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I have had a Toyota Yaris for the last 17 years (52 reg, 110,660 miles) and I am thinking about getting an automatic car, probably second hand. The Yaris has been very reliable and part of me thinks I...
I am considering purchasing a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate E220 auto. It is a 2015 model with 55,000 miles, one owner, full Mercedes-Benz main dealer service history. It’s not at all cheap for a 7 year...
I need a quiet, refined car with a big boot (600 litres) which is fun to drive and has good visibility. I currently run a top of the range Seat Leon which is much fun but has awful tyre noise despite choosing...
I have a hankering to buy a great three door example of the Land Rover Freelander Series 1 facelift 2005-2007, highest spec possible and lowest mileage available. I brought a brand new one in 2000 and...
My son is looking to buy a good reliable cheap to run car. He has £6,000 to spend. What would you recommend?
I am planning to buy a car and getting confused between a Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec vs the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 1.0 Zetec. Can you please advise as I read some mixed reviews for EcoBoost engines, are...
I have £4,000 put aside for a BMW 3 Series. I need an automatic, four door. What do you think I should be looking for? Performance is not essential. I fancy a petrol model
My son has a 2016 Nissan Pulsar 1.5 diesel. It has 60,000 miles and is fully serviced, including cam belt change. To date, it has been totally reliable and the lease is ending soon. Is it worth buying...
What is the best estate caron sale right now?
My dad drives a 1998 Mercedes E-Class with over 160,000 miles on the clock but it's now getting expensive to maintain. Could you suggest a suitable alternative for under £5,000? He's found a 2004 E220...