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I need help buying a used automatic family car. My budget is £6000. I would like it to be a torque converter automatic gearbox and a petrol as I only drive 4000 miles a year. What cars would you recommend?...
We are buying our first family estate and need some advice. We have read your reviews which have been helpful but we still feel overwhelmed by the market/dealer advice/online reviews. We are looking...
We need to buy a new second hand family car. We're a family of 2 adults and 2 kids under 4. We need something economical, reliable and will last a while. Our budget is under £9000, ideally around £8000....
I need Automatic car, which is better Mondeo Diesel 2L or Toyota Prius? My current car Mondeo 2L manual Diesel.
We're looking for something that will take 3 child seats across the back and has loads of space to take camping gear, cases, etc. Most runs are a few miles, but generally once a week I do a 25 miles each...
I like the new Mondeo and want the best engine choice for a 60-mile each way motorway commute. The 1.5 TDCi ECONETEC offers best fuel economy, but Ford dealers are pushing the 2.0 TDCi as more flexible....
I am looking to replace our 2008 Ford C-MAX automatic 2008 model with a new car. The replacement must be as good (or better) for accessibility. It must also be an automatic. What do you suggest?
I am thinking of changing my 2007 Ford C-MAX with something new, which must be comfortable and capable of towing a small trailer. What do you suggest I look at?
I need to buy a used estate car for under £4500. It must be stylish and reliable. As mileage under 6000 a year, I am not too worried about MPG but needs to be an automatic. What should I look at?
We are coming off Motability as my disabled son will possibly transfer to residential college in the next two years. In the meantime, we likely have to go up a size in wheelchair for my son but still need...