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I need a van that looks professional, smart and modern. Love the Volkswagen range but budget may not stretch to a new model. It needs to be converted for fish sales, which will cost about £6000. The Renault...
I need to change cars as I now travel further to work each day. I'm looking for something that will do 60mpg, what do you recommend for my £5000 budget?
My 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost has been in the garage since 27 July 2018 and they have now decided that it needs a new engine. This will be done as a warranty repair as it was in for its third year warranty...
Are there any small cars with a side-opening tailgate?
I only do 3000 - 4000 miles a year. Is a hybrid car suitable?
I would like to buy a dash cam, paying a maximum of £100. Could you recommend one, please? I want one that will record decent images in all light situations.
I had the Volkswagen emissions fix carried out on my 1.6 TDI Golf in December 2016. Today, I'm informed by my garage that my car needs a new EGR valve. I fitted a new EGR valve to the car in October 2015,...
I'm looking for a scooter, at least 100cc, like the Suzuki Address 110 to go in the garage at the back of a motorhome. Are there any other options of a similar weight and height, preferably not quite as...
I love buttons, comfort and gizmos more than power and driving. I don't need 4 Wheel Drive but want seven seats. I hate depreciation so I don't need a new car. What do you suggest I get?
I'm buying a Jaguar X Type from a dealer, it has 153,000 miles on it. They're giving me three months warranty. Are there any companies that offer the same?
 

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