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We are having to upgrade our car from an Ibiza to something bigger to accommodate our recent new arrival to the family. Had been looking at an Octavia estate and was wondering if you could recommend which...
I am looking to buy a MB CLK Cabriolet as a retirement indulgence. I plan to spend £12,000 to £14,000 and am looking at the larger engined models. I think I will be buying an 2006 or 2007 model. Are there...
We need a reliable and affordable seven-seater with fold down back seats and an economical diesel engine in it. We would like it to be as near 'normal' car size as possible as we very rarely need all seven...
We're preparing to sell our Renault Scenic (too big for a family of 3, too expensive) and after extensive internet searching have narrowed down our next car choice to either a Toyota Corolla (late '02-'07)...
I am buying a used toyota prius, which is fitted with toyota recomendid mats , the dealer insists that because of health & safety I have to buy new replacments mats is this true.
Your suggestions please! I have around 10k to spend on a car that could be described as ‘different’ or ‘unique’. I don’t want an eco-car! I would ideally like a six cylinder petrol or diesel but am...
Having read plenty of sense in your Telegraph column over the years, could we ask for a bit for us, too? What would you recommend to replace a Focus Estate please? We’re very pleased with our 2002 1.6-litre...
On 23 November, I bought a 61-plate (registered Feb 2012) Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI 85 S five-door for £9629 from a dealer. The salesman told my wife and I that the car was previously registered to Volkswagen,...
Why are cars still made with rear wheel drive? For years I have driven front wheel drive Saabs on snow with ease using standard tyres. Now it is time to say goodbye to my 13 year old Saab 9-5 and my...
I'm planning to buy a used car with max budget £8000, and my usage would be weekends in London and occasional long drive once in two months. Is a Vauxhall Astra [1.4i 16v VVT (100PS), Manual 5-speed, 129...