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I need your help please. I have around £2.5-£2.8k to spend on a 2nd hand car. I do fairly low mileage – circa 8k per year. What should I be looking for? I don’t want anything flash or thirsty, just reliable....
I’m looking to buy a cheap car (around £500) to use as a run around for about 6 months. Obviously I’m not wanting to spend much on the car during this time on repairs. I would obviously look for something...
After more than 40 years motoring I have it in mind to enjoy myself with a second-hand Nissan 350Z. As they are not popular for economy and duty reasons, I wondered if they might be making appearances...
My name is Ishan from Turkmenistan. I’m looking for Vauxhall Astra and Cavalier models 1990 to 1995. At the moment I’m in London. If you have anything like that please reply or give me a call asp.
I need to sell my 2004/53 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire 2 privately, but am unsure what realistic price I should ask. The car is in very good condition inside and out has full service history and has...
I read your page in The Telegraph every Saturday and know that you do not favour very low mileage second-hand cars. There is the opportunity to purchase a 2005/55 Rover 75 CDTI Connoisseur SE that has...
My 22 year old daughter is hoping to change her car and has been looking for a Ford Fiesta. She has found three on the Internet that seem to be amazing value, with prices between £2,600 and £3,200. All...
What are the pros and cons of buying a Nissan 350Z that is a grey import?
I have seen a 2004/54 BMW 525d M Sport Touring Auto. Would mileage of 87,000 put you off? The car is immaculate, originally cost £45k including £12k of extras. Extended BMW warranty/assistance expires...
I would appreciate your wisdom and advice, as I am a first time buyer. I am interested in a 2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0 T-Spirit with aircon, sunroof and alloys for £3,995. The car has done only 6,900 miles...
 

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