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I take delivery of a Hyundai i40 diesel in March and have read your posts about Particulate Filters with interest. 4 My mileage has fallen dramatically since retirement and I now complete small journeys...
I wish to buy a small executive car. Budget is about £30k. I want a car with low BIK. Can you recommend the new Citreon DS5, and if not what should I look at?
I have a budget of £7-8000 to spend - it doesn't matter if the engine is diesel or petrol, but the car has to have a manual gearbox and be sporty. Can be any size.
I currently I drive a C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi EGS Exclusive. We have been extremely happy with the vehicle, the ride and build quality, etc. and are in part quite reluctent to let it go. However in...
Advice on a small auto through Motability. I was thinking of Fiat this time or Mitsubishi.
I can't choose between the Vauxhall/ Opel Astra 1.6 115hp petrol or Renault Megane 1.6 110hp petrol - can you please can you help me choose the best?
I have ordered a Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel from Motability. Do these cars have any dpf problems? I do aproximately 15 miles each way on the motorway a couple of times a month, will I have a problem with...
I have narrowed my choices down to an Audi A1 1.2 TFSi or Polo 1.2 TSI, both petrol. I have noticed the BHP/RPM of the Audi is 84/4800 and the Polo is 103/5000, which engine would be more suited to a...
I have a 2009 Mazda2 Tamura and feel I would like to change to an Audi A1. I do on average 6,500 miles per year. Which model would suit me best?
I'm looking to buy a new small car for a daily 100 mile commute which is a mix of A and B roads. Tops speeds and 0-60mph times are of no real importance to me, but comfort, reliability, and fuel economy...