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We are downgrading from two cars to one. We roughly do 7000 miles a year, split between short shopping trips to 200 mile plus round trips. We are not sure which would be best: a petrol Fiat 500, electric...
I am looking for a 4x4 with good suspension (for off road/bumpy unmade roads), to tow a horse trailer - approx 2300kg weight gross (including two horses). It will also double up as family car, so it must...
I am a keen fan of the Ford Ka model. I believe it is due to be replaced later this year. So when would be the best time to negotiate a good deal in the showroom on the present model?
I am looking to buy a Audi A3 Sportback sized car, which I will keep for five years and about 20K miles per annum. Is the Mazda 3 a good choice, and if so what engine?
I am looking to buy a low mileage petrol 4x4. I lke the Fiat Panda 4x4, but which others are worth looking at?
I drive 8000 miles per year and am thinking of purchasing a hybrid car. Given the issues of diesel engines on short runs from cold, should I concentrate on the few petrol hybrids rather than the many diesel...
I am thinking about my next car, I'm looking for something to deal with the numerous pot holes and rather large speed bumps on the way to my son's school. In general do 4x4/suv have more robust parts to...
I have a £15-20K cash budget. Looking at small SUV for family use (baby on the way) and for getting to and from fishing and camping trips with lots of gear. Do I buy new or secondhand? Any recommendations?...
What good medium sized hatchback would you suggest with a torque converter gearbox?
I am interested in buying an SUV. Which one would you consider to be the quietest? The BMW X1 looks good but I have read reviews that say the car suffers from high levels of tyre noise.