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My mother’s current car is a 14-year-old Mitsubishi Colt, which she has always been very satisfied with over the years, but it seems to be nearing its end. This is the shape of car she likes and the other...
We are thinking of buying a new BMW X3. What's your recommendation on the transmission to go for, manual or automatic? Most 4x4s seem to have automatic transmissions, why is this the case? After years...
My wife owns a 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.25 five-door hatchback but now fancies something more modern. The car must accommodate a set of golf clubs in the boot. Annual mileage is about 3000, mainly shopping and...
I am 84 years of age and currently drive a Ford Fusion. I wish to find something smaller, manual, preferably a four-door, but would take a two-door if needs be. Budget is in the region of £6000. My husband...
I have a 2009 current model Ford Ka 1.2 Zetec. I never received a handbook. Does this model have the 'courtesy headlamp delay' feature? If so how do I activate it? Many thanks for your time.
Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available) with a very positive attitude. We wanted this car....
I’m confused about getting a Boxster. Mid life crisis, want a car with a bit of vroom, always fancied a Porsche. Test-drove a new Boxster, very nice. Lovely engine, great handling. Unsure about a number...
I have been very happy with my Ford Ka basic model (manual gear change, with air conditioning) since buying it new in 2003. I am 77 and only do about 2000 miles a year, but for family reasons I now wish...
Your reply about the new MoT made me think that perhaps I should consider changing my 2000-registered Lexus IS 200SE. As an 80-year-old we do around 5000 miles a year, with a high percentage of short journeys....
Our dilemma is what SUV do we go for? We are contracting to one car as from early next year. My husband and I have a "must have" list which includes safe seating for four adults or two adults and three...
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