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I am confused by the market. My wife wants to change her 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI auto for a similar model.
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...
Hello I am looking for a small car that will do no more than 2000 miles p.a. Automatic is a must and because of the mileage petrol. Many Thanks David Meecham
I'm looking at a Ford Focus 2009 estate automatic, do you rate them? Would you recommend petrol or diesel?
After the auto box failure on my wife's 2008 1.8 auto Astra, we are going to get it fixed and just get rid of it. We want to buy a replacement 1.4 / 1.6 auto, upto 5 years old and upto £5,000. Would...
My motoring habits now consist of a few day trips and a six-week drive in the summer to Italy. When we go to Italy we take the long way round and cover approx 4000 miles. We have no kids. Our cars at present...
I am nearing the end of my second year of three owning a Mercedes-Benz E220CDI Blue Efficiency diesel automatic from new. I want a large four-door car, preferably an automatic but diesel or petrol does...
I might buy a van because I have a few flats I rent out and I need to move stuff like cookers and furniture. I won't use it much. I don't drive a manual car and I wonder if there are many automatic vans?...
My sister-in-law has just passed her test for automatics only, we have got some insurance quotes for a Corsa, Micra, Polo and these are just about affordable to insure. Could you recommend the best option...
What is the best new automatic for two adults and three teenagers, please? My budget is around £11,000 to £13,000.