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I have had my car, a Toyota Corolla, for 21 years. And much as I would like to keep it, it is coming to the end of its life. To this end, I was hoping that you could advise me as to what replacement would...
I am looking to buy a Honda C-RV automatic car with a petrol engine for around £5000. What year should I be looking for to be the most reliable?
We are looking at Vauxhall Zafira, which engine is better, the 1.4 petrol or 1.6 diesel? Most of the drive is for short journeys, but we do make a longer journey (100 miles round) on weekends.
I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 TDI diesel. It has 275,000 kilometres (171,000 miles) on the clock. Everything looks fine and the seller wants €7190 for the car, as I live in Romania....
I'm negotiating with a car dealer to buy a 2018 BMW 320i. The car has 18,000 miles on the clock; however, on checking the MoT, I've discovered all four tyres have an advisory. I have spoken to the salesperson...
I know that five keepers in five years is quite a lot and certainly more than average. But should this put me off buying a used BMW 535d?
is the SsamYong rexton a reliable towcar
I recently lost my beloved 1998 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, after a head-on collision with a drunk driver. We were lucky to walk away. Having owned the car since 2002 I am looking for a replacement with the...
I need to buy a large used car. I've narrowed my choices to a 2017 Audi A6 or a 2016 BMW 530d. Similar miles and price. Which car would you choose?
My son is considering buying a 2011 Honda CR-Z with 84,000 miles on the clock for just over £5000. Is there anything, in particular, he should look out for? Does it have a cam belt that needs changing,...
 

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