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I have about £5000 to spend on a new car. I was originally looking at a Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel, but have recently become interested in the Toyota Aygo 1.4 Diesel. However, someone recently suggested to...
I need to replace my Jeep Cherokee 2.5td - we use as a second car mainly for our small holding. We want a vehicle with very good fuel economy, which can pull a medium sized trailer a couple of times...
I'm looking to purchase a small car for my short, 6 miles each way, commute each day, some motorway driving, looking to spend around £6k plus part-ex for 51 Plate Renault Scenic Privelege Plus with 80k...
Apologies if this comes across as a rather long winded one... The decision isn't an easy one, hence a simple bit of advice would be most gratefully received! My growing family, currently myself, wife,...
When buying vehicles from private sellers, there are two methods of payment not involving cash that I have used. Both require the seller to accompany me to a branch of my bank or building society. One...
I have 2005 Nissan Navara for towing a 2.5 ton trailer. I find the leg room very small, the ride harsh and the rear seats unusable. Can you recomend any vehicles that can replace the Navara? Budget £8000-...
I have just started a new job that is offering a company car with a £330 monthly lease, or £385 cash allowance. Whether I take the car or the cash, I am tied in for four years. I have four children...
My old banger was written off recently and now I need a new car. My situation is I don't (currently) have a drive or garage, I get the train to work everyday but I do need a car to get to the shops and...
At present I own a 2000 Ford Focus estate which has easy flat access to boot space. I have back problems from time to time. I am going to change my car for a used small/medium sized vehicle. I would...
I bought a Megane at a Renault dealer as it was marked as a *Star Buy*, but has a few problems like: .Driver seatbelt has stopped retracting .Dented door sill .Broken AC radiator .Handbrake handle getting...