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After a long and frankly exhausting search for a car to replace my under powered and noisy 2006 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 auto, I have settled on the Mercedes-Benz C class estate. The best example I have found...
My sister-in-law had an older Ford Focus that was ultra reliable and would like something of a similar size, because the new Focus is a little larger and more expensive. She is retired but does occasional...
When purchasing a brand new Audi A3 from the showroom, I sent an e-mail to the salesman asking him if the spec on the display model was as described on the Audi Website. When I came to update the Sat Nav...
My fiancee and I want a luxury, high spec 4x4. We only drive around 5k miles a year so running costs are not an issue. Budget is up to £35k but ideally around £30k. We have considered a facelifted Range...
I am looking for a new or nearly new small, four door car. A couple of times a week, I need to commute for a few hours so a bit of comfort and safety would be great but otherwise, it will be a runaround....
I am puzzled and need your help. I am looking at a 2007 (57 plate) C4 Picasso Auto ECG VTR+ 2L Petrol to buy as I only drive autos. I can see it has a column control with R,N,A,M and paddlesso i presume...
We're currently in the adoption process and may be shortly getting 3 children into our lives, all under 5. They will need car seats and enough boot space to carry buggies etc. I currently have a '12...
I'm looking to replace my smart passion as I need to transport a toddler. Want it to be as small as possible and an automatic so the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 look like good options. 1-2 years old ideally....
I'm looking for a good, cheap, general purpose small estate or MPV, new or nearly new. Doesn't have to be a big brand name as long as it's reliable.
I took delivery of a new Hyundai i40 Tourer Premium SE on 5th April 2014. All seemed OK except the gear change pretty rough. This did not improve with use. On 24th June I did my first long journey, a round...