Test Drive Review Infiniti FX35 AWD
Test Drive Review Infiniti FX35 AWD WOW! What an absolutely fun car to drive. When sitting in the roomy drivers seat the front fender bulge gives you the impression of sitting in the cockpit of a sleek...
View ArticleTest Drive Review Mazda CX-9
Really enjoyed my test drive of the Mazda CX-9. I was really surprised how well the car handled and performed for a midsize crossover SUV. I was comfortable in the drivers seat and there were plenty of...
View ArticleGreater Manchester Police Camera Cars
Let's talk about Greater Manchester Police's camera cars. These little buggers have recently sprung up all over the place. They are growing like cellulite on a fat girls thighs. Very often on my drive...
View ArticleTomTom Start 20 Sat Nav Review – Beware! Item Not Fit For Purpose!
If you are seeking a satellite navigation device, you could do far better than buying a TomTom Start 20 model. I bought one today and it is a big thumbs down already. I do not recommend you buy one....
View ArticleReview: The New Chrysler 300C Has Arrived in the UK.
Just recently, a handful of the new Chrysler 300C demonstrators have been doing the rounds at dealers across the UK for potential customers to inspect. Numerous journalists and previous Chrysler...
View ArticleCar Sales: Do Gentlemen’s Agreements Apply?
Car Sales: Do Gentlemen's Agreements Apply? Is your word your bond? What if you are offered much more money for what you are selling? What if as a buyer, a much better deal just fell in your lap? A guy...
View ArticleRange Rover Sport Dash Non-Slip Mat fits under Sat Nav – No More Flying Keys!
This is the small rubber mat that sits under the navigation screen in Range Rover Sport models produced between 2005-2009 (and some Land Rover Discovery 3 models that had the same dashboard). This...
View ArticleWhere to buy a Range Rover Sport Dash Mat in the USA, Canada or Australia.
Forget calling the Land Rover or Range Rover dealer, you will get the run around and wait for months for backorders from England that come by boat. Like many Americans, you are probably wary to buy off...
View ArticleRange Rover Sport L494 Versus Full Fat Range Rover 4.4TDV8 L322
I was contemplating selling my 2006 L320 Range Rover Sport and getting a new shape L494 Range Rover Sport. Then the topic cropped up about the dodgy 3 litre crankshafts and I thought better of that...
View ArticleRange Rover TDV8 2010 Top Radiator Hose 4 Way Coupling – How To Fix.
The Range Rover L322 2010 TDV8 4.4 is known for this water leak fault. I was out this evening and a radiator hose four way branch coupling on top of the engine inexplicably broke and water was...
View ArticleWho is The Stig on Top Gear?
A question asked all over the internet is the identity of the Stig. Here on the Real Deal we can give you the lowdown as usual. The reason they have been able to keep it such a closely guarded secret...
View Article£27k 2000 Mercedes S Class -v- £550 Volvo 960 Estate
Mercedes S-Class Blues A Readers Experience With A £27000 Mercedes S-Class Versus a £550 Volvo I Bought a Mercedes S320 S-Class Year 2000 W Plate around eighteen months ago, it was a one owner...
View ArticleInternational Driving Permit: Tutorial
International Driving Permit: Tutorial. Helpful tips for using an International Driving Permit or International Drivers License. Most countries require a 1949 Convention IDP but for certain countries,...
View ArticleMercedes Rotating Star Screensaver
Mercedes Rotating Star Screensaver! In the early 2000’s, Mercedes enthusiasts were passing around this screensaver on the owners club forums. Everyone loved it — it was a classic. However, it only...
View ArticleWhere to Buy a 30mph Speed Camera Sign
Buy a 30mph Speed Camera Sign If you want to buy a UK specification combined 30mph and speed camera sign, we can point you to it. On its own, a 30mph sign is of limited effect. Similarly, on its own, a...
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Where to Buy Alloy Wheel Centre Caps for Range Rover Part Number LR173024
So you’re looking for the LR173024 alloy wheel centre caps for your Range Rover, but don’t want to pay over £50 each? Look no further. If you’re a Range Rover owner, you may be all too familiar with...
View ArticleWhere to Buy Genuine Distributor Doctor 54401050 DRB195 CD6077PP Rotor Arms
If you’re a classic car enthusiast or own a vehicle with a V8 engine that has a Lucas 35DE8 or 35DLM8 electronic distributor, you’ll know that getting the right spares is essential. One of the most...
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Rolls Royce Silver Spirit: Diagnosing and Fixing Cold Start Issues
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit: DIY Repairs I recently acquired a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit with 75k miles on the clock. The car was purchased from Flying Spares, and they had assured me that they’d...
View ArticleRolls Royce Silver Spirit – Should You Buy One?
Owning a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit: A Personal Experience The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is synonymous with elegance, luxury, and British automotive craftsmanship. This particular model, a 1982 Silver...
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