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My wife has a 5-year-old 1.6 petrol engined Fiat Sedici with 30,000 miles which has been an excellent buy with absolutely no running problems, just regular dealer servicing. It has proved to be economical...
I am moving to Thailand and would value your advice on selecting a vehicle. I wish to tour around the country and I like the look of the Toyota Camry, but I am not sure which model. My Thai friends think...
I've had a VW Sharan for 10 years and it's regularly starting to breakdown, so it's time for a new one. The kids are getting older so there is no need for an MPV anymore, but we prefer to sit up high,...
I have a 4-year-old sports utility, a Nissan Murano, but running it is breaking the bank as it only does 20 miles to the gallon and road tax is a mind-boggling £445 a year. The size is perfect to the inch....
Apologies if this comes across as a rather long winded one... The decision isn't an easy one, hence a simple bit of advice would be most gratefully received! My growing family, currently myself, wife,...
My wife has developed a nasty neck condition and now feels every road bump. This is compounded by my BMW X5 Sport's 20-inch wheels etc. We regrettably must change vehicle. We love the high vantage of the...
I currently drive a Chrysler Grand Voyager but expensive repairs are looming (new gearbox at £4,500), so I am thinking of changing. I live in an isolated rural area so a 4x4 would be preferable. I need...
My wife and I are both near retirement and we also want to retire our trusty, but now rusty, 10-year-old Merc 'C' Class saloon - as we find it's getting harder to get into easily! I like the look of...
I read with interest the number of people who have ordered a Hyundai ix35 and have been waiting many months. Can anyone beat this delay? I ordered a 2ltr Style (Sirus Silver) in May 2010 and I still wait...
I'm being offered a 2000 model Mitsubishi Shogun GLS V6 LWB 3-litre petrol model free of charge by a family member. It's a very nice car inside, and has only done 30,000 miles, but it drinks an incredible...