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We are looking to replace our Ford Fusion. My wife likes the car as it has a flat boot which means she doesn't have to lift up heavy items (usually her golf bag & trolley) from the well. Annual mileage...
My wife is looking to replace her 2015 Kia Picanto for something with a little more power. She'd like something of a similar size, but with an automatic gearbox and adaptive cruise control. She's been...
I've recently got a new job which means a longer commute and the need for a second car as the public transport network is not reliable enough. I will be driving 10 miles each way across city traffic. As...
My son and his girlfriend have both just passed their tests for automatic only. What would be a good first car that they could drive budget about £3k?
We need to change my wife's 56 plate Citroen C1. She only drives about 2000 miles a year, mainly local driving, but with the occasional 150 mile trip. Physical size is important as access to our house...
I live in a 1960’s terrace house with an unpowered garage in a block and no other off road parking. Consequently one of the requirements for a car is that it will fit in the garage and over the years,...
My student daughter is looking for a second hand car which is reliable but also has space for her kayak kit so a good hatchback/small estate. We don't have a great budget prob only £4-5k. Low insurance...
We wish to change my wife's car - a 2012 Ford Fiesta Zetec. Our minimum requirements are a small car (about same size as current Fiesta), five doors, automatic, petrol, sat nav and a minimum 1.3-litre. Reliability...
My Ford Fiesta mild hybrid 1.0 Ecoboost is pretty good and economical. I'd like to change to a petrol car with at least as much comfort and a bit more performance. What would you suggest I look at? I...
In the past you've recommended two cars for me which were both great, so now I'm back for a third time. I've long legs and dodgy knees and have happily been driving a Kia Venga for the last four years...