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Having just moved to countryside, we need to buy a 4x4 to cope with country lanes and our steep drive. The car will do long journeys (+1hr) at least fortnightly, but day to day will be mostly short journeys...
I am looking for a four-seater folding-hardtop convertible to replace my ageing Volvo S60. I am tempted to stay with Volvo and get myself a used C70, but there are mixed reviews. Is this a good buy? Or...
I am interested in buying a BMW 550i model of circa 2008/09. Are there any particular problems you know of with this model? I was most impressed with the power and smoothness when I test drove one
I need to replace my 1994 Volvo 960 estate (bought new and with 120k miles on clock) which has been used for past seven years for general lugging and caravan towing. We're interested in a used crew cab...
I am looking to buy a used (2006) Volkswagen Golf GTI for £6500 with 74,000 miles on the clock. What are the key points I should look for in the service history and what other possible areas of concern...
My 2006 BMW E90 320i has developed a fault with both rear drive shafts. To fix this, I have been quoted £800. This is only three months since another fairly major fault with the head gasket and timing...
We are in the process of buying a 2014 Chrysler Grand Voyager. The car is an ex-demonstrator, advertised at 321 miles, at £29,990 from our local Chrysler dealer. We need this car for my disabled daughter....
I have the chance to buy a Mazda 6 2.2 SE-l nav auto diesel estate 2013, or a Ford Focus Titanium auto diesel estate 2012. The Mazda is priced at £15,500, while the Focus priced at £13,999. I like them...
I need a medium sized estate or MPV with a flat access boot (for getting my wheelchair in and out easily). It must be an automatic as I do mainly urban, start stop and short journeys. I have been told...
Does the Mk3 Ford Mondeo come with factory lowered suspension? I am thinking of buying one and the seller says it was lowered at the factory, which wont affect my insurance. Is this true?