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I was looking to change my Mitsubishi 4workOutlander van, when Dacia announced a Duster commercial I thought it would be the perfect tool, contrary to your comments I thought it drove well, with a good...
I'm looking for a spacious car with reasonable price. I've seen a Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4SE 5dr 2010 with 22000 miles for £3300. Is it a good car in general? and does it worth this price?
I am looking at buying a used car. I drive approx 15k per year (although may drop). Currently drive a Mazda 2 (2010). Would like something a bit more comfortable. Interested in Peugeot 308 1.6 hdi 2014...
I am hoping to change my 08 reg Ford Fusion for either an ex demo 2014 Nissan Note Acenta premium with style and safety pack from a main dealer for £8,495 with 6,000 odd miles or a 2014 Fiesta Zetec 1.2...
I have just bought a 62/Dec 2012 Jaguar XF Portfolio, which was sold to me as one previous owner, but it's actually two previous owners. I wouldn't have bought it if I'd known. I'd reject it and buy another,...
We have a 2004 2L Passat Highline TDI which needs changing, we have up to £20k or thereabouts to change, it has to have adjustable lumber support in both front seats, a decent boot (for golf clubs) and...
Is it worth paying the extra for a 1.5T EcoBoost petrol (150PS) as opposed to the more popular 1.0T EcoBoost petrol (125PS)? I drive lots of short journeys plus reasonably regular long distance motorway...
I have a 2 yr old volvo V70 and an 8 yr old x trial (pulling a horse box etc). I do lots of 20 mile journeys and 8 journeys per year of 600 miles round trip in volvo so about 14000 mls in total. I now...
hiya, it has been said to me that a car battery is simply a car battery and theres not much to choose between them.Is this true?, is their an advantage by paying extra for lifetime guarantees??. Thanks
Looking for advice on buying a new small to medium size 5 door auto car to keep for 7 years or so. Fundamental characteristic - total reliability and good dealer more important than finish, looks, kit,...