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Can you advise the best used car for me to look for? I do a Monday-Friday 20 mile round trip commute to work and nursery, and need a small, economical and reliable car to get me there. It needs sufficient...
My husband is looking to replace his 03 reg 1.3 Toyota Corolla which we have had from new. He commutes about 45-50 miles per day, so we think a diesel would be the most economical option. Max budget...
My daughter lives in Croydon and is looking to purchase a used car Focus/Golf type, petrol and budget £7000 max. I live in Derby and wonder if it would be advantageous to source one from this area.
I have just purchase a used BMW 318i SE from a non BMW Franchised Dealer. When I test drove the car is had Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat tyres all round. Before agreeing to purchase the car I confirmed...
I am having great difficulty in trying to track down an owners handbook as when I bought the car the original handbook was only in German. I was given a part number but even that does not work for me....
I purchased a Peugeot 206 two days ago and have just found out today that its actually unroadworthy. I have spoken with citizens advice and they have told me I'm entitled to a full refund or for the seller...
I bought a Renault Clio (2002) DCi diesel with 59,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer for £1,500 - at the higher end of valuations, in line with the low mileage. The dealer said it was a...
Looking at Insignia, 1.8SE, petrol, 40k miles, 11 plate, £8,000 is this a good price?
I bought a Ford Fusion (54 reg) in good condition with the exception of having to return it straight away to have a new coil fitted (car was juddering and jerking). I have realised that the screen heater...
I purchased an '02' Mitsubishi Carisma 2.0 D-ID in September 2012. In getting the car home, it triggered Limp Mode - phoned the trader I purchased from, who advised me to take it to one of the garages...