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My family and I are looking to buy a new car. We currently have a Ford C-MAX and would like something of a similar size. We want a British built car which would fit in five people, plus have some boot...
We have had our Vauxhall Meriva new for about nine years. We like the easy to climb into seats and the flat pack rear loading arrangement via the hatchback. We don't like the "low gearing" i.e. when in...
Is the Honda Jazz a safe family car compared to other larger models such as the Honda Accord?
What do you think would be the better buy from a Renault Scenic 1.4 TCE TomTom Edition '09 50k, or Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 VVT-i SR '08 70k. The Toyota starting £900 dearer, assuming condition etc. to...
I’m looking for a replacement for my Vauxhall Zafira 1.8. I like its high driving position, its luggage capacity, its seating versatility and the audio controls on the steering wheel. However, it’s rather...
I'm looking for an economical(with low VED) and reliable small/medium sized family car which will commute 50-60 miles daily. I'm slightly overawed by the choice in the market. Can you please give me a...
I have recently changed jobs and now work for myself as a market street food trader. I'm looking for a vehicle that can do two jobs: carry all of my equipment and also be used as a comfortable family car....
A few days the ABS lights flashed continuously on my 2006 Renault Trafic. Any idea what this means?
I'm after a new family seven-seater for £10,000. Most are diesel but I don't do many miles and I am frightened of damaging the engine and filters. Can you suggest some suitable cars for £10k?
I want to buy a compact and reliable people carrier. Can you recommend a reliable model? I want to run it for 10 years.