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My grandson is looking at a 10 year old Renault clio 1.2 with full service history for about £1500. The mileage is under 60,000. Would this be a good buy. If not what would you recommend?
I am looking to replace my three-door Suzuki Grand Vitara, which I have happily driven for eight years. Unforatunly, I cannot find any three-door SUVs. I would like to replace it with a nearly new car...
I have a 2004 Mini One auto with a gearbox issue that isn't viable to repair. So I am looking to scrap it and buy a used small car or compact SUV. I have £8000 to spend quite like the BMW 3 Series. What...
We've got a 2012 Citroen C3, owned from new, currently on 46,000 miles and out of warranty in two months. We're expecting two children soon and so considering a bigger vehicle to fit them, child seats...
I'm thinking of buying a nearly new Lexus IS 300 and have the choice of models with 16 or 17-inch wheels. Do you have an opinion of whether one is better than the other?
I need a car capable of towing a fully laden trailer on camping trips, but want something relatively economical to fuel, tax and insure. I would also like to spend as little on repairs. I currently own...
I have owned a Golf GTI for the past 15 years and have found it lively, providing a comfortable ride on 16-inch wheels. I am now about to change, but am torn between a one year old Golf GT or a similar...
I'm a medical student soon to graduate and I need a small reliable car to get to the hospital in. I will probably clock up 12,000 miles over the year but I'm likely to be placed in London after a year...
I'm looking for a used car to run for just a few years on a motorway commute. I'll be doing 17,000 per year and have a budget of £1800. Ideally, the larger the better (e.g. Ford Mondeo), but I'm not...
I currently have a 2004 Nissan Almera 2.2 Diesel. I've had it from new and it has been very reliable but I'm worried it's going to start getting expensive soon. I don't do a lot of mileage in it (4000...