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I'm look for a large family car, my current selection includes: Mazda 6 1.8 TS, Mondeo IV 1.6 Ecoboost Zetec or Toyota Avensis TR 1.8 v-matic estate (don't like the saloon!). 1 year old or less are...
We currently own a Renault Scenic Grand, 2.0l petrol Automatic 55 plate We would like to buy and younger, more economical car but are limited by need to put 3 child seats (2 high back, 1 booster) for our...
I want to replace my 2004 Jaguar X-type 2.0 diesel Sport Premium estate. It has done 140,000 miles with very few problems. It is probably the best car I've owned in terms of driving enjoyment, performance,...
I am after a car on a budget and wondered if you could help. I have about £7000 - £8000 and would like a car used for some mild motorway driving either petrol or diesel, no real preference, and would...
I am looking for the best family car I can buy. I need it to be automatic and cost effective and safe. I've listed Peugeot 308 SW, Vauxhall Zafira, Ford Focus C-MAX. Boot space is important too. Can...
I will probably have to replace my 06 Citroen C4 1.6 HDI (110) due to recent hailstorm damage. Due to the things I have read in your pages regarding diesel engines for low mileage (I do about 8000), I...
We need a small (not city or super mini) quality petrol car for local lanes/town parking and 5000 mile p.a.(currently have 5 year old MB A150). Back and leg problem means need to consider auto or semi...
My husband needs to update his company car. He does about 25,000 miles a year so needs a comfortable, fast and fun car to drive. Currently he drives an Audi A6 Avant, but now we're a family of five with...
We're looking to change our three-door BMW 3-Series convertible for something that will accommodate our baby. Overall we currently do less than 10,000 miles a year and the journeys we do tend to be at...
We are looking for a car to replace our 15-year-old Ford Mondeo. With two children, potentially their friends and families, we are thinking of opting for the versatility of an MPV and, due to our relatively...