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I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6. I commute 100 miles a day and I want to buy a BMW 3 series. Is that a good idea?
I need something my wife can drive (so not a long car) that is safe and also spacious enough to accommodate two children. So a large cabin, but don't need a big boot. It must be a car that won't break...
Which midsize crossover 4x4 has the widest front seats so that two large people can sit next to each other without rubbing shoulders?
We need to replace an elderly Nissan Primera with a used car, ideally no more than £10,000. We are also elderly, so something higher than, and certainly no longer than a Primera. We do a low mileage,...
Could you just clarify some details about the Honda Civic. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/civic-2006/?section=good Having read your review of the 2006 models in the Good & Bad section it states 'Faulty...
I asm interested in a Toyota Rav-4 2.2 D -4D Invincible 2013 for sale for £21,970 with 5000 miles on the clock. I have been offered £6000 p/x on my Rav4(06)XT3 with 62000 miles on the clock. Is this a...
I commute around 100 miles round trip per day. Would you recommend the BMW 1 Series 116d Urban as a good engine size for this commute?
My partner has narrowed down her choice of car to the new Audi A3 3 door or sportback model (she has yet to decide). She would like the 1.6tdi but is it worth paying extra for the S Tronic gearbox or...
In your review of the Renault Captur, you mentioned there is 'No form of 'Grip Control' initially'. Are you hinting that this might be introduced at some later stage?
My Land Rover Discovery has failed its MOT and needs a lot of welding done. It is not worth doing the work, so I need a new vehicle for my job. It needs to be capable of towing a trailer and it needs...