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I am considering purchasing a 2005 (B7?) Audi A4 3.2 FSI with only 21,000 miles, but I have concerns about the Multitronic gearbox. The 3.2 appears to be a comparative rarity, so I am not sure if the problems...
I have a 2007 Astra Twintop diesel with 51,000 miles that I love, apart from a recent problem with the emissions warning light frequently lighting up. About eight weeks ago this happened on the way home...
What should my colleague look for when buying a T-reg Volkswagen Polo with 107,000 miles for £950 from a dealer?
I have £2000 or thereabouts to buy a car for work. I do about 50 miles a day, so I need something that is reliable to drive. I was thinking about a Nissan Almera or the 52-plate Fiesta. My present P-reg...
I'm looking for a mid-size estate for general motorway use, but also for outdoor gear and to carry kayaks on the roof - perhaps even to sleep in the back with the seats down (I'm six feet tall). I've narrowed...
Can you recommend the best car for my son who has recently passed his test to drive an automatic car? He's 6 feet 4 inches tall and about 19 stone, and he'll have about £2000 to spend. He has learnt in...
We are looking for a small car for my mother, with the following characteristics: four or five doors as a baby seat needs loading and unloading, diesel as weekly trips up and down the motorway will be...
Between the Volkswagen Passat and the Honda Accord, which parts are the most expensive and also which is best in terms of reliability and durability?
I have a 10-year-old petrol Volkswagen Passat which I'd like to replace with something newer, no more than six years old. I have been looking at diesel Alfa Romeos, Volvos and Saabs but I'm beginning to...
We are moving to rural Portugal in a couple of months. We have noticed that car prices in Portugal are much higher than in the UK. We will need to buy a left-hand drive car there, as there are various...