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I am looking for a car for my daily commute which will cover approximately 15,000 miles a year. I am looking for a cheap car to run, something that won't give me hassle and would keep its value if I do...
My new commute has me travelling 16 miles each way per day - 8 miles of A/B roads and 8 miles of motorway, around 8k miles per year. My 2008 Focus 1.8 petrol with 105k is struggling to manage 30mpg so...
I do 108 miles per day to get to work with a 1.2-litre petrol car and I am thinking of swapping for something more economical? Is diesel or Hybrid the best economical option?
I commute from Leamington Spa to Oxford each day. This is a mix of motorway (M40) and Oxford stop start traffic. I have been driving an Octavia 1.6 diesel. Would I be better to get a hybrid?
I would welcome your advice on what nearly new cars to consider buying. My company is moving and I will have to drive 70 miles to and from work with short journeys the rest of the week. My budget is up...
I do a daily commute of approx 40 miles each way. I can charge a hybrid vehicle at work. What should I buy?
What would you say is the most reliable and efficient car for doing about a 60 mile commute daily?
Having just retired, I logged onto my insurance account and changed my status from employed to retired. There was no admin fee (as I did the admin myself) but, bizarrely, my premium went up by £10. I’m...
Is it worth paying a higher insurance premium on my Volkswagen Up to protect 15 years of No Claims Discount?
I'm looking for a new company car and l'm interested in hybrid vehicles due to the lower BiK rates in comparison with diesels. I will be doing regular 100-mile journeys, so need to factor in real world...