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What used small/medium SUV can I buy for long journeys including motorways which is refined and comfortable, up to £20,000. Only petrol or diesel please, not electric.
We currently have a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira which has been suprisingly bombproof but it wont last forever, and the kids are turning into teenagers! What car can take the family and ideally luggage space for...
I am having to replace a 2015 Focus Ecoboost (wet-belt/clutch & turbo failure). I need something with enough room for 2 child seats in the back plus decent boot capacity. My budget is around £10k and have...
I am looking to replace my Perodua Myvi with a Honda Jazz. Is a petrol model more reliable that the latest hybrid? Can you recommend which model to buy? I realise the cost is quite a lot more for the hybrid...
I own a 2008 Honda Jazz. It was a great car, but now is at the end of its life and needs to be replaced. I would like advise about which cars to consider as an replacement. I would l love to have got another...
I live on the south coast and work in the water sports industry. I’m looking for a large MPV I can take the seats out of and turn into a large van when needed. I have to take students and equipment around...
We are looking for a first car for our grandson. He is 6ft 7ins tall with size 13 feet. Many of the common first cars are not big enough for him to sit in comfortably and they do not have enough room in...
Are there any 6 to 7 year old midsize petrol SUVs that have a proper torque converter auto box?
My 28 year olf daughter has had an automatic licence for a while and now needs a car/small SUV having moved to an area that is no longer commutable by public transport. Like everyone else she wants reliability,...
I am looking of a car with indicator stalk on the right hand side. I remember Mercedes having an all-in-one stalk on the right and of course early Japanese models. Anything you can think of please, but...