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I currently have a Ford Focus petrol (57 plate). I've had it six years and its been brilliant. I've put 127,000 miles on it and it's not put a foot wrong. It's now time for a new one though. I'm likely...

Need a reliable used estate for under £4500

I need to buy a used estate car for under £4500. It must be stylish and reliable. As mileage under 6000 a year, I am not too worried about MPG but needs to be an automatic. What should I look at?

Need a used car for £4500 - what do you recommend?

I have a budget of £4500 and I am looking for a secondhand car that would be reliable and not cost too much to run. I do a lot of long journeys on motorways and around rural Wales and the Lakes. I also...

Buying a used KIA Sorento for towing

I am looking to get a KIA Sorento (that will mainly be a family car but can also tow a horse trailer. I know that the 03-09 model can tow the most weight but I am put off by the £490 road tax. Also I...

Which petrol SUV is best?

We want to buy a new SUV. It must have a petrol engine. Most of our mileage is long distance and on motorways, around 10-15k miles per year, so we believe we need a decent size engine. There seem to...

What's the best method for clearing blocked windscreen washers?

I'm having issues with the front windscreen washers on my 2012 Kia Rio. I have disconnected the pipe and tested the pump and this is working fine. I have also cleared the jets, so I believe that there...

Replacement for Mercedes A180 CDI

We love our 2007 Mercedes A180 CDI automatic, especially the high driving position (making getting in and out so easy for bad backs). With 80k on the clock, do we stay put and hope for another 50k or is...

How reliable is the KIA Cee'd?

I've £8000 to spend and I'm tempted with the Kia Cee'd. How reliable are they? Is there another car model you would recommend instead?

Need a seven-seater with good towing ability

I am looking to buy a seven-seat people carrier for four adults and two young babies. It would also need to be able to tow a caravan that will be big enough to accommodate the same amount of people. What...

How much is the first year VED?

I have paid a deposit on a pre-reg Kia Rio. The dealer has stated that I must pay £30 road tax, yet sources say that for the first year tax is Zero. The car is a 16 plate (registered in march 2016) and...