V8 Buying Guide
- AMS Murtaya: Subaru Impreza Kit Car Buying Guide
- Carlton Carrera Kit Car: Ford Cortina Buying Guide
- DNA F430 Spider Replica: Toyota MR2 Buying Guide
- Ferrari F355 MR2 Replica: Buying Guide
- Fisher Fury Le Mans Kit Car: Buying Guide
- JH Classics Dino Replica: Toyota MR2 Buying Guide
- ListerBell STR Lancia Stratos Replica: Buying Guide
- Lotus Seven-Type Pinto Kit Car: Buying Guide
- Mirage Countach 5000 QV Replica: Buying Guide
- Southern Roadcraft Daytona Replica: V12 Buying Guide
- VW Beetle Wizard Roadster: History & Buying Guide
Lada · 5 guides
Lamborghini · 16 guides
- Lamborghini 350 GT and 400 GT: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Aventador: History, Versions, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Countach: History, Versions, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Diablo: History, Versions, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Espada: History, Series, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Gallardo: History, Versions, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Huracán: History, Versions, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Islero and Islero S: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Jalpa: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Jarama GT and GTS: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini LM002: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Miura P400, S and SV: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Murciélago: History, Versions, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Reventón Coupé and Roadster: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Silhouette P300: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lamborghini Urraco P200, P250 and P300: History and Buying Guide
Lancia · 12 guides
- Lancia Delta Integrale Buying Guide: 8V, 16V, Evo & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Lancia Aurelia B20 GT: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lancia Beta Berlina: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lancia Beta Coupé, HPE and Spider: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lancia Beta Montecarlo: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lancia Dedra 2000 Turbo: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lancia Delta HF Turbo: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lancia Flaminia Coupé: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lancia Flavia Coupé, Convertible and 2000: UK History and Buying Guide
- Lancia Gamma Coupé: UK History, Boxer Engine and Buying Guide
- Lancia Trevi and Trevi Volumex: UK History and Buying Guide
- Lancia Y10 Turbo: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
Land Rover & Range Rover · 12 guides
- Land Rover 101 Forward Control: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Land Rover Defender 50th Anniversary V8: History and Buying Guide
- Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition: History and Buying Guide
- Land Rover Defender SVX 60th Anniversary: History and Buying Guide
- Land Rover Defender Tomb Raider: History, Specification and Buying Guide
- Land Rover Discovery 3 G4 Challenge: Event Cars and Buying Guide
- Land Rover Freelander 1: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Land Rover Series III Stage 1 V8: History and Buying Guide
- Range Rover Classic Vogue LSE 4.2: History and Buying Guide
- Range Rover CSK: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Range Rover P38 4.6 HSE and Autobiography: History and Buying Guide
- Range Rover Sport L320 Supercharged: History and Buying Guide
Lexus · 5 guides
Lotus · 17 guides
- Lotus 2-Eleven: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lotus 340R: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lotus Carlton Guide: History, Specs, Problems & Buying Advice
- Lotus Éclat S1, S2.2 and Riviera: History and Buying Guide
- Lotus Elan +2, +2S and +2S 130: History and Buying Guide
- Lotus Elan M100 SE and S2: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lotus Elan S1, S2, S3, S4 and Sprint: History and Buying Guide
- Lotus Elise S1: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lotus Elite Type 14: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lotus Elite Type 75 and 83: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lotus Esprit Turbo and V8: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lotus Europa S1, S2, Twin Cam and Special: History and Buying Guide
- Lotus Evora, Evora S, 400 and GT430: History and Buying Guide
