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I'm looking to replace a Renault Laguna Estate. I've looked at the Mazda 6 Tourer, Volkswagen Passat and a few Volvos and Audi cars. I'd prefer an automatic less than four years old and under £20,000....
I'm looking at buying a Vauxhall Astra, from 2004 onwards. I have a budget of £3000, but hoping not to spend that much. I was looking at the petrol 1.4 or 1.6 engines, but is there anything I should...
Which DPF system is on 2013 Mazda 3 1.6 diesel and do you recommend buying one if doing 7000 miles a year?
I am an airport taxi driver serving people between the south coast and London's airports. I have seen a 2014 registered fully electric BYD vehicle called E6 which seems to be Chinese built. Do you have...
My old Rover 25 has terminally broken. I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Avant Garde automatic petrol by a family member for £4000. The car might be 2012 or 2002 (I'm not sure) but has 84,000...
My Granddaughter is learning to drive, aged 17. I have agreed to buy her a small car, value between £2000 to £2500. Possibly a Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall Corsa. Can you recommend something that will suit...
What is the ground clearance of these hatchbacks: Renault Megane (2008), Vauxhall Corsa (2006), SEAT Ibiza (2008). I'm asking because I want to buy a car that is economic, medium size, and my main question...
I need a used car and would like a Volkswagen Passat. I've read the 1.9 TDI engine is more desirable than the 2.0 TDI. Can you confirm that this is the case and why please? I'm prepared to spend up to...
I have budget of around £3500 for a seven-seater automatic MPV. This will be used for 10 mile trips by my wife for dropping kids to school. I would like a 2004-2009 era car and have narrowed my choices...
My son wants a low VED, efficient, reliable family estate car for less than £7000. His wife wants an automatic box and high/luxury spec. Can you help them meet these apparently conflicting criteria with...