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I have a lovely 2011 Mercedes A160 Blue Efficience petrol. It has 78,000 miles and enjoy driving it. I have been offered a 2015 Ford Fiesta Titanium X, 34,000 miles, one owner, £0 road tax, much more economical,...
What's the best secondhand car I can get for a learner? Budget £2500.
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I have an MG HS PHEV. With energy prices being as high as they are right now, is it best to use it on electric power on a daily basis or will it be cheaper to run the car on petrol only?
I want to upgrade my 2006 Toyota Corrolla. I have £10,000 to spend and require a reliable, stylish and economical car that will accommodate my wife and daughter. My daily commute is 30 miles and I also...
Do electric vehicle running costs take into account eventual battery replacement costs?
I would like to buy my grandson, who's coming up 17 years old, a small car to allow him to start work. I'd like it to be no older than five years, safe, very reliable, have reasonable running costs and...
I'm looking for a good tow car under £10,000 to tow a horsebox with minimum braked towing weight of 3000kg. Running cost and reliability are most important.
My daily commute is a 180-mile round trip on a variety of motorway sections, roundabout filled dual carriage ways and B roads. I currently drive a 2009 Citroen C5 diesel automatic. Tax is a whacking £350...
What would be the ballpark figure of running a Bentley that has full service history, low mileage and is 15 years old? Considering it would be weekend use only and lived in a heated workshop I am just...
 

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