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Someone ran in to the back of my 11 year old Toyota Corolla, and put it ‘beyond economical repair’. I’ve had the car from new in 1998. The insurance company want to offer me book value, but my argument...
Further to recent correspondence, I have narrowed my choice down to a Smart or a FIAT 500C, the Nissan Micra C+C being no longer available. Do you know anything about the 500C as it is new? I imagine it...
I have bought Civics for the last 20 years. My present one is 6 years old and the only reason I haven’t traded it in yet is because of a review I read in the Which Car mag which didn’t rate the new Civic....
I have always wanted to buy a Q7 since they were launched but don’t want to spend more than £10K. I only will buy a one owner immaculate 3.0 Tdi sportline auto with the leather, satnav, FDSH. Given this...
It was interesting to see the comments from a reader about the new Honda Jazz and its automated manual gearbox. I have now had a Honda Jazz ES fitted with this gearbox for just over a month having traded...
I have a Lexus LS430 at the moment, which is just over three years old, and only completed 26,700 miles, I am contemplating changing it for the LS460, Last week a hired a Golf Plus with a diesel engine...
07/57 SEAT Leon TFSi FR for £12,495 or 07/57 Honda Civic Type R GT for £13,995. Which one would you choose?
I realize that the Austin Maxi has suffered some derision in the past but I do not know why as mine is a nice looking car with plenty of room inside and has lasted 29 years from new. I am only thinking...
I am looking to buy a new car on the scrappage deal. Have been looking at: Hyundai - just was not feeling it, although I appreciate excellent value for money. Rio Chill - Found just to tinny, poor handling....
I am wondering if you could help guide me as to the best way to obtain a new car and what it should be. I have Ford Fiesta on a 58 plate that is a 1.25 model. I use this as a driving school car and despite...