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I have the above car which is in fairly good nick, it's 23 years old and ULEZ friendly, how much would I expect to get for it if sold privately?
I have a 25 yr old Land Rover Defender 110, it gets used for taking the dogs walking, runs to the tip, shopping, tows a caravan to the odd muddy festival I working on summer time. I’d like to get something...
I'm after a high mileage E-Class Estate (2010-2016). Can you recommend a specific diesel engine that will do 200k as there are a lot to choose from? Also are the diesels chain driven?
My mum is looking to replace her BMW X1. It is too wide for her driveway and she has scraped it a few times. She needs a four door or hatch that's automatic. She loves driving and will wants a car that...
My Hyundai i20 has a FSH & just 35,000 miles but is coming up for 9 years old. It has been reliable but the build is not up to our Toyota CH-R. I prefer high up position of SUVs plus I'm now a dog owner. Do...
I want to buy a used Range Rover Sport as a retirement present to myself. Would you advise paying more for a 2019/20 model and accepting the ongoing depreciation or buy a 2017 model for less and accept...
I'm looking at buying a used Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. Is it worth getting the new (2023) model or would the drive/handling of a 2021 model suffice?
I'm looking to buy a 7 seater, £6000 budget. We currently have a Vauxhall Zafira and had nothing but problems with the gearbox. So I'm looking for another 7 seater that is ULEZ compliant, what are my options?...
Showrooms and forecourts are dreary places these days - like looking for a washing machine. No SUV's or EV's or diesels please but is there anything used, reasonably aerodynamic but interesting/ less common...
I've a 2014 Alfa Guiletta on 107k miles, which has had replacement front and rear suspension arms in last 18 months, new battery two years ago. It's reliable and I've not had any breakdowns. In a year...