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I have a 15 year old MX-5 and would love to buy the latest model as this would give me more usable all year round fun. However, a revised MX-5 is due in 2015 - should I wait or buy now regardless? Would...
I am buying a new Ford Focus 1.0 litre hatchback and have been offered an "Appearance Pack" free of charge. This pack gives a slightly lower profile tyre but also tinted glass on the rear side windows...
My 17 year old daughter is about to learn to drive. She will have a 25 mile round trip to college 3-4 times a week, plus outings for socialising. We live in rural North Wales so any car must be totally...
I am looking for a new family car, with size (boot and rear), practicality, comfort and reliability in mind, to keep for 5-7 years (budget 15-20k). With this in mind, the Skoda Octavia seems to offer the...
I have a 2006 Jaguar S-Type [manual] on a 55 plate with 32,000 long distance miles on it (no short trips). It has the sport interior, heated windscreen, CD Autochanger plus all the other nice standard...
Should I buy a Fiat Doblo or a Citroen Berlingo Multispace seven seater for short trips around town?
I have a bad back and need a car that has plenty of head room (for a 6ft person) and a seat that adjusts. Ideally a car that you don't lower down into. I currently have two cars - a 4x4 Isuzu that does...
I am purchasing a new vehicle and the garage have quoted me £300.00 to provide "AutoGlym Life Shine" protection. Do you think this is worth the cost or would I be better going to a professional detailer...
I am looking to buy a new car with the following requirements: economical on fuel (running round Cornwall), reliable, small, and under £10k. What is best?
Which new automatic petrol crossover with good MPG? I do about 3000 miles a year, all town driving. Can spend up to about £30,000.