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My daughter plans to buy a Mazda CX-5 with 2.2 150ps diesel. They only do one or two long runs a month (+25 miles), most of the trips will be 4 to 5 miles to and from school and shopping. My Jaguar 3.0D...
Does the 204PS Volkswagen Touareg tow as well as the 240PS version? From your 'real' mpg stats the 204PS appears to have better mpg. I need to know if it will pull a 2000kg trailer comfortably?
After driving a Toyota Corolla for five years with no problems, I'm looking for a hotter hatch for a change but would still like the reliability. It must be big enough to accommodate 2 Labradors in the...
I am looking to buy my wife a new car, this needs to be an estate due to the fact we have two children and a dog. I have a budget of £4000 and am wondering which car to go for and whether I should go...
Skoda Yeti: Hoping to buy 4x4 diesel but believe range being re-vamped next year. Any news eg diesel chain cam drive fitted?, DPF problem being addressed? Is it worth waiting until 2014? Many thanks.
Hi HJ, Im looking for a fun hatchback, with around 16000 to spend. I hear the fiesta ST is very good but then saw that 2008 impreza sti's are for sale on autotrader for the same price. what would you...
The Ford/PSA 1.6 diesel engine fitted in the Mazda, Ford Focus and Volvo V50, to name a few, is regularly slammed in Volvo owner reviews as clattery, likely to destroy bearings after 3 years, and prone...
I am looking to buy a new car which is comfortable for the frequent, long journeys to and around the Alps in all seasons. My wife will be my usual passenger and she has a back problem so access, comfort...
Which used five-door hatch should I buy? Budget is £5000. Reliability and economy is a must. Low tax and insurance would be help as well.
Thinking of buying a new Ford Ranger and was talking to mechanic who said to watch out is it might not be possible to take it to normal garage for MOT because of size and weight - is this true? Also, would...
 

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