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I'm looking for a medium size hatchback with a big boot, up to seven years old and about £6k. You seem to rate the Civic which would appear to tick all the boxes, but how does the Golf Plus or SEAT Altea...
How reliable is the honda accord 2.0 diesel 2008 model plus
I have up to £6000-£7000 to spend. I would preferably like either a Japanese or German make of car. It needs to be reliable, preferably stylish looking and a hatchback. What do you recommend?
I am looking for a car for high mileage motorway use. Approx 30k miles a year. Preferably automatic. Considered BMW 3 or 5 series (including coupe), Merc C and E class, Jag XF, Audi A4/5/6, VW Passatt...
I have read about the problems with Volkswagen dry clutch autos. Does the same issue exist with the Alfa Romeo TCT auto? Also does this Alfa gearbox need any maintenance?
I'd like to sell my Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol, manual, 2006, 55000 miles) and get an Audi A4 B6 (2.0L, petrol, automatic, 2001, 95000 miles). The main reasons are: (1) I'd like to switch to automatic transmission;...
I've £8000 to spend and I'm tempted with the Kia Cee'd. How reliable are they? Is there another car model you would recommend instead?
I am considering buying an old CR-V for short journeys. There are two offerings locally, a 52 Plate SE Sport Vtec with 73k miles and another on a 55 plate with 134k miles. Both have full histories with...
I am thinking of buying a Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI. The car was built in 2010. Is this a reliable car?
I have £2000 - £3000 to spend and need a reliable car. I don't know if I want a diesel or petrol. I travel about 200-300 miles a week. I want a cheap car, with low running costs and affordable parts should...