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Thinking of buying a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz SE+ as a cheap second car for school-run duties, town runs, short journeys etc. Your model by model review suggests nothing catastrophic to worry about with these....
I currently have a 2006 Ford Focus LX 1.8 TDCi estate. It has done 90,000 miles and I think some hefty repair bills may be approaching. Due to DMFs, DPFs, price of diesel, servicing costs, etc. I think...
I bought an engine from TT Engines in Wembley. Eight months later, still no engine. I've lost £1800 - what do you suggest?
I am out of work and need to downsize my car, what would you recommend that is cheap to buy and run, tax and insure and that is reliable. It will have to last a long time as this will be the last car I...
I have been driving Motability cars with hand control adaptations since 1979. My current car is a Kia Venga and I am due to change later this year. The Venga is generally OK but I now need roof rails...
I wish to buy a second hand folding roof 4 seater automatic car. I was attracted to the Volkswagen Eos but your comments on it put me off. I would like heated front seats. It will be used mainly for short...
I have just bought a Nissan Note - test drive seemed OK. Driving home from dealer the sun was in my eyes and I noticed a lot of scratches on the windscreen that were not visible before. I told dealer...
My 1998 Ford Fiesta needs retiring. As I have just cleared a lot of debt I am very nervous about getting a loan and do not want to spend more than £2000 ideally. I know very little about cars. I would...
For various reasons we need a second car. I have a small business and I am thinking of buying a small van. It would be second hand. People say that second hand vans are usually knackered. What do you recommend?
Honda are offering new cars this month at the dealer invoice price. Today we inquired about a new CRV EX petrol automatic, list price £30,900 with metallic paint. The dealer told us he would offer a discount...