- Lotus Excel SE and SA: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lotus Exige S1 and S2: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Lotus Seven S1, S2, S3 and S4: History and Buying Guide
- Talbot Sunbeam Lotus: History, Rally Success and Buying Guide
Maserati · 15 guides
- Maserati 3200 GT: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati 3500 GT and GTI: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati Biturbo and Spyder: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati Bora: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati Coupé 4200 GT and Spyder: History and Buying Guide
- Maserati Ghibli I: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati Ghibli II: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati GranSport: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio: History and Buying Guide
- Maserati Indy: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati Khamsin: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati Kyalami: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati Merak: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Maserati Quattroporte V (M139): History and Buying Guide
- Maserati Shamal: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
Mazda · 16 guides
- Mazda MX-5 ND Buying Guide: 1.5, 2.0, RF, Problems and Costs
- Mazda RX-8 Buying Guide: Compression, Rust, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Mazda MX-5 NC Buying Guide: Mk3 Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Mazda MX-5 Mk1 Buying Guide: NA Rust, Engines, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Mazda MX-5 Mk2 Buying Guide: NB Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Eunos Cosmo 20B: Rotary History, Specs and Buying Guide
- First-Generation Mazda RX-7 SA and FB: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mazda 323 GTX and GT-R: Familia 4WD Turbo History and Buying Guide
- Mazda MX-3 V6: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mazda MX-5 NA and Eunos Roadster: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mazda MX-5 NB and Mk2: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mazda RX-7 FC: History, Turbo Specs and Buying Guide
- Mazda RX-7 FD: History, Rotary Specs and Buying Guide
- Mazda RX-8: Rotary History, Specs, Problems and Buying Guide
- Mazda3 MPS and Mazdaspeed3: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mazda6 MPS and Mazdaspeed6: History, Specs and Buying Guide
Mercedes-Benz · 13 guides
- Mercedes SLK R171 Buying Guide: Roof, Engines, Rust & Costs
- Mercedes SLK R170 Buying Guide: Roof, Rust, Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 and 2.5-16: History and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG W202: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG W204: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG C208: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG C219: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG W211: Supercharged V8 History and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG W212: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz R129 SL: History, Engines and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz SLK 32 AMG R170: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG R171: History, Specs and Buying Guide
MG · 9 guides
- MG TF Buying Guide: Head Gaskets, Rust, Prices & Running Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- MG F and MG TF: History, Problems and Buying Guide
- MG Maestro Turbo Guide: Tickford History, Specs, Problems & Buying Advice
- MG Montego Turbo: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- MG RV8: History, Specs, Problems and Buying Guide
- MG XPower SV and SV-R: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- MG ZR 160: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- MG ZS 180 V6: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- MG ZT 260 and Rover 75 V8: History and Buying Guide
MINI · 3 guides
Mitsubishi · 11 guides
- Mitsubishi Evo IV–VI Buying Guide: Rust, AYC, Belts & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Mitsubishi Colt CZT and Ralliart Version-R: history and buying guide
- Mitsubishi Delica L300 and L400: History, 4WD and Buying Guide
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 1G and 2G: GS-T, GSX and Buying Guide
- Mitsubishi FTO GPX and MIVEC: history and buying guide
- Mitsubishi Galant and Legnum VR-4: history and buying guide
- Mitsubishi GTO and 3000GT: history, specs and buying guide
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX: FQ Models, Wagon and Buying Guide
- Mitsubishi Pajero and Shogun Mk2: History, 4WD and Buying Guide
- Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution: History, Specs & Buying Guide
