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I’ve got around £6000 to spend on a used car. I need a five door family sized car and it be petrol. I looked at the Focus Ecoboost but am put off by the...
I have a 2026 Mercedes C Class Estate 2200 cdi diesel with 49000 miles and full service history I have used Shell Premium Diesel since I bought it in 2021...
My insurance dealing with pranged front bumper and agree 100% other party's fault. Due to age (12 years old Focus) but ignoring fastidious maintenance...
I want suggestions on which used Japanese automatic family car for £10,000?
Two RAC techs towed my car after clutch failed. One in their pick-up, the other in my car's driving seat with me as front passenger. Their tow rod failed...
Following major kidney cancer surgery I have been advised not to drive my 2011 Mazda MX-5 2.0L RC for a couple of months although I am allowed to drive...
At what mileage does the cambelt need changing on a Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi?
I am looking for a small SUV with big boot space. Budget is up to £13,000.
I it now the case that the price a dealer advertises for a car is the price you'll pay? Is haggling a thing of the past?
Last September, I completed a voluntary IAM Mature driver assessment, the overall result of which was "excellent". I am 78 and wonder if my insurers are...
I have a Ford Kuga St Line purchased in June 2024 with a PCP supplied by Ford (FCE). The car is the subject of a recall for a problem with the battery...
I am not that impressed with my Kia service centre. Would my 7-year warranty be affected if I went to an independent for servicing my 22-plate Sportage?
Which medium/large size hybrids have the greatest range?
I have a 17 year old and are looking at buying his first car. What would you recommend. We will be buying used, not new. We want a manual petrol but what...
I drive a SEAT Leon Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 ST Estate. It's almost ideal for me: stonking performance but at best I get 40mpg on a long run and 30mpg otherwise....
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