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I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first 6 months and almost nothing since then in the last...
What are your suggestions for the best used car for my 18-year-old son? Also, what is the best insurer for affordable cover for him?
My partner drives a 2003 Audi A6 Avant TDi with 200+ miles on the clock and has a phobia of change. Which modern estate car: a) has a large flat load area (>1800 mm L x 1000 mm W between arches). b) is...
I've narrowed my search down to a Ford Fiesta 1.0 turboboost or Honda Jazz 1.33. Both are 2016 models with just under 20,000 miles on the clock. I intend to run the car for 10 years and add a further 70,000...
What are your views on using online retailers? They seem particularly attractive during this lockdown period?
I want to buy my daughter a new car. Can you recommend something that's reliable and cheap?
When buying from a dealer, should I be put off if the car has had lots of previous owners? I've found a nice Lexus CT 200h with 63k miles on the clock, but the history shows four previous keepers. How...
Which would be most appropriate for everyday use, a second-hand Golf GTI or a used Golf R?
I've currently got a 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso which I love for the spacious interior but it has proven unreliable, with five major mechanical issues in the past two years. I've been looking at the Kia...
I am replacing my old 1.2 petrol Vauxhall Corsa, as it has developed a problem with the engine. I would like a similar-sized car, that is cheap to run and reliable. I have up to £6k to spend. I would appreciate...