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I drive a Vauxhall Vectra Elite. I have now finished work, as I am a pensioner and would like to downsize a little to a type similar to a Corsa for economical reasons. Please would you advise which cars...
My wife ordered a brand new Honda CR-V for delivery on 1 September, but it arrived at the dealer several days late and, as we had not sold her old one, we were not too concerned. We would like to take...
My partner has received an £80 fine for having no tax. He hadn't SORNed the vehicle. The car hasn't run for years and hasn't been driven since before the tax ran out in 2006. The vehicle has since been...
How much is the 12-month road tax renewal for my 2001 Renault Espace likely to cost me?
I want to replace my 2006 Renault Megane DCI 106 Dynamique. Is there a comparable car that has the size, economy, road tax at £30?
I am a 74-year old woman, owner of a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa manual 1.4 bought new, which has done about 40,000 miles of trouble-free motoring. I foresee the time when I will need to replace it, and would...
Having read your page today, I wonder at the intelligence of people who can drive a car for five years without noticing that it doesn't have a spare wheel. You must bite back the appropriate pithy thoughts...
I am considering buying a small diesel hatchback of 3-5 years old for lower tax and higher mpg. Do you have any recommendations?
I have just retired and need to replace my much loved 'X' registered Ford Focus. Although I am reluctant to do this as it has only done 47,000 miles, it will soon need a change of cambelt (and presumably...
I am considering an eco and tax friendly company car for a budget of £20k and an annual mileage of 12k. I have seen the SEAT Leon Ecomotive. Do you have alternatives you can recommend in that class?
 

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