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Farewell to the PureTech Engine: Stellantis Closes Douvrin, What It Means for Used-Car Buyers
On 30 October 2026 the French plant behind the controversial wet-belt 1.2 PureTech engine shuts down. Here is which models are affected and how to buy or sell a used one without nasty surprises.
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Mercedes-AMG A45, the Last Petrol Hot Hatch Retires: Is Buying One Used Actually Worth It?
The A45 S Final Edition closes the book on the most powerful production four-cylinder ever built. Used prices have already collapsed: here is what to check before buying one.
The checklist to inspect a used car before buying
A practical guide to inspecting a used car before you buy: bodywork and rust, tyres, brakes, engine and fluids, electronics, mileage plausibility, documents and the test drive, with the Italian rules that matter.
Buying a used car: the complete step-by-step guide
From setting a budget to the passaggio di proprietà: how to search, read an ad, check documents and mechanics, test drive, negotiate and pay safely — with the rules that matter in the Italian market.