- Mitsubishi Starion Turbo: History, Specs & Buying Guide
Morris · 9 guides
- Morris 1100 and 1300 ADO16: UK History and Buying Guide
- Morris 1800 Landcrab: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Morris Ital 2.0 HLS: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Morris J2 Camper: History, Conversions & Buying Guide
- Morris Marina 1.8 TC: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Morris Minor Million: UK History, Identification and Buying Guide
- Morris Minor Traveller: UK History, Wood Frame and Buying Guide
- Morris Minor Van and Pick-up: UK History and Buying Guide
- Morris Oxford Series VI: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
Nissan · 15 guides
- Nissan 370Z Buying Guide: Problems, Nismo, Maintenance & Costs
- Nissan 200SX S14 Buying Guide: Rust, SR20DET, Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Nissan 350Z Buying Guide: DE, HR, Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Nissan 200SX S13: History, CA18DET Specifications and Buying Guide
- Nissan 300ZX Z32 Guide: Twin Turbo, Specs & Buying Advice
- Nissan 350Z Z33: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Nissan 370Z Z34: Coupe, Roadster and Nismo Buying Guide
- Nissan Cube Z11 and Z12: History, Imports and Buying Guide
- Nissan Figaro: Pike Factory History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Nissan GT-R R35: History, Versions, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Nissan Pulsar and Sunny GTI-R: Rally History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Nissan Silvia S15 Spec R: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Nissan Skyline GT-R R32: Godzilla History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Nissan Skyline GT-R R34: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Nissan Stagea 260RS Autech: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
Opel · 14 guides
- Opel Ascona 400: UK History, Rally Heritage, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Opel Ascona A 1.9 SR: UK History and Buying Guide
- Opel Commodore A GS/E: UK History and Buying Guide
- Opel Commodore B GS/E: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Opel GT 1900: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Opel Kadett C GT/E: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Opel Kadett D: UK History and Buying Guide
- Opel Manta i200: UK History, Specifications, Authenticity and Buying Guide
- Opel Rekord C Sprint Coupé: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Opel Rekord D 2100D: UK History and Buying Guide
- Opel Rekord E1: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Opel Senator A2 3.0E: UK History, Specifications, Problems and Buying Guide
- Vauxhall Carlton & Opel Omega Performance Guide: 3000, GSi and Buying Advice
- Vauxhall Senator / Opel Senator Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice
Peugeot · 12 guides
- Peugeot 208 GTi Buying Guide: THP Problems, Peugeot Sport & Costs
- Peugeot RCZ Buying Guide: THP, HDi, RCZ R, Problems and Costs
- Peugeot 306 GTI-6 & Rallye Buying Guide: Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Peugeot 205 GTI Buying Guide: 1.6 vs 1.9, Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Peugeot 205 Roland Garros: History & Buying Guide
- Peugeot 309 16v Rally Car Guide: Building & Buying
- Peugeot 309 GTI Guide: History, Problems & Buying Advice
- Peugeot 309 History, Models & Buying Guide
- Peugeot 405 Buying Guide: Models, Problems & What to Check
- Peugeot 405 Mi16 Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice
- Peugeot 405 Mi16x4 Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice
- Peugeot 405 T16 Guide: History, Specs & Buying Advice
Porsche · 18 guides
- Porsche 911 996 Buying Guide: Carrera Problems & Costs
- Porsche Boxster 987 buying guide: 987.1, 987.2, problems and ownership costs
- Porsche Cayman 987 Buying Guide: Engines, Problems & Costs
- Porsche 944 Buying Guide: Rust, Belts, S2, Turbo & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Porsche Boxster 986 Buying Guide: IMS, Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Porsche 911 GT2 993 and GT2R: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Porsche 911 GT3 996: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Porsche 911 Turbo 930: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Porsche 911 Turbo 964: 3.3, 3.6 and Turbo S History and Buying Guide
- Porsche 911 Turbo 996: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Porsche 914 and 914-6: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Porsche 924 Carrera GT, GTS and GTR: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Porsche 928 S4, GT and GTS: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Porsche 959: History, Technology, Dakar Legacy and Buying Guide
