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I bought a 2010 Honda CR-V last year. This was my first purchase after many years of loaning a car. However, I’m a single mum and only do short school runs and a 20 minute country lane drives to work....
I have about £12,500 to spend on a second-hand car and need it to be petrol, easy access and economical to run and maintain. Also with good all-round vision and a reversing sensor/camera. I do about 5000...
What is the best saloon or estate car for under £15k? I am looking for a reliable, comfortable and family car. Ideally, I want a 2.0-litre petrol automatic car?
I am looking for a front wheel drive, petrol engine, reliable, economical, compact SUV. I drive less than 3000 miles a year mostly around town. My budget is £15,000 to £20,000 for a relatively new used...
What's the most reliable petrol car for taxi use for a £7000 to £8000 budget?
I drive a Skoda Yeti. The car now needs replacing, and I would like the same basic spec: petrol, 4x4 and manual gearbox. I am struggling to find a suitable model. Any ideas?
I want to purchase a used car. I’m thinking of getting a two-year-old Yaris, as it will have some of its original five-year-warranty remaining. I only cover low mileage and have £10,000 to spend. What...
I'm only getting 37mpg from my 2017 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 140. That's well below any figure I've seen published by Ford. Any idea why this is the case?
I am keen to buy a mid to large petrol estate, good to drive, room for four adults and gear. I do 5k to 8k miles a year - mixed town and country and want something with a perky modern and economical engine....
How long is it before diesel cars are banned from towns and cities? I am 75 and need an automatic estate for my next car.
 

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