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I am looking to buy a new car but am struggling to find the 'right' car My average mileage is 5-6,000 a year, would prefer a manual transmission. I am partially disabled and currently drive a Ford Escort,...
Very often I read that you personally own a model of the car under consideration, and it makes me wonder how many cars you own, and what they all are? No doubt, as a dealer, you can probably make use of...
I am 71 years old and drive a 2003 Golf 100TDI PD that has done 34,000 miles and pulls a 1,000kg caravan very well at 30 mpg, but struggles a bit on the A30 over Exmoor and Bodmin on the way to and from...
I have always wanted to buy a Q7 since they were launched but don’t want to spend more than £10K. I only will buy a one owner immaculate 3.0 Tdi sportline auto with the leather, satnav, FDSH. Given this...
I have a Lexus LS430 at the moment, which is just over three years old, and only completed 26,700 miles, I am contemplating changing it for the LS460, Last week a hired a Golf Plus with a diesel engine...
07/57 SEAT Leon TFSi FR for £12,495 or 07/57 Honda Civic Type R GT for £13,995. Which one would you choose?
I am wondering if you could help guide me as to the best way to obtain a new car and what it should be. I have Ford Fiesta on a 58 plate that is a 1.25 model. I use this as a driving school car and despite...
I have £10,000 max to spend on a second hand car. I have a new baby and want something that is safe and reliable but not as boring as a Volvo. I was looking at BMW estates but they are too expensive. I...
I currently own a 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series 2 automatic, which had been trouble free until 105,000 miles, when I have had to replace suspension sensors, a known fault documented on your web site....
Our faithful 1993M Nissan Primera 1.6 LX has been forcibly retired having done 161,000 miles and now requires a new engine (£2,000) as the timing mechanism is completely out of kilter. I believe that this...
 

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