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I'm looking to replace my Vauxhall Astra 1.4 turbo with a similar but probably automatic car. I'm considering the Mazda 3 auto, Volvo V40 auto or Peugeot 308 auto. However, my issue is that most of the...
I am looking to buy a small crossover. A Renault Captur looks the best bet, but I can't decide between petrol or diesel. Q1. On the basis of likely future legislation would a petrol be best? Q2. Is the...
Which would be the quietest for road noise, 1.25 Ford Fiesta Zetec or 1.2 SI SE Volkswagen Polo?
My 83 year old father lives on a steep hill that is often snow covered or muddy. He doesn't want a big 4x4 and feels that even on winter tyres his current Skoda Yeti would struggle, it is also unreliable....
I'm looking at purchasing a new car outright from an online broker. They inform me that I will be the registered first keeper, although the VC5 will be in my name (care of) and the address will be that...
After several years of excellent motoring it’s time to move on and replace my Audi A6 Avant 3.0 SE quattro. I normally make at least a couple of motoring trips to the Alps in the winter and have found...
I'm thinking of buying a new Porsche Macan, but can't decide between petrol or diesel powertrains. What do you recommend?
In the past we have had and been pleased with the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift (current car). Both have been fully automatic (not tip-tronic which we dislike). For our next car we want something similar,...
I am considering the Audi Q5 as my next new car. I got a really nice offer from my local Audi dealer (11 per cent off the list price) but I can't decide which engine I should go for, 2.0 diesel or 2.0...
I am thinking of changing my 2013 Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0 diesel with 17-inch wheels for a vRS version. Will the ride be worse on the new car because of the lowered suspension and 18-inch wheels?