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I have had a Jazz for nearly 6 years now and it has been consistently good as you have always said. However, with age approaching, getting into the car is more difficult as flexibility diminishes. Are...
I have just been given the highest rate of DLA mobility allowance and therefore am entitled to make use of Motability. Is it worth me doing this? At the moment my 2006 Focus 1.6 Zetec Automatic is behaving...
I have three cars to sort out since my husband’s recent death 1. 2005 Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDI Exclusive with glass roof. 45,000 miles. 2. 2003 Honda Jazz 1.4 SE 61,000 miles. 3. 1926 Austin Clifton 12/4...
I've been looking for an auto diesel estate to use as a family hack and occasional load lugger to the south of France. There are two contenders that are available, both from non-specialist dealers. One...
I currently drive a company BMW120d that is coming to the end of its lease. To be honest, I have not been that impressed. There has been an element of politeness on the road for a BMW and the power is...
Having read your car-by-car breakdown I think you’re bang on the money about the two cars we currently have. I would appreciate some advice over a new car. My requirements are: I am quite tall at 6ft and...
I am considering buying a Honda S2000 pre-registered with 50 miles. Looking on Autotrader I see a 2008/58 S2000, 6 delivery miles at £24,989, and then I see S2000s ranging down to 2009/58 5 delivery miles...
I presently drive a 12-year-old Vauxhall Corsa Vegas (mine from new), which has yet to reach 26,000 miles on the clock. However I suspect that despite its low mileage it will need to be replaced in the...
I’ve just written off my 2004/54 Ford C-Max with floodwater. I’m waiting for an insurance offer. I found the C-Max good because of excellent mpg, but would have liked a bigger boot area for business goods....
I currently own a Ford Mondeo 2.5 Ghia X 5-door hatchback (March 04), which I purchased as a Ford Direct Car in Feb 2005. The car was a Ford management car and has sat nav, sunroof, rear park assist, plus...