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I've seen a Nissan Micra, mileage 71,000 and 12 months MOT selling for £500. Is it worth it?

Do you have any advice for my first car on a budget?

I am 30 years old and passed my driving test in December. I want to get on the road as cheaply as possible for the next 12 months. The car will only be used socially; mostly at weekends driving a few miles...

What's the best small automatic SUV/crossover for driving in snow?

Me and my wife are a young couple (28 years old) and we're after a new car. We would prefer a fun but very reliable SUV/crossover with sufficient power to go off-road. We live in the Balkans and had very...

What small estates have a proper torque converter automatic gearbox?

I have run Ford Focus 1.6 petrol auto estates for many years and have found them to be durable with few problems. The time has come to change again, but I now understand that the auto gearbox available...

What things should I check when buying a Renault Clio Renaultsport?

Where can I buy a camper van to live in?

I would like to buy a camper van to live in as a small house, located in london. Do you know of any websites, agencies, shops, etc from which I could get a quote and view the item to eventually buy it?...

What reliable LWB vans would you suggest for converting into a camper van?

I want to convert a minibus into a camper van. What are some reliable long wheel base vans for converting?

Is a high mileage 2008 Mitsubishi Colt CZC a smart buy?

Is 2008 Mitsubishi Colt Cabriolet that has done 117,000 miles okay to buy? It's a cheap stopgap car for 6 months.

Should I sell my 2006 Honda FR-V?

I own a 2006 Honda FR-V 2.2 CDTi from new and I've always used Shell fuel. It's had oil changes every 8,000 miles following your advice. Apart from a couple brake caliper changes and a shock absorber,...

Should we get a diesel or petrol MINI Clubman?

I have a 2015 Peugeot 308 BlueHDi and my wife is about to order a MINI Clubman D. Both currently have £20 annual tax but what will be the move to increase both tax and area restrictions on low emission...