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You talked up the old 2.0 Type-S in an answer today, and I see from a recent response you seem to like the old 2200 Type S as well. Are these still available (golf clubs and trolley space essential) and...
My son works in building trade. He currently runs a K reg Freelander. It has to go it is so unreliable, costs a fortune to keep on the road. He needs a reliable workhorse to carry tools and equipment...
My 2005 Mondeo diesel is being passed to my son very soon. I was going to replace it with another year old car but my mileage has reduced. I was about to buy a 12 mth old petrol such as Focus, Octavia...
We are a retired couple looking to buy a new small car. I gather small diesels are not a good idea for our motoring profile and thus we will probably go with a hybrid. The two that fit the bill are the...
We are considering buying a used Peugeot 4007 2.2 HDi 156 SE 5dr - 74,500 miles, 07 plate, full Peugeot service history, local car. Recently serviced, has a few extras - parking sensors and leather, and...
Bought an 09 plate car from a large supermarket, 7 days later had the car cleaned and noticed marks in the paint on the wing and bonnet - spoke to the dealer who's basiclly said go away
I recently enquired about the new Mercedes C-Class Coupe and after much deliberation decided to opt for a petrol model as I do not do the mileage to warrant a diesel variant. My wife drives a maximum...
As two 80 year olds we need a car that is easy to get into and out. We have a 1.6 C Max 2004 diesel auto with 30K but it is perhaps entering a more expensive period. If we were to change - apart from...
Hello - I am thinking of buying an ex-motability 09 Citroen C3 picasso. It has done 15,000 miles - but has had new tyres fitted. I have seen a visual health check for the vehicle completed at 9500 miles...
I wish to replace our 2005 Grand Espace and have seen an Espace 2.0 dCi 150 Dynamique Tom Tom 5 door registered March 2012 offered at £16,000 from a main Renault dealer. I have also read that Espace production...