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I need to buy a new car that’s reliable and cheap to run. I’ve narrowed down my search to the Hyundai i20 1.25 manual and the Seat Ibiza Reference 1.4 manual, which would you choose?
We're interested in a new Kia Sportage KX-2 automatic and intend to keep the car for seven years, but can't decide between the diesel 2.0 and petrol 2.0 engines. We do roughly 6500 miles per year - mostly...
My Mazda 2 has just been written off following an accident and I need to buy a replacement. Ideally, I would like something bigger and more practical, with some performance and a petrol engine. I have...
I have a 12-year Nissan Tino diesel MPV that I need to replace. Can you recommend an economical, safe and comfortable car? I'm open to new or second hand, but it will need to commute about 95 miles every...
I have a 2003 Honda Civic automatic that I want to change. I have difficulty using the automatic gearshifts, where you have to press a spring loaded 'latch' to move the shift into drive etc. Is there a...
I am considering purchasing a small/medium sized car that will be used for a daily commute of 50-miles on motorways. I am looking for reliability and economy. My budget is around £6000 and I am open to...
I am an old age pensioner and I want to replace my Renault Vel Satis. I am over six foot in height and have had both hips replaced, so my next car must have easy access. I have £17,500 to spend and am...
I currently drive an Audi A1 1.4i Sport. It has just three doors and I want to change it for a five door variant. I am in my 70s and do about 6000 miles per year, what would you recommend?
I have a five year old, 56,000 mile Lexus IS 250-SE and am looking to change. My key priority is comfort. I have my current vehicle to trade plus £30,000. Should I buy a new one or do I just run my current...
We are looking to get a second car and would like some advice on what you'd recommend for us. My husband currently does around 20,000 - 25,000 miles per year and that's split equally between motorway and...