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I'm looking at a second hand 2018/9 Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost and mentioned it to my servicing garage. Both mechanics took a sharp intake of breath and warned me off. I know there was an issue with hoses in...
is the SsamYong rexton a reliable towcar
Is the 2016 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol model a good car? What alternatives would you suggest with a budget of £15,000?
Which second hand cars are the most economical and reliable? I have a budget of under £1700 pounds. The car must be dependable and fit two child seats in the rear.
I'm looking at buying a 2015 Honda Civic 1.6 diesel manual with 56,000 miles on the clock. It's from the main dealer with a warranty of one year and two previous owners. It has a full service history,...
Various published reports state that the Ford Ecoboost 1.0-litre is suspect in reliability at higher mileage. Is this true?
I would like to buy a used crossover. My budget is £14,000. I'm likely to keep it for the next 10 years, so reliability is important. My annual mileage is 12,000: a mixture of local trips and longer motorway...
My friend tells me that the engine in the Honda SH300i scooter is the same as in many other scooters and is made in Taiwan or Korea. It's a general product and not original from Honda, meaning it doesn't...
My parents are looking to replace their trusty 2006 Skoda Octavia Estate with a used SUV. They have around £16,000 (less is better) to spend. They need a high seating position but also something shorter...
After owning two Honda Civics that were bulletproof in terms of reliability, I bought a Honda HR-V new in 2016. The car has only done 29k miles but I have had problem after problem with it after the 3-year...