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I'm thinking about buying a 2011 Nissan Qashqai +2 1.5 dCi. It has done 130,000 miles and the seller is asking for £4,300. I quite like the car, it looks in good condition, but from reading reviews I've...

Can you recommend an alternative to a Rover 25 for £5,000?

My brother, who is 89, has a much loved Rover 25 (his fourth Rover) but it's getting less reliable and he uses it daily, so needs to change. Can you please suggest something no bigger, with a comfy ride...

Should I buy a Jaguar XF or a Skoda Superb as a private hire vehicle?

I am struggling to decide which car to purchase for use as a private hire taxi: a 2016 Jaguar XF 2.0 Portfolio or a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR SE L Executive DSG. I will be averaging 100-plus miles per day,...

Can you recommend an Audi A4 Avant replacement?

I have a 2016 Audi A4 TDI Ultra that has cover 103,000 miles. I'm now looking to replace it, what age/version of a newer A4 would I need to upgrade to in order for it to feel like a "worthwhile" change?...

Should I buy a used Mercedes-Benz for £3,000?

How reliable is a used Mercedes-Benz if you are on a sub-£3,000 budget? I'm thinking of buying a used 2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class C220 CDI Classic SE 4dr Auto

Should I buy a very low mileage car?

Is there a downside to buying a very low mileage car?

Can you suggest an alternative to the Volkswagen Golf Estate?

I would like to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Estate but a low mileage, petrol automatic is £16,000-plus. Just outside my price range. Can you suggest one or two alternative similar cars which might fit the...

Can I reject a car for a faulty CD player?

This week I did a straight swap for a car using my old car with a second hand car dealership. The in-dash CD player is not playing my CD which played in my old car. Also, the multi CD player in the glove...

Should I buy a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?

I am thinking of buying a Mitsubishi PHEV but have heard a rumour that Mitsubishi is pulling out of the UK. Should I worry and, if so, what alternative do you suggest that will tow a 1600kg caravan?

Can you recommend an alternative to a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

What car is similar to a 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?