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I am wanting to buy a new Hyundai i10 classic (1.2 litre) and need to decide whether to buy the ESP option. From what I have read, ESP is thought to prevent a lot of accidents, but I am not sure whether...
A local dealer is offering new Suzuki Swft SZ3 5 door models at £9275. Does this seem like a good deal and what do you think of this car? Also is the boot large enough to carry a folded wheelchair, and...
I'd like to buy a new Land Rover Discovery - which model would you recommend and why. I've been baffling myself with data & loads of other facts! Hope you can help.
I bought a new Focus hatchback 1.0 eco boost 125 last week, lured by the 55+ mpg advertised by Ford and enthusiastically endorsed and claimed by the salesman. I can't get more than 43mpg, and that's on...
I'm very tempted by the new Duster (I saw one in Renault Cardiff yesterday). I don't really do enough miles to warrant a diesel, but I would want the highest trim and diesel is the only engine available....
I need a reliable car that has soft/middling suspension, not the usual hard suspension of today. Also steering should not be heavy. I prefer Japanese but realise that I may have to leave them to get what...
Have a 2003 Citroen C3 manual 1.4 diesel - which I love. However, it is getting a bit old and a bit small for our needs. I commute to work some 30 minutes each way, run errands, drive teens. Occasional...
I am in the market for a 1 year old, small/med diesel estate. I have never owned a diesel before and am concerned about what I read re DMFs. I have narrowed field to Peugeot 308SW, Vauxhall Astra Tourer,...
On your recommendation, we bought a new, top of the range, 2009 Hyundai i10 Automatic with the Kappa engine and 27,000 km later are still delighted with it. Dimensions and turning circle suit our restricted...
We are unhappy about being asked to sign Confirmation of Registration details and insure our sons car this week to hit the June 30 salesmen targets yet car not due into their dealership until July. Would...