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We are considering purchasing a used convertible sports car for touring in our retirement. Cars that appeal to us include the Aston Martin V8, Jaguar XK and Mercedes SL. Reliability, comfort and cost of...
I am interested in buying the latest Ford Focus Titanium with the Turbo 150bhp engine has STOP technology. If as is suggested by Honest John Turbos must be idled after running at speed to allow them to...
In the motoring section of The Telegraph (Sat 22nd Sep 2012) you intimated that the only current Toyota Yaris you would recommend was the Hybrid model. I would like to know why this is so? One week short...
I'm a taxi driver and I want to buy a Ford Galaxy from Addison Lee to work in, but I'm in two minds because, obviously, they're high mileage cars. I don't want it costing me a fortune on repairs. Do you...
I'm interested in changing my Skoda Fabia estate for a small car derived van. The main reason for this is to create a small "day van" for my various outdoor hobbies (fishing, bird watching) - it will...
I am considering buying a BMW X3. Can you please advise whether it is better to buy new with not so many options or buying a 1 year old model with say 10,000 miles but more options for less money?
My wife is expecting twins - and we have a 2 year old and a labrador already. We drive low mileage (9000 pa) and need an automatic (I have a bad knee). Could you recommend a used small mpv that's petrol,...
What small/ medium 3 year old car/ mpv will achieve 30 mph per 1000 rpm in top gear? Anything from Ford Ka to Focus in size.
I need to replace my Vauxhall Zafira and am unsure what to replace it with. Only use the boot space for camping but am happy to tow a trailer instead so would need at least a 1.6. Just want to replace...
I've bought a used 2010 Skoda Octavia VRS. When purchased, I purchased on the assumption that at 21,000 miles the car was on its original engine. I later found out that only one month before purchase...