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There are a number of articles on the harm that diesel does to the environment and people. I am looking to buy a car to last the rest of my life, hopefully, and wonder whether there are advances in diesel...
I am interested in the Fiat 500C (TwinAir) but am worried about the maintenance of the fabric roof. I live on a street with lots of trees which drop honeydew in the early summer. I am an OAP and would...
What's the most comfortable saloon/hatchback car in the 2/2.5 litre category, new or nearly new?
In your British Built list of cars I have noticed that you do not list Skoda, why is this? I brought my Yeti in 2014 because I was told it was British built. I am thinking of getting the new Skoda Kodiaq...
We are replacing our Mazda 2 and wonder what your thoughts are regarding choosing between the 1.2 engine or new 1.0 litre in the i20? The car will be kept for at least five years, so maintenance wise...
A friend is looking to exchange his Honda CR-V for a new/second hand car-depending upon price. He wants petrol, automatic and drivers seat with good height adjustment. He has tried a Golf which might suit...
Why do so few cars have heated windscreens? Surely Ford's patent must have expired by now. It is a brilliant feature.
I am thinking of replacing my Renault Modus diesel with something bigger. Ideally, a crossover or SUV, with similar fuel economy to my Modus. The car must also be reliable, avoiding any possible turbo,...
I'm planning to buy a new or nearly new Honda Civic Tourer but don't know which engine to get. I drive 12,000 miles per year and my daily commute is a 32 mile round trip. I know that the diesel is much...
I'm soon to be driving 500 miles a week and I need an estate. I like the Dacia Logan MCV as it's cheap and practical but I suffer from badge envy. So am looking at 308 SW, Kia Cee'd Sportswagen, Ford Focus...