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We are looking to replace our 53 plate Vauxhall Meriva (which we have been very pleased with) with a used Vauxhall Astra - only one or two years old. We do about 10,000 to 12,000 miles a year. We are...
I own a Toyota Carina with 147,000 miles, which has been very reliable and going well. Of course there are some age related issues on it, but it passed its MoT recently. But I have started a new job and...
I need to buy a used diesel car for small family. My budget is £5000. I do not want a problematic car with huge repair bills.
I have a young family, and now require a larger car but I want it to match certain criteria. I currently drive a Ford Fusion but this is quite a squeeze with 3 child car seats. I have a young baby, a...
My daughter is thinking of buying a Skoda Octavia 1.8TSI Laurin & Klement Estate, registered March 2011, 8,000 miles advertised at £15,495. What do you think?
I am considering buying a new Alfa Giulietta Luso, would you recommend the 1.4 TB Multi Air 170 or the 2.0 JTDm 170 bhp, with TCT. Am changing from an 06 plate VW Passat sport estate. I do about 7 to 8000...
I am going to spend up to £6.5K on one of the following Audi 6 Avant (2005+), BMW 5 series estate (2004+) or Volvo XC90. Bearing in mind the likely age and mileage of these cars at this price and based...
I am in the market for a different car, sadly getting rid of my incredibly reliable, but old Corsa. I could get another cheap and cheerful car, but I probably need something a bit bigger and have looked...
I am seeking a small family car for a taller driver. At present I own a Fabia, but many small family cars are difficult to get into (seat too low/ not enough leg room).
We will shortly be moving back to the UK from the US and need to purchase a family car. We would like a car with a raised seating position, a large boot, space for two children's car seats and space for...