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Unfortunately, the time has come when, because of aged parents (with their normal aches and pains), we need to update either our 3-Series BMW or convertible to something with better access. We note you...
I am afraid we need the benefit of your advice again. You seem to be the only reliable, objective source, so please forgive us for using you. My 86 year old father is looking to replace his 6 year-old...
I drive a Polo automatic 1.4 SE and find it underpowered, especially when needing a boost of power overtaking or joining a motorway. I am getting ready to change it and would like some advice as to whether...
We are thinking of changing our Honda Jazz. The new model may be better in many respects but it just seems to lack that little something. We would like a stylish, well-built, small on the outside, large...
Can you recommend alternatives to the Honda Jazz on which I might get a good deal? I had a drive in the Jazz 1.4. Nice car, more comfortable and a better ride than our old one, but very underpowered at...
You responded to a query from T.H. of Gloucester by indicating MINI Cooper Mk IIs were selling for between £7,000 and £8,000. Please tell us where, as we are looking for one and the MINI site, Autotrader...
I have a Fiat Panda Dynamic and I was wondering how easy or not it would be to change my car from a manual to an automatic and how much roughly it would cost?
I am thinking of buying a 2002 Rover 25 1.4 for £2,200, but a friend warns me that Rover hasn't got the best reputation for reliability and thinks that mechanically it might let me down. This particular...
I currently drive a 57 plate X5 7-seater, which we have had since new, and my husband drives and old but very well maintained 5 Series. He has been waiting to be able to afford a smart sporty something....
I have driven a Nissan Micra 1.3 auto from new for nearly 13 years, with very little going wrong. I had the gearbox sorted by King Automatics of Epsom (recommended by HJ) a year ago, needed because of...
 

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