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I'm based in London, and since moving here I've generally gotten away with riding a 50cc Vespa, but would now like to get myself a car so as to get out of town on the weekends (Cornwall, Cotswolds, etc..). My...
I have tried to order a Nissan Qashqai Tekna automatic, but my local garage has told me that no orders for this model can be taken at this time. Do you know why this is?
Audi have this week announced a facelifted version of the A1 and their website has now been updated to show the new version. What discount could I realistically expect to get on a new 'pre-facelifted'...
I need new front tyres for my Fiat 500 TwinAir, what would you suggest? Secondly, due to becoming grand parents, we need a new car to replace my partner's Toyota Aygo. She will be taking over my Fiat...
I want to buy a Fiat 500 for my wife's 60th birthday. She does short trips, with occasional longer journeys and motorway driving. Which is the best engine? It mustn't be too dull.
My son will soon be in the market for a car. He will need it to cover long motorway distances (south England to Yorkshire and Cumbria on a regular basis) and it must be comfortable, as he's 6 ft 4. A...
I am looking for a new/nearly new automatic four-wheel drive car. I have a £7000 part exchange and am expecting to pay £20,000/£25,000. I do 20,000 miles per year with about half that on the continent....
I want to buy a new hatchback to replace my old Vauxhall Astra. However, I can’t choose between the Mazda 3 or SEAT Leon. I also cannot decide between petrol or diesel. I cover 20,000 miles a year, with...
I currently run an Alfa Romeo 159 2.4JTD , which I love, but is getting long in the tooth. Do Alfa Romeo build anything that will compare with my 159?
The lease of my Citroen DS3 DSport 1.6 HDi will be up in a few months. Given the average factory lead time, I need to start looking sooner rather than later. I love the DS3, but my elderly parents struggle...