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I have the choice of buying either a new Mercedes E220 CDI or a Jaguar XF 2.2D. Which do you recommend please?
I am looking for a used small car. Local daily use with occasional longer trips and to transport a four year old. Budget up to £3,000. Reliability more important than performance. What would you recommend?
I have a budget of around the £2000-3000 mark and I wanted to know what cars are quite reliable? I am a young driver so insurance needs to play a factor, also I want it cheap to run and maintain with the...
I'm looking to buy a small family car to keep the next seven years. In the past I've always bought 'nearly' new at 6-18 months old. What would you recommend? I average 12k miles a year mostly on town,...
Unfortunately there is no column like yours in Canada, so I am writing to you. I would like to buy a 2005 or 2006 Aston Martin DB9 convertible. What are the concerns I should look at before buying, and...
I want to buy a second-hand car for 25 mile commute (busy roads) & longish runs. £4500 budget or thereabouts. High reliability is a must; high fuel economy ideal. Nothing else matters. What would you recommend? Thanks
Which car is most reliable to buy secondhand?
The Nissan Note Acenta meets your criteria in many ways, yet does not get mentioned where it seems to be a good option. UK-built with a good reliability record, excellent cabin space and access, 65-profile...
Should I sell now my lovely two-year old Fiat 500 Lounge diesel? Or should I wait for a big bill later on because of the diesel particulate filter, and its likelihood of failure? Is there anything I...
I am looking for a simple reliable car without all the electronic "bells and whistles" which cost a fortune to fix when they fail. Is there one on the market or under development?