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I want to change my 2012 Subaru XV for a new car. I've tested a BMW X1 and a Peugeot 3008 but have now found out that the 3008 is not AWD. I'm looking for a petrol SUV, automatic, AWD 1.6 - 2.0. What do...
I'm about to take delivery of a brand new Ford Focus RS with the warranty approved Mountune upgrade. When I come to eventually sell, it do I need to remove the kit to achieve be the best residual value?...
I'm thinking of buying a BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer 218i petrol automatic. As this engine is actually only a 1.5-litre, I'm concerned the car might be underpowered. Should I go for a 2.0-litre petrol instead?
What should I replace my Land Rover Discovery with? I do 30,000 miles per year and it has to have genuine off-road capability because I visit farms for a living.
We have a Ford Focus Estate that enables us to carry a wheelchair and mobility scooter. We hired a Vauxhall Zafira in Spain last year and were impressed with the ease of entry and boot capacity. Are there...
I am changing my Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI DSG after eight years of near faultless driving. I want to change to petrol as I do only 12,000 miles per year. I'm considering a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG,...
I'm looking for a car to replace my 2005 Ford Focus and was thinking of a 2008 onwards BMW 5 Series. My other half would like something with a higher driving position. What would you suggest?
My household currently has two cars and are considering going electric with both, probably two used Nissan Leaf, battery owned. This would cover all of our motoring needs, other than three or four family...
I have just bought a new diesel Renault Captur. Have I made a big mistake not taking heed of government warning?
I'm considering buying a nearly new MPV due to mobility issues. Would you recommend a Citroen C4 or a Ford C-Max, or anything else in that price range?