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I'm just getting ready to buy my first (used) car and despite my research I'm finding it a bit overwhelming. I live in the countryside in Wales and am looking for something cheap to run and insure over...
What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? I do a lot of short journeys 3 to 4 miles and only go for long journeys once or twice a year.I am looking at various Toyota models.
Hi I have been in touch with the citizens advice and they have referred my situation to the trading standards. What happened was we bought a second hand £2300 from auto trader the descripton said part...
I purchased a 2011 Nissan Qashqai used but from a franchise dealer around three weeks ago. At the time I was promised a service booklet would be forthcoming, but it was in transit from the previous owner. I...
Good day to you Honest John, I purchased a Peugeot 206 automatic for £1200 on 11th April this year.It was advertised as trade,and although the dealer gave me a signed receipt with business name and...
hi i do about 18,000 miles a year, but this may go up even further, so i am looking at a diesel i am after one that's reliable and cheap to run, probably from about 2008 or 2009 do you have any suggestions?...
Hello and greetings from Portugal. Need advice on buying a "new" used car for the family. I have 3 kids, (15,13 and 3 years old), so it need's to have inside space for 5 and a large boot, only do between...
Why have the MPG figures only been questioned for diesel engines? Are the figures for petrol engines correct?
My parents (in their 70s) have an R reg CR-V and want to replace it. They do <8k miles per year and are worried about diesel with this mileage. Need automatic, easy access, boot space, similar size (new...
I have the option to buy a 100k miles 2014 Golf GTi Performance Pack. I know the driver, it's been used for long distance commutes and serviced by VW (long life). Planning to keep it for 2 years, what...
 

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