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I’m a 25 year old female about to buy a Fiat 500 for work. My commute is about 50 miles each way on the M56, so fairly flat ground. Originally I was considering the TwinAir engine, but I was concerned...
What should I get, a new Panda, a new Volkswagen Up, or newish but second hand Polo? I've just retired and I'm buying a camper van, but I need a second car for local runs, supermarket shopping etc....
I want to buy a used small car (up to three years old) that is cheap to run and has high seats. I will cover about 5000 miles a year. What do you recommend?
We need to replace an elderly Nissan Primera with a used car, ideally no more than £10,000. We are also elderly, so something higher than, and certainly no longer than a Primera. We do a low mileage,...
I’m looking for a second car, which is fun to drive and has a pleasant ride . Something with a bit of class would be nice as I’ll cover 3000 miles, mostly around town budget. What do you recommend I buy...
My Mum's 2004 plate Vauxhall Corsa is past its best. It is starting to leak and the red paint is fading ,as most red cars do. We're looking at replacement options and would like some advice. The lure of...
I have £1200 and a Volvo C70 1999 Coupe which I would like to swap for either a hatchback or smaller coupe. What's the best I could get?
We are looking for a reliable cheap car for a 17 year old. It must have a small engine, four doors and cost no more than £700. What would you recommend?
I drive 80 miles a day on the M25 and A12 in a Hyundai i20 1.2. My 61 plate car has been impressive to say the least being well equipped (love the Bluetooth) and gets between 50-55mpg and copes with the...
I have had my Smart Car from new, (2002) I was hit from behind last week and I suspect that my insurers will want to write it off, so I may find myself having to buy a replacement in a hurry. I've been...
 

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