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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?...
Local Ford dealer has a new Fiesta Zetec 1.6 TDCi 3 door, offered me £500 for my 03 Mondeo LX TDCi 86K miles FFSH from same dealer, cost to change £13093. Good deal or ask for more discount?
What do you think of the Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium petrol automatic. What compares?
My current Honda Civic is due for change & I'm wondering which of the current similar models (Focus, etc) are the quietest, especially in respect of road noise. The Civic is great on good surfaces but...
My parents are ready to sell their Y reg Ford Mondeo 1.8 with 58,000 miles and 06 model Honda Jazz 1.2 and buy one new car. At 85 years old, seats, ride comfort and air con are their highest priorities. They...
I need to replace my Nissan 200sx as its just failed its MOT with a long list of repairs. I no longer need the same performance, but want something reliable, fun to drive, enough oomph to overtake the...
I need to buy new/nearly new car and I have the following requirements; I need a lot of boot space for my training gear, I need 4 wheel drive so I do not get snowed in when I need to be somewhere to deliver...