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I can’t see diesels being phased out as quickly as that, and I don’t see the price of diesel climbing to the extent that it isn’t viable. More importantly you should consider the viability of diesel now in terms of running costs and servicing costs.

Not necessarily, it would depend on the severity of the crash.

It depends on its condition. If it’s in top shape it would be worth advertising it through one of the enthusiast type classified magazines, or even a classic car auction. If it’s not up to scratch trade it in, put a ‘For Sale’ sign on it and park it in prominent places. You could also advertise it on sites like Carsguide.

It’s probably a problem with the ignition switch itself, possibly caused by wear.

The Navara will tow up to 3.5 tonnes, but you need to be mindful of the GCM limit that is 5910 kg. That means that if the ute is loaded to its GVM of 2910 kg you can only to 3 tonnes. It would tow your caravan, but would be overloaded if the ute was fully loaded to its GVM at the same time.

Holden's Captiva wasn't a locally produced vehicle. Instead it was made by the Korean General Motors brand Daewoo in their home country and imported as a complete vehicle.

As a car, yes. While the humble Corolla might not be a Ferrari, they are solid, dependable transport that has served the world brilliantly for half a century. Cheap to buy and run, they are a bastion of reliability, they have good safety and equipment levels, and aren't bad on the eye, too. Classic Corollas are an excellent introduction to historic vehicles, while new vehicles are possibly the safest purchase in the new car market today.

Thanks to modern security systems gaining access to a Mazda 3 without using the factory keys is pretty tricky. The door and boot (trunk) locks are very good at protecting the car from thieves using screwdrivers to punch the lock out, as they did in the past. Modern immobilisers, computers and wiring systems are also adept at preventing a thief from doing the old Hollywood hotwire like you see in movies. The best bet is to call a locksmith and have them open the car for you.

All production Hyundai i30s are front-wheel drive.The Korean manufacturer has other rear-wheel drive and 4x4 models in their range, although some enterprising teams custom-built 4x4 i30 rally cars for use in motorsport.

The answer depends on your budget and what you need the Ranger to do for you. Obviously, the best Ranger available will be the new-generation model launching later this year, in the highest trim level possible. All PX-series (otherwise known as T6 models) are good utes, including the 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre models, two wheel drive and 4x4, dual cab or single cab. Depending on your budget I'd suggest buying the highest specification model in the best condition possible, as the extra features in an XLT or Wildtrak will come in handy, compared to having to add them to a base model later on.