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I'm going to be driving 25,000 - 30,000 miles per year (mostly motortway), and