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We need to replace a Golf 1.9TDi (company car) as a 2nd car for the family - two adults and four children aged 12,9,6 and 4. Originally the Golf was chosen because it could cope with 2 car seats in back...
I have a budget of £7-8000 to spend - it doesn't matter if the engine is diesel or petrol, but the car has to have a manual gearbox and be sporty. Can be any size.
I am thinking of buying a Ford Mondeo estate 2.0 petrol. Would you recommend this model, does it have a DMF and are there known reliability issues with the DMF? I am also thinking of getting a Ford Focus...
I currently I drive a C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi EGS Exclusive. We have been extremely happy with the vehicle, the ride and build quality, etc. and are in part quite reluctent to let it go. However in...
I am interested in buying a new Fiat 500. I personally would prefer the 0.9 Twinair or the 0.9 Twinair Lounge but the dealer is pushing for a 1.2 Lounge because (in the dealer's opinion) the 1.2 Lounge...
I currently own a 53 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi and I average 44-48mpg. I'm looking to purchase a used (up to 18-month old ) family car (£10K to max £12K). I would idealy like a diesel due...
I'm thinking of buying a Hyundai i30 auto, 2007. The car has only done 33,000 miles, had one lady owner, and has been regularly serviced at Hyundai. Is there anything in particular I should watch out for?
In 2008 you advised the then new Subaru Forester diesel. Due to the waiting list, instead we bought an XT 2.5 petrol. Three years on, it is summed up after 18,000 miles a year as brilliantly fast, comfy,...
I can't choose between the Vauxhall/ Opel Astra 1.6 115hp petrol or Renault Megane 1.6 110hp petrol - can you please can you help me choose the best?
I just bought the car yesterday, drove lovely nearly all the way home (38 miles from the dealer) and as we came into our village the engine started making a noise that I can only describe as being like...