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I'm planning on a new car and have narrowed the decision to the Meriva. Considering that we mostly drive around town and quite less on motorways or open roads and that we do around 7000 miles a year: Should...
I have a family with two babies, (two years old and a ewborn). We mostly drive around town with the occasional weekend trip, around 7000 miles a year. We like the Ford C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost or the Vauxhall...
Recently you advised that the Ford B-Max would be an ideal car for a Wheelchair user - in your review you state "And the disabled can stash a wheelchair behind themselves without having to summon help."...
I've had an R reg Golf GTI 16V for the last 8 years and have loved it but think its time to replace it with something a bit newer. Am looking to get something 3-4 years old probably, and have been looking...
I am considering buying a Fiesta Powershift. What is your view on the gearbox?
I have purchased my MX5 from a trader, after travelling home (125 miles) I had the car checked out by a garage. The o/s/f brake pad was down to the metal and its caliper was faulty and stuck, so had these...
I'm considering a BMW X5 used but I am unsure which model is cheapest to run (re road tax + fuel). My main use is around town with occasional twice a year 200 mile journeys. My budget is from £5000 to...
I bought a Nissan Qashqai five weeks ago from a main dealer and have felt the car surging from time to time. I am told by a friend that it is probably a sticking EGR valve. The car is ex Motorbility and...
Thinking about the new Golf GTI and the imminent S3. In the light of the CAP report that white cars have recently realised up to 6% more than average at resale after 3 years, does your experience reflect...
What is the best used all electric car for me to purchase? I travel 20 miles per day.