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I need a Transit for a small team of builders with space for a decent amount of building supplies, but most of them don't have enough seats. What can I get?

Which Skoda Superb diesel?

Which Skoda Superb diesel would be most economical for mostly motorway driving, the 1.6 Greenline or 2.0 140ps?

Can I get this deposit back?

May I ask your advice on how to approach getting back my £500 deposit paid on 2nd January. This was towards the purchase of a 2009 Subaru outback. Due to an unexpected change in domestic circumstances...

Sensible, small all-wheel drive car?

I want to buy a 4WD vehicle but NOT one of the awful expensive, monster vehicles like a Land Cruiser, Range Rover etc An estate style vehicle is what I am looking for that is sensibly priced. Any suggestions...

Replacing my parents' Focus?

My parents are intending to replace their 2002 Ford Focus with something larger and more comfortable. A high driving position is preferred but not essential and it is likely that the car will be run into...

Do new BMWs have security flaws?

Is a new pre-reg by BMW (24/12/12) 320i Luxury xDrive subject to the security flaws which I read allow theft by cloning the remote key? Apparently the MO is to break the drivers window, plug into the...

Buying a family car with a new baby on the way - what would you recommend?

My husband and I have a Mazda MX5, but are expecting our first baby in a couple of months. We will need to keep the MX5 so my husband can get to work, but need a suitable second hand car for when the baby...

Buying an economical family car?

I want to purchase a second hand car that is brilliant on fuel consumption, good on tax and insurance, but quite a large car if possible?

Replacing a Lexus IS

My 94,000-mile 55-plate Lexus IS250SE is a seriously good motor which handsomely, smoothly, comfortably and utterly reliably does what it says on the tin. I now do around 8000 miles a year in 5 mile...

Mondeo or Insignia?

I'm in the market for a second hand car, an 09 or 10 model. Which should I go for - a 1.8YDCI Mondeo or a 2.0 CDTI Insignia Exclusive? I do around 550 miles a week - which would be the most fuel efficient...