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Unfortunately I can't take too much time over the purchase as the car is needed soon so I would appreciate your help. I have narrowed a search down to 2 Nissan Notes with identical specifications and...
I've recently bought a 1.6 Honda Civic Sport only to find when driving it back from the dealership, that one of the engine emissions control systems has a malfunction which was shown by an indicator light...
We are looking to buy a used family car (we currently have a 53 plate Meriva which we have been pleased with, but a bit basic). Can you suggest some family cars that are economical for around £10,000 that...
I may need to replace my not-so-trusty automatic car but only have a budget of around £2500. I need an automatic gearbox (fully auto, not semi), decent 0-60 time (around 11 seconds), NCAP score of four...
I am looking for a used small car. Local daily use with occasional longer trips and to transport a four year old. Budget up to £3,000. Reliability more important than performance. What would you recommend?
I'm looking at the Hyundai i30. Will the 1.4 petrol have plenty of power for the size of car. Or is the 1.6 diesel a better option. We only do about 8000 to 10000 miles a year.
I have just bought (approx 1 month ago) a 59 plate Civic 2.2 CDTi from AC. I have just noticed a little bit of rust when putting some stuff in the boot today. It is when the roof ends at the boot, behind...
I just bought a second hand car from an authorised audi dealer, complete with warranty etc. The car had been originally sold by them and serviced inbetween. The car is fine (so far) but on returning...
We are looking to replace our 53 plate Vauxhall Meriva (which we have been very pleased with) with a used Vauxhall Astra - only one or two years old. We do about 10,000 to 12,000 miles a year. We are...
We recently purchased a four-year old Ford Fiesta Zetec from an established dealer who we have used before. After payment he gave us only one key. When we queried this he said he had only been given one...
 

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