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I am purchasing a vehicle for cash from an independent motor agent. After I placed the order he told me that the vehicle would be pre-registered in the finance company’s name. I have been told that they...
I’m looking for a premium diesel SUV automatic with a budget of around £40k. I’m concerned that winters in this country are going to become increasingly more severe for the foreseeable future due to decreased...
I am looking to change my 1995 Nissan Almera. It has done 176,000 miles. I drive 9,000 miles a year. I would like a higher drivers seat and at least a 1.2 or 1.4 engine. I have always had manual/petrol...
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...
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...
My wife may soon purchase a Focus or Golf and we are wondering whether to go for diesel or petrol. The annual mileage will be about 10,000, mainly on rural roads with journeys of about ten to twenty miles....
Have you any updated reports on the Renault Grand Modus, please? The only thing I don't like about this vehicle is the manufacturer. Renault doesn't have a reliable background, but the size, seating position...
I have a Freelander TD4 HSE on a 55 registration and have been very pleased with it. Months ago I had an accident indoors, and as a result of this had my foot and ankle in a cast for six weeks. I have...
Can you help us? My husband is 61 and I will reach 60 next year. We would like to change our car for something newer and also to get better miles per gallon. We have had our 1993 Audi 80 2 litre automatic...
Thought you might like an update on our hunt for Qashqai +2. We gave up with the idea of 10% discount off a new car where a leasing firm retains the logbook for 6 months; one issue being my present insurers...
 

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