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I do 10,000 miles per annum, mostly short journeys mixed with some long motorway runs. I am considering a used Renault Megane or SEAT Leon, spending up to £12,000. Do you advise petrol or diesel for this...
My father, brother and I are looking to buy a sports car mainly for weekend driving. We are looking to spend around £25,000- £35,000 (maximum) and are looking at Porsche 911 997s and even some 996s. We...
Is £1300 a fair price for a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Cub with 102,000 miles? It has a full MoT and is sold with full service history.
We are looking to buy a second car, solely for towing a horsebox. We will only be using it once every two weeks or so for distances of between 10 to 100 miles at a time. We have £5000 to spend and the...
I'm an Alfa fan and intend to by a used Giulietta. I'm attracted by the economy of the diesel, but my driving is 9000 miles per annum with many short journeys and occasional long trips. Which engine do...
I am looking to buy a 10 year old BMW 330d. My price range is about £4000, but I would welcome your opinion, as you often advise the pitfalls of purchasing a car past it's seven year intended life expectancy. In...
I have £10,000 to spend and am looking at either the Lexus IS250 auto or the Toyota Avensis V Matic. Both cars will be used and I will cover 6000 miles a year. Can you tell me which is the better auto...
A friend is intending to buy a small car for his 17 year old granddaughter to learn to drive in, safety is the overriding priority with insurance and running costs secondary, his budget is up to £3000....
I have £1200 and a Volvo C70 1999 Coupe which I would like to swap for either a hatchback or smaller coupe. What's the best I could get?
What car would you recommend to replace our 1997 Toyota Picnic? We prefer Japanese cars and want to spend £10,000 on a manual with a petrol engine. Any ideas?
 

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