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I'm looking for a large dog-friendly car, my budget is around £4000 so looking at old estates and SUVs etc. What is the best option and petrol or diesel? I like the Ford Mondeo and Honda C-RV as an example...

Whats the best small car on a £1500 budget?

I currently drive a Land Rover Freelander. I love it, but my conscience says I need a less polluting small car for my 23-mile round commute on country roads. My needs are, low mpg, not a sports car, sub...

Does a Volvo V70 make a sensible used buy?

I'm after a £1000 car for family and dog with space and that's cheap to repair. Where do you sit on a Volvo V50 or V70 for this sort of cash?

Is there a simple but reliable car for a budget of £3000?

What's the best first car for a £1000 budget?

I have just passed my driving test today! I'm on the hunt to by my first car, I don't have that much knowledge when it comes to cars. Is £1k decent budget for a secondhand car? I work in film, so I will...

What's the best small car for £2000?

Which is the best car to look for in your opinion? I'm a pensioner and would not be doing more than 2000 miles annually?

I'm a student buying my first car - what should I look out for?

I am a university student with a budget of £4000 buying a small first car. What are the most important things I should look out for to ensure I get something reliable?