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My partner is due to replace her 12 year old VW Beetle which will cost more to put right for the next mot than it is worth. She would like a small petrol engined car that is economical with good reliability....
I have a budget of about £2000 to spend on a used car, I possibly stretch to £2500. This is about the limit when one can easily buy a heap of scrap. If I had over £3000 I could probably get something...
I have a 2001 Defender van which has side facing rear seats. I'm considering buying a 2008 Defender van - can I transfer the side facing seats across? Normally they are supplied now with forward facing...
I have just had to part with my much loved 911 SC 1983 cabriolet because it needs thousands of pounds of bodywork. I am considering what convertible to replace it with; my budget is £5,000+. I was considering...
I recently bought a BMW 330 for £4800. On way home the engine management light came on. The dealer was informed and he more or less said its how you drove it away!? On inspection the next day we found...
What 4x4 would you recommend for a couple with a baby and dog. Our budget is up to £25k for new or nearly new.
I can buy a new 3008 for £16,500 but I have test driven the same model used with 18,000 miles on the clock. The forecourt price for the used car is £12,400. I have never bought a second-hand car before...
I have a £10k (maybe a bit more) inheritance to spend on a nearly new car. Reliability, & fuel efficiency are most important. Sportiness/decent handling would be good, but not essential. Electric windows...
I bought a used 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI from the dealer in Southend (part of Inchcape) in November 2012. It was owned from new by another Inchcape dealership and they must have lost the service manual....
I have put a £100 depost on a Volvo S40 2.0D S 4dr with Arnold Clark Motorstore, Oldbury branch. I was impressed by Volvo's safety features and the combined mpg of 48.8 for this 2.0ltr car. I am also...