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What would you say is the most reliable and efficient car for doing about a 60 mile commute daily?
My wife’s best friend will reach a milestone birthday shortly and her husband has offered to buy her a Healey 3000. Her last sports car was a MGF. What would you suggest as a sports car for a stylish and...
I have a 14 year old Ford Fiesta manual. It has been a great car but I need an automatic because of a hip and knee problem. I would like a similar sized car with a slightly higher driving position. I'm...
I own a Dacia Duster 4x4 manual and due to a troublesome left hip find using the clutch pedal painful. I chose this car because being a little ancient I could easily climb in and easily climb out.I thought...
Has Ford sorted the problems with the Powershift gearbox? An automatic used Focus estate ticks most of my boxes but I am worried that the Powershift could land me with some big bills?
I want to replace my current car and am uncertain whether to go hybrid or electric? I probably drive only 60 miles a week urban driving. I am looking for a small to medium size car. As this is a second...
My sister in law recently lost her husband and now possess two cars. Her own is a 2009 Ford Fiesta Style petrol with 38,000 miles. Her late husband had a 2012 Focus Zetec with 30,000 miles. Both garaged...
I fancy buying a Hilux about two years old. Which engine is better - the 2.5 or 3.0? And is there anything particular to check out apart from what it's been used for?
Are there any alternatives to the Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner. I need the spacious boot with low back entry and windows but I think these two are too tall for my garage.
What should I look when selecting a new car taking into consideration that I commute 60 miles per day (good quality road) and I have some issues with back pain? I am between the new Honda Civic (where...