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My wife begins a new job in a month as an executive head of two rural primary schools in Cumbria. Her commute to one school in Penrith will require a mainly motorway round trip of 100 miles (2 days) and...
My wife has had a Toyota Yaris Verso for 21 years from new. It meets all her needs but it is getting a bit tired. She is looking for a replacement and her requirements are a manual, low flat rear so dog...
I an looking to spend up to £3k and want a low tax and insurance but roomy car with rear seats that go flat. What do you suggest?
Dacia initially fitted a TCe 90 engine of 898cc capacity to the Sandero initially of 90BHP power. Why did Dacia enlarge this engine to 1000cc with the same power output?
Any suggestions for an inexpensive first car for an 18 year old? We appreciate insurance will be a factor. Many years ago you suggested a Honda Jazz for our niece, this worked well. I think she has now...
I have a Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid. It gives me about 73 mpg and has most facilities that anyone could ask for. My problem is the size. I have 2 dogs and if I take them in this car, it is a tight squeeze...
Can you suggest car for pensioner for £11,000. Used mainly around town but with round trips or 100 miles or so and 500 mile trip twice a year. Main driver 5ft, second driver usually in passenger seat....
My wife and I are looking at purchasing an EV for the first time to replace our 2017 BMW X1. After reading your helpful EV guide we seek recommendations for a shortlist of 3 or 4 vehicles/models to consider....
I'm after a used car to replace my rapidly aging Peugeot 207. My criteria are a budget of £18k, 2017 or newer, 50k miles tops, manual petrol, sub 9-ish seconds to 60mph, saloon, hatchback, estate or decent...
Some advice on what to buy next please. We have a Toyota Hilux and we need to swap it for something smaller and cheaper to run. We have 2 – 3 wet labradors so need dog space, 4 seats and proper 4x4 (gundogs...