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Can you recommend a medium size automatic car? My budget is up to £8000.
My wife and I - both pensioners - are car enthusiasts. We recently bought a Kia Sorento KX3 automatic for towing the caravan and now would like a car for local journeys. We want either a car very good...
I'm looking to buy an economical reliable car with low insurance group for around £5000. Any suggestions?
I need to have three child seats (two children under 3 and a baby) and would like to fit all three across the back seat. What midsize SUV would you recommend? I’m looking at getting a year old one for...
What's the best used hybrid for under £10k?
I currently drive a Mitsubishi L200 and want to change. I need something with 4x4 drive, as I stay in a hilly area and need it for winter driving. Also a good boot space for my dog. I currently do about...
Are CVT transmissions reliable or to be avoided? How much maintenance do they require?
I’m looking to buy a car which I’m able to fit my son's BMX in. I currently have a Focus. He’s not 11 and due to the boot lip he does struggle getting it in and out easily. I’m disabled so can’t help him....
I am looking for an SUV with lower ground clearance so that my elderly mum is able to get in it. She is wheelchair bound so has limited mobility and I need to fold the wheelchair and put it in the back....
What electric cars do you recommend?