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Several months ago I bought a 2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2tsi with the seven speed dsg gearbox as a replacement for my diesel Focus, as I do a lot of town driving with work and was worried about imminent turbo...

Will sports suspension harm the ride on a Leon?

I am thinking of buying a new SEAT Leon. The model/trim I would like only has sports suspension. Would this give a hard ride on long journeys eg UK/France/Spain.

Which small family car with a diesel engine?

We have a 2-year-old and another on the way, so are looking to purchase a diesel (used mostly as a family runabout with the odd commute) for less than £4000. But it'll be the wife driving most of the time,...

Which small automatic car has low road tax?

I currently drive a Ford Fiesta Duratec dual auto/manual. Both my husband and I like this model and we are looking to renew this year. Unfortunately this model is not now being produced. Could you recommend...

What repair can I expect from the dealer?

Our 06 SEAT Alhambra had faults when we bought it in May 2011 (it had not been fully checked) and has had constant faults since. It is now out of warranty and has a faulty head gasket. It has taken the...

Which small car?

My wife is now retired and I want to replace her 10yr old Ford KA. She does approximately 5000 miles pa. I am considering a Volkswagen Up - Move Up model, as I have a Golf Plus and am very impressed with...

Which small car to replace a Passat?

My girlfriend's Volkswagen Passat has reached the point where it's no longer economical to repair and she needs to find something smaller, cheaper to tax and insure with low servicing costs. Probably a...

What do you think of the SEAT Ibiza 1.2?

I am looking to buy a SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI with 5 doors on a 61-plate - the reviews are good. Then I noticed they have a DSG gearbox on some models. I would like to know in your opinion if if i should...

Trade in a SEAT Ibiza for a Mii?

I have a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 petrol SE Copa five-door in silver on 61 plate with 8000 miles on the clock with all the buttons, auto lights, wipers, climate, cruise, trip computer, electric mirrors, aux in,...

Rate these cars?

I live on the island of Malta where I cover 6,000 miles annually and am looking to replace my aging 1997 Civic VTi with a brand new manual transmission petrol car. I'm not sure if you can help me pick...