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I wonder if a petrol driven Mazda CX-7 2008 engine is compatible with a liquid natural gas system installation? Does the engine serve well after the installation?

Best spacious used car?

I'm looking for spacious, reliable used car with either fold down seats or a large boot. I do a lot of town driving with occasional long runs. I am looking for fuel economy but I am worried about the diesel...

Should I buy a car with keyless entry?

I'm interested in buying an automatic Honda Civic and my budget is circa £23,000. However, I'm not keen on keyless cars and cars with 1.0-litre engines as I believe they are too easy to steal and these...

Can you recommend an SUV or estate car that can carry ladders?

My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor. The rear seats fold to accommodate my ladders...

Should I buy a new or used electric car?

I am too confused to make the right decision in buying my first electric car either new or used. I hardly do 5,000 miles a year. I average 400 miles a month, all within city. I do motorway maximum 40...

Is it good if a car has low mileage?

I am looking to buy a nearly new Mazda CX-30. There are many for sale between two and three years old that have very low mileage figures. For instance, one is advertised as having just over 8000 miles...

Can you recommend a replacement for a Kia Ceed?

Our Kia Ceed has died after 13 years. We need a second hand replacement. We camp, roof box, bikes on back so need a bigger car. We cannot afford a lot.

Mid-size SUVs with a head-up display?

Which mid-size SUVs have a head-up display?

Can you recommend a saloon car under £10,000?

I travel daily from Kendal, Cumbria to Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, it's roughly a 68 mile round trip. Which saloon cars do you recommend for under £10,000 that are good on MPG?

Downsizing to one car, what should we choose?

My wife and I have a Mazda CX5 petrol automatic and a Kia Stinger GTS. It might make sense to opt for a single car. We like the performance and front-seat comfort of the Kia but have occasional use for...