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I have been spoilt and been able to own mostly new cars in my motoring life. However, due to present circumstances, I require to purchase the best possible car, ie the most reliable, cheapest to run and...
Do you have any views on, or feedback from members concerning best driving technique with Honda’s I-Shift? I currently have a perfectly satisfactory 2006 Jazz 'Sport' with the superb CVT transmission and...
I am thinking of buying my wife a small diesel and was wondering which would be the best car?
As a result of the death of my father I have to sell his car as part of his estate. It is an 09 registered Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 with metallic paint. Due to his illness it has only covered 753 miles since...
I had an Accord for 6 years and did 100,000 trouble free miles. I then bought a 2004/54 Civic 1.6 Executive auto. I have had it for 3 years and it has been trouble-free. It has now done 50,000 miles. I...
My wife is looking at downsizing from a Mercedes-Benz C250 TD. We have looked at various options and feel the Toyota Yaris is most suitable. We have always had diesel cars but the salesman is advising...
I am thinking of leasing a small car to take me to work each day (a few miles) and it will be rarely used for longer journeys. Handling, performance and kit are important over street-cred (I'm 33 and not...
I read your extended article on the Jazz a few months ago. You don’t rate the automated manual, the Top Gear review loathes it. Is there any chance of the "South African" 5-speed torque converter version...
I have a date when my new FIAT Panda will be available. I told the salesman I want to know year of manufacture. His answer was there is a shortage of these cars. Please advise which of the 17 digits will...
My wife has a lovely red W reg Ford Puma 53k miles that she has run for 9 years. The car is rusting around the rear wheel arches and is becoming unsightly. Otherwise it is in very good condition. I am...