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Can you recommend a car for my husband and myself? He's 78 years old and uses a folding wheelchair so we need a big boot. We do 10,000 to 12,000 miles a year, mostly on A roads, with a significant portion...
I'm looking for a petrol hybrid similar to a Toyota but more attractive and a mid sized small SUV. What is in the pipeline for next year? I currently have a Suzuki SX4. Any suggestions?
I am 69 and generally reasonably fit and still working. Three months ago I decided that I really needed a car with a higher driving position. I fancied a MINI Countryman, but the only one near to me and...
I have a requirement for a larger, more reliable car that will last around five to seven years. I currently do around 9000 miles a year, with a fairly balanced mix of motorway and urban. Please could you...
I face a 600 mile per week commute and need a reliable, comfortable and cheap to run car (in that order). I'm 6'6" tall and have a family plus a dog. I don't mind the badge but the budget is up to £6000...
With new laws hitting the south circular in London I'm looking to buy a small van with a Euro 6 engine. What do you suggest?
Could you please recommend a small to medium stylish and sporty estate in which I can carry my large dog. Petrol with budget up to £24k?
I have a Fiat Panda which I love apart from the boot which is very small. I cannot always keep the rear seats folded down so is there another car with similar spec with a larger boot?
I currently drive a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 but want something a bit more economical and a bit smaller but with four-wheel drive, as I stay out in the country. I currently do 12,000 miles a year. What vehicle...
We have £15,000 to replace our 2008 Mitsubishi L200. We need four wheel drive, an integral boot rather than truck body, seven seats, reliability and plenty of rugged boot space. My husband would love a...