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Can you please advise which of the largest size petrol vehicles available to purchase does the most miles per gallon?
I have a 1999 Peugeot 406 diesel estate. It has 160k miles on the clock and I bought it for £2000 12 years ago. The expansion of the London ULEZ means that I have to change it, I really don't want to,...
My wife drives four miles a day to work and back. We've had problems with diesel cars with DPFs but can't afford an electric vehicle.What's the best option for £8000?
Are there any petrol cars built between, say, 1990 and 2010, which are Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) compliant? Can you refer me go any listing of such makes?
I am thinking of buying a 2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI, do you have a review of this model?
Does my 2011 Renault Twingo 1.2 have a timing belt or a chain? And when should it be replaced?
I have just bought a 2013 Ford KA. It has 13,000 miles on the clock. We live on a steep hill and it can barely get up the hill from a standing start with one driver and no luggage. Our old KA could do...
When did last non-hybrid petrol Honda Jazz go on sale?
I have recently bought a 2018 Skoda Octavia 1.5-litre petrol with the DSG automatic gearbox. I have since discovered that this 1.5-litre TSI engine has been subject to some hesitation issues: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/driving-1/2020-07/volkswagen-confirms-no-further-measures-planned-in-regards-to-15-tsi-issues/ Are...
Can you suggest a car that can tow a 2000kg caravan? I only commute 10 miles a day so diesel is not an option. Thanks.