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I am potentially looking for a vehicle to use for travelling to and from work, can be various sites, typically traveling in excess of 10,000 miles per year, something that is reliable, economical to run...
I’ve got a maximum of £5k to spend on a used car. I like a fairly nice sized car/SUV, nothing too small and definitely 5 doors and decent boot space. Something around a Focus family sized car. Also needs...
What would be the best automatic second-hand small car to buy? I am looking to spend about £5000.
My son is a drummer in a band and struggles getting all his kit into his current Skoda Fabia. Could you recommend an SUV that would be fairly economic to run (low tax and good fuel) if there is such a...
My daughter has just passed her test but has only driven the instructor's Peugeot 308 and likes this a lot. We have a budget of up to £5000 - what car should she look at?
Sadly it's time for our 2003 Beetle Convertible to move on after 10 years. Its replacement must be okay for my wife and our 17-year-old learner daughter. It's a second car so manual, petrol and mainly...
Can you recommend three best buys for a 17-year-old boy to purchase with a £5k budget?
I need to replace my Ford Fusion to help my ageing back. I am 6ft2 and have a long back. My budget may stretch to £5k, but like all pensioners, I want something that will be economical on fuel and road...
My car was recently written off, not my fault, but now I need to find a new one. It must be five-door as I have three children and have a boot big enough to put a suitcase in or my labrador. Any suggestions...
I currently drive around 6000 miles a year, all short journeys but often down rutted tracks. I am looking for a second-hand car with good ground clearance for around £5k. I am looking at maybe a Suzuki...
 

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