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I am gobsmacked at your recommendation in response to the enquiry of CA from Bourne End, owners of a BMW X5. Have you actually sat in and driven, say 200 miles in your recommended vehicles? If you had...
Looking for a smallish car that is very comfortable. Don't mind about sportiness or handling at all. Would rather have something that is comfortable like the Prius, and Volkswagen Golf size. The Prius...
I am thinking of buying a new E-Class Exec SE. There is an option (nil cost) of 'comfort' suspension. I am seeking a smooth comfortable ride. What is the difference between that and the standard suspension...
I am eighty, and have a fourteen-year-old Toyota Corolla automatic that has given me no trouble at all, and continues to do so. I am thinking of changing, and require a car the same size as the Corolla,...
I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that time, although it has to be said that I have only...
I’m looking for a 7-seater. I want to avoid the S-Max because I think they seem very unwieldy. If I bought new and was less concerned about economy and transmission, what order would you put Sorento, Grand...
I very much enjoyed your recent 'Comfy Cars' article - and it prompted a query on behalf of my wife, and possibly many other passengers who suffer from back and hip pains, especially after being driven...
I am having difficulty finding a new car to replace my Clio Campus (57 reg). My past car history is Mini, Renault 5, Peugeot 205, Renault Clio and Renault Clio Campus. I am 56 years old and 4 feet 10 inches...
I am looking to replace my 2003 Mazda MX-5 convertible. Due to my ageing body I would like something more comfortable but still sporty. My annual mileage is low at 5000. I have just looked at the Honda...
My wife and I are looking after elderly relatives and now have to provide transport for them. They struggle to get into our cars so my much loved 2007 Subaru Legacy looks like it will have to be replaced...