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I’d like to recommend the Hertz Rent2Buy scheme. After months of scouring used car lots and car supermarkets searching for the right Ford S Max, dealing with snooty and rude car sales people, I learned...
In a recent Telegraph Motoring section, ‘Mr. Money’ stated that "making VAT payments used to be optional, now it is legally avoidable." Both statements are incorrect. The idea that HMCR would allow any...
I have a choice between a brand new Vauxhall Antara, 2.2 CDTi 2wd version at £4000 off list or a 2009 Honda CRV 2.2 CTDI, with 21000 miles and all the usual toys, at the same price. What would you recommend...
Can you help. We want to buy a car that meets the following specification - A small town car Extremely economical Highly reliable 5 doors An exceptional quality interior 3 - 5 years old
I bought an Audi TTS roadster 2 years ago to replace my wife's MR2 and as a 'fun' car for me. Unfortunately my wife has not taken to the Audi. I think its time to consider an alternative. I reckon its...
I am thinking of buying a Kia Soul. A salesperson told me that Kia is thinking of dropping the Soul from its UK range to concentrate on its US market. Do you know if this is so? Also, I want an automatic....
We have ordered a VW Tiguan from a broker. We are undecided as to the choice of colour and have been given a couple of weeks in which to give the broker our decision. Have thought about Acapulco Blue or...
I am looking to buy Skoda with a 1.9 diesel. Which model/year will be reliable and less problematic as I want to avoid hefty repair bills.
Her indoors wants to change our 2003 A3 TDI Quattro for either an Audi A4 Avant, Volkswagen Tiguan or a Golf Estate. Please can you let us know how much we would expect for trade in on our Audi? It has...
I am looking to buy a nearly new car with as low mileage as possible and budget is up to £11K. I have been drawn to the Fiesta 1.6 Zetec TDCi due to its good reviews and fuel economy but have heard talk...