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What is the most reliable cheap and small car for use in London?
I'm looking for a car/van for about £7500. It's used for commute (12 miles each way), plus occasional trips to the builder's yard, hauling scuba kit, taking the dog out etc. My questions are: 1. Petrol...
Still driving a Yaris D4D 52 plate. My husband still would like something bigger. I like a higher driving position and low running costs, and ultra reliable.... We are going to test drive a 2008 Prius....
We are looking at changing from our disappointingly uneconomical Civic 2.2, which averages 38.4 MPG. We are thinking about one of the “Eco” super minis on the market, namely the: Toyota Yaris Hybrid Kia...
My wife is now retired and I want to replace her 10yr old Ford KA. She does approximately 5000 miles pa. I am considering a Volkswagen Up - Move Up model, as I have a Golf Plus and am very impressed with...
Which diesel for our new Skoda Roomster SE 1.6?
In a top of the range Jaguar or Mercedes-Benz you know you are in a luxury car. Is there such a thing as a small, opulent, luxury car?
My girlfriend's Volkswagen Passat has reached the point where it's no longer economical to repair and she needs to find something smaller, cheaper to tax and insure with low servicing costs. Probably a...
If you had to choose between a brand new Skoda Fabia SE and an 18 month old demo Honda Jazz with 9000 miles on the clock both costing £8,995 which would you recommend?
I am looking to buy a SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI with 5 doors on a 61-plate - the reviews are good. Then I noticed they have a DSG gearbox on some models. I would like to know in your opinion if if i should...