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• New or Old shape Volvo V70 ? 9 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Thinking about a a vovlo V70 Need an estate car, and something that will tow a BIG 4berth caravan..... Article in Car Mechanics s Magazine about the...
• Tyre speed rating surprise 28 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Further imagine therefore my surpise that Pirelli P6000 tyres with a 186mph / Y rating are fitted as standard to my Volvo V70 2.4T. I was so surprised that I actually double checked the marking. As it happens, on my car the factory electronic speed limit (137mph) has been removed as a result of the BSR software that I installed, but unless I got lucky with the tyres (I doubt it) it makes me wonder why Volvo bothered with such an odd limit in the first place.
• Which Automatic gearbox is the most reliable? 12 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  Ford fiesta, Focus, C Max or B Max, Honda Jazz, Nissan Note, Mazda 3, VW Polo or Golf, Hyundai i30 or Volvo V40. Can anyone shed any light on which of these might have a reliable automatic gearbox. I will go for a car with full service history and has been well looked after. Or if you have any other vehicle suggestions then please let me know.
• Any advice on used 3 door hatchback under £1500 ? 19 May 2021 (Forum)
    Have a long list ..in no particular order or preference lol   As I'm new..be gentle haha   Suzuki Swift Audi A3 Ford Focus Volvo C30 Vauxhall Astra Honda Civic Renault Megane Mazda2    
• Used Full Hybrid family car advice 13 May 2021 (Forum)
  Are there any other full hybrid family cars I could consider at a slightly higher price point? VW, BMW, Volvo? Seems like VW and BMW are either mild hybrids or PHEV now. Apologies in advance if I'm missing important information, this is all pretty new to me. Appreciate any guidance! thanks v m  
• Audi A4 Avant - £5k Petrol Estate 9 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  For that kind of money my options seem to be cars from about 2005 to 2010 with about 80-125k miles, things like Audi A4, Volvo V50/70, VW Passat, Ford Mondeo, Subaru Legacy. Also maybe Lexus IS250 if I'm happy with saloon. I'm looking for some thoughts on the relative reliability of cars of that age/mileage and any ones to either short list or avoid.
• Fords and Toyotas - which type of automatic? 20 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  It might be helpful - thinking particularly of Sorceress who is looking for a small automatic - if we knew which cars have torque-converter autos or CVT (generally reliable) and which have semi-automatics (jerky, unreliable or both).  SLO will know this I'm sure, but all views welcome! From what I know, Volvos, BMWs, Mercedes, Mazdas, JLRs, Kias, Hyundais and most other big cars have TQ autos, and newer Hondas have CVT.  Only the biggest Audis have CVT, otherwise it's DSG throughout the VW Group. Fords and Toyotas seem to vary - so which have TQ autos and which have Powershift and MMI respectively?
• Recommendations on Estate for £3000 . 28 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I do around 17k a year with a mix of motorway long runs  and town driving. I have been looking at Octavias - Honda Civics - Volvo V50 , Reliabilty and MPG are more important than gizmos or speeds but heard some horror stories with newer diesels . Current  car is a ford Fusion diesel that was bought at 85k and now just reached 150k but cost me a new clutch and Flyweek ( £700 )  - A couple of Leaking Injectors ( £300 )  - Shock Absorbers ( £150 )  in 3 years .
• Hyundai ix20 or Toyota Jazz cvt - Choice of automatic 24 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I know choosing cars is a regular topic ( I've checked previous threads )  I'm hoping, within the next few months to get a newer car. Although I like Volvo I think an auto would lead to significantly high fuel bills so am ready to discount them as a choice. For my motoring a petrol is the better option. The Hyundai seems to be more traditional ( which appeals ) but Toyota cvt has good write ups.
• Any - Technology leveraging increased insurance premiums 4 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  All, I've read two seperate motoring journalist sources saying that, in the not too distant future, cars without 'city' emergency braking systems, such as those on the latest Volvos, Fords and optional on some Fiats, will suffer insurance premium penalties. How do we feel about insurance premiums calculated in part by the safety tech on your car?
• Still looking for a new car! 6 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  2009/59 Passat 1.4 TSI S with 10000 miles £6995 2010/59 Altea 1.9TDI 105 S with 19000 miles £6795 2008/58 Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance Estate 20000 miles £6995 2009/59 Volvo S40 1.6 S with 22000 miles £6995 All above one owner and full service history. Daily round trip of 25 miles a day so diesel not overly needed. Needs to be reliable and looking to keep for 4 years.
• Any - Is there are a directory of start/stop 21 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Cars I could be interested in: Audi A3,  Seat Leon, VW Golf, VW Scirocco Citroen C4, Peugeot 307 or 308 BMW 1 series Volvo C30 Need to find something under £10K, so something that has been around a few years would be of interest, newer models won't be in my price range range yet   Guy    
• Honda Accord - Million Mile Joe's Honda Accord 17 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  He went for a very well specced 9-5 estate.   As far as I know the known record for any car is a Volvo 1800 coupe, with 3,000,000 miles.   I wouldn't want to do 1,000,000 in our Jazz, which has yet to do 10,000 miles. I'd be happy to have kept our A6 1.9 TDi Avant, which had done over 200,000 miles when we parted with it.
• Rover 75 - In the market for an estate car... 27 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Really would appreciate the opinion of someone in the know.... Otherwise I'd consider a Focus, Mondeo, Vectra, Volvo V40, Peugeot 406 etc. Would be very interested in any thoughts as to which models tend to offer best value.... Many thanks!
• Replacemt Family/Commuter Car 29 May 2010 (Forum)
  Driving slowly get 40 -43mpg on clear motorway with current car.] My short list is Mondeo 130 bhp diesel Mazda 6 Volvo v70 Also saw a nice Subaru 2.0 petrol at a good price, maybe the fuel econ is poor? Anyone got one. Any suggestions / recommendations? Ta Iain
• Police cars specs.................... 18 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  The box standard astra 5 door is this just a diesel or higher spec? Im in west yorkshire they might have different cars up & down the country up here there is volvo's & vauxhalls did see an impreza once. (Moderators im not after any naughty information) just standard facts.
• I've never bought an automatic... 19 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  (For the record, I've seen an Astra 1.8 vvt auto and a C-Max 2.0 auto. Ok, as a curve ball, I've also seen a Volvo S60 manual 2.0 which I quite like for some reason too. Thoughts on any of these much appreciated!)
• Can I get my deposit back 12 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Today, I paid a deposit of £500 for a Volvo XC90 T6. (Purchase price £11k) When I test drove the car, there was a strange noise when putting the car in reverse. The dealer said that he wiuld investigate and fix it. However, I have now looked on the internet and fond that the car is prone to gearbox failures which generally cost in the region of £5k to resolve.
• BMW - 320i touring 2009 theoretical fuel range 21 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Dont want to choose one and then end up being out of pocket, i cant have the diesel version as it is out of my bench mark. Failing the Bmw i can have the passat cc 170diesel or the volvo v50. Any help appreciated {typo in header amended - DD}
• Best older estate car-honest replies please! 7 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Basic requirement is for : -roomy load space in back when rear seats are folded down, -need to be able to carry a couple of large items(bumpers etc) -reasonably economical, prefer diesel -not too young-(pre 2000)so no catalytic converter test on MOT -reliable and well built, not requiring constant repair -I've got a motor trade background-so can do do my own work -considering Volvo 940/VW Passat/Ford Mondeo etc but am open to suggestions -not keen on french models. Thanks Bumperman