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What is the best saloon or estate car for under £15k? I am looking for a reliable, comfortable and family car. Ideally, I want a 2.0-litre petrol automatic car?
I'm looking for a car for my 81 year old mother with the least amount of gadgets. Is there a car out there that has buttons and levers for the radio and heating? She currently drives a Toyota Avensis
We now live in town and rarely use the car during the week, only every second weekend and holidays go to a cottage 100 miles away on mainly open roads - so probably only about 8000 miles a year. We are...
We are looking for a five-door hatchback. Petrol, manual or automatic, medium size with higher profile tyres. Mechanical/electronic reliability and rust resistance are important. Probably two to four years...
A female relative with arthritis and a mildly disabled son needs a car which will be reliable and have low running costs. As it is only used locally, diesel is out of the question. Must be a hatch or estate...
Mercedes is offering £4500 off the price of an E-Class until the end of March, bringing the cost of the most popular versions below the £40,000 VED band. I'd like to think that this will count as a reduction...
I am looking for a sports car that is capable of carrying golf clubs. Any recommendations?
I am looking for a front wheel drive, petrol engine, reliable, economical, compact SUV. I drive less than 3000 miles a year mostly around town. My budget is £15,000 to £20,000 for a relatively new used...
We live one road outside the proposed ULEZ Extension area coming into force in 2021. We have a low mileage non-ULEZ compliant 2.0-litre diesel estate car and use the inside of the South Circular for various...
Which is the most reliable automatic SUV to fit three comfortably in the backseat? My budget is £10k - which are my best three options?
 

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