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I am 16 years-old and I am currently trying to help my mum buy a new car. Sadly, our trusty Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 GLS requires major engine repairs or possibly even a new engine. We were looking at used...
We are looking to change our ageing 1.6 Mk4 Golf for a new/nearly new car. The car is used for short commutes of about 2 miles and has to be able to accommodate bulky objects in the back. Hatchback is...
Can you tell me, is a damaged/repaired category D Mazda 6 worth buying?
I have always understood you to say that a car dealer must offer a 6-month warranty with a used car. However in Motoring Telegraph on 27 March you advised an owner that since he only paid a dealer £500...
I have owned a SAAB 9-5 Estate1.9 JTDM Manual for some 18 months. The car was first registered in March 2006 and has covered 52,500 miles. The kerb weight without driver is 1,620 kg and I intend to use...
I am seriously considering buying a BMW 840/850 in the next few months. What is your opinion of these cars? I am considering spending £6,000 approximately, give or take a £1,000. I have heard rumours...
I'm in the fortunate position to be able to spend £50k-£60k on a sports car which will be our third car and therefore used only as a treat. Ideally, I'd like to buy something that won't depreciate too...
About 3 months ago I bought a Renault Clio from a faraway franchised dealer with a 1-year warranty. I took it into my local Renault dealer recently to check out what I believed was a slipping clutch and...
I have agreed to buy a car from a local Jaguar dealership and the last time I sat in it I perused the service history record and made a note of the mileage that differs by 10k from the advertised mileage...
My husband recently passed away and I am looking to downsize. I have a 1998R Lexus GS300 Auto SE with fsh and 93,000 miles on the clock, which I believe is worth about £2,000. However, over the last 3.5...