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Is there a large car which will take 8ft x 4ft sheet material into the rear?

Bangernomics - can you give me some pointers

I am looking for a used car. I am quite a fan of the term "Bangernomics" which was coined by James. It essentially means buying a used car which has depreciated to a point where it appears desirable for...

Buy ex company BMW 320D SE touring, or go for a new company car?

My company car BMW 320D SE touring (2013 Model, with ~ 85,000 miles) is coming up to the end of its lease. I have to choose a new company car, but I could in theory buy the current car. It has had a relatively...

Cheap used Honda Civic 2.0 Type S good choice?

I'm after a car that my semi retired mechanic friend can easily maintain without having to use any too much electronic fault finding gizmos. I have been attracted to the reliability of Honda. I wanted...

Diesel or petrol used Honda Civic?

Hi I'm looking to buy a used Honda Civic (56-59) and am unsure weather to get the 2.2 diesel model or the 1.8 petrol. They are both around the £5k mark. It is to ve used as our main family car. Generally...

Citroen C4 Cactus - Petrol or Diesel?

I am considering buying a one year old Citroen C Cactus but unsure whether to go for the 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair or 1.6 BlueHDi 100 Flair, both are about the same price (about £12k) with similar mileage....

Towbar not approved for my van - any ideas?

I was looking to change my Mitsubishi 4workOutlander van, when Dacia announced a Duster commercial I thought it would be the perfect tool, contrary to your comments I thought it drove well, with a good...

Is a Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 SE good value?

I'm looking for a spacious car with reasonable price. I've seen a Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4SE 5dr 2010 with 22000 miles for £3300. Is it a good car in general? and does it worth this price?

Best value nearly new car around £9.5k

I am looking at buying a used car. I drive approx 15k per year (although may drop). Currently drive a Mazda 2 (2010). Would like something a bit more comfortable. Interested in Peugeot 308 1.6 hdi 2014...

buying used car, choice of two, which do you recommend?

I am hoping to change my 08 reg Ford Fusion for either an ex demo 2014 Nissan Note Acenta premium with style and safety pack from a main dealer for £8,495 with 6,000 odd miles or a 2014 Fiesta Zetec 1.2...