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Driving north up the M11, I spotted a car transporter carrying eight brand new unregistered Peugeot Partner Origins. They looked very similar to the Citroen Berlingo Firsts; they had side windows (and...
Please could you give me some advice on what car to buy? Ideally, I'd like a new or pre-registered either BMW 520d, or an Audi A4/A6 diesel. I've got £24k + trade in to play with. Or, reading that you've...
My Fiesta becomes 10 years old in December 2009. At that point will it be eligible for the £2k Government backed scrappage scheme?
After many years of reading your interesting and informative column, I have a question that needs your help. Our aging 1998 Rover 200 is getting near to needing replacement. While this car has served...
My son has a car that qualifies for the government scrap scheme. He is looking to spend after the allowance £4,000. He has looked at Kia Percanto, Renault Twingo, Fiat Panda and Chevrolet Matiz. He does...
My friend, who is no longer in the first flush of youth, is considering replacing his P-reg automatic BMW 3 Series Compact, as maintenance costs are escalating. Have you any suggestions? A replacement...
I'm a regular reader of your column for years. I've recently retired and need to downsize from a 1992 VW Passat 1.6 TD estate. I would appreciate a bit of advice on what to look at for a replacement with...
It was with some exasperation that I read in today's Motoring Telegraph that the new Vauxhall Astra is to be longer and wider than the current car. When will car designers realise that while each of their...
Today, is there any vehicle equivalent to an Austin A40, as featured on 16th May? Two large doors, lift up rear window, drop down tailgate, reasonable headroom, comfort, economy, reliability and engineering...
I am due to change my current car, a Mercedes CLK 320CDI, which has been thoroughly reliable but not the most exciting car to drive. The three replacement I am considering are the E-Class Coupe, the BMW...