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Would like advice on convertibles, I prefer big engines with plenty torque, hate revvy buzz boxes. The choices seem limited to 3.0 Z4, 3.5 SLK, 3.2 TT or 2.7/3.2 Boxter. Boxter worries me regarding cost...
Dear John, my friend, who doesn't have a computer, is a professional dog walker and business is good. He wonders if it's possible to buy, at auction or otherwise, an ex-police dog patrol van or similar,...
I'm tempted to buy a Seat Leon 1.4 turbo, but I'm wondering if small engines whirling like Dervishes to produce what a 1.6 or 1.8 normally aspirated petrol engines would deliver without the least stress...
I'm almost due to start looking for a new Motability car and could use some recommendations. I have a Peugeot 207 1.4 Diesel that does 55mpg combined and 63mpg on long motorway runs, but it's too small...
Hi Honest John, I recently started a graduate level job after leaving university and I am looking to get a new (or used but within the last 5 years if possible) car to upgrade from my current Y-reg Vauxhall...
I'm about to purchase a new Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre Venture with electric folding hardtop. I have been offered £11,500 for my August 2011 Ford Kuga (good condition), 23,000 miles. There is so much 'helpful'...
I am 60+ and want a well equipped car for two people that will allow easy access for a dog and golf clubs and will cover only 6000 miles per year. What do you recommend?
I need to trade down and as such am looking to spend up to £2000. It would need to be reliable, cover 30 miles per day with the odd longer trip. Other than that it would be on light duties. Economy isn't...
I am planning to purchase a Ford Focus 1.0-litre with the Ecoboost turbocharged petrol engine. Have you had reports of any reliability problems with this new engine?
My son has started a business for which he will need to tow a three ton trailer every couple of weeks, they are also expecting their first child in six weeks. He has around £1500 to spend and is looking...