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I bought a 2nd hand car from Evans halshaw hartlepool after seeing an advert on Auto Trader, in the advert it stated the car had keyless entry (an optional extra the previous owner would have had to pay...
I am planning to buy a new crossover, hopefully 4WD. Which is the best option? I am thinking about Skoda Yeti vs Nissan Qashqai, what do you recommend? And which engine? I am more in favour of the...
I recently purchased a used car from an independent garage. During the sale process I was told that all of the paperwork was with a Director and that I could see it prior to purchase. I agreed a price...
I have been offered a BMW 320SE diesel with an 06 plate, but as I do a lot of local mileage interspersed with some longer journeys, I do not think it will be the right car for me if it has a particulate...
I'm buying an A5 3.0 Quattro Sport. I guess I'm looking towards the higher end of the options range (DVD nav, B&O stereo, AMI), not concerned either way by leather/alloy upgrades. My budget is £18,500...
I am shortly changing my 1.4 VW Polo automatic and wish to upgrade - not fussy as to make but do need 50 mpg, automatic, boot space for lightweight folding wheelchair and also my wife's spacious golf bag...
With a budget of £10k I'm looking for a fun car that's spacious enough for golf clubs. I like the quirkiness of the Nissan Juke. What do you recommend.
The new Ford Focus Powershift presently comes only with a Diesel engine. Is the diesel problem RECTIFIED on this new model or do they still come with DPF? If they still have DPF would 20 miles on the...
I am considering purchasing two cars, one for myself and one for my wife. The dilemma is what to choose. I am torn between the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TDI and Audi A3 Black Edition TDI for myself, and...
My husband and I are both now retired and are considering the most suitable car for our retirement. We would like to travel in the UK and Europe, taking our dog with us, so are thinking about an estate...