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I'm interested in buying an Audi A5 Sportback Quattro 3-litre (245PS) Auto S Line - registered July 2012 - Colour White - 5500 miles. Advertised at £26000 ex demonstrator becoming available late October....
Want to find a 4x4 look alike with high driving position for my wife and then fit winter tyres in winter. Ideally front wheel drive auto. What would you recommend please? Currently she has a Hyundai Tucson...
Why is the Skyactiv system less likely to cause problems than a 'regular' diesel. I am also aware of your recommendation to only buy a diesel if you do 15K or more miles a year. Does this still hold? I...
My wife is expecting twins - and we have a 2 year old and a labrador already. We drive low mileage (9000 pa) and need an automatic (I have a bad knee). Could you recommend a used small mpv that's petrol,...
We are considering purchasing a used convertible sports car for touring in our retirement. Cars that appeal to us include the Aston Martin V8, Jaguar XK and Mercedes SL. Reliability, comfort and cost of...
I am interested in buying the latest Ford Focus Titanium with the Turbo 150bhp engine has STOP technology. If as is suggested by Honest John Turbos must be idled after running at speed to allow them to...
In the motoring section of The Telegraph (Sat 22nd Sep 2012) you intimated that the only current Toyota Yaris you would recommend was the Hybrid model. I would like to know why this is so? One week short...
I'm a taxi driver and I want to buy a Ford Galaxy from Addison Lee to work in, but I'm in two minds because, obviously, they're high mileage cars. I don't want it costing me a fortune on repairs. Do you...
I'm interested in changing my Skoda Fabia estate for a small car derived van. The main reason for this is to create a small "day van" for my various outdoor hobbies (fishing, bird watching) - it will...
I am considering buying a BMW X3. Can you please advise whether it is better to buy new with not so many options or buying a 1 year old model with say 10,000 miles but more options for less money?
 

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