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I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have had a used Volvo S70 (30% cheaper then the V70) a used...
I have just been off work for 7 weeks with two frozen shoulders. The problem is poor posture and not sitting upright because I am 6' 6". I have been to the physio and the problem corrected but now I find...
I have enjoyed my 2006 DSG Skoda Octavia (Elegance) but the ride is lumpy and the engine is quite noisy. I do about 12k miles a year, mostly out of town and long trips, and would like a softer riding...
I want a Golf hatch, and can't pick between the 85PS 1.2, the 105PS 1.2 and the 122PS 1.4. If I drove each car equally gently; could I expect to approach the 1.2 TSI 85 PS fuel economy with the more powerful...
We are a young family with two kids who have recently moved to the Highlands of Scotland. We have a budget of around 8-10k for a second hand car. We need it to be reliable and economical in terms of...
Taking your recommendation for the 407 coupe as a quiet car, I want to know if the 407 saloon (diesel) is also as quiet? Presently drive a C2 1.4D on Michelin Energy tyres and I find it very noisy on...
I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia X estate 130 diesel - 04 plate with 160k - top spec. Need ideas to replace it. Does not need to be so big but saftey and economy are paramount with 120 mile commute daily so...
Volkswagen have finally launched the 2012 beetle. But they are limiting deliveries to 3000 this year, and are saying that the automatic version won't be available until next year! Searching the web, the...
We wish to replace both our cars in retirement for used models preferably with auto boxes. We desire a chain cam engine with some punch and comfortable seats for long occasional long distance 500 mile...
You are a fan of the 3.0d XF is it better than the 2.2ld? Assuming the list price of 3.0ld luxury is £36,950 but available on line for around £31,000. Stratstone are currently advertising an old style...