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We have a a five year old child and are expecting twins in six months, so are looking to buy a used car that easily fits three car seats in the back with a decent boot space for a double buggy and reasonable...
I am planning to buy a used car mainly for my wife to use and I would appreciate your advice. Her annual mileage is about 3000 miles and mostly involves the commute to work (six miles) and city driving....
At present I am driving a 1.6 diesel Polo but am thinking of buying 2.0 diesel car if you can suggest me best mpg and comfort car to drive?
I'm looking for a second hand, medium-sized family car for a budget of around £7500. I plan to use an auction broker to find a good used example (2/3 years old) once I've chosen the model I'd like. My...
We currently run a 2007 C4 Grand Picasso 1. 6HDi, at only 78k the turbo has blown, fortunately a warranty company is supplying a new one but a local specialist told me that the PSA 1.6HDi is a mucky engine...
A new arrival forces the sale of my much enjoyed Fiesta. I'm looking for an estate or MPV. I do around 22k per year and do not want a diesel as they have cost me a fortune to repair in the past. I like...
I am ready to buy a new car for my family. We are four people with two babys. I am interested in a Nissan Qashqai 1.6, but I am thinking also about Renault Kadjar and Honda HR-V. Whats your opinion in...
I currently drive an 07 GT TDI Golf which is ready to be replaced. I have a wife, a child and a baby on the way.I have a budget of up to £19k and am thinking of buying a family motor that is new/nearly...
I'm being sent to northern Italy for 2 years for work, so my family of 4 with 2 children under 3 and a dog need something larger than the Audi A3 we are currently squeezing into, that can get up and down...
I am thinking about replacing my Citroen DS4 with something more conventional like a C4, Hyundai i30 or Peugeot 308. I drive about 12,000 a year with 15 miles to work and back with regular 120 miles trips...