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I am looking for a reliable diesel family car. It should be no older than 2013, less than 40,000 miles and we have an £8000 budget. Can you please advise what the best options for me would be? I have been...
I am considering buying a new Volvo V90. I have read numerous reviews and had a test drive. I note that in addition to the standard suspension set-up there are two (cost) options available - rear self-levelling...
I have a 2010 Audi Q5 but want to change it for a car that is a family car. I want something that's low tax, £20, and low group insurance but still a decent car. £9000 is my limit. Please help.
My wife is looking at buying a reliable used car to do the school run, so around 7 miles per day. Our budget is £3,500 and it needs to be an automatic with enough space for the kids, but nothing too big....
I want a used family car for under £7000. I'm looking at the Peugeot 3008 1.6/2.0 HDI? Can you suggest any alternatives for space and price?
I currently own a diesel 2013 Audi Avant A6. It's a 2.0 TDI 177PS for towing our relatively small Eriba Troll (1000kg). The A6 is used mainly for long trips so it only averages about 5000 miles a year....
I am finally about to trade in my Renault Scenic, which for all its manufacturing faults has served my family well. Which car is the most reliable and more family friendly to replace my Scenic - the Skoda...
My budget is around £6000- £6500 and I'm looking for a reliable and economical used car. I do around 10,000 miles a year. What would you recommend between the Honda Civic 2.2 diesel (2007-2010 model) or...
If you had the choice between a Volvo V60 T3, Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI or a SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI (all 2013 models) which would you buy?
We currently own a Skoda Fabia and a Citigo. We have always been delighted with Skoda vehicles and have owned them regularly over the past 30 years. We shortly need to downsize to just one vehicle. Is...