- Porsche 968 Club Sport: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Porsche Carrera GT: V10 History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- SEAT Ibiza Mk1 SXI: System Porsche History and Buying Guide
Proton · 8 guides
- Proton Coupé (Putra): UK History, Specs & Buying Guide
- Proton Gen-2: UK History, Specs & Buying Guide
- Proton Impian: UK History, Specs & Buying Guide
- Proton Jumbuck: UK History, Specs & Buying Guide
- Proton Persona and Wira: UK History, Specs & Buying Guide
- Proton Saga and Iswara: UK History, Specs & Buying Guide
- Proton Satria GTi: UK History, Specs & Buying Guide
- Proton Savvy: UK History, Specs & Buying Guide
Reliant · 8 guides
- Reliant Kitten: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Reliant Regal and Supervan: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Reliant Rialto: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Reliant Robin: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Reliant Scimitar GT SE4: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Reliant Scimitar GTC SE8: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Reliant Scimitar GTE: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Reliant Scimitar SS1, SST and Sabre: History and Buying Guide
Renault · 18 guides
- Renault Clio V6 Buying Guide: Phase 1, Phase 2 & Costs
- Renault Mégane RS 250, 265 & 275 Buying Guide: Problems & Costs
- Renault Twingo 133 Buying Guide: Renaultsport, Cup, Costs & Problems
- Renault Mégane 225 & R26 Buying Guide: Problems, Costs and Checks
- Renault Clio 197 & 200 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Renault Avantime Buying Guide: V6, 2.0 Turbo, Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Renault 5 Turbo & Turbo 2 Buying Guide: Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Renault Clio 172 & 182 Buying Guide: Problems, Costs, Cup & Trophy — New in-depth buying guide
- Renault 5 GT Turbo Buying Guide: Phase 1, Phase 2, Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Renault 19 16V and Chamade: UK History and Buying Guide
- Renault 5 GT Turbo Guide: History, Phases, Problems & Buying Advice
- Renault 8 Gordini: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Renault Clio 172 and 182: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Renault Clio 197 and 200: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Renault Clio RS 200 and 220 Trophy EDC: UK History and Buying Guide
- Renault Mégane RS 250, 265 and 275: History and Buying Guide
- Renault Twingo Renaultsport 133: UK History and Buying Guide
- Renault Vel Satis V6 and 3.0 dCi: UK History and Buying Guide
Rolls-Royce · 8 guides
- Rolls-Royce Camargue: Pininfarina History and Buying Guide
- Rolls-Royce Corniche: History, Generations and Buying Guide
- Rolls-Royce Ghost Series I: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Rolls-Royce Phantom VII: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud: History, Series and Buying Guide
- Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit and Silver Spur: History and Buying Guide
Rover · 4 guides
Saab · 14 guides
- Saab 9-3 Convertible Buying Guide: 2003–2012 Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Saab 900 Classic Turbo Buying Guide: Rust, Gearboxes & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Saab 9-3 Convertible: Generations, Roof Problems and Buying Guide
- Saab 9-3 Turbo X: XWD History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Saab 9-3 Viggen: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Saab 9-5 Aero: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Saab 900 NG and First-Generation 9-3: History and Buying Guide
- Saab 900 Turbo: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Saab 9000 Aero: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Saab 95 Estate: Two-Stroke and V4 History and Buying Guide
- Saab 96: Two-Stroke and V4 History and Buying Guide
- Saab 99 Turbo: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Saab Sonett II, V4 and III: History and Buying Guide
- Second-Generation Saab 9-5: History, Specs and Buying Guide
SEAT · 20 guides
- SEAT Leon Cupra R Mk1 Buying Guide: 210, 225, Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- SEAT Alhambra Mk1: V6, TDI and Buying Guide
- SEAT Altea Freetrack 4: History, Engines and Buying Guide
- SEAT Arosa: Sport 16V, Engines and Buying Guide
- SEAT Cordoba SX 2.0 16V: History and Buying Guide
- SEAT Exeo: History, Engines, Specifications and Buying Guide
