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I'd like to replace my 11 year old 2.0 petrol Octavia estate. I'm attracted to the new Octavia estate but would really like an automatic petrol estate (which Skoda don't seem to offer). I do about 10000...
My friend is looking at changing her 09 Golf 1.4 tsi for a new car. She likes the new Audi A3 hatchback however it's slightly too big for her garage (which is less than 2m in width) She'd be buying from...
Which is the best model please for comfort and economy? 320i or 325i? ThanksTonyG
My wife is a GP, returning to work after maternity leave. She's looking for a small family car suitable for carrying an extended rear-facing child seat (i.e. up to the age of 4) and a buggy, but must...
I currently have an 08 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI. I'm looking for a bigger car due to a new family arrival. I have seen a beautiful 2009 Mazda6 Tamura 2.0 petrol. Is there much difference in cabin space and...
£8995 OTR - how does Skoda make such a large reduction on the Fabia? Is the deal as good as it seems?
I hope to buy a Fiat 500C Pop to replace a Smart ForTwo, for mainly short journeys. I generally like 'less is more' in a car. Should I choose the current 1.2 four-cylinder engine, or wait for the naturally...
I am interested in the Ford C-Max. I do not do more than 8k miles per annum and will not tow a trailer. Would you recommend the 1.6T or 1.0T 125 PS ecoboost engine?
My wife drives 110 miles on a motorway each day 4 times every week. My budget is up to £21000. Which car do you recommend for a family of four (I have two children 6 and 5 years old)?