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I need a reliable car for mainly motorway driving and I’m in ULEZ so must be petrol for my budget, which is most reliable and comfortable for the job?
I bought a used car less than two weeks ago. It's a 2016 reg. The battery has failed three times since I bought it. The first time a friend jump started it for me, the second time a mechanic used a power...
I'm looking for a large dog-friendly car, my budget is around £4000 so looking at old estates and SUVs etc. What is the best option and petrol or diesel? I like the Ford Mondeo and Honda C-RV as an example...
I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and comfortable as possible, I am 6'2" . My current...
I am after a price for my 2012 Citroen C1. It has well used upholstery and some scratches plus one tiny dent on the back corner. It's a basic VT model with three doors, no extras and 75k miles. It has...
How much I should list my VW Lupo 1.4S for? Mileage is 75,000 and it has paint peeling on bonnet and roof.
As I will buy one last non-EV as a runabout before most probably switching to battery power within a couple of years, what would you recommend as a used buy under £10,000, as a ‘last hurrah car’ with a...
A relative has had her car written off and a payout has been agreed at £7000. What replacement car do you suggest? She has 2 children and needs a medium sized reliable family car.
I have purchased a 68 plate SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TSI. It has had 1 owner and has covered 41k miles. Is there any vital maintainance that needs carrying out straight away or in the next year/10k miles in terms...
We have a house in the EU and are looking to buy a left-hand-drive car to take to the house. While some LHD vehicles are already on UK plates and therefore registered with the DVLA, many of the cars advertised...