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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...
What vehicle would you recommend for short city journeys?
Please could you advise on the best small used van to buy that has five seats? My maximum price is up to £7500.
I'm looking for a possible replacement to my current seven-seater Toyota Verso. Are there any hybrids? Fuel efficiency will be really helpful. If it drives well that's an added bonus.
I'm looking to buy a van with a floor load space length of at least 170 cm and my budget is around £4000 - £5000. What is the most economical van I can get?