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My Suzuki SX4 S-Cross has been deemed a write-off sadly. I enjoyed it for the height, looks, modern feel, boot space and easy flip over seats as I carry cases and goods to trade at pop-up events. It was...
What is the best small SUV in terms of reliability and running costs to buy second hand for around £6000? This vehicle will probably average under 5000 miles per annum.
I have just found out that the car I'm interested in buying was sold to Motorpoint via British car Auctions. What is your opinion about this?
We’ve owned a 2011 VW Golf as a second car since it was almost new and have been very happy with it. Now think we should update it for something newer. Our problem is there’s a sea of similar cars in the...
How much depreciation is lost each month on a car?
I am looking for a 2020 Dacia Duster petrol and have noticed that a large number of these cars that are only 4 years old have already had two or 3 owners. Many of them claim to have a full service history...
I’m looking for a 2 to 4 year old small SUV, budget around £15k maximum, from a main dealer. Is November a good month to get a deal, or should I wait until January, when the cars are a year older?
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I can afford up to £13000 for a fun car. I rarely have a pasenger. A MINI Cooper 3 door would be fine. Or a VW Up GTI. Both are good but is the Up easier to work on and reliable? An ex MINI mechanic,...
When buying for example a two year old car is the seller either private or a dealer obliged to inform you that when new it's list price was over 40k and is therefore subject to the extra premium tax until...
 

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