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I need an SUV (or an estate with good ground clearance and raised seating position). Recommendations invariably favour diesels but my mileage is only 5000 per year and I am concerned about government threats...
I am looking to buy a second hand crossover. The two that come to mind is the Skoda Yeti and the Nissan Qashqai. I don't do many miles, so want a petrol. Which model should I buy?
I am looking to buy a small crossover. A Renault Captur looks the best bet, but I can't decide between petrol or diesel. Q1. On the basis of likely future legislation would a petrol be best? Q2. Is the...
I am looking to buy a new car in the next 6-12 months. Ideally, I’d like a petrol automatic crossover, as I do not do the mileage each year for diesel. I have narrowed it down to the Ford Kuga or the Nissan...
Your latest email news letter indicated that you consider the Skoda Yeti to be a good cross over vehicle but under the good / bad icon there is long list of items to watch out for. I am actively considering...
Which new automatic petrol crossover with good MPG? I do about 3000 miles a year, all town driving. Can spend up to about £30,000.
Has Volkswagen/Skoda improved their DSG box to prevent reliability problems? I am about to order a new Yeti 1.2 with the DSG box.
I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 and would welcome your advice, drawing, perhaps, on knowledge you have of safety and reliability records. Even the Ford Kuga...
I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want a diesel. I do 10,000 miles. I also have driven automatics...
My wife and I are looking for a car with about £20,000 cash to spend, now retired and having had cars supplied to us like Volvo, Lexus and BMW 5 series etc. during our working life. We have needs of automatic...