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I will soon buy a Ford Focus 1.6 or 2.0 TDCi, even though I drive only about 15,000 km/year. Which of these engines is more reliable? I'm thinking about problems with DPF, DMF, turbo, ... Or should...
Which? Magazine [August 2012] said that "Toyota's IQ has performed badly for reliabilty this year, partly due to recalls for its steering system". I found this surprising, given 12 years experience with...
My wife and I are in our 70s. We have a 13-year-old Corolla with 120,000 miles on the clock. It has a magnificent boot that we can get two full sets of clubs and trolleys and a bit of luggage in. We'd...
I enjoyed the interesting and informative article on petrol vs diesel in a recent "Motoring". Would it be possible to do a similar article on "Hybrid Cars" comparing say the Toyota Auris petrol with the...
I am looking to buy a new car but am totally confused at the moment. I want a car with performance, good handling and comfort. My wife and I also need something with all-round ability, shopping journeys...
After selling my BMW 5-Series I'm thinking of returning to a Golf-sized car and was thinking about a 1.6TDI Match Mk6, however I'm wary about buying a diesel. We only did about 8000 miles per year in the...
Can you advise how the quality of a SEAT compares with the equivalent Volkswagen? Is there really a significant difference in the build and finish to justify the price premium, or is it all just marketing...
For seven years I have owned a Toyota Celica and I love it. However, we have been lucky enough to have a baby girl and practically the Celica no longer works. I would like a five-door that's fun to drive...
My wife has been offered the chance of buying a new, basic, Volkswagen Up from a main dealer for about £7000. Is this good? Are there any known drawbacks with the Up?
I know you are very pleased with your Fiat 500 and I'm thinking of buying one secondhand. Which model would you recommend and what would you recommend as an alternative?
 

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