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I'm looking to buy a car that's new and nice, but cheap on insurance and tax. I am 18 years old. What should I buy?
My Nissan Qashqai diesel CVT will soon be three years old. While I love the comfortable driving position and safety kit, I no longer need such a large car. Can you tell me what I should replace it with?...
I want to buy a used Honda Jazz (mk1), with a manual or automatic gearbox. Do you recommend this car at all? If so, which engine is best for economy and reliability?
Is there any difference in safety spec for the pre-2014 model and the 2014+? I would like to know the best model to go choose for use on mostly short distances with the best safety please.
I'm looking for a small car (ideally secondhand), preferably Volkswagen as I've had a Polo for 10 years. I'd therefore like to consider a UP! or its SEAT or Skoda equivalents. I just wondered what your...
I am looking to spend £7000 on a small car doing average mileage a year. I'd like a car that's one or two years old. What do you recommend?
I'm looking to buy a used automatic vehicle that is as safe and modern for £5k. I am due to have a baby next year and it would be great to get something reliable and safe. So far I have looked at the...
Can you recommend a second-hand reliable small car to fit a narrow council garage? Good bumper protection when it is parked on crowded Cambridge streets would help. Budget is £5000.
We have up to £5500 to buy a second car for local runs, shopping and dog walks. We would like a small comfy car with a flat load area suitable for two large dogs. We think a manual petrol engine will be...
My wife has a 2015 Toyota Aygo 1.0 Manual. She likes the car, but finds it sluggish when carrying more than one passenger. Is there another Aygo model with significant more power? Alternatively can you...
 

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