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I'm looking for a used small car that's reliable and economical for my mum to drive around town (extremely rare motorway driving. It has to be automatic and include parking sensors, a reversing camera,...
My grandmother currently has a 2015 Range Rover Evoque and she would like to change it. She wants a SUV of roughly similar size, but with better boot space and rear visibility. She wants a reasonably powerful...
My new commute has me travelling 16 miles each way per day - 8 miles of A/B roads and 8 miles of motorway, around 8k miles per year. My 2008 Focus 1.8 petrol with 105k is struggling to manage 30mpg so...
My parents are in their 80s and would like to buy a car suitable for carrying a mobility scooter. The scooter actually comes apart so it's more for a low boot load and easily accessible for passengers...
A few weeks ago I started looking at a Vauxhall Viva on the scrappage scheme. The Viva was about £11000 before £4000 scrappage, however after the bank holiday, there was then no mention of Viva scrappage...
I have a diesel Ford Focus. With all the controversy concerning diesels, is there a petrol hybrid estate you would recommend?
What is the best new pick-up for a farmer?
My friend is looking for a compact 4x4 crossover to cope better with poorly surfaced country roads. The car needs to be petrol, comfortable and able to cope with motorway journeys. Her budget is £15K maximum....
My sister is in her late 60s and drives a 2004 Toyota RAV4 which she finds too large with a heavy clutch. She previously had a Peugeot 206 SW which she got on well with but in the rural area in which she...
I am hoping to buy a Toyota MR2 as a weekend car. What engine size is best, auto or manual? Which is the best year, hard top or soft top? If possible I would like a low mileage car with a good history...