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My parents are looking to buy a Volvo C70. There are a few still knocking about in showrooms round the UK, where production was ceased earlier in the year, and there are some good savings to be had. But...
I have just purchased a new Mercedes CLS from a main dealership. I the believe car was sourced from a common pool to my spec and I paid for the option of paintwork protection. After collecting the car,...
I'm looking to replace my Citroen C2 1.4 HDi with a slightly larger and more comfortable new car. I've had it for four years and am averaging 70-75mpg on mostly motorway miles. I want something bigger,...
I have just bought a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG, but I have a few niggling issues with the car. What’s your recommendation when stationary at traffic lights or queuing? I am reluctant to sit with...
I have been offered a deal buying a brand new, unregistered Audi Q3 2.0 TDI SE (177PS). The car has metallic paint, leather heated front seats and a load of other extras. The dealer wants £14,000, plus...
I’m looking to buy a small car, but can’t choose between the Ford B-Max or the Vauxhall Meriva. What is your view? My priorities are safety, economy, reliability and heated seats.
We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has an automatic gearbox, high driving position and a...
I'm on my third Mazda3 1.6D and was looking forward to buying the newest model. However, without a 1.6 diesel in the new range, and the 2.2D Skyactiv being too large for my needs, I am not sure what to...
We are looking for a smaller car that will also be able to cope with the occasional long journey. It needs to be comfortable (interior and ride), quiet, reasonably economical and have a high/easy access...
My partner would like to buy a new/nearly new car which can cope with occasional snow and steep hills in the area she works as a GP. Her commute to work is a round trip of 30 miles, but there will be shorter...
 

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