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I've spotted a nearly new and popular performance saloon coming up at auction. It has low (warranted) mileage, and listed as Grade 1, with the V5 present. I'm interested in bidding, but curious as to how...
I have owned a Toyota Verso 1.8 for over four years and am about to change. We have loved the Toyota and may well get another, but I'm unsure how durable the CVT gearbox will be if I run the car for more...
I’m going to retire in the next twelve months and will be forced to buy my own car for the first time in more than 30 years. The last six company vehicles have been the Honda CRV (Diesel) with a manual...
Looked at your list of quiet cars. Not entirely happy with some of the models - the Skoda Superb tyres are noisy on coarse grained road, ride in BMWs is too harsh (and I want a spare tyre), DSG box in...
I am on the verge of buying a dash cam. market seems to be swamped as always ahppen when new things become available.Have you any recommendations, sensible quality at sensible price? your advice would...
Which has better rear legroom and would have cheaper parts - 2009 Hyundai Grandeur or 2009 Skoda Superb? I need something relatively cheap to run (MPG aside) and that can allow for plenty of front legroom...
I wanted to ask your opinion. I owned a series of Volvos (940, V70T5, V70D5) which I loved, particularly for the comfort when driving long distances. I have since owned a couple of BMW F11 Tourings (520D...
I'm looking to buy a used Vauxhall Insignia, 2013/2014 model, either the 1.4t petrol or the 2.0 diesel - any advice on what might be best? I drive circa 10 miles each way every day for work plus a bit...
I'm just getting ready to buy my first (used) car and despite my research I'm finding it a bit overwhelming. I live in the countryside in Wales and am looking for something cheap to run and insure over...
What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? I do a lot of short journeys 3 to 4 miles and only go for long journeys once or twice a year.I am looking at various Toyota models.