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When buying a used car (Kia Picanto or similar) for £10,000 or less, could I expect some sort of warranty?

Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz A-Class or BMW 1 Series?

I need to buy a car and looking at the BMW 1 series or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. I do a lot of driving, approx 80 miles round trip to work daily. Budget is £18,000 max. Which one and which particular...

Should I buy a used car that can't be delivered for three months?

I am considering my first electric car and am being offered no incentives from the dealer. The car is described over the phone as a courtesy car, has about 1,975 miles on the clock but can't be delivered...

MoT advisories and broken air con, should the dealer pay?

I bought a 2016 DS DS3 Cabrio a month ago from a main agent dealer. I've taken it to a local dealer who has given it MoT advisories for the auxiliary drive belt, windscreen wiper and perished tyres, and...

Can you recommend an Alfa Romeo Giulietta replacement?

Which car would you recommend to replace my excellent 2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta? It should be manual and petrol and cost no more than about £30,000.

Is a Kia Cee'd automatic reliable?

I am considering buying a 2014 Kia Cee'd automatic. Is it reliable or is there any other car that would be suitable? I do around 5,000 miles per year and need a seat that helps my dodgy back.

Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris?

I have narrowed my list of new cars down to two. I want something small, reliable and with automatic transmission. It's between a Honda Jazz and a Toyota Yaris, which will be the better alternative for...

Should I buy a four year old electric car?

I normally buy my cars at 3/4 years old and 40,000/50,000 miles. I understand the possible faults with ICE engines, how would this policy be affected by buying used electric vehicles?

Where can I buy a cheap Land Rover Defender?

Where can you buy an older Land Rover Defender that won't break the bank?

Can you recommend a Ford Fusion replacement?

My trusty and much loved Ford Fusion, as of this morning, is no more so I’m now looking for something similar as a replacement. Whilst annual mileage will be low (around 7,000) and mostly used locally...