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This is the first time I've bought a car in 10 years and I'm stumped! I can spend between £7-8000. I need a 5-door, 5-seat car that will be used for mainly 20-mile round trips during the working week...
I am buying a new Volkswagen Golf. Gard X protection is being suggested by the car supermarket. Is this a sensible additional cost?
We are looking to replace our 2006 Rav 4 with another 4x4 up to 2 years old. The Rav has been a fantastic car and we would happily have another but we see that the new models have a can of foam instead...
We own a VW Passat Estate, diesel, with 130,000 plus miles on the clock. Soon it may have to go. We would like to buy a secondhand car which has the same carrying capacity, can fit a dog in the 'boot'...
I am considering buying a new Ford C-Max with the 150 Ecoboost engine. I read the 9 Feb Telegraph article on the Kuga which appeared to intimate that this engine has been catching fire in the US more often...
I am about to move away from home and need a car for myself for the first time. My Dad has offered to sell me his Mazda 2 10 reg or help me buy an alternative. As most of my driving will be around Sheffield...
I got my driving licence last year in Germany. I am now planning to buy a used car. Here are my requirements and my usage, can you be please kind enough to suggest a car for me. 1. I would use it only...
I have a 2004 5-door diesel Yoyota Yaris which I like very much. I have recently had a second hip replacement and am wondering if it is time to consider replacing it with a small automatic, as I've read...
My fiance is looking to buy a smallish used car for a maximum of £4K. It must be able to accommodate a push chair as she is currently expecting. She insists on power steering. What would you recommend?
I am currently looking at purchasing a used Audi A4 Avant and am looking at two in particular, both of which are being sold through Audi's used and approved scheme. If I list them both, plus give as detailed...