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I’m looking to replace a petrol Nissan 2015 Juke in Tekna trim. My wife now needs an electric handbrake. I’d like good all round visibility and a raised driving position, LED headlights and, if possible,...
In November 2021 I signed a contract with a leasing company and finance company to lease a brand new factory order car. The car was due to be delivered in March of this year. However, due to the semiconductor...
I have always had a company car and now at retirement I am faced with buying and insuring my first car. I am finding choice bewildering and insurance expensive. I live in London, park on the street and...
I have a 13 plate Honda CR-V. It's top of the range. I think it has been an excellent car. It is getting a bit tired though. My friend has a Mazda CX-5, which is very attractive. Would the Mazda be a good...
I currently own a 2015 Renault Twingo Dynamique S with 35,000 miles on the clock. I have owned the car from new and it has always been serviced by a Renault dealer. I am more than happy with the car but...
My sister-in-law would like to buy a small to medium new electric car. Her use would be mostly local as she cannot drive long distances because of a medical condition. She lives in a village where some...
Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to buy a petrol car for driving around a town or city....
I'm comparing the Toyota Corolla 2.0 petrol hybrid with the Lexus IS300h. Which car is better? Is the Corolla's newer hybrid system more advanced than that of the Lexus?
In early December I ordered a Mercedes GLA. I have still not been given a build date and have read stories of 40+ week waits for some customers. I’m happy to sit tight for now but at what point can I say...
I want to buy a hatchback for mainly work travel (15 to 30 miles per day). I am interested in a Toyota Yaris/Yaris Cross and Corolla. I would like to get your advice. I have a Lexus NX for family use and...