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I have owned a sports car as a second car for many years and currently have a BMW M2. Due to advancing years and the poor state of the roads I would like a car with a more pliant suspension but still reasonably...
I wish to update my 2015 Volvo XC70 D5 and am having difficulty finding anything as comfortable/efficient with lots of legroom. It must be an auto, with heated front seats and steering wheel, and have...
I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and comfortable as possible, I am 6'2" . My current...
I have a Hyundai i30 N Line and a 2003 MG TF. I recently retired and do so many miles as I did and so am looking for one car to replace both, something fun like the MG but as practical and reliable as...
As I will buy one last non-EV as a runabout before most probably switching to battery power within a couple of years, what would you recommend as a used buy under £10,000, as a ‘last hurrah car’ with a...
I have a Seat Leon FR thats 10 years old. What would be a good, reliable replacement? I specifically do not want my ventilation controls on the touchscreen.
A relative has had her car written off and a payout has been agreed at £7000. What replacement car do you suggest? She has 2 children and needs a medium sized reliable family car.
I need to change my SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive due to ULEZ rules I looked at the Toyota Yaris Cross but it’s too big as I’m barely 5ft tall. I do long distance motorways and small country roads. Not much in...
I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range for 3-5 hours driving in one stretch, while still...
I have a 2021 hybrid Honda CR-V and am looking to downsize while still staying within a small SUV range. I need flat loading rear space, a high up driving position with adjustable front seats (preferably...