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I need to replace my 10-year-old Vauxhall Corsa. My prime concerns are safety and solid build as I may be carrying a first grandchild in the car. It also needs to be economical to run and comfortable...
Buying New 4x4 (not 4x2 version) but it will only cover 3000 miles/per annum. As all modern diesels have DPFs we can't have a diesel, so besides Suzuki Grand Vitara & Kia Sportage, what else? Unless someone...
I am considering purchasing a Hyundai i10, but the new demonstator had the audible clutch judder that is mentioned repeatedly in mesmerising large numbers on the internet. - A problem that appears to be...
Looking for a new fun car for my wife and have been looking at the Mini One Covertable or Fiat 500c. Both similar prices. Which would you recommend, or would you suggest an alternative?
We currently run a 59 plate SEAT Leon 1.9 tdi S and a Volvo V50 company car which is being withdrawn at the end of February. The Leon has an intermittent reluctance to start, seems to be mostly cooler...
I have a BMW 320d Touring new in Sept '08 & dealer maintained throughout its 62,000 miles. It's the best car I've ever owned (great to drive, never let me down and averaged 45.5 mpg since new). But I've...
I am looking to buy a large excecutive saloon to keep for 7- 10 years, which you would recommend? Volvo S80 D5, Mecedes-Benz E220D, BMW 520d? It would need to be high spec and auto diesel.
I've recently retired and I have a 57 reg Ford C-max 1.6 TDCI 110 Zetec with just shy of 50k on the clock. This weekend mentioned a cost of £1600 for a new particulate filter. Should I sell now or keep...
I own a Jeep, but I am not brand loyal. You gave a really good review of the new Grand Cherokee, but reading the other motoring press they have been quite 'sniffy' about it, especially when comparing it...
About to take the plunge and buy a new Honda Jazz 1.4 Manual. Given that there was a facelift model introduced Feb 2011, do you know if there is any risk of a facelift or new model being launched shortly?...