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I am thinking of buying a Mazda6. I read your Mazda6 2.2 Diesel road test on the web site, which is generally very positive, however, at one point you comment, "it manages all this with impressive seat...
My daughter is buying a new Renault Clio, hers having been written off in a RTA last week. When we went down to finalise the deal the salesman talked about a GAP policy, which pays out if her new Clio...
We wondered if you could offer your thoughts on the following please. My partner's company car (currently 9-3 Sportwagon) is due for renewal in September this year, and he is looking for another diesel...
I am fed up with not being able to go out in my car when it snows. Living in a country area and 250 yards from a made up road (and being in my 70s) this winter has been difficult. I have therefore decided...
I am considering downsizing. Do you regard the 2010 model Toyota Yaris auto a best buy or do you recommend something else?
I placed a deposit for £1,000 in December 2009 for purchase of a new Toyota Prius from a UK main Toyota dealer. The anticipated delivery date was 1st March 2010. Naturally I was somewhat apprehensive when...
I currently have an E93 BMW 335i convertible, which is now coming up for a change. I love the power from its silky smooth three litre petrol engine and get about 30mpg, which is really impressive, but...
I’m going round in circles. I need a replacement for my wife's Yaris automatic (this is her third and she was a fan). I test-drove a new Yaris awful automatic. Test-drove Kia Picanto: rather nice but underpowered....
I commute 50k per year (90% motorway) and need to replace my current car, a 2003 Mondeo TDCi Zetec S with 168k. I’m looking for diesel/reliability/mpg/re-sale, budget: approx. £10k -/+ part exchange of...
Further to the letter regarding FIAT 500s, can you tell me what are the most desirable colours and specifications?