- SEAT Ibiza Cupra 6L: 1.8T and TDI History and Buying Guide
- SEAT Ibiza Cupra and Bocanegra 6J: History and Buying Guide
- SEAT Ibiza Cupra and Cupra R 6K: History and Buying Guide
- SEAT Ibiza FR TDI 130 6L: History and Buying Guide
- SEAT Inca Van: UK History, Engines and Buying Guide
- SEAT Leon Cupra 280, 290 and 300: History and Buying Guide
- SEAT Leon Cupra R Mk1: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- SEAT Leon Cupra R Mk2 1P: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- SEAT Malaga: UK History, Engines and Buying Guide
- SEAT Marbella: History, Engines and Buying Guide
- SEAT Mii and Mii Electric: History, Range and Buying Guide
- SEAT Toledo Mk1 2.0 GT 16V: History and Buying Guide
- SEAT Toledo Mk3: 2.0 TFSI, TDI and Buying Guide
- SEAT Toledo V5 Mk2: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
Škoda · 20 guides
- Original Škoda Octavia, Super and Combi: History and Buying Guide
- Škoda 100 and 110 Saloon: History and Buying Guide
- Škoda 1000 MB and 1100 MBX: History and Buying Guide
- Škoda 110 R: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Škoda Citigo: Monte Carlo, Citigoe iV and Buying Guide
- Škoda Estelle & Rapid 130, 135, 136: History & Buying Guide
- Škoda Fabia vRS Mk1 1.9 TDI: History & Buying Guide
- Škoda Fabia vRS Mk2: Twincharged History and Buying Guide
- Škoda Favorit & Forman: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Škoda Felicia Convertible 1959–1964: History and Buying Guide
- Škoda Felicia Fun: History, Party Trick & Buying Guide
- Škoda Felicia Hatch, Estate and Pick-up: History and Buying Guide
- Škoda Kodiaq vRS Mk1: Diesel, Petrol and Buying Guide
- Škoda Octavia Scout: 4×4 History, Engines and Buying Guide
- Škoda Octavia vRS Mk1: History, Specifications & Buying Guide
- Škoda Octavia vRS Mk2: History, Engines and Buying Guide
- Škoda Rapid and Rapid Spaceback: History and Buying Guide
- Škoda Roomster Scout: History, Engines and Buying Guide
- Škoda Superb 3.6 V6 4×4: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Škoda Yeti: History, Engines, 4×4 and Buying Guide
Smart · 8 guides
- Smart City-Coupé and Fortwo 450: UK History, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Smart Crossblade: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Smart Forfour Brabus 453: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Smart Forfour Brabus: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Smart Fortwo Brabus 450: UK History, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Smart Fortwo Brabus 451: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
- Smart Fortwo Electric Drive 451: UK History, Battery and Buying Guide
- Smart Roadster and Roadster Coupé: UK History, Common Problems and Buying Guide
SsangYong · 8 guides
- First-Generation SsangYong Rexton: UK History and Buying Guide
- SsangYong Actyon: UK History, Coupé-SUV Design and Buying Guide
- SsangYong Korando C (2011–2019): UK History and Buying Guide
- SsangYong Korando KJ: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- SsangYong Kyron: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- SsangYong Musso: UK History, Mercedes Engines and Buying Guide
- SsangYong Rodius: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- SsangYong Turismo: UK History, Seven-Seat Practicality and Buying Guide
Subaru · 24 guides
- Subaru Impreza WRX 2001–2007 Buying Guide: Rust, Engines, Belts & Costs
- Toyota GT86 & Subaru BRZ Buying Guide: Problems, Servicing and Costs
- Subaru Impreza Classic Turbo Buying Guide: Rust, WRX & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Subaru B9 Tribeca: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Baja: History, Turbo Models and Buying Guide
- Subaru BRAT, Brumby and MV: 4WD Pickup History and Buying Guide
- Subaru BRZ: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Forester 2.5 XT: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Forester S-Turbo: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Forester STI: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Impreza 22B STI: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Impreza P1: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Impreza RB5: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000: UK History and Buying Guide
- Subaru Impreza WR1: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK: History and Buying Guide
- Subaru Justy 4WD: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec B: UK History and Buying Guide
- Subaru Legacy 4 Cam Turbo: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru Legacy B4 RSK and GT-B: Twin-Turbo History and Buying Guide
