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My Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo is two years old and has been great, bar the hard ride fropm the low profile tyres. I'm considering a new Fabia SE 1.2, or maybe a Ford Fiesta or Hyundai 1.10. However, the dealer...
I want to buy a small and comfortable car, but can't decide between the latest Vauxhall Corsa or Skoda Fabia. Which would you recommend?
Which would be the better buy - a Citroen DS3 D-Style 110 Puretech or a Ford Fiesta Titanium 125 Ecoboost? Both cars are similarly priced on Drivethedeal.com
I have a 2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3 with 72,000 on the clock. I'm looking for suggestions to replace in the future, either new or second hand. Currently only do 5000 miles per year, mainly urban but once-a-week...
Please can you recommend a small used automatic (petrol) car. The size should be similar to our existing Peugeot 106. I have £7000 to spend and need the car for city driving. It must be reliable, cheap...
I've just had my Fiat 500 written off in a car crash. My insurer has given me £8000 and I am thinking of replacing it for a different model. I absolutely loved my Fiat, but travel 90 miles a day on the...
I am looking at buying a property in Spain and want to buy a new car in Spain to keep there. I require a small automatic, five-door with air con, preferably hatchback. What do you recommend
I have £6750 to £7500 spend on a used small car. I live in a rural hilly area and rarely venture onto a motorway. My mileage is about 10,000 a year. Which would you buy out of the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen...
My wife is looking for a small three year old automatic for town driving. The Hyundai i10/Kia Picanto/Suzuki Alto are in the mix as they have torque converter gearboxes. Which is likely to be the most...
I'm thinking about buying a new city car. I usually do around 600 miles per month, mostly urban routes with lots of "stop and go" traffic and red lights. I can't pay more than £10,000, but it needs to...