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We're looking to buy a Kia Cee'd 2013 or newer and prefer diesel.The car will be used as a second car for lowish annual mileage, but occasional journeys abroad. Is there a DPF to worry about?
About 18 years ago I bought an early Porsche 911 as a fun daily driver - now it feels too valuable for that role. What is today's equivalent? I want a car that's characterful and nimble, but good for...
I was interested in buying a nearly new Vauxhall Insignia. The model I wanted was available from an authorised dealer and the salesman offered to bring it down. After agreeing a price on my existing car...
I´m looking to buy a diesel estate on a budget of around £3000. What do you recommend?
I am a university student looking to buy my first car. I have a maximum budget of £2000 and need something small and cheap to run and insure. What do you recommend?
I am considering buying a post-2006 SAAB 9-5 Aero. What is your opinion of these cars? Is parts availability likely to still be an issue now that SAAB are supposedly up and running again?
I am considering changing my 2010 Lexus for a 2012 IS250. Price is £17,975 and mileage is 2881. Is this a good deal?
I am looking for a group 1 insurance car for my daughter who has passed her test. I have seen two models she likes at a local garage: one is a Fiat Panda 1.0 eco model, 2010 with 64,000 miles and the other...
I am on the look-out for a used Saab 9-3 saloon, about 2006-2009. However, I do not know what price I should pay, from a dealer or privately. Can you help?
I'm 27 and have just passed my driving test. I would like to buy a small economical car, which will be cheap to insure. I have £5000 to spend, what do you suggest I buy?