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We have owned a Ford Galaxy Ghia 1.9 TDCI auto since March 2002. This car has served us brilliantly for 15 years but, with the increasing pressure on owners of diesel cars, we’re forced to consider changing...
We currently have a Ford Galaxy which I love. We need to replace it soon with a car that can tow up 1500kg and has a comparable boot space (1300 litres I believe). My husband would like some luxury as...
What do you think would be the best car to buy as a fixer upper/investment?
I have a 2.0-litre Volkswagen Passat 130 petrol engine car. I would like to replace it with car with a similar size petrol-engined car not turbocharged It seems these days that petrol engines fitted to...
I want to buy a small car that will fit three kids in the back. It has to have decent performance and lots of gadgets - climate control and parking sensors essential and a decent infotainment system desirable....
On the 16th of March I went to see and test drive a Nissan at the West-Way Garage Stourbridge. My daughter test drove a Nissan Micra Visia. As it did not have air conditioning we were keen to buy a Micra...
My wife and I are 75 yrs old and torn between a SEAT Ateca and a Q2 Audi.We want a smallish SUV, petrol and automatic with 0-60mph acceleration time below 9 seconds.
I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Picasso with the 130PS petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Is it a true auto gearbox (torque converter) or similar to the EGS on my previous Picasso?
My mother currently drives a two year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI 2WD. She would like a smaller new automatic hatchback for mainly very low mileage but possibly some motorway driving. Essential are ease of...
I would like a small city car with an automatic gearbox and a small turning circle to be able to park in a small, tight corner parking space. I see you have suggested the Toyota Yaris in the past but newer...