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Had my Saab 93 for 12 years and love it.I'm now at the stage where I spend more on it than its value or replace it. After 20 years of Diesels, like to go back to a quiet petrol engine. Requirements: automatic,...
I have a Suburu Forester Turbo, which I have owned from new in 1993. I love everything about it, particularly the acceleration, the room for two big dogs and the comfort. It is time to replace it, even...
I am currently in the process of buying a new car. I note with some amazement that several manufacturers only offer one base (non-metallic) paint colour. This really means that the RRP is not the RRP...
The order for my new car included a factory sunroof. The dealer subsequently advised that they expect the car on 31st March. The dealer then advised sunroofs are a problem and delivery is now expected...
I collected a brand new car on Sat 2nd Feb. I took it home and noticed a paint fault that the factory and dealer had missed so I took it straight back expecting them to polish out the fault. After a...
I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to retire and want to change the car. I want a high seating/ingress...
I currently have a 2007 Berlingo Multispace and I am looking to change it. Under consideration are the Skoda Roomster Scout 1.6 or a Berlingo 110 xtr. Have you any thoughts or alternatives? The car would...
I am just wanting to know which car you think is best for me to buy. My job is a surgical representative for a medical company. I am very interested in the Audi A3 1.2 or the VW polo hatch 1.6 and I am...
We need a car to transport elderly parents who have had replacement knees & hips. A low sill is essential. We like small cars (around 4M), small engines & automatic gearboxes. The Verso S & Venga seem...
I'm going to be driving 25,000 - 30,000 miles per year (mostly motortway), and will be looking to buy a reliable and economical medium family car. I currently drive an 04 plate Golf TDi with 78,000 on...