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We tow our caravan (mtpl 1430 cwt) with a 2004 Terrano three-door. We are considering buying a 2005 SEAT Alhambra Stylance, the main reasons being comfort and economy. Please give your opinion.
My son is looking at a Renault Clio 1.2 52 plate, £1695. It has 60k on the clock. It looks like a tidy car, and that's where my car knowledge ends!
My wife and I have just had twins and our 2003 Honda Civic is now not big enough for us. We'd like to be able to carry 3 adults and the twins but there is not room for an adult in the back of our car with...
A friend of mine told me that the VW Golf MkI, MkII, MkIII and MkIV are basically the same car. The mechanic thinks they were just slightly upgraded just to adopt new engines and the weight of the car,...
In Glass's guide, valuations are based on trade-in: exc. ave. below ave, then retail and private. Where in the above would you expect auction prices to fit?
I have up to £10,000 to spend on a used car. My wife, who will do most of the driving, can only use automatics. We will do less than 8000 miles per year, but fuel economy (both urban and motorway) is very...
What is the most economical used car, big enough to take golf clubs and motorised trolley in the back?
I'm thinking of a 09/59 Kia Cee'd, largely due to the seven-year warranty (or remainder of). Unsure on 1.6 diesel or 1.6 petrol. We do around 8-10000 miles per year, mostly town driving and school run...
I have just signed a credit agreement for an 09-plate Hyundai Santa Fe. During the process I noticed on the website that it said remainder manufacturer's warranty. When I asked about this, just before...
I would like to buy a Hyundai i30 1.6-litre diesel for a about £8000, but cannot seem to find one. What is a similar car? I do not want to go bigger as I have parking problems. I thought about a Cee'd. Are...