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I have £5k to spend on a four seat convertible for two Adults and two children. I am 6ft 5inches tall. What do you suggest?
Recently ordered a car and quoted 13 week delivery on 29/03/11. Informed today that the build date is to be mid August with delivery mid September, due to DSG problems. Whilst I am aware of the DSG...
My son has negotiated to buy a used car from a dealer who acquired it with a cherished number. Having had ownership transferred to them, they now have a V5 with the cherished number, but their attitude...
We used to own a Rover Landrover 3 (from new) but after 3 years and as soon as warranty had run out we changed it for a BMW 5 series touring model 520 diesel SE, a pre registered model with auto gearbox. We...
I want to purchase a 4 seat convertible. I do not mind whether it is new or used, but I have a budget of around £15,000. It needs to sit four adults in comfort. What do you recommend?
I'm looking for a small four wheel drive. I came across several ads for smart 4x4: Are any of the smart models 4x4 and if so which ones? If not, why are they calling them 4x4 d'you think? I don't think...
We hope to take delivery of a new relaunched Vauxhall Antara in about 8 weeks. Can you tell me if the non-factory fitted towbars which fitted the old Antara will fit the new model?
Due to poor fuel economy and rising fuel costs I'm changing my Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel (06 plate). My budget is around £11-£12K for used car. I drive a short urban route to work (20 mile round trip/day);...
Is it a good time to buy a 09 reg Kia Picanto, what with the new model Picanto coming out soon? Does the price of the old model drop a lot when the new model comes out?
Our car is a Saab 93 Sportwagon Automatic 1.8t on a 55 plate and we average 32mpg (according to the on board computer). We drive between 5,000 and 7,000 miles per year, so not enough to consider diesel....