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I am seeking a car must be petrol, automatic with a full spare wheel and large boot, plus easy to get into for a person with short legs and mobility problems. I have a Passat at the moment, but it is 15...
My 18-year-old daughter has recently passed her test and Grandma has offered to buy her a second-hand car, up to 3 years old, with approx. up to 20,000 miles on the clock, and 4/5 doors . What would you...
I'm picking out a car for a friend and would be interested to know what would be a good hatch/saloon for a learner driver at under £2500? Preferably a diesel one as he intends on using it for a long commute.
I am looking at a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. What should I look out for? Are there any known issues or problems?
Can you recommend a family car for under £10,000? I drive 16k miles a year, mainly motorway journeys, going to work and dropping others off. I would like the maintenance and running costs of the car to...
I am in the market for a new SUV, which is the most secure if possible with a key rather than keyless entry?
Which is the best seven seat SUV?
I’m changing jobs shortly and that will require me to commute to Birmingham from my home in Kent (approx 150 miles each way) at least once occasionally twice a week. I’m looking for an economical hatchback...
I commute at least 80 miles a day but only drive an automatic. My budget is £6500. What is the most economical car in my budget?
Which is the quietest and most refined family hatchback/estate under £30,000?