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We are travelling to Greece next year and I want to buy a used car - preferably economical - with a reasonable raised driver and passenger height and space that I can resell easily when we return six weeks...
My Alfa Romeo 159 150bhp JTDM has been the best car I've ever owned but mileage and running costs are now getting high. I've had a few high bills and am considering changing. The problem I've found is...
We need to buy a new second hand family car. We're a family of 2 adults and 2 kids under 4. We need something economical, reliable and will last a while. Our budget is under £9000, ideally around £8000....
I am a graduate with a budget of £2000 looking to buy a cheap, luxury car for mainly motorway miles - about 6000 a year. I don't mind paying a premium for insurance, fuel and maintenance so long as the...
Are there any known problems with the Nissan Micra automatic 2009. Is it a K11 or K12?
What would be the best car that meets the following criteria? - has a Diesel engine with lots of torque - can return at least 45mpg on the motorway - can take 4 people in decent comfort - has a good size...
Hi. I want to change by Fiesta Ecoboost for a very different type of car. I want a 6 cylinder petrol with an auto box. I've narrowed this down to a 2010 Lexus IS250 or a BMW 325i SE of the same age. Both...
Great website and I love reading your advice every week. Having spent far too much on a house extension, I can no longer buy the 981 Cayman I desire. I wonder what your thoughts are for fast manual...
I've a budget of £4K and looking for a car that would be suitable for around 24000 miles per annum. Also needs to have enough space for a peak, two children and occasionally the family dog. Any suggestions...
I have £10k to replace an old Zafira. Should I go for the newest Zafira I can get for this or a slightly older Volkswagen Touran or Toyota Verso. The car gets quite a hard life with four kids clambering...