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I’m looking to buy a car which I’m able to fit my son's BMX in. I currently have a Focus. He’s not 11 and due to the boot lip he does struggle getting it in and out easily. I’m disabled so can’t help him....
I need a large 4x4 vehicle (we live on a farm), that will be used mostly for short journeys, that I can throw my gardening kit in - I'm a self employed gardener - and we can use to go to the tip, as well...
I am looking to change my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 DSG petrol for a Nissan Qashqai auto 1.2 because I need a higher car due to back problems. However, I'm concerned it will be underpowered on motorway trips....
We have four children aged 17-22, all tall, and a budget of about £30,000. We want a car for travelling long distances with six of us plus luggage (some in a top box and some in the trailer). Is there...
I have an old Volvo C70. I use the back seats a lot for luggage space. I want another convertible with as much luggage space as possible. What do I want?
I own a lovely Toyota GT86 that is great fun to dive but I have had to buy another car for the dog! Any suggestions as to what I can trade the GT86 for? I like auto, like the rear step of a RAV4 for the...
I am looking to buy a new car such as Skoda Fabia or Rapid Spaceback but unlike all my previous cars, these and others I have looked at all seem to have rear seats where only the backrest folds, with the...
I am interested in buying a used SUV. My focus is on practicality, reliability (my current Audi A4 has served me well for 11 years) and something that will not be to costly in terms of petrol and servicing....
I'm looking for a good, cheap, general purpose small estate or MPV, new or nearly new. Doesn't have to be a big brand name as long as it's reliable.
 

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