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I am a keen fan of the Ford Ka model. I believe it is due to be replaced later this year. So when would be the best time to negotiate a good deal in the showroom on the present model?
My wife is looking for a small three year old automatic for town driving. The Hyundai i10/Kia Picanto/Suzuki Alto are in the mix as they have torque converter gearboxes. Which is likely to be the most...
We are looking at buying a used automatic city car and like the latest generation Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10. What's the difference between the two cars?
My 20-year old Mitsubishi 1.8i Space Runner automatic goes on and on like a faithful servant, but I fear replacement time will come next year. I wouldn't buy a diesel because of pollution but I am attracted...
My girlfriend is very keen to purchase a Fiat 500 Lounge. She will cover 12-14,000 miles a year of which two-thirds will be motorway commuting, the rest city driving. I am not sure which engine is best...
My chairman at work suggested you might be able to give me some good advice on buying a car. I’d like to buy a small, economical car and have a budget of £8000. I live in central London so don’t drive...
Although cars like the Volkswagen up and Skoda Citigo already have model variants in group 1 insurance category, do you know of any insurers who offer further discounts if the City Emergency Braking (VW)...
I am looking for a small car for city use with the luxuries of a large car. Is there such a beast?
My husband bought possibly the ugliest car on the road - a Jeep Patriot. From October to February he drives a regular round trip of 150 miles each Saturday and may possibly experience a little snow now...
I have owned a Smart car for 10 years and am considering replacing it. The new car has to fit into a short parking space. Do I have to consider electric vehicles or are there 'short' petrol cars available?
 

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