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I placed a deposit for £1,000 in December 2009 for purchase of a new Toyota Prius from a UK main Toyota dealer. The anticipated delivery date was 1st March 2010. Naturally I was somewhat apprehensive when...
I have done nearly 90,000 miles in my W reg Renault Grand Espace. It’s been a great workhorse. Yes, there have been a few expensive glitches, like a new gear box, but the benefit of being able to carry...
I currently have an E93 BMW 335i convertible, which is now coming up for a change. I love the power from its silky smooth three litre petrol engine and get about 30mpg, which is really impressive, but...
I’m going round in circles. I need a replacement for my wife's Yaris automatic (this is her third and she was a fan). I test-drove a new Yaris awful automatic. Test-drove Kia Picanto: rather nice but underpowered....
I commute 50k per year (90% motorway) and need to replace my current car, a 2003 Mondeo TDCi Zetec S with 168k. I’m looking for diesel/reliability/mpg/re-sale, budget: approx. £10k -/+ part exchange of...
Further to the letter regarding FIAT 500s, can you tell me what are the most desirable colours and specifications?
I have a friend who has ordered a new Prius for delivery at the beginning of March. They are concerned over the braking issue and are considering cancelling their order. Do you consider the braking issue...
My wife is in the process of changing car and she has driven both the Toyota Yaris 1.3 5 door and the Honda Jazz 1.4 both new. She is using the scrappage scheme and although the Toyota is the best deal...
We are selling our Fiesta and now require easy access and a flattish boot. We’ve looked at Fusion and C-Max. Are there any others we should consider?
I would like to know what your thoughts are on a 17 year old learner driver with regards to insurance, are you better to stick with a small engine newish car, or an older bigger car. We would prefer an...