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I purchased a Mitsubishi Grandis in April 2009 from a Mitsubishi dealer as a part-exchange for my 2007 Volvo XC90. After a short period, we were not happy that we had done the right thing. We had also...
I'm looking to buy a cheap 7-seater as my current Ford Galaxy has just gave up. I between £2000-£3000 to spend. I do a lot of town driving so I am guessing a diesel would be more economical. I'm wanting...
I have a 2008 1.6 Vauxhall Meriva which has an annoying creak at low speeds and a buzzing/rattle over 60mph from under the driver's side dash. Do you have any ideas where this could come from? Also, I...
Our daughter is bringing her five-year-old, three-year-old and nine-month-old children over from Australia for a month. Do we need an MPV for the three children plus three or four adults? Which would you...
I am thinking of buying a people carrier for my taxi trade. I have a choice between the Nissan Primastar or the Peugeot Expert Tepee
We currently own a 2003 Fiat Multipla. It's been very good but is getting old now, and last year we bought a 2008 Saab 9-5 estate to replace it but found it too useful to let go. We now want to replace...
I am considering selling my 2005 Vauxhall Zafira B 1.9CDTi automatic and buying an alternative MPV with less CO2. Which automatic is best to buy? I don't mind if its a petrol car.
I am looking at a Ford S-Max tonight. It's manual, seven-seater, 56 plate and has done 28,710 miles, with only one owner. Any known problems with these vehicles?
I have just bought a used Renault Scenic Dynamique automatic 2004 which looks like a great family car. How reliable are they, are there any problems with this model? I have read reviews and they seem a...
My son is soon to go into business for himself and will need a vehicle with room for carrying samples, but one that can be used for the family at weekends. It also needs to be reasonably economic. He saw...