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Is it possible to buy a nearly new small suv automatic with a budget of £15,000? If so what would you recommend?
I have restricted movement of my legs and have problems getting in and out of cars. My VW Passat was a lovely car but low to the ground making it difficult to get out of. I changed it for a BMW X1 thinking...
I currently drive a 67 plate Land Rover Discovery 5 with 60,000 plus miles on the clock. I am thinking it is probably time to change before something major goes wrong. I have been thinking of dropping...
I have to move a large collection of boxes from England to Italy and I want to buy a suitable car, probably an estate or something van-based. What is the best option?
We would welcome your thoughts on a replacement of a 15 year old diesel Skoda Fabia Estate which is now economically unrepairable. It was a great car for the family as though small sized, the boot was...
I have put down a deposit on a Hyundai i10 with 34,303 miles on the clock. The MoT history shows no fails and two minor advisories from years ago - other than that it's a clean sheet. However, from 2021...
We bought my daughter a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso as a bargain from a friend a few years ago. It is starting to cost her and her partner serious money to keep on the road and they now think they ought...
What used small/medium SUV can I buy for long journeys including motorways which is refined and comfortable, up to £20,000. Only petrol or diesel please, not electric.
We currently have a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira which has been suprisingly bombproof but it wont last forever, and the kids are turning into teenagers! What car can take the family and ideally luggage space for...
I am having to replace a 2015 Focus Ecoboost (wet-belt/clutch & turbo failure). I need something with enough room for 2 child seats in the back plus decent boot capacity. My budget is around £10k and have...