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I have a 2001 Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.6i which is about due for a change. I like the look of the Peugeot Partner Tepee and other vehicles which are like vans but have side windows. I need the space to...
Could you advise if my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport with 109,000 miles (with a replacement engine of approx 50,000 to 60,000 miles) - is worth keeping? Or should I get rid of it as a money-guzzling hole in my...
I'm looking at a 54-plate Picanto for £2995 from a local trader. Anything I should watch out for? It is to replace my wife's N-reg Metro so needs to be relatively small and OK for 3000-4000 miles per year.
I am about to buy my first car. I am a girl, not married, 26 years old and I come from a small Balkan country. My budget would allow me choose between Opel Corsa 1.2, Renault Clio III Expression 16v and...
I currently own a 2004-plate Audi TT Coupe (not a Roadster) with 50,000 miles on the clock. It's in limited edition blue and I've owned it for a year. It's a lovely car but I'm considering selling it for...
Should I steer clear of a 2-year-old Mazda 6 that has 47,000 miles on the clock?
I have and enjoy a 2000 Laguna Alize 1.6 16 valve. It's reliable and runs well, but is showing first signs of age. I am looking at a 2005 Laguna Extreme 2.0 16 valve as a replacement, but Which? refers...
I have had a Toyota Corolla Verso for seven years. It has been brilliant but the warranty can no longer be renewed and I'd like to buy a replacement. For value, I’d buy nearly new, say 18 months to two...
I will be graduating from uni this year. I have had my licence since early January 2009 and want to buy a car, as I am not insured on any other car and I would love to get back to driving. The problem...
Having recently sold my trusty 15-year-old Polo, I'm looking to replace it with something similar in size. I only do about 1000 miles pa and the car is used for shopping, local trips and the occasional...