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I have a choice of two Fiat 500X 2020 reg models with petrol engines. One with the 1.0l Firefly engine and the other with the 1.4l engine in the Sport version of the model. My wife is not looking for...
I wish to buy a new car soon. I'd buy a new Nissan Micra if they were still made, or a Skoda Fabia if there wasn't a 22 week wait. Please identify for me some smallish 4/5 door petrol cars, not automatic,...
My current car is a BMW 320i, bought new in 2014 and has 12,800 miles on the clock. Would my usage suit a hybrid or would the battery be a problem with such low mileage?
I currently own a 2020 VW T-Cross, which I am happy with but feel it has a little too much technology built in, i.e. lane assist which is not much use on rural road in Mid Wales. I would like to change...
Is the Jaguar XF R-Sport (2016) a Ford or Jaguar engine?
I need some advice on what to replace my Kia Picanto with. I have no off street parking (or potential for a charging plug) so need a petrol or hybrid car that is quite compact for parking. My daily commute...
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...
With the ULEZ zone due to expand I need to change my diesel Toyota Corolla Verso for something compliant. The problem is I am 6ft 10 inches tall and have arthritis in my spine which makes getting in and...
I am looking at buying a second hand car and have a budget of £20,000. I've considered Mercedes A Class, Audi A1 or A3 and something from the VW Golf range. I seek a petrol model and drive about 8000 miles...
I would like to buy a budget used petrol family SUV with 4WD and with good mpg but only have about £4000- 5000 to spend. My ideal would be a Honda CR-V petrol but it has poor mpg (34mpg). A big ask I know...