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I'm looking to buy a used (2011 model) MINI Cooper diesel. I've seen a few for sale, with high mileage. Are these reliable cars or should I look elsewhere?
I need a used car - ideally the smallest and cheapest to buy and run for three children. What would you recommend?
I am looking to purchase a new vehicle and am aware of the potential problems with diesels. I do about 18,000 miles a year which comprises a daily commute of seven miles each way and several much longer...
I am very fortunate that I am in the position of being able to buy either an Aston Martin Vantage 4.7 V8 from around 2009 or a Jaguar F-Type 5.0 V8 2013 model. I have a budget of up to £50k. My question...
I'm thinking of buying a used Toyota Yaris T2 1.0-litre (2008). When looking at these cars, is there any problem areas I need to look out for?
I am thinking of buying a used (2013) Volkswagen Tiguan with 58,000 miles on the clock. How reliable are these cars and what should I look out for when test driving?
My wife and I are in our late 70s. We need to replace our Nissan Almera. We are looking for a two-year old used car. Reliability is paramount and we want a car that is suitable for short runs with good...
I am looking to buy a used Porsche Boxster for £30k+. This will be an approved car from a Porsche dealer and with 20k miles on the clock. What should I look out for on such a car? How easy is it to adjust...
I want to buy a used SUV. I'm interested in the Suzuki Vitara and Mazda CX-5. Ideally I want a 12 month old vehicle, with good comfort and reliability. Which would you recommend?
I am looking to spend £8000 on a used estate, likely to do 15-20K miles a year. It must have a large boot and boast plenty of pace on the motorway. What do you recommend?