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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...
I have just paid a deposit on an unseen 2001 C5 2.2 HDI exclusive. I have been told by the dealer that the gearbox mounting is very worn and causes the vehicle to clunk when pulling away and during gear...
How much could I expect to get from a dealer for a 2001 model Citroen Xsara Picasso SX 1.8 diesel in good condition?
How much could I expect to get for a June 2007 Audi Q7 3.0 S Line Quattro TDI Tiptronic? No part exchange as I've already bought another vehicle and can either sell to garage, privately, or through...
My mate has offered his 07-plate Vauxhall Vectra 1800 Life with 40,000 miles for £3000. I know the car and he has had it for two years with no problems. Should I buy? Any big problems you know of with...
I need a secondhand car or van for fishing. Access is by farm tracks which are rutted and sometimes quite muddy. I need at least 20cm ground clearance or better. Would a small 4x4 be best? Budget up to...
My wife has a Hyundai Coupe, having had many BMW 3-Series. She loves the Hyundai, but we want a used small four-wheel drive as my Jaguar XF is useless in the snow. It must be an automatic with air con...
Is buying a small car from a car supermarked a safe bet? Do you get the same service as you would from a small independant and how do prices compare?
What are the most economical second cars you recommend? I don't want to spend more than £3000 if possible. The car will mainly be used for journeys up to 10 miles.
I am considering buying a Golf 1.4S and have two options: April 09 (09 plate) with 7.5k miles on clock for £9490 - this is an ex Euro Car hire car. Or: Sept 09 (59 plate) with 9.6k miles on clock...