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I've bought a used 2010 Skoda Octavia VRS. When purchased, I purchased on the assumption that at 21,000 miles the car was on its original engine. I later found out that only one month before purchase...
I live in Thailand and want to buy a new largeish vehicle such as Toyota Fortuner, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Pajero, Chevvy Captiva. I need something to seat 5 minimum and really prefer diesel. Do you think...
I have decided to purchase a new Audi Q3 Automatic Diesel 177bhp SE and wondered what the cheapest way to purchase would be. I have the option to trade in my 2008 VW EOS or sell that privately and I also...
Surprised to find the maps on my new Range Rover's factory sat nav are more than three years out of date. New roads, changes to junctions etc in last few years are not reflected. Is this normal or reasonable?
I have a 10 year old Alfa 147 2.0 petrol owned from new, now with 64k miles on the clock and am thinking of changing for a Skoda Yeti 4X4 to make it easier for me to get to work in the winter - I run a...
We currently have a Mercedes A 170 but would like to change to a new Honda Jazz, but which model to buy for best value for money and most comfort economical driving? Quite interested in the hybrid model...
My daughter wants to change her C3 which is now 7 years old. She would like something around the same size or smaller. The Hyundai i10 looks good as does the Picanto with perhaps the larger engine. Any...
I want to buy a new Audi A6 Avant with a 2.0 or 3.0 litre engine. Which is the best engine and gearbox? Is the 3-litre worth the extra money?
I need to change my 1 series BMW as I now need something slightly larger and am considering buying a nearly new F30 3 Series. I do less than 10000 miles per year, mainly through my daily 16 mile round...
Many thanks for your suggestion of a Swift, Agila or i10 for an automatic. We've bought a Swift and are picking up on Thursday. We've been offered £299 gap insurance (which we'll get independently after...
 

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