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Which is the best and safest small car for country roads?
A member of my family suffers from chronic pain and we need a very comfortable car with very soft springing. We currently have a C5 with Hydractive 3 suspension, which has been brilliant but it's reaching...
I only do about 6000 miles a year and would like an SUV which would take both a medium and large size dog in the boot. I'm looking at a BMW X3 or Audi Q3. My budget is only about £15k and I'm looking at...
Which is the best 7 or 8 seater for use as a taxi?
What small petrol automatic cars are available with a basic radio/cd player and no electronic touchscreens?
I want an automatic crossover/SUV capable of towing 1200kg, preferably with a wet clutch. My budget is £25,000 to £30,000. I fancy the new Ford Focus and Mazda CX-5 but would value your input.
Are there any cars on the market which are automatic and have the handbrake on the right?
Who provides the most reliable turbo petrol engine and is it true that they need an oil change every 2500 miles? Would mostly short trips and occasional long trips suit a car with turbo?
I do 22,000 miles per year, mostly motorway. I’m a 40 per cent tax payer, who’s current lease of a 2016 Skoda superb 1.6 TDI is coming to an end. A hybrid Kia Niro has been suggested by my leasing company...
Can you please recommend a nearly new four-seat convertible (fabric or folding steel roof) that is good in terms of reliability and value for money?