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I will be travelling 250 miles per day on a new job Epsom to Coventry. My local garage has a BMW 520d M sport touring diesel 55 reg 143K miles at £ 7695. It looks in good condition. Is it a good deal...
I am interested in purchasing a car from ukcarbroker.com, however I have been told that as far as the v5/log book is concerned i woild be registered as the joint first keeper, "Care Of". I'm a bit dubious...
I want a diesel saloon and have decided between the Skoda Octavia vRS td 170 bhp or a the Lexus IS220d F-Sport 177 bhp. Which one would you reccommend as the better car for performance reliability and...
I'm after a car for pulling my touring caravan and have narrowed it down to either the Santa Fe or Vauxhall Frontera, both around 2003/4. What engine would you advise? I've just looked at two Fronteras,...
My father (in his 70s) bought a new Hyundai i30 Comfort 1.4 petrol in September 2011. At the time the car was heavily discounted as the new model immanent. His annual mileage of 17,000 a year is greater...
I see you give cars "star" ratings - what cars get "5 Stars" from Honest John? Am searching for a 5 star old automatic luxury petrol car I can cherish - without air suspension (springs only please?) and...
I'm looking only for cheap cars and I found a Mitsubishi Carisma selling for £695 with a 1.6 litre engine. Would this be cheap on insurance for my first car?
Points for and against the Megane Estate 1.9 dCi Auto?
I will soon be in the market for a nice convertible for between 5K and 6k. Economy is important, as well as looks and a desirbale badge. I am drawn to a BMW 3 series 318, 2004, is there any particular...
We have owned a Honda CR-V and then Toyota Rav 4's as we prefer the higher platform ride. We are thinking of buying a slightly more luxurious vehicle with the same features. Please could you recommend...