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I'm far from an expert on cars so I'm struggling to whittle down options for a used estate car. I'm a musician driving about 15,000 miles a year. I'd like a petrol car as a lot of jobs are in London....

Should I buy a used Toyota Yaris GR?

I have recently made enquiries of Toyota re the Yaris GR and have been told that there is a waiting list for this vehicle into 2024. I have checked a well-known used car site and I am astounded at the...

Can you recommend an automatic with a big boot?

Because of knee problems I want to buy an automatic. It will probably be my last car so I'm looking for reliability, a boot big enough to take two cocker spaniels, good handling and reasonable mpg. I'm...

Can you recommend a small automatic for motorway driving?

I want to buy a five-door small automatic car to commute to work and should last for another 10 years or so with an average miles of around 12,000 miles a year. Most of the driving is on motorway.

What car should I buy for a £9,000 budget?

I have up to £9,000 to spend on a car. I do around 5,000 to 6,000 miles per annum, mostly local but with the occasional long distance journey. I'd like a petrol engine (I don't think I'll get a hybrid...

Can you recommend a reliable SUV?

I’m looking to buy a medium to small SUV, hybrid preferably. Comfort and economy are important as are good build quality and dependability. I live in the countryside in north west UK. I’m disabled so need...

Insurance is too high on my Kia Sportage, should I replace it?

I am 80 years of age. I own a Kia Sportage CRDi 1 67 reg. It's done 30,000 miles and I am the second owner . I find insurance expensive and I want to know, if trading down to a lower insurance group from...

Can you recommend a PHEV 4x4?

I would like to replace my diesel Honda 4x4 with a second hand PHEV 4x4. I have a budget of £18,000-£20,000 and plan to buy it second hand and keep it a long time. Most seem too expensive. I am after...

Can you recommend a hybrid SUV?

My wife and I have owned a petrol Nissan Qashqai CVT car since 2012. We like the high driving position as it makes access and egress very easy for people in their mid eighties. We are considering replacing...

Should I buy a Skoda Fabia?

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