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Hello, I currently own a Honda Civic Hybrid but I feel I've done my bit for the planet and was thinking of buying a used SEAT Leon FR with a DSG gearbox - what's your view?
We currently have a Nissan Qashqai, but are looking for a car with a more practical boot space. We do a lot of mountain biking and a lot of camping so often load the boot up with mountain bikes and camping...
I bought a 58 plate Nissan 350Z from a used car dealer, and I noticed it had a bit of a whine in first gear. I google'd it and saw that it could be a characteristic of that gearbox but took it to Nissan...
We are moving to Malta soon and need a car that will accommodate our labrador. My wife also prefers an Automatic. Within our budget for a 3 year lease, we can get a new KIA Sportage EX 2.0, Nissan Qashqai...
I'm looking to replace my Mrs' Ford Ka with a diesel car for commuting longer journeys. The car needs to be reliable, comfortable, efficient and pratical to soak up all the labours that my MINI wont...
I currently have a 2003 Mondeo 115 TDCI. It's done 197,000 miles. The DMF went at 90,000 and is starting to fail again. I'm concerned about buying another Ford Mondeo or any Ford TDCI because of DMF...
I recently purchased a 807 2.0hdi 136hp. On test drive it seemed to have good acceleration. It was given a basic service and cambelt change before i picked it up. Now I have it, it seems to be very slow...
I have a grey BMW X5 4.4i V8 Sport 5dr Auto (2004 with 85K miles). I love the vehicle, it being accurate, engaging, comfortable and practical. I must confess I'm a sucker for BMWs - the way they look...
We have test driven the Golf 1.4 TSI and Qashqai 1.5 dCi N-TEC and love them. This car purchase will be for the next 5 years plus. We are husband and wife with one two-year-old son and a mother-in-law...
What is my Matiz worth in part exchange? It's got FSH and will need new tyres and exhaust looking at soon (mentioned on MOT at beg Jan 2012). It's got a couple of scratches to interior but is clean,...