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I need a second hand automatic for a new driver - price approximately £1500. What would you recommend?
I do 12,000 miles per year. I have been offered a mint 25k mile 58 Alfa GT Cloverleaf 2.0 JTS for £7500 plus my beautiful, fully serviced 120k mile Alfa 147 JTDm. Is this a good deal or should I hold out...
I commute 50 miles each way to work. Approximately 25000 miles per year. What model car would you recommend as being cheap to buy and run?
I was thinking of selling my Galaxy and going back to a super duper Mondeo estate. My only concern is the back seat - the Galaxy sort of has three separate seats. Do you think the bench seat in the Mondeo...
I am interested in a new Fiat 500, but it must be automatic. Does FIAT make the 500 with an automatic gearbox, and what sort of auto box do they use?
I am struggling to decide between a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6 TDCi (minimal specs) and the Kia Rio 1.25 Petrol (Slightly higher spec - add. Trip computer, cruise control, electric windows front and back,...
We have a Honda Jazz on a 58 - great car but hard ride. How can we improve on this? Cars we are considering; Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, Audi A3, Hyundai i30 and Mazda 3. Our budget is £15K. Mileage...
Need some advice please, I've been driving an E70 X5 SE, dynamic pack full spec etc.. for about 10 months. Got it at about 50K and now its on 70K as I do a lot of miles. I've decided its time to sell before...
I have been offered a new Volvo V60 ES D3 (163 hp) geartronic with metalic paint for £22000. They have offered me £750 for my Volvo S80 Auto, Y reg. Is this a good deal?
I need a replacement for a 2010 Skoda TDi Octavia Scout (which has been a very good car - have loved the elevated seating position which is a must in my new car). I am looking now as the Scout took over...