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Which city car suits very low mileage use?
I drive a BMW 535d and park outside my work. When I leave to go home I have had four marks on it, scratches, dents on various parts of the paintwork over the past two years. I have had enough of these...
I am looking for small family car but lots seem to have a steep boot lip, which is tricky with a dog jumping in and out. Are there any small cars with false floors/no lip?
I want to buy a used car and have a budget of £4.5k. Can you suggest a reliable, economical small car with three doors? Boot size is not important. I have been considering an Aygo or a Volkswagen Up but...
Is there a simple but reliable car for a budget of £3000?
My 18 year old twins have just passed their driving tests. Which small car is cheapest and safest?
After years of having to drive the family workhorse, I can at last by a smaller car. I would like something reasonably practical but above all interesting. It doesn’t have to be fast and I don’t mind very...
I want to replace my old 2003 Smart as a runaround. I need two doors, preferably four seats which when not used gives me a good space for a load. An automatic would be good if possible. The car needs to...
I'm 80-years-old and have driven since I was 20. I now want a smaller car with good all-round vision and sprightly acceleration. What do you recommend?
What petrol car do you suggest for easy OAP access and a comfortable ride?