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I've watched and read you reviews for a while and absorbed all the advice like a sponge. Right now I am planning to buy myself a new car. I want something fast, with 4x4 system because of snow in my...
My elderly Volvo 850 estate (1994) is nearing the end of its life. We do not need such a large car, but an estate would be useful. I like the Renault Clio Sport Tourer 1.5DCi. Is there anything else...
I would appreciate your advice and views. I have the choice of BMW, Mercedes, Volvo and Audi for my next company car. After several test drives (BMW 520 Volvo V70 D5), I have been amazed by the Mercedes...
I asked a sales executive at a Chevrolet dealership where the Chevrolet Spark was assembled. To my amazement he replied that he did not think it was important that I knew that point! When pressed again...
I currently have a Renaultsport Clio 200, but unfortunately I will have to sell due to my new company's policy of insisting on cars with a minimum of four doors. I have a bike so a boot is mandatory, but...
I need to buy, by HP over 3 years, my first company car. It's a small family partnership and I've got a budget of approx £21k plus £2k that I can put in. I'll need to cover 20k miles a year, carry a...
I own a 51-plate 2.0i Accord Auto SE Exec hatchback. Which one-year-old make/model would be a suitable reliable equivalent replacement since Honda discontinued the Accord Hatch and I like the five-door...
Just read your review of BMW 3-Series Coupe (E92) and you list the available 335 engines, both petrol and diesel as having all wheel drive options. Is this option available in the UK as it is not mentioned...
Not usually indecisive but can't decide whether its time to trade in my relaiable Volvo V50 2.4i for something diesel. There's quite a few good deals out there but it's never put a foot wrong in 102,000...
I wanted to ask you a favor, I have read few 2012 Ford Focus reviews and everyone say it's comfortable and the build quality is fantastic, but almost everyone say that old car was more engaging to drive. I...