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Is there another small convertible to rival my ageing Fiat 500C? I want something that is just as compact, has a back seat to take a dog or small people and, unlike the MINI convertible, looks nice!...
I'm looking for a new car to use for a lengthy motorway commute (90 miles round trip). Kia/Hyundai appeal thanks to their generous warranties. I'm looking with interest at the new Hyundai i30 coming in...
We've just bought a used Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life from a Volkswagen garage. We were told the vehicle had one previous owner only. When the car registration documents came through, it turns out the car...
I have happily owned Citroen estate cars for many years but we now find we need a car that we can climb up into rather than down into. However, we still need the boot space for our visits to a second home...
After 8 years driving a SEAT Leon I want something a little more luxurious. What do you think I should get, a 2015 BMW 3 Series 2.0 TD 320d EfficientDynamics BusinessTouring 5d (£16,895) or a 2015 Mercedes-Benz...
I am in the process of ordering a new car which is likely to be delivered in April, the manufacturer's list price with factory fitted options would be just under the £40,000. Does the £40,000 limit for...
I've just bought a motorhome and I want to tow a small-ish car behind it (in UK). It must also act as a family car (2 adults and sometimes grandchildren). I'm quite tempted by the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus...
I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira and am looking to buy a new 7 seat car. I have a £12,000 budget and I want a car that is economical to run, performs well in all weathers, good mpg, has easy access to...
In your column you recently mentioned a new car discount company with a catchy name that I can't recall. Can you please advise?
I use my Toyota RAV4, 2.0-litre diesel manual for volunteer ambulance driving and do approximately 12,000 miles per year, plus 3-4,000 private mileage. I am considering changing to an automatic but would...