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I have a Renault Captur DCI automatic bought new in June 2016. It now has 9000 miles. The cost was £23,400, Renault advise a trade in value of £10,000. After 12 months this is a devaluation of 55 per cent....
My present Motability car is a Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG. It's time to replace this car and I want my next car to have a torque converter transmission. I have shortlisted the Peugeot 3008 SUV Allure 1.2 PureTech...
I'm looking to buy an automatic mid-sized used SUV, with a budget of approximately £17,000. I've narrowed the choice down to an older BMW X3, Mazda CX-5 or a year old Hyundai Tucson. I'm very tall, so...
My father goes shooting about 10 times a year and he's after a 4x4 or SUV, possibly an Audi Q5. What would your recommendations be?
I really want to buy a hybrid car, but cannot find an estate type vehicle under £23,000 allowing enough room for my dog to be placed in the boot. I'm therefore resorting to a diesel SUV. Please can you...
I currently own a 2007 BMW X5 with 155,000 miles on the clock, which I'm looking to change. I used to do over 20,000 miles a year, but more recently this has dropped to about 10,000. I use it to tow a...
I need to find a petrol SUV with a high driving position that's good for long runs (have dodgy hip), has a sporty feel, decent size carrying capacity and kerb appeal. My searches so far have failed to...
I want to trade in my 2011 diesel Nissan X-Trail 2.2 for a slightly smaller 4WD. I commute 50 miles a day, but need a 4WD for rough farm tracks. I have a budget of about £20,000 - £25,000 after trading...
I have bought a new Q5 2017 and ordered some options on the car. However they aren't 100% complete as per list on the Audi website and brochure. I've paid for these options and now being told that that...
I'm looking to replace my car with a used Estate/SUV and at the moment am discounting all VAG diesels because of the doubtful emissions fixes. Am I safe to consider any of the VAG diesels on the used market?