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I purchased a 52 reg Pegueot 307 yesterday, today I noticed the foot wells in front are drenched with water. Drivers side is worst. Cannot see any holes in bottom of car. Do you know what could be causing...
Do I have any rights? QA finance company advertised a Discovery at just under £15k. I drove it on a Friday and on Saturday agreed via text a price of £14,750. I was told an invoice would be emailed and...
Intending to buy a Dacia Duster. We have a long unmade drive and often feel the effects of winter. Currently run a diesel Multipla for a family of five which has been great but we fancy new with a warranty....
I have been tasked with identifying a replacement car for my parents-in-law. Their budget is roughly £13k and whilst they would prefer a new car, they may be persuaded by a good 2nd hand model, as long...
I am looking for a reliable family estate car with as big a boot as possible up to 4 years old and have about £10,000 to spend. What would you recommend?
Recently discovered the newly launched Hertz Rent2Buy programme, it sounds a really good way to buy a ex rental car, just wondering if there is any disadvantage?
As you suggested, I tested the Kia Venga as a replacement for our Signum. Thank you for that advice - I have now placed an order for a Venga 3 1.6 petrol manual. No spare tyre is supplied. Do you recommend...
Had a company car for last 35 years and about to retire, always been a petrol head but 3 years ago switched to a Mazda 6 2.2 diesel and now love it. Looking for a new or nearly new replacement @ £20K -...
I have had a Volvo V70 D5 AWD from new and after 8 years it has now done more than 170,000 miles. I would now like something sportier for about £15,000 plus trade in but as I live down a bumpy track a...
I have recently ordered VW Golf 1.4TSI Match through drivethedeal, I have been inspired through your forum and everything till now went fine. I am thinking of keeping the car more than five years, I have...