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I would like to know what reasonably-priced cars have a soft suspension as my wife has back problems.
A colleague wants to buy his son his first car/mini. Can you pick up a reasonably clean one for this money and what age would this buy. Are there any particular models / engines he should look at and any...
I am looking to replace my ageing 2000X Ford Focus with an auto that has a higher driving position. I have looked at the Honda CR-V, Nissan Qashqai and Ford C-Max. Any other ideas or suggestions as to...
I have a Peugeot 406HDI 1,957cc and am looking for a more "sit up " car new. We are both in our 70's and need easy access and headroom. I go fishing and have rods up to 6ft long so need drop down back...
I am considering buying, from new, one of either a VW Golf plus 2.0 SE TDI 6 speed auto DSG, or a Seat Altea 2.0 SE TDI DSG auto, and would appreciate your advice as to which you would recommend, bearing...
Could you please let me know what you think are the top three automatic 4x4s based on the lowest petrol or diesel consumption.
I live in Dorchester and have decided to buy a little car to go to work in. The car will do a very short journey (about 1 mile) twice a day. I would walk to work except that I have to carry heavy items....
My daughter and her family have been living in Tokyo for over 2 years where they have a Discovery 3 bought when they arrived. It has proved an ideal car for carrying around their 3 children and all their...
I am thinking of changing my 3-year-old, 14,000 mile, Peugeot 407 SW for three reasons: It is very low and it is not easy for my wife and I to get in and out (being on our seventies); my wife is very short...
First of all I am very impresses with your website and it is very simple and straightforward to understand. You have done a marvellous job. Can you advise what is the difference between Toyota Avensis...