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Hi, I’ve got around £4500 to spend on a supermini, must be reliable, do 50+ mpg, have air con, some street cred, up to 5 years old. I’ve been looking at slightly older MINIs and the old shape Corsa. Your...
I'm hoping someone can shed a bit of light on whether you have heard when the Lexus IS is due for a replacement. I've read rumours on a couple of sites stating that they replace current models every 6...
I currently own a 2005 2.0 TDCi Focus, I use the car for a 150 mile motorway speed round trip commute daily. I love the relaxing feel of putting the car in 6th and seeing the rev counter sit below 2000,...
Looking to buy a small, 5-door used car. Up to £3,500. High mileage not a problem as will only do about 5,000 miles p.a. Runaround for wife. Small engine is a must so economical. Any ideas?
Essentials are : 4WD,40+mpg, Elec sun roof option, five doors, Elec full driver seat alteration. Petrol or diesel (annual mileage approx 24000), elevated driving position an advantage. Due to high...
I've heard you mention the reliability issues that Mercedes-Benz experienced from about 1999-2005, but did this affect ALL models? I'm interested in buying a CL500 (or maybe 600) from this era, but am...
I have a Ford Fiesta 1.25 06 reg. Would like to change to a similar size car but diesel for economy, this is essential. Am interested in Citreon C3 1.4 HdiVTR - 12 to 18months old. Your comments and advice...
We have a budget up to about £16000. I like the Honda CR-V, my wife prefers the Mondeo Estate.
I'm very interested in the Peugeot 1007, but everybody and every magazine I read has no time for them. Is there something really wrong with them? Their spec seems to include almost everything you could...
My present car is a 07 plate Yaris SR 1.3VVT and I have covered 13,000 miles from new. As I am getting on in years I feel that a small automatic car would make driving a lot less stressful. Therefore I...