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I have had my Kia Carens for 8 months based on your advice. I am thinking of changing the car as I am getting to know my driving preferences and partly due to increase in my insurance premiums. The car...
Want a small car with auto, with slow depreciation, reliable to commute 40 mile round trip - most probably petrol. Had a E93 325 d M sport and need something with similar driving experience.
Three years ago you advised an automatic X-Trail. I have loved it. I recently retired and now need an automatic supermini with good mpg and low tax. What's your advice?
Which is better, the auto or the manual in the C4 Grand Picasso?
My wife is due to have our baby in October and we need a small automatic hatch which is reliable and around £6,000. Four door and space for baby things. Can you suggest one please?
We want to buy a 3-4 yr old diesel auto and have narrowed the choice down to a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Ghia or Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance with 12-month manufacturer's warranty. In either case we...
I was interested in the letter from MG re problems with his Skoda with 1.2TSI and DSG box. Having bought a Roomster in December 2010 with the same engine and gearbox, I can understand his problem with...
What is your opinion of the Renault six-speed dual clutch (EDC) transmission that I understand is currently an option on various models and, next year, will be standard fitment on the new 1.2 TCe Mk4 Clio?
My daughter needs a car to ferry her four young children to school and to travel to see us in the school holidays. I have been offered a 2.5-litre Mazda Bongo B2500 diesel automatic for £2995. It has 92,000...
I'm coming to the end of a motability lease on this vehicle, which I like very much. I am considering buying it if the price is acceptable, but am a bit dubious about the long term reliability of the 7...