Questions from January 2010
We're looking for a replacement 5-door hatch in the Focus/Astra/Golf sector. Most manufacturers seem to have neglected the petrol models at the expense of diesel development, and now petrol models seem...
In October 2008 I bought a new Honda Jazz 1.2 having studied the literature given by the Honda dealer with particular reference to the fact (so I was told) that this car would qualify for a low road tax...
As a FIAT 500 owner you, and maybe other readers and potential purchasers of this iconic little car, might be interested in the following. On 7th August this year my husband placed an order for a FIAT...
I am looking to scrap my 11-year-old Golf V5 2.3 automatic under the government scrappage scheme. I would like to replace it with a new automatic car of similar size and power. Budget £17k-£22k including...
My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford) and as a car user for half a century and over 100...
You kindly advised me on the purchase of a Mercedes SLK 200 and its acquisition has, inevitably, brought a desire to go off for long drives, which previously my husband and I have generally not done. We...
As a taxi operator my vehicle does a high mileage and the Mondeo Mk 2 diesel that I have at present has done nearly 200,000 miles without serious fault. However it is now due for replacement and I am concerned...
In October you mentioned in reply to DK of Stratford that the 2010 model year FIAT 500 would come with improved suspension. I have a 500 on order from a main dealer, due for delivery in October, but now...
My daughter is replacing a SEAT Alhambra from which she had several years reliable service but latterly a lot of trouble. She is thinking of replacing it with either a Ford Galaxy diesel or a VW Sharan...
 

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