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I'm looking for a reliable diesel for £1000. Which is the best to go for? I need something that does roughly 50mpg and doesn't brake down very often, if not at all, as I travel a lot.
I'm thinking about buying a 1993 Nissan Sunny 1.4 with very low miles of 39,000. It drives well, but the clutch seems a bit high on the biting point. Is the clutch on its way out? Also is the motor cam...
We have a Citroen Xsara and a Rover 200 valued online at £400 and £50. The quotes for insurance are £300 and £295! What is the cheapest way to legally insure them?
I've seen a P-reg BMW 320i Cabriolet E36 with 237,000 miles, which looks alright and has a full BMW service history and MoT. The seller says it drives fine. Can these easily do more miles, or is this a...
I am looking for a first car, around the £1000-£2000 mark. It has to be able to carry four kayaks on the roof and seat four passengers, and possibly even sleep two in the boot. Ideally I would like an...
I bought a 1999 Ford Mondeo 1.8i two weeks ago for £895 from a dealer. I was told it would be serviced and, for them, safety was paramount and that I would not have a problem with this car. At first I...
I have £2000 or thereabouts to buy a car for work. I do about 50 miles a day, so I need something that is reliable to drive. I was thinking about a Nissan Almera or the 52-plate Fiesta. My present P-reg...
What would be the car you would recommend for a 17-year-old to cheaply buy and insure?
I wonder if you could help? My sister bought a Vauxhall Astra from a private car dealer. Not sure how old, but it’s certainly not new. She got it for £800 and has had nothing but problems with it since,...
Two weeks ago I bought a relatively cheap (£1190) Ford Focus from a garage that has a fault with the exhaust gas recirculation system. The repair has been quoted at £450. Do I have any recourse with the...
 

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