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We are wondering what car to buy and have narrowed it down to a Hyundai i20 Comfort or Mazda 2. Both can be purchased for £8995. I assume that they share the same tax band and are both cam chain...
I had a Vauxhall Cavalier and then for the past ten years an Astra; I am now thinking of a Corsa. It must be automatic; is there anything else of this general size you would recommend as being a better...
My Fiesta will be 3 years old come May 2012. When can I expect an update of the same model? Ford usually updates every 3 or so years. Do you know if an update is in the pipeline?
I really favour the Audi A1 1.6TDI diesel, but am concerned that with 5000 to 6000 miles per year it might be a problem. I do some motorway driving (about once a month) but the M6 is usually too busy...
The wife's Getz has a funny vibration which is felt through the pedal and steering when accelerating. Usually comes on around 2000 revs. It's a light vibration but enough to make the plastic panels on...
I have a Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 Sport Hdi 90, first registered on 1 March 2008. It has been well serviced, mileage is abut 22,500 and it is MOT''d until March next year. I have always been very happy with...
I have driven a company car, Peugeot 206, for a number of years but now need to buy my own. I want a reliable, very economical car with room for a Golden Retriever ideally in the boot. My budget is £5K....
Having been a motorcycle rider exclusively for 10 years, I now need to buy a car to get to and from work. I have a £4500 budget and while I am not overly concerned about model/age/make, the car must be...
My needs are varied. Most trips tend to be in the city with the occasional long trip and an annual journey to the Black Forest in Germany. I thought of a supermini estate (Pug 207SW), but people tell...
I'm looking for a small car with a reliable petrol engine and auto box costing between £3-5k.
 

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