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I am thinking about buying a used 2012 Audi Q3, 2.0 TFSi Quattro (71,000 miles). What are the kind of things to look out for before buying one of these?
We have been looking for a family car and decided on an SUV. We have narrowed our options to: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI Quattro, ~71000 miles, registered in 2012 Mazda CX-5 2.0 Sport 4WD, ~70000 miles, registered...
I want to buy a used Honda Jazz (mk1), with a manual or automatic gearbox. Do you recommend this car at all? If so, which engine is best for economy and reliability?
I currently own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI BlueMotion. The CAN unit has just been replaced and I am worried about future reliability issues. Work travel is 24 miles per day and I have £5500 to spend...
A friend requires a reliable car to replace her Citroen Picasso which is no more. She has £3500-£4000 to spend on an estate or small MPV and has previously enjoyed a Renault Scenic as well as the Picasso....
What is the most reliable mid-sized automatic petrol driven hatch or estate I can get on a budget of £10k plus trade in of 15 reg Dacia Sandero Stepway?
I am thinking of buying a 2012 Ford Fiesta. What are your views of the automatic gearbox on this model?
I am considering a skoda Octavia estate. I would use winter tyres in the winter. Do you think it would be a reliable car for me?
Over the years I have had BMW 320 diesels without to many problems. Now I have retired and my mileage is now less than 10.000 a year I would like to change to a petrol version, either a 320 or preferably...
I have a £1500 budget for 50 mile daily commute and occasional motorway work, hatchback. I have looked at the 1.4 and 1.8 TDCI Fiesta and Focus. I have also seen some BMW 320TD compact, but at this budget...