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I've seen a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa and a 2009 Kia Picanto for the same price. Which should I go for?
I've decided to trade my Volkswagen Golf TDI for a petrol version for DPF and EGR reasons (I do too much city driving). I'm considering a 2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI estate, but have heard bad things...
I just bought a 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Elegance SE automatic 134PS. So far I've done 45 miles and already used £40 of fuel. Is this normal? I drive in the city.
We are in the process of buying the new 2017 Peugeot 3008. My husband wants the 1.6 petrol automatic but I think we should get the 1.2 auto. He wants the bigger engine for the adaptive cruise control and...
I need a new city car, but have a tight turn to get my car from the street into my garage. Can you tell me which city cars have the best turning circles?
Is there any difference in safety spec for the pre-2014 model and the 2014+? I would like to know the best model to go choose for use on mostly short distances with the best safety please.
I need to upgrade from my Smart Fortwo to transport me and my three year old. The car must be small as parking is a nightmare where I live, but as safe as possible. I have around £5000 to spend. What should...
I'm looking for a small car (ideally secondhand), preferably Volkswagen as I've had a Polo for 10 years. I'd therefore like to consider a UP! or its SEAT or Skoda equivalents. I just wondered what your...
I am looking to buy a used car and have a £6000 budget. I do a lot of miles, most of which are motorway driving and am torn between three models (all 2013 plate) - the Hyundai i10, the Volkswagen Up and...
I have a parking area measuring 2260mm wide. I want to buy a car that allows a minimum for exiting car and a small allowance on the other side, the car would have to be 1642 wide at most. Can you recommend...