- Subaru Levorg 1.6 GT: UK History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Subaru SVX: History, EG33 Flat-Six and Buying Guide
- Subaru Vivio RX-R and T-Top: History and Buying Guide
- Subaru XT and XT6: Alcyone History, Specifications and Buying Guide
Sunbeam · 1 guides
Suzuki · 14 guides
- Suzuki Swift Sport ZC32S Buying Guide: Problems, Maintenance & Costs
- Suzuki Swift Sport ZC31S Buying Guide: Problems, Rust & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Suzuki Alto Works: Generations, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Suzuki Baleno GSR 1.8: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Suzuki Cappuccino EA11R and EA21R: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Suzuki Ignis Sport HT81S: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Suzuki Jimny, SJ410, SJ413 and Samurai: History and Buying Guide
- Suzuki Liana: UK History, Top Gear Story and Buying Guide
- Suzuki SC100 GX Whizzkid: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Suzuki Swift GTi: History, G13B Specifications and Buying Guide
- Suzuki Swift Sport: ZC31S, ZC32S and ZC33S History and Buying Guide
- Suzuki Vitara and Escudo: First-Generation History and Buying Guide
- Suzuki Wagon R+: UK History, Versions and Buying Guide
- Suzuki X-90: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
Talbot · 11 guides
- Talbot 105 and 110: Roesch Sports Car History and Buying Guide
- Talbot Alpine and Solara: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Talbot Avenger: Final Models, History and Buying Guide
- Talbot Express Campervan and Motorhome: History and Buying Guide
- Talbot Horizon: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Talbot Samba Rallye and Cabriolet: History and Buying Guide
- Talbot Sunbeam LS, GL and GLS: History, Models and Buying Guide
- Talbot Sunbeam Ti: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Talbot Tagora 2.6 SX: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Talbot-Matra Bagheera: Three-Seat Sports Car History and Buying Guide
- Talbot-Matra Murena: 1.6, 2.2 and 2.2 S History and Buying Guide
Toyota · 17 guides
- Toyota GT86 & Subaru BRZ Buying Guide: Problems, Servicing and Costs
- Toyota MR2 Mk1 AW11 Buying Guide: Rust, Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Toyota Supra Mk3 Buying Guide: A70, 7M, Rust & Running Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Toyota MR2 Mk3 Buying Guide: Roadster Problems, Rust & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Toyota Celica Gen 7 Buying Guide: 140, 190, Problems & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Toyota MR2 Mk2 Buying Guide: SW20 Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Toyota AE86: Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno History & Buying Guide
- Toyota Celica Supra A60: Mk2 History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Toyota Chaser JZX90 & JZX100: 1JZ-GTE History and Buying Guide
- Toyota MR2 AW11: History, Supercharged Models and Buying Guide
- Toyota MR2 SW20: Revisions, Turbo History and Buying Guide
- Toyota Sera: Butterfly Doors, History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Toyota Soarer Z30: 1JZ, V8 History and Buying Guide
- Toyota Starlet GT Turbo & Glanza V: History and Buying Guide
- Toyota Starlet KP61: RWD History & Buying Guide
- Toyota Supra A70: Mk3 History, Turbo Specs and Buying Guide
- Toyota Supra A80: History, 2JZ Specs and Buying Guide
Triumph · 16 guides
- Triumph Stag Buying Guide: V8, Cooling, Rust & Running Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Triumph 1300, 1300TC, 1500 and 1500TC: History and Buying Guide
- Triumph 2000, 2500 and 2.5 PI: History and Buying Guide
- Triumph Dolomite Sprint: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Triumph GT6 Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3: History and Buying Guide
- Triumph Herald and Vitesse: Models, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Triumph Italia 2000: Michelotti, Vignale and TR3 Buying Guide
- Triumph Mayflower: Razor-Edge History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Triumph Roadster 1800 and 2000: History and Buying Guide
- Triumph Spitfire Mk1 to 1500: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Triumph Stag: History, V8 Specifications and Buying Guide
- Triumph Toledo: Models, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Triumph TR2, TR3, TR3A and TR3B: History and Buying Guide
- Triumph TR4, TR4A, TR5 and TR250: History and Buying Guide
- Triumph TR6: History, PI and Carburettor Models, Buying Guide
- Triumph TR7 and TR8: Wedge History, Specifications and Buying Guide
TVR · 10 guides
- Classic TVR Tuscan V6 and V8: History and Buying Guide
- TVR Cerbera: AJP8, Speed Six History and Buying Guide
- TVR Chimaera: History, Versions and Buying Guide
- TVR Grantura and Griffith 200/400: History and Buying Guide
- TVR Griffith 500: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- TVR S Series: S1 to S4 and V8S History and Buying Guide
- TVR Sagaris: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- TVR T350C and T350T: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- TVR Tamora: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- TVR Tuscan Speed Six: History, Versions and Buying Guide
Vauxhall · 9 guides
- Vauxhall Corsa VXR D Buying Guide: Problems, Nürburgring and Costs
- Vauxhall Astra VXR H Buying Guide: Problems, Maintenance and Costs
- Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk2 Buying Guide: 8V, 16V, Rust & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Vauxhall Calibra Buying Guide: Turbo 4×4, V6, Rust & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- RWD & 4WD Vauxhall Nova Guide: Conversions & Buying
- Vauxhall Astra GSi Guide: Mk3 16v & Mk4 Turbo, Problems & Buying Advice
- Vauxhall Corsa GSi B Guide: 1.6 16v, Problems & Buying Advice
- Vauxhall Viva GT & Brabham Guide: History, Differences & Buying Advice
- Vauxhall VX220 Buying Guide: 2.2, Turbo & VXR220
Volkswagen · 22 guides
- Volkswagen Golf R Mk6 Buying Guide: EA113, Haldex, DSG & Costs
- Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6 Buying Guide: Timing Chains, DSG & Costs
- Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Buying Guide: TSI, TDI, R & DSG Costs
- Volkswagen Golf R32 Mk5 Buying Guide: Chains, DSG, Haldex and Costs
- Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 Buying Guide: Problems, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- VW Corrado Buying Guide: VR6, G60, Problems & Running Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- VW Golf GTI Mk2 Buying Guide: 8v, 16v, Rust, Prices & Costs — New in-depth buying guide
- Classic Volkswagen Beetle 1200, 1300 and 1500: History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen 411 and 412 Type 4: History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Beetle 1302 and 1303: History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Bora V6 4Motion: History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6: Folding-Hardtop History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Golf Mk4 R32: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Golf Mk5 R32: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14: History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Passat R36: 3.6 VR6 4Motion History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Polo GTI 9N3 1.8T: History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Scirocco R: History, Specifications and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Sharan VR6 and V6 4Motion: History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen T3 Syncro: T25 4WD History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen Touareg R50 V10 TDI: History and Buying Guide
- Volkswagen up! GTI: History and Buying Guide
Volvo · 15 guides
- Volvo C30 T5 buying guide: problems, timing belts, prices and ownership costs
- Volvo C70 Mk1 Buying Guide: Coupe, Convertible, T5 & Costs
- Volvo 850 T5 Buying Guide: Problems, T-5R, Prices & Costs
- Volvo 240 Turbo and Group A: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Volvo 262C Bertone: History and Buying Guide
- Volvo 480 Turbo: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Volvo 740 and 940 Turbo: Redblock Buying Guide
- Volvo 780 Bertone: History and Buying Guide
- Volvo 850 T-5R and 850 R: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Volvo C30 T5: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Volvo C70 T5: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Volvo P1800 and 1800ES: History and Buying Guide
- Volvo S40 and V40 T4: History and Buying Guide
- Volvo S60 R and V70 R: History, Specs and Buying Guide
- Volvo XC90 V8: Yamaha Engine History and Buying Guide
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Before you buy
Start with the exact model, year and specification. Ask for service and restoration records, arrange a cold start, and check the structure before being persuaded by paintwork or upgrades. Price missing parts and necessary work before agreeing a deal.
A model guide helps you prepare; it cannot establish the condition of an individual car. For structural concerns, unusual conversions or an unfamiliar model, arrange an independent specialist inspection.
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