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I've narrowed my car choice down to two crossovers: the SEAT Ateca 1.4 (150) SE and The Volkswagen Tiguan with the same engine. I do approximately 6000 miles per year. What would you choose, or is there...

What's the most reliable sports car for £6000?

I want to buy a sports car for summer for about £6000. I'm thinking of a 2005 BMW Z4, a Mercedes-Benz SLK or a Mazda MX5 ( but I've had one before so fancy something different). Which one would be the...

What new, small hybrid should I get to replace my Toyota Yaris?

I only do up to 2000 miles a year. A hybrid seems like a good option but I don't think I'll make it before April - am I right that then the road tax exemption ends? I want reliability and am petite so...

Should I buy my new SEAT Ateca through a broker who can negotiate a discount?

After having diesels for over thirty years, I'm now due for a new car which will be a petrol. My annual mileage is 10,000 and I think the Seat Ateca should fulfil our needs and we will go for the 1.4 Xcellence....

Should I get a Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic for a reliable auto?

I'm looking for a reliable torque converter hatchback, must be a petrol automatic. I've narrowed it down to either a Mazda 3 2.0 (2014 -) or a Honda Civic 1.8 (2012 -). Can you help me decide which to...

I'm six foot four - will I need the panoramic roof on the Range Rover Evoque for more headroom?

I'd like to buy a nearly new Range Rover Evoque. My budget is £30,000 and we would ideally like four wheel drive. What is the best spec? We heard from a friend that the panoramic roof is essential to give...

What large hybrid car will do the best motorway economy for a long commute?

I currently drive a 2007 diesel Hyundai Tucson auto. It's done 190,000 miles and is in need of replacing. I do about 25,000 miles a year, mostly country roads and motorways, and want something with good...

What questions do I need to ask an internet dealer?

Can you suggest a dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately one tonne?

I'm partially disabled and am hoping to spend under £20,000 to buy a work vehicle. Can you suggest a suitable dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately one tonne? It must be an automatic gearbox with...

Which small cars have three seatbelts in the backseats?

My sister currently has a Fiat 500 and it's difficult to squeeze her three grandchildren into the back as there aren't sufficient belts. She can't find a small car that will do this. She doesn't want an...