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My 18-year-old son has decided to take up driving lessons and will eventually have a car of his own. What would you recommend as his first car? My issue is obviously insurance costs but more importantly...
I have owned a Fiat 500 1.2 Sport since 2008 – bought as an ex-demo and have been very happy with it. I like the way it looks and drives. However, due to being pregnant with our first child I have accepted...
I am 60+ and want a well equipped car for two people that will allow easy access for a dog and golf clubs and will cover only 6000 miles per year. What do you recommend?
I need to trade down and as such am looking to spend up to £2000. It would need to be reliable, cover 30 miles per day with the odd longer trip. Other than that it would be on light duties. Economy isn't...
Any one else finding that the Hyundai i30 1.4 diesel on cruise control is really "jerky" on downhill sections, almost as though it´s using the brakes now and again to maintain the speed? Not too bad...
I got my full license a month ago and I'm looking for a second hand car. My budget is £6000 including insurance (insure the box insurance is around £1600) I like Corsa and Swift - I found some I thought...
My daughter has two children under two who travel in the back of her 2007 Fiesta in modern child seats with separate ISOFIX tethers. She is looking for a vehicle that is wide enough to seat another adult...
I'm after some help in choosing a small, petrol, automatic car to replace my ageing 2005 Vectra SRI CDTi 150 (98,500 miles). My daily commute is a 60 mile round trip on A roads / motorways and I do short...
We are looking for a fice-door hatchback, diesel, manual, and not a city car. It needs low emissions, low tax bracket and good road holding and should cost below£14,000. It will be for use on steep winding...
We're looking for a small, economical, low tax petrol 4/5 door mainly for the school run - any suggestions?