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I am retired and want to buy a new electric car. But I really can’t afford to pay out £40,000 in one hit. Can you advise me of the other ways to purchase or lease a new car and the risks involved?
I have Mercedes-Benz C-class Estate. I want to change it for an electric or hybrid car. I can probably downsize to something smaller than my current estate, but I need space for my dog or a set of golf...
I’m a Volkswagen Golf fan - I have been for years - but now I need to change my car so that I can transport my elderly parents around. A Golf is too small for my parents to get into, so I need something...
After a traumatic injury last year, I now have different needs from my car. I am in need of an automatic with an electric seat to aid getting in and out of the vehicle. I would prefer a small to medium...
I currently drive 20,000 miles per year with most of my commute being motorway. I want to buy a car that majors on comfort and fuel economy. I have a decent budget but ideally, I want to keep it at the...
I have had a life-changing operation and require a comfortable car with an automatic gearbox. I want soft suspension and soft seats. I want something similar in size between a Vauxhall Corsa and a Ford...
I'm picking up a new BMW shortly and the dealer is keen to sell me GAP insurance, smart insurance (for the bodywork), tyre and alloy insurance, and ceramic paint protection. Each are £500. Are any of these...
I am replacing my 12-year-old Renault Clio. I want something similar, possibly more estate like, with five doors and a petrol engine. A large boot with a wide opening is a key requirement. What do you...
My local roads are becoming ever more potholed. What's the best car for comfort on poor quality roads?
We are a very tall family and we need a new car. My husband and I are both over six foot and our kids are very tall, too. My teenage son is six foot four inches! We are going to showrooms at the moment...
 

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