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I bought a used car less than two weeks ago. It's a 2016 reg. The battery has failed three times since I bought it. The first time a friend jump started it for me, the second time a mechanic used a power...
I'm looking for a large dog-friendly car, my budget is around £4000 so looking at old estates and SUVs etc. What is the best option and petrol or diesel? I like the Ford Mondeo and Honda C-RV as an example...
I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and comfortable as possible, I am 6'2" . My current...
I am after a price for my 2012 Citroen C1. It has well used upholstery and some scratches plus one tiny dent on the back corner. It's a basic VT model with three doors, no extras and 75k miles. It has...
How much I should list my VW Lupo 1.4S for? Mileage is 75,000 and it has paint peeling on bonnet and roof.
As I will buy one last non-EV as a runabout before most probably switching to battery power within a couple of years, what would you recommend as a used buy under £10,000, as a ‘last hurrah car’ with a...
A relative has had her car written off and a payout has been agreed at £7000. What replacement car do you suggest? She has 2 children and needs a medium sized reliable family car.
I have purchased a 68 plate SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TSI. It has had 1 owner and has covered 41k miles. Is there any vital maintainance that needs carrying out straight away or in the next year/10k miles in terms...
We have a house in the EU and are looking to buy a left-hand-drive car to take to the house. While some LHD vehicles are already on UK plates and therefore registered with the DVLA, many of the cars advertised...
We are currently looking for an estate/MPV type car with an automatic gearbox. We have narrowed down our search to either the Toyota Avensis (estate version) or Auris. Which years of these model particular...