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I was very pleased to read your road test on the SEAT Exeo, which was encouraging not least for the fact that I have recently placed an order for an Exeo ST. Other reviews I've read have been somewhat...
Today I paid the deposit on a new SEAT Alhambra 2.0 TDi Stylance, after getting what I thought was a good deal. £19,000, gross. £16,321.74 net. I paid cash, no trade in. I couldn't buy over the internet,...
Can you please recommend a new or nearly new compact 7-seater with an automatic transmission? The Verso does not come with a fully automatic transmission otherwise that would be our choice. We do not...
 

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