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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?
You've kindly (and very promptly) answered a couple of questions regarding my son in France buying a car on a limited budget of 5000 Euros. He's scrubbed the Ford Fiesta 1.4 petrol or diesel. He prefers...
I currently have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 coupe and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon (that runs on LPG and petrol). Both have done over 140,000 miles and I tend to keep cars for a long time. I like both vehicles...
Does the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 170 have a supercharger and is that likely to cause any problems?
I have been reading more reviews about driving in a high gear at low speeds to achieve fuel economy. I have tried this since and can happily plod along at 30mph in 5th gear (manual) on a reasonably level...
My daughter and son in-law are looking to buy a Honda Civic, as it lots of room for the bits needed travelling with their young baby. They have around £8000 to spend - anything you would recommend or watch...
I'm thinking of remapping my 2006 Renault Laguna 2.0 Dci (150). Is it safe, or would it open a can of worms?
I am due to start a new job in Lincolnshire which involves covering 30,000 miles a year, 200 miles a day. Which car would you recommend as the cheapest option? I can't afford a new car and, given the high...