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We have a Honda Civic 1.8 and will be buying a diesel Honda CR-V 160PS soon. Both cars come with a 5 year annual service plan which seems to cover at least oil and filter changes but is at 12,500 miles...
We want to change our Honda Jazz for something bigger and higher off the ground. We want a petrol engine and sizeable boot and have a budget of around £22,000. We are looking at the Peugeot 2008, Nissan...
We're looking at changing our 2006 1.8 i-VTEC Honda Civic for a new crossover and would appreciate your view. Most journeys are 5 miles or less, with longer motorway runs several times a year, so we're...
I want a used family car for under £7000. I'm looking at the Peugeot 3008 1.6/2.0 HDI? Can you suggest any alternatives for space and price?
I am planning a once in a lifetime trip around the Highlands and Islands of Scotland for when I retire shortly. I'd like to buy a new vehicle that will cope with public roads, whatever the condition, and...
Having driven a Lexus IS250 for the last 6 years, I now require an SUV type vehicle with the same quality ride, quiet engine, quality product and good fuel economy. If there is one?
We have 2 vehicles a 2006 Kia Sorento which we use for towing a small caravan and a 2010 Peugeot Expert van hubby uses for work. I need a car for a new job which requires a daily round trip of 60 miles...
I’m looking into buying a Q5 and have a budget up to £18k (possibly £20k at a stretch). Based on my budget a lot of the cars I’m finding are from around 2009/10, or 2012ish models with about 80K miles. I’ve...
I am looking to buy a new Toyota Land Cruiser V8 but am being told that this model is no longer being sold in the UK. Is this true?
I have around £35.000 to spend on a new 4x4 car. The ones I have looked at so far are Discovery Sport, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and BMW X1. I think I have seen so many, I am more confused than ever on which...