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I'm looking at a 2010 2.0 PD diesel Skoda Octavia L&K with 122,000 miles for £6750 or a 2008 1.8-litre L&K petrol Skoda Octavia with 22,000 miles for £5950. Normally you would advise the newer car with...
I have a bad back and need a car that has plenty of head room (for a 6ft person) and a seat that adjusts. Ideally a car that you don't lower down into. I currently have two cars - a 4x4 Isuzu that does...
I have owned my present Jaguar Sovereign (auto) from new in 1995 and it is now coming to the end of its useful life as an everyday car. I find it extremely quiet and comfortable, with magic carpet ride...
I have a 2005 Yaris with digital speed display, which is so much easier to glance at quickly than gauging the position of a needle on a dial. (Most dials do not even have 30mph as a major line). I want...
Considering purchasing an in car camera. Which is best. Roadhawk or Smartwitness & which model has most features? Also where to fit in Volvo V60 with CitySafe kit under mirror?
I am looking at what appears to be a fairly honest 1992 Audi Cabriolet 2.3 e. Do you have any guidance regarding the reliability of that model. Also, are there any gotchas associated with that engine,...
Your article titled “Mazda, of all he surveys” in the 22-Mar Telegraph recommended the Mazda3 Skyactiv diesel to someone doing 6,000 miles per annum, “mostly short journeys”. You say that they should...
I am buying a brand new Golf (Mark 7, 1.4 TDI SE DSG). 1. Should I take the pre-paid 3 year service package for near £400? At least one of the years is just an oil change. 2. Am I obliged to use a...
I brought a used Volvo V50 and within a few days noticed resistance in the steering when starting to turn left. I let the second hand car dealer know and they took it to their repair garage partner who...
I'm looking at buying an 18 month old Ford Mondeo 1.6 Ecoboost with 37,000 on the clock, for around £11500. Any views on the high mileage reliability of this engine.