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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?
I am buying a Polo 2006 (56 reg) 1.2 E 64bhp 66500 miles from an independent dealer. How much it should cost and is it a belt or chain driven cam? Dealer claims it to be a chain.
I am looking to trade in my 54 plate MINI Cooper for a small or medium sized car which is economical and reliable. It must be automatic. I do long distances on 2/3 days a week, so must be good on a motorway...
My daughter has to replace her Toyota Corolla and can go to £5000-£6000 maximum. She averages 5000 miles a year, mainly short journeys with the occasional longer trip each month. For this reason, a petrol...
Looking for a new motor for my wife, bought her a 2003 Fiesta Semi Auto 9 months ago and the TCU and ECU have gone on it and so we've had to get rid of it. Looking to buy her a new car, my first choice...
I am selling my Renault Scenic Megane 2.0 as fuel consumption is so high. I will be looking for a used car, either a hatchback or estate, of around 10 years. I can pay approximately £2000. I want it...
In a couple of weeks time I will take delivery of a new Hyundai i10 Style, regarding the 'running in' phase does this still apply to modern engines? And even though the i10 isn't exactly a sports car,...
I have noticed in Telegraph Motoring that there have been reviews of small convertibles with photos and information. For some reason Citroen is not mentioned. In ‘Top down and proud', it mentions a cabriolet...
The time has come for me to replace my 12-year-old Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Automatic. Can you suggest a suitable smaller luxury car for an elderly driver for mostly local journeys and some motorway journeys?