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I currently drive a Nissan Micra which is OK for elderly parents with limited mobility to use as passengers but not ideal as the seats are a little low for easy entrance and exit. What would you suggest...
My current car, a Honda Civic coupe, will be 13 years old next year. It will need a new cam belt and about £400 or £500 spent on it. I have really loved this car and it has not cost a lot to run. Now...
I am buying this car for my wife but during the test drive I noticed a significant lag between gear changes! Is this normal or is it a bad box? The Honda garage says it is normal and I should be more careful...
I am in the RAF and posted to Naples in Sept. I currently have a 10 plate Skoda Octavia estate 1.6 but it isn't powerful enough to carry all my kit down and then back again in 18 months time. The car will...
You often point out the problems of failing DPFs on higher mileage diesels, especially in Volkswagen models. Does the same apply across all manufacturers - my daughter is looking to buy a large second...
I'm looking to buy a cheap runaround as a second car and have come across a 2001 Yaris for £2,250. It has only done 20,000 miles, one one owner from new, full service history - basically everything you...
I am looking to buy an Audi A4 or A6 Avant, or a BMW 3 or 5 Series Touring. I wondered if you had a strong opinions which is the best value for money and most practical? I have a 1 yr old son and am looking...
I recently bought an ex-motability Mazda 2 (2009/41,000miles) from a reputable dealer from whom I've bought cars before. They were more than willing to let me take it to my own local garage for a check-over,...
A local Hyundai dealer is offering £4995 for 2011 i10 Classic with guaranteed P/E for any car at £2000. I have a W Reg Nissan Micra. Would you recommend this car? Do you think it is a good deal, or would...
I am considering buying a 2001 Y plate SLK Kompressor 2.3 Auto with 80,000 miles on the clock, a full service history and three previous owners. It would be as a second car to replace my Mk1 MX5 so I would...