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I'm buying a used Nissan Qashqai and I tend to only make short journeys. Will I get DPF problems with a diesel?
In November I purchased a SEAT Ibiza from the Car Shop. Around a month later the DPF warning light came on. I consulted the handbook and took on the advice to drive at constant high speed for 15 minutes....
I am thinking of trading in my 58 reg Honda Jazz auto (33000 miles) for a Picanto auto on a 63 plate. The Picanto is owned by the Kia garage for demos etc has done 1000 miles and is listed at £10650. I...
My son in law is just about to trade his 1.8 51 plate Golf for a small/mid range auto because they are expecting a baby. Probably looking at a 3/4 year old car. I have suggested a 1.4 Jazz (because I...
I need something my wife can drive (so not a long car) that is safe and also spacious enough to accommodate two children. So a large cabin, but don't need a big boot. It must be a car that won't break...
We need to replace an elderly Nissan Primera with a used car, ideally no more than £10,000. We are also elderly, so something higher than, and certainly no longer than a Primera. We do a low mileage,...
Could you just clarify some details about the Honda Civic. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/civic-2006/?section=good Having read your review of the 2006 models in the Good & Bad section it states 'Faulty...
My 83 year old Dad has finally come to the conclusion he needs to trade in his very low to the ground Mercedes and get a car that is easier to get in and out of. He is disabled and walks with a stick...
My Land Rover Discovery has failed its MOT and needs a lot of welding done. It is not worth doing the work, so I need a new vehicle for my job. It needs to be capable of towing a trailer and it needs...
My son is needing to buy a car of the size of an Insignia or a Mondeo, as he is about to start a family. He is looking at about £8/9,000. He can get a newer Insignia than a Mondeo, but looking on your...