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I am planning to buy a new VW Golf this year and wanted to ask your advice on the best engine/trim setup. I do not travel a lot of miles (so do not really need a diesel) and this will be mostly for personal...
I want to buy a new or nearly new car with a price range of £15,000-£18,000. What's the best car within this price range that's similar to an Audi A1 but slightly bigger?
I'm looking to replace my Vauxhall Astra 1.4 turbo with a similar but probably automatic car. I'm considering the Mazda 3 auto, Volvo V40 auto or Peugeot 308 auto. However, my issue is that most of the...
I'd like advice on what 5dr hatchback to buy please. Would like to put a £2k deposit on an £8k car, with four year payment plan at roughly £125.00 per month. I need a 1.4 to 1.6-litre engine. Age 2012/3....
I want to buy a new hatchback to replace my old Vauxhall Astra. However, I can’t choose between the Mazda 3 or SEAT Leon. I also cannot decide between petrol or diesel. I cover 20,000 miles a year, with...
The lease of my Citroen DS3 DSport 1.6 HDi will be up in a few months. Given the average factory lead time, I need to start looking sooner rather than later. I love the DS3, but my elderly parents struggle...
Please can you advise the most suitable car for me. I am hoping for reliability in a car for 10 years driving around 8000 miles per annum. A fairly small hatchback would suit and I want a car with a comfortable...
My wife has owned a Honda Jazz 1.4 from new for eight years and is looking for a replacement that is quieter, more comfortable and fuel efficient. The three contenders are the BMW 1 Series (petrol), Audi...
I am in the market for a medium sized hatchback. The car must be fun to drive and offer a good balance between power and economy. I'll be doing 9000 miles a year, mainly 30 mile round trip a day on mixed...
I want to replace my Mazda 3 (2004). I do 10,000 miles per year, which averages about 50% on motorways. I'm retired and would like to keep the car for several years, so low running costs are important....