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I would be grateful for your up to date guidance on my next car, a small automatic, probably an SUV. I want a new car at a discount, at a price that I hope will not exceed £20k by too much. Apart from...
What is the best used estate to buy?
Do electric cars need running in like petrol and diesel models? I'm buying a new Kia e-Niro 4. The dealer says they have several in their storage compound. Do I need to worry that it has potentially been...
I am considering changing my 2019 Ford Focus auto (with the dial selector) for a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG. I am very disappointed with the Ford auto 'box and will not consider another Ford because of...
Does MG make a small SUV? If so, can you tell me what it is?
Could you please recommend a mid-size car with ease of passenger access and pliant ride quality?
I have severe and chronic back pain. Road conditions these days are generally not very good, especially with speed humps, potholes and even driving over a drain in the road you can often feel a big bump....
I currently drive a Mitsubishi Shogun, I would like to replace it with an all-electric or hybrid SUV but I have been told that I won't be able to pull as much weight as I pull now. The Shogun hauls 3250kg,...
My partner drives a 2003 Audi A6 Avant TDi with 200+ miles on the clock and has a phobia of change. Which modern estate car: a) has a large flat load area (>1800 mm L x 1000 mm W between arches). b) is...
What's the best electric car to buy in 2021?