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I own a 2023 Lexus NX450H which was stolen and recovered. I have had a Ghost11 imobiliser attached plus security cameras but my insurance costs have rocketed to round £2000 pa plus most not wanting to...
I need to buy a used car as my car was written off. My budget is £5000.The car needs to be reliable and cheap to run. We are 3 adults. Finally used car prices are high where is best place for me to purchase?
My son needs to replace his 10 plate Volvo V70 D5 with a roomy, reliable, 4x4 SUV (but would consider an Estate) and has a budget of around £10k including any trade-in. It needs to be able to regularly...
I drive a SEAT Leon Cupra 2.0 TSI 300 ST Estate. It's almost ideal for me: stonking performance but at best I get 40mpg on a long run and 30mpg otherwise. Can you recommend a Hybrid (second hand) that...
I'm considering whether I should buy a second automatic car for my 150 miles daily commute to work while keeping my petrol automatic Skoda Superb Estate for family/weekend occasions? Is that a good idea...
I tow a 1500kg caravan but in the main only do short local trips with odd longer journeys. What vehicle do you recommend? I'm retired and cost is an issue.
What five door smallish auto car do you recommend that will tow a light trailer with dedicated wiring in the loom?
My wife has driven a VW Golf since she was in her 20’s and is now 63 with arthritis in her knee and back so getting in and out of a Golf is becoming more difficult. She has always liked the feeling of...
Is there a new or recent compact, reliable, petrol, manual SUV that is uncomplicated, has an engine larger than 1.0 litre without cylinder deactivation or a turbo?
I’ve had a run of bad luck with recent used cars. My Toyota Auris hybrid estate had its catalytic converter sawn off and was in the garage for weeks as replacement parts out of stock. Now my 2019 Karoq...
 

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