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We would welcome your thoughts on a replacement of a 15 year old diesel Skoda Fabia Estate which is now economically unrepairable. It was a great car for the family as though small sized, the boot was...
I have put down a deposit on a Hyundai i10 with 34,303 miles on the clock. The MoT history shows no fails and two minor advisories from years ago - other than that it's a clean sheet. However, from 2021...
We bought my daughter a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso as a bargain from a friend a few years ago. It is starting to cost her and her partner serious money to keep on the road and they now think they ought...
What used small/medium SUV can I buy for long journeys including motorways which is refined and comfortable, up to £20,000. Only petrol or diesel please, not electric.
We currently have a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira which has been suprisingly bombproof but it wont last forever, and the kids are turning into teenagers! What car can take the family and ideally luggage space for...
I am having to replace a 2015 Focus Ecoboost (wet-belt/clutch & turbo failure). I need something with enough room for 2 child seats in the back plus decent boot capacity. My budget is around £10k and have...
I am looking to replace my Perodua Myvi with a Honda Jazz. Is a petrol model more reliable that the latest hybrid? Can you recommend which model to buy? I realise the cost is quite a lot more for the hybrid...
I own a 2008 Honda Jazz. It was a great car, but now is at the end of its life and needs to be replaced. I would like advise about which cars to consider as an replacement. I would l love to have got another...
I live on the south coast and work in the water sports industry. I’m looking for a large MPV I can take the seats out of and turn into a large van when needed. I have to take students and equipment around...
We are looking for a first car for our grandson. He is 6ft 7ins tall with size 13 feet. Many of the common first cars are not big enough for him to sit in comfortably and they do not have enough room in...