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I can't unlock a Nissan Micra that has not been used for nearly a year. It won't unlock with either of the keys we have either remotely or manually (via the passenger side lock). The battery is undoubtedly...
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My two tall daughters and I need a new(ish) car. I would like a hatchback with a good safety record (crash test) that is cheap to run where fuel consumption and repairs are concerned, is reliable, has...
I am a 17-year-old girl taking driving lessons and I will shortly be looking for a car. My budget is £2,000 for the purchase of the car, it has to be a diesel as my father produces bio-diesel. I need...
My uncle who is a car salesman recommended this site for someone who knows very little about how to acquire the cheapest insurance and car for my age (17). I'm just looking for overall advice on getting...
Am I mad? I am considering buying a BMW Compact for my son as a first car. We have explored all the normal ones, Fiesta, Ka, etc. and the insurance is not much more (£40-£150) as he has 2 years driving...
I drive a Mercedes CLK here in Lancashire and journey down to London. I fancy a small electric car to use in central London. I like the vehicle Andrew Marr drives around London. It looks vintage but I...
In my seventies and awaiting a hip transplant plus enduring arthritis in spine and knees, I seek a replacement for my Ford Ka. I dislike the new style Ka and have found the old model hard to access, as...
I'm looking to change my 2008 Aygo, which has given me intermittent starting problems for almost 2 years, although my Toyota garage can't find out what's wrong with it. The Aygo has been the worst car...
Madam replaced her 'Y' Yaris 1.3 CDZ which had everything & a wonderful car, with a 08 Polo 1.4 Match auto with electric sunroof (the manual Yaris was hard for her to open), but the seats set off my back,...
 

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