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I have owned a Jaguar S Type from new since October 2003 and am now considering changing to a new XF Premium Luxury 3.0 diesel. I have never thought Diesel before but a salesman tells me that 9 out of...
I have got an eight-year-old Smart Passion convertible, semi automatic that has done approx 45,000 miles. So far so good. But it is beginning to cost me money. I have just spent nearly £1,000 on having...
I recently ordered a new Audi A3 from an Audi dealer. I added several options and negotiated a reasonable discount, bringing the purchase price to £23,000. I waited 10 weeks for the car; it arrived at...
I drive a MINI Cooper 2006 and as my family is growing I am looking for Nissan Qashqai + 2 2.0DCI or Ford S-Max 2.0TDCI. I am finding it difficult to make decision. Please could you advise? My maximum...
I currently have a 6-year-old Subaru Forester 2.0iX with which I have been very happy but am thinking about a replacement. My budget is £20,000 plus part exchange and I am looking at another Forester or...
I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past two or more years I have been banging on about...
My wife has a Honda Jazz. She likes the boot space, 4 doors and length but would prefer something that is a little quicker with those criteria. Can you recommend anything?
Some weeks ago I wrote to four nearby Volkswagen dealers enclosing a specification for an automatic VW Golf Estate 1.4SE TSI and inviting them to respond with their best price and estimated delivery time....
Why are hybrid cars petrol and electric? Would it not make it more economical on fuel to have diesel/electric hybrids?
I want to replace my 2006 Renault Megane DCI 106 Dynamique. Is there a comparable car that has the size, economy, road tax at £30?
 

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