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As two 80 year olds we need a car that is easy to get into and out. We have a 1.6 C Max 2004 diesel auto with 30K but it is perhaps entering a more expensive period. If we were to change - apart from...
I have recently bought an Audi A6 Avant SE Quattro 3.0L diesel 09 plate. I have recently sold a Jaguar XJ8 and wanted as quiet and smooth a ride as possible. The choice of Audi SE Quattros was limited. The...
Hello - I am thinking of buying an ex-motability 09 Citroen C3 picasso. It has done 15,000 miles - but has had new tyres fitted. I have seen a visual health check for the vehicle completed at 9500 miles...
I wish to replace our 2005 Grand Espace and have seen an Espace 2.0 dCi 150 Dynamique Tom Tom 5 door registered March 2012 offered at £16,000 from a main Renault dealer. I have also read that Espace production...
I bought a Mazda RX-8 from a local dealer 5 months a go and last week when I took it its first long run it developed a major fault, engine light came on and I decided to turn round and get the car back...
looking at p/t ex my 9 yr Volvo S60 run for the past 8 years for a one to two year old 4x4. I am drawn to the Honda CR-V but why do you recommend the diesel version after all your negatives in the Daily...
I have narrowed down my choices to the Audi A6 3L Quattro (2005/2006) or Volvo XC90 2.4D (2005/2006). We live in a rural area in France which has 6 to 8 weeks of snow and ice so need an AWD car but also...
I am looking for a second car for my wife. She wants a small - medium car but wants to fit 3 car seats at the back (2 boosters and 1 group 1) the boot has to be big enough for a small stroller. Our budget...
Wish to replace 405TD estate. Must have similar comfort seats & ride. Prefer diesel & model which can be maintained by experienced mechanic. Minimal computer reliance preferred, so this possibly means...
My elderly Honda Accord has just passed its MOT, and I think now is the time to get rid, hoping that the 12 month MOT will help resale value! I am currently looking for a smaller car, that hopefully is...