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I'm after a used, premium SUV. It needs to be automatic, of decent spec and petrol. I have £20,000 - £25,000 to spend and am looking at the Jaguar E-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40 and BMW X1. I'd...

Could you recommend a reliable, premium estate?

Please can you suggest a reliable, medium or large estate, preferably automatic. I don't mind if it has a bit of luxury.

What should I pay attention to if I buy a high mileage car?

I'm thinking of buying a high mileage Volvo XC90. Any tips of what to look out for?

How long will petrol last when it's sat in a car?

Could you advise on the shelf life of petrol? I refuelled my Volvo XC60 with Shell 99 RON one month ago and I've not used the car to go more than a few miles since.

The factory that was building my ordered car has closed. Where do I stand with the dealer?

I ordered a new Volvo XC40, which was due to be built on 4 April and delivered to the dealer around 16 April. The factory in Belgium were it is being built is closed, so how do I stand with regards to...

Could you suggest a small, comfortable crossover?

I’m 72 and have a 2013 Honda CR-V petrol automatic. I love the car, especially the fully adjustable driver’s seat as I have a bad back. However, I have to park on the road and I really need a smaller SUV...

Can you recommend a good petrol hybrid estate?

I currently have a 2-litre diesel Toyota Avensis Estate with 94,000 miles since new in 2010. It's very comfortable and has a big boot with seats that fold down for a golf trolley. I travel about 10,000...

Should I scrap my Volvo C70 or keep it?

I took my 2006 Volvo C70 into the main dealer for a check on why there is water in the boot. While there,they did a health check which came up with over £2000 worth of work. Some of this is safety-related....

Does a Volvo V70 make a sensible used buy?

I'm after a £1000 car for family and dog with space and that's cheap to repair. Where do you sit on a Volvo V50 or V70 for this sort of cash?

Relaible and practical family car for under £30k?

I need a large family car for under £30,000. I need good legroom and a boot capable of taking golf clubs and family luggage. I do about 14,000 miles a year. Ideally, the car should have comfortable heated...