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I am looking for a full 5 seater, 3 good seats at rear, will be doing trips 10-12 hours. Also should have 4 wheel drive, as will be driving on snow.
Buying a 2-3 year old hatchback, budget max £8K, any advice? I have been looking at Astras -1.4-1.6 ranging from £6-8k. Would like something that looks stylish (bearing in mind I'm 22), seen the different...
Is there any website available where I can find out what is the most popular specification for any particular car I might be interested in buying? For instance colour, engine, (diesel or petrol) engine...
I am in the process of buying a pre-registered Hyundai i30 from an authorised dealer. The salesman says that they have to keep the 'log book' for the first three months for accounting purposes. Is this...
I need a reliable seven seater which will tow my caravan, 1300kg. I have 6-7k to spend. You've always come up with winners in the past, what would you recommend?
1) Is the 1.4T Zafira engine likely to be more troublesome than the Zafira 1.8i engine?.Can the 1.4T cope with the Welsh hills? Also- 2) My present W reg Vectra 1.8i with 90k miles seems to 'hunt' when...
Having obtained a car quote from 'Drivethedeal' I offered my large local dealer the opportunity to give me a price too, if they wanted to (I disclosed the DtD figure). They opted to do so but couldn't...
I'm looking to change our 55-plate 2.2 CTDI Honda CR-V. Looking at a smaller crossover. We do about 6000 miles a year, mostly short trips, but some of 20 miles per week and monthly trips of 150 miles....
My Audi A6 has now reached the time to be replaced, 200000 good miles. The replaced falls between Honda CR-V or Suzuki Grand Vitara, as my future mileage will be 8000 miles per year the choice would be...
A few months ago, in your Daily Telegraph column, you were very complimentary about the comfortable ride in the Honda CRV. You also advised the wheel/tyre combination which was helped make that comfort. Can...
 

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