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I have decided on the Honda Insight. As part of the deal, I have been offered an 'on the road pack’ that includes Asset Protector, which ensures I get back the full value of the car in the event of a 'write-off',...

Scrapped for cash

Under the scrappage scheme, I want to replace my 1995 Polo. I had decided between a FIAT 500 and a Hyundai i10 but now I read that uknewcars.com are offering a Fiat Panda 100 HP at £7,763 against a list...

Leased of his problem

I have to choose a car from what is available in our leasing pool. I've noticed your column in the paper and thought you might be the person to ask what might be best for me. I'd prefer a hatchback and...

Sterling Mess

I am seriously considering buying a new Golf 1.6S with its neat autobox. It seems almost impossible to get any discounts from the local VW dealers, so is it worth importing one? It used to be the smart...

Taking a shine

For a fee of £150 (apparently a discount from the normal £300), our Ford garage has offered us a service called Jewelultra Diamnondbrite for our new Focus. This involves applying a variety of coatings...

Incapacity benefit

We’re considering buying a Volvo V70. Volvo has announced a V70 1.6D DRIVe, which my wife likes but I’m concerned that it might be a little underpowered. There's little information, but looking on the...

Scenic it all before?

My daughter wishes to replace her Scenic for a similar-sized car that must be reliable. The Scenic has recently had numerous 'electrical' problems. The replacement must be able to tow a small sailing...

Ex-Audi

I was very pleased to read your road test on the SEAT Exeo, which was encouraging not least for the fact that I have recently placed an order for an Exeo ST. Other reviews I've read have been somewhat...

Vice Verso

Can you please recommend a new or nearly new compact 7-seater with an automatic transmission? The Verso does not come with a fully automatic transmission otherwise that would be our choice. We do not...

Leased of his troubles

I have a leased Audi A6 Avant, which is due for changing. Its a diesel 2.7 and has been very good. I do about 25k miles a year, am self-employed and need to lease another estate car to do the same job...