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I have around £35.000 to spend on a new 4x4 car. The ones I have looked at so far are Discovery Sport, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and BMW X1. I think I have seen so many, I am more confused than ever on which...
I've waited months for the Jaguar F-Pace but can't afford the 3.0-litre petrol. In dealer queue for 2.0-litre diesel but nervous about bad reports on diesel engines. Is this such a bad option? To be used...
I collected my new MINI JCW from the dealers on 1st September. During the handover I noticed the paintwork was covered in swirl marks, which was very disappointing for a brand new car. The car had Supaguard...
As Peugeot have discontinued their 1.6L VTi Auto engine, do you think it likely that they are going to bring out a new version on the 2008?
I am buying a new car for my wife, and it's gonna be her first car. I have two offers: Mazda X3 Sport Nav, 2 litre petrol, Auto, stone leather seats, soul red body Or Mercedes A class 180 CDI, 1.5...
Having had a MacPherson strut spring break on me (Peugeot 306) I would like to explore what is available without MacPherson struts. Bring back the Morris Minor!
I am ready to buy a new car for my family. We are four people with two babys. I am interested in a Nissan Qashqai 1.6, but I am thinking also about Renault Kadjar and Honda HR-V. Whats your opinion in...
I ordered a new Evoque in June. The salesman has left . I have made 4 calls and attended the garage and promised a return call by the end of the day. Nothing. What can I do ? Is there a dealer ombudsman...
I wrote to you recently regarding low rolling resistance tyres fitted to the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion adversely affecting ride quality. I have now test driven this model and confirm this is the case....
I'm considering buying a Hyundai Tucson. My mileage is 6000 a year so am looking at a petrol engine. Which engine and transmission would you recommend? Would you recommend a Toyota RAV4 2.0 Multidrive...