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What's the most economical family car for £15,000?
I have had a Focus for 10 years and I am considering a change to a newer model but I am aware that Ford are planning to discontinue the model. I prefer to have a manual and I have found the above version...
We are thinking about getting a two seat fun car for our retirement. We love the Mazda MX-5 but sadly with one pair of super-long legs, it’s simply too small. Ideally a tin-top convertible, what are our...
I am looking to buy a used premium SUV so it has some latest spec like digital display, cruise control, auto speed limit etc. I wanted to buy a 3 to 4 year old ones so i get it for a reasonable price....
Looking for a decent cheap family car. Mostly driven in the city for short journeys and some motorway drives. Looking at a potential hybrid as we live in London and it needs to be ULEZ compliant. Thinking...
I have driven a 2017 registered Mazda 6 touring from new. It is my perfect car. Fun to drive, plenty of luggage room and long range between refils. I want something similar (even more luggage room preferred)...
I am looking at replacing a Vauxhall Zafira which is used in a dog walking business. Good things are boot size and the bench seat sliding back and forth which allows one dog at a time to exit under control...
I am looking at getting my son a first car with a budget of about £3000. I am looking at Hyundai i20, Citroen C3 and the Peugeot 208. I have been told that the Citroen and Peugeot will cost more for parts...
I'm looking for recommendations for a used saloon or estate. I have a budget of around £20k. Ideally the car would be a maximum of 6 years old. The key parameters I am trying to fill are cabin quietness/comfort...
I have around £15K for a used car - hatch, usually just driver, non plug in - mainly for motorway driving with 10-15K miles per year - what would you suggest?