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Can you recommend a new car with as few gadgets as possible but space for dogs and lots of fishing gear. Doesn't need to be 4wd but ground clearance required, and switching off seat belt beeping required...
We finally have our new Lexus NX350 ready to be received very soon after waiting since Feb 2022! Given we’re one months away from September and we have been patiently waiting with multiple promises of...
When are Toyota planning to introduce direct sales to customers?
I’m a 75 year old lady who wants a new small suv to replace my 10 year old Nissan Juke. I'm after something similar in size, preferably petrol, comfortable and not to sporty.
I am looking to change my current Mercedes A200 which has a manual gearbox. Can you suggest a similar size car, with the same spec and a manual gearbox? I intend to purchase a brand new replacement.
Even seven years ago you could buy an entry level five-door hatchback from any well-known marque without lots of options. Now there seems to be about £3k added to the price because extras have been made...
We have been looking at buying a new VW Passat Estate but there is currently a 40 week wait for a new factory order and we aren't in a hurry. However by all accounts there is an all new Passat coming...
Is there any indication that the Toyota Corolla Cross will be sold in the UK? We have got a Toyota Corolla Touring Sports - a great car, but a little low for me to get in and out of. Next time I'll need...
I ordered a new VW Golf PHEV in March 2022 with VW saying it would take 8 to 12 months. 16 months later we still have no build date for the car, do they want us to cancel the order because the cars have...
I am about to order a new car with a list price just below £40K so no higher VED to pay. If during the time from ordering the car to it being delivered the list price increases to above the £40K limit...