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I am looking to buy a used car, primarily for use on the school run. The car will do about 5000 city miles a year. It needs to be very economical on fuel, VED and servicing costs. It goes wthout saying...
I currently drive a 54 plate Mini Cooper (Black) top spec with chilli pack (59000 miles with full BMW service history). Even though it is reliable, and the service intervals are good, it is costing...
I am looking for a used (1 year old) estate. My budget is £16,000. My options are either a Mazda 6 2.2D (163PS) TS2 or a Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0D D-4D TR. Which of these would you recommend and are...
I have a problem with my left knee and am therefore looking to buy a new automatic. Which should I go for CVT or DSG?
We are looking for a family car that would suit parents in thier 50s and teenagers learning to drive that has good fuel economy, low insurance and good luggage space. We are downsizing from a Ford Galaxy...
Epsom Mercedes will sell me 2011 61 E350 Sport with full navigation and Harmon Kardon sound system for £31,500 with 9000 miles. Part ex for my 12 month old C220 CDI Sport with 18,500 is £20,500. This...
I would like to buy a 7 seater but with the added comfort of reclining 2nd row and 3rd row seats. Is there any make and model that offers this option? It would help the rear passengers on a long trip to...
Does the Volkswagen Tiguan come with a 'proper' auto box i.e. torque converter, or are they all DSG boxes?
I am looking for a smallish 5 door petrol auto, with c£12k to spend. I quite like the look of the Hyundai i20 1.4 auto, but could you suggest anything else? Driving will be mainly A/B roads with some...
Can you recommend three second hand cars that would make a good family car. Needs to be a saloon or estate and economical for high motorway mileage (31,000 Miles per year) Currently I have a 2008 1.8tdci...