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For years we have been a 2-car family - currently with a 6 yr old Toyota Verso and a Honda Civic that is 9 yrs old. My husband died in August and I need a car that can carry small grandchildren, a large...
I wrote to you several weeks ago regarding trading in my 5 year old X-Type Jaguar 2.0 diesel estate for a smaller car. You helpfully suggested a Mazda and I am currently looking at a Mazda 3. Doing a...
I bought a 3 month old Ford Kuga Titanium recently and decided to take out gap insurance with the dealer which I subsequently cancelled having found I could get the same policy online for half the price......
I need a car that will cope with winter - 4WD or winter tyres OK. Budget up to 60K. Need spacious boot and 4 doors. I don't like the interior of the Jaguar XF. Tried Mercedes-Benz CLS, but not ideal...
I commute to work - do about 25,000 miles per annum, all motorway(M3). Currently I have a Toyota iQ with 50k on the clock, which is on finance - can change anytime and will come out with 2k to put towards...
I am considering buying a 08-plate Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Tekna with 86,000 recorded miles. The high mileage is not a negative, as I only cover 5-6,000 miles annually, and I have read that this is a strong...
I purchased a Fiat Grande Punto 3 weeks ago from a used car dealer. I have noticed a whine in 1st and 2nd gear, and upon visiting a local garage they have diagnosed the issue to be worn bearings, and a...
Changing down from Volkswagen T4 Transporter and I will be doing fewer than 9,000 miles a year - would I be better off with petrol if you take the cost of fuel at the pump in to consideration?
I'm downsizing from an Almera 1.5, and I was wondering what was better to get. I want to spend less than £1000 as it is just for a short period, and have narrowed it down to a Renault Clio 1.2 16v petrol,...
I need to change my 02 Passat 1.9 tdi PD (airbag warning on, advised new control unit at £575). I tow a caravan (1200kg) and drive approx 15,000 miles per year, to work in the week and longer at weekends,...