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I am approaching retirement and will be able to spend around £30,000 on a vehicle. I have owned several Toyotas including a 2007 2.2 diesel RAV-4. I like the spec of the Lexus RX450h, auto, as well as...
My Ford Kuga has factory fitted Continental Premium Contact tyres - 235/50 R 18. I now need to replace the two rear tyres and have had conflicting advice regarding winter tyres. Do I have to buy a full...
I currently own a Saab 9-5 and I am looking to replace it with a 4x4 for country roads, bad weather, steep hills and a largish boot for a dog. What would you recommend for £12,000?
I am looking for a second hand 4x4 for about £15,000 as I spend a few months each year in the Alpes for skiing. I am considering the Nissan X-Trail or Hyundai Santa Fe. Both seem reasonable 4x4s, but I...
I have owned Subaru Foresters for the past 15 years. The old adage of "Subarus don't break", has proved very true in my case. The Audi Q5 is on my short list as a replacement and I drive mostly on rural...
I am replacing my 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis with a new car, but I am having hard time picking which one. The cars on my short list are: Volvo XC60 SE LUX NAV auto, Kia Soreno KX-3 Auto, Hyundai Santa Fe...
I’m buying a pre-registered Volkswagen Touareg 3.0TDi V6 R Line for £42,445, which includes current Volkswagen discount of £3000. Is this a good deal?
Our neighbours are moving abroad and are offering us their 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (4.5-litre V8) with 104,000 miles plus their 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor with 78,000 miles for £8000 (for...
Thank you for your recent good advice on a replacement for my Jaguar XFS. However, being realistic, advancing years and stiffer joints tell me I should consider a car that I get up into and down out of....
I have a 2011 Toyota Verso which I love. I also own a rather battered 2001 Honda CR-V that we use to take two Labradors (usually wet). I am thinking of selling both these & buying one car - what would...