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I'm thinking of buying a second hand Fiat 500 automatic, not sure what year, and wondered if the Fiat 500 automatics are known to be reliable.
Three of my work colleagues and myself have ordred VW Passat CC 170GT, but have now been advised by Arnold Clarke Contracts that there are no cars available until 2012. The first order was placed in Nov...
Been offered a great private deal on a used Porsche currently in Murcia, Spain. Logistics to be handled by http://www.scjtranslog.com/ who claim to specialise in being middlemen on vehicle deals and...
My husband and I are both tall (he's 6ft4 and I'm 5ft11) and with a second child on the way we need to find a second hand car with space for us and two car seats. We've got a Honda Accord at the moment...
I am looking for a small, five-door, automatic car with a quality build/reliability reputation. As I have an arthritic hip, I need a car with a high driving position/easy entry. So far, I have looked at...
Just purchased a 2001 Renault Scenic 1.6 auto sport. What's the difference between this and the non sport model?
I currently have an 02 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2.0 HDi which has blown turbo. I need to replace it quickly but I only have £7000 to spend. My annual mileage is 20,000. Most important requirements...
I bought a 1986 Bentley Eight from a wedding car company. I test drove and everything seemed ok. After getting car home and driving for some distance a very bad judder was felt under heavy braking. I...
I currently drive a '09 Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sportback and travel 80 miles a day. I have the car on HP and still owe approximately £9k on it. I am looking to change my car to a roomier, more comfortable one...
Please advise on a nearly new second hand hatchback, must be auto, chain cam engine, width incl mirrors maximum 1.9m, reliable, quiet, with air con, to replace an 8 year old VW Polo. Can pay up to £12,000.