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Alfa Romeo 159 2004-2011 Review

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 3 weeks ago

2.2-litre and 3.2-litre petrol engines have timing chains but these can have problems and may require replacement. 1.7-litre petrol engine and diesel engines have timing belts that requires...

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Alfa Romeo 156 1999-2006 Review

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 3 weeks ago

Timing belts needs regular replacement. Suspension parts wear quickly. There are many reports of failure of Selespeed automatic transmissions. Image credit: Damien O'Donovan, CC BY 2.0...

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How to find the VIN of a car by Australian registration number

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 2 months ago

Have you ever wanted to find the VIN of a car in Australia but all you have is the cars registration number? There are a few ways that you can find the VIN for free online. 1 - Free car...

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What happened to the spare wheel and tyre?

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 3 months ago

We recently saw a letter published in the NRMA's Open Road magazine where a member wrote in to thank the NRMA road service for their help with a flat tyre. They explained how they had a puncture...

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Highlights from this weeks' used car advertisements

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 6 months ago

We scour used car advertisements for your entertainment. Here's some highlights from this week. "The car is still in very good conditions... The bull bar is bended cause I hit a tree"...

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How to inspect a used car

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 6 months ago

Here's some tips on what to look for when inspecting a used car. Some of these problems are minor, some could be major. The advice here can help you decide on the value of the car and whether you...

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How to choose a cheap used car

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 6 months ago

When you are looking for a cheap car to buy, you also want one that will be cheap to maintain. The following advice will help you choose a model that requires minimal regular maintenance....

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Top 5 tips for selling a used car

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 6 months ago

As avid watchers of car classifieds (event when not buying or selling) we see lots of mistakes when people are selling used cars. Here are our top 5 tips: 5. Don’t overprice As they...

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BMW E36 3 series buyer's guide (Australia)

Motor Traders Network posted a KB article 11 months ago

BMW Australia launched the E36 3 series in May 1991. The range initially comprised of the four-door sedan with 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine (318i) and two six-cylinder models - the 320i (2...

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BMW E46 3 series buyer's guide (Australia)

Motor Traders Network posted a KB article 11 months ago

The new 3 series models were introduced from August 1998 with the 318i and 323i arriving first, followed closely by the 328i. Only the 4-door sedan body was offered initially, and E36 hatches,...

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This week's worst classified advertisement photos

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 11 months ago

When advertising a used car for sale, it's important to put your best foot forward. These people did the opposite. Taking photos of your car in the dark is usually not recommended. Here's why:...

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Don't overestimate the value of low mileage

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 1 year ago

It always amazes and amuses us when we come across a used car for sale where the seller believes that because their vehicle has very low mileage that it deserves a very high sale price. Maybe if...

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Why are people still trying to sell their recalled BMWs?

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 1 year ago 1

Given that BMW has recalled a significant amount of the late 1990s/early 2000s 3-Series (E46), it surprises us that there are still many for sale. We decided to do a random check on cars...

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A used car seller with no idea?

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 1 year ago

We came across this listing for a 2002 Mercedes-Benz on Carsales today, and it's so bad that we had to share. What first got our attention was that this 18-year-old car was being offered for $14...

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Beware used cars that have had recent work done

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 1 year ago

A used car that has recent repairs or maintenance may seem more attractive than others, but beware that sometimes recent work can mean that there is a major problem with the car that the seller does...

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Australian Car Industry Greatest Moments: Holden Adventra v Ford Territory

Motor Traders Network posted a discussion 1 year ago

In the early 2000's both Holden and Ford were furiously working on new models to get their piece of the growing crossover market. Holden invested $125 million on developing their challenger and...

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