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My friend bought a Honda Civic on your recommendation and has been very pleased with it. Now her husband's 1.5 diesel Renault Megane needs replacing with something of a similar size. He likes the economy...
I have decided to get myself a car and want to get an SUV. However, with more than 50 different models on sale, I can’t make a decision on which one to buy. I have test driven the SEAT Ateca and Mazda...
We need to get a replacement for our 2006 Toyota Verso. We have a £15k budget and are looking for either an SUV or estate that will be cheap to tax, have lots of load lugging capability and be great on...
I was thinking of getting a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG to replace my old Mk1 SEAT Leon TDI. I cover 10,000 miles a year; however, the reliability issues of the 1.2 engines have put me off, is that rational?
I've order a Porsche Macan and need to spec it soon. All reviews seem to go with the diesel version. However, I will only cover about 8000 miles a year and am drawn to the 2.0 petrol version which costs...
Have you reviewed the Audi Q7? Do you think it is a good car?
My son has a growing family and needs a bigger car. Mostly short journeys and he would like a car/SUV with occasional seven-seats and lots of space. An automatic would be useful, but not essential. Maximum...
My wife is selling her Hyundai ix35 and is looking to buy a new, similar-sized petrol automatic SUV with four-wheel drive. Which ones would you suggest? Her annual mileage is about 8000 miles per year,...
I have £5000 to spend on a used car. It must have five-doors and space to fit a buggy in the boot. I have been looking at the Mazda 3 (2010 model), are these any good?
I am retired and need a car with a high seating position. I want to buy a diesel Honda CR-V, but only do 7000 miles a year. Would a diesel give me DPF problems?
 

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