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What is the best saloon or estate car for under £15k? I am looking for a reliable, comfortable and family car. Ideally, I want a 2.0-litre petrol automatic car?
I'm looking for a car for my 81 year old mother with the least amount of gadgets. Is there a car out there that has buttons and levers for the radio and heating?
She currently drives a Toyota Avensis
We now live in town and rarely use the car during the week, only every second weekend and holidays go to a cottage 100 miles away on mainly open roads - so probably only about 8000 miles a year. We are...
How many Triumph Herald cars are left on UK roads?
My Land Rover Discovery Sport is three years old at the end of January. Should I take out an extended warranty as offered by the Land Rover dealer.?
We are looking for a five-door hatchback. Petrol, manual or automatic, medium size with higher profile tyres. Mechanical/electronic reliability and rust resistance are important. Probably two to four years...
A female relative with arthritis and a mildly disabled son needs a car which will be reliable and have low running costs. As it is only used locally, diesel is out of the question. Must be a hatch or estate...
Mercedes is offering £4500 off the price of an E-Class until the end of March, bringing the cost of the most popular versions below the £40,000 VED band. I'd like to think that this will count as a reduction...
I'm looking for a new single cab pick up in the UK. Are there any available other than the Ford Ranger XL Regular Cab and the Toyota Hilux Active 2 door?
I am looking for a sports car that is capable of carrying golf clubs. Any recommendations?
When do you think the Volkswagen ID.3 and SEAT el-Born will actually be available? Any other similar cars to look out for?
I have been told that to replace the tyres on electric driven cars costs five times that of normal tyres. Is this true and if so why?
I am looking for a front wheel drive, petrol engine, reliable, economical, compact SUV. I drive less than 3000 miles a year mostly around town. My budget is £15,000 to £20,000 for a relatively new used...
I’ve just bought a Ford Fiesta Vignale. Should I turn off the keyless entry or have the changes made it more secure?
Is my 1979 Corvette eligible for historic vehicle status?
I recently purchased a used Jaguar C Type Replica from an established specialist manufacturer of this type of vehicle. The car was factory built by this company and when purchased the car was about 12...
We live one road outside the proposed ULEZ Extension area coming into force in 2021. We have a low mileage non-ULEZ compliant 2.0-litre diesel estate car and use the inside of the South Circular for various...
I'm quite keen on purchasing an early BMW i8 now that values seem to have plummeted to affordable used levels. But with BMW discontinuing this car in April 2020, are used values likely to strengthen (or...
What is the best battery charger for a Honda Civic Tourer 1.8 petrol about four years old? My max budget is up to £100, however would prefer to source locally within the UK.
Due to badly fitting panels and windows, I get a lot of moisture inside my London Taxi. What is the best product to absorb all of this dampness?
I have just purchased a new car which I have to keep outside on my drive. Can you recommend a car polish that will give it good protection through the winter months?
I have owned a BMW 523i SE from new, it is the E39 model. It only has 54,000 miles, runs very well and is in good condition. Is it the type of car that is worth keeping in the hope of future appreciation...
Which is the most reliable automatic SUV to fit three comfortably in the backseat? My budget is £10k - which are my best three options?
We are satisfied Honda Jazz owners for 17 years but are thinking of going electric to help the environment. Nowadays our journeys are mostly 10 miles or less but occasionally over hundred miles. D we choose...
I own a year 2000 Ford Puma Black Special Edition with 53500 miles on the clock which has been a much-loved family owned second car for around 14 years. I've had the car serviced annually by a Ford trained...
What would be the best automatic second-hand small car to buy? I am looking to spend about £5000.
I have a choice of Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo and Mercedes models from my work lease list. I'm looking for maximum space and boot space, minimum fuel cost, lowest income tax and £15k to £38k list prices....
I am driving to Spain and Portugal soon - do I need IDPs?
What should we consider when looking at a used hybrid? For example, will I be faced with the cost of replacing batteries or other expensive technology.
Do the 'risks' of used and the tax incentives for...
I need to replace my three-door Toyota RAV4 as I need more space and five doors. I went for the RAV4 as I live in rural Cumbria and floods/snow are likely. I do around 12,000 miles/yr and am thinking diesel...
Should we see some used Infiniti bargains as we get nearer them pulling out of the UK?
I do around 25,000 miles per year and am looking for a new vehicle. Much of my mileage is long distance (four trips each weekend of 90 miles) but travel during the week is often short commutes to work...
What's the most reliable petrol car for taxi use for a £7000 to £8000 budget?
I have cleaned the windscreen of my Yaris and replaced the blades with Bosch soft blades, but on the driver's side I still get a raking noise as the wipers seem to judder across the screen. Any ideas?
I am confused about which "green" car I should buy. I have a budget of £10k max and need to commute 40 miles each way without a charging point in my school.
Would a Mercedes-Benz A-Class from circa 2005 make sense for a new driver on a budget?
Any ideas please on a soft/long brake pedal on a 2014 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel. I have bled the brakes and the pedal is better but then gets softer over the course of the next two/three weeks? I have checked...
I have an issue with my 1992 Ford Sierra 1.8 diesel. It has an intermittent problem where it will occasionally not start. Any idea what the problem could be?
My car maker advises fully synthetic 5W/30 engine oil. Are all oil brands of 5W/30 equal?
I would like a new and reliable full HD (or more) compact dash camera. It must have good night performance and a quick-release power connector/mount; ideally magnetic. Any suggestions for around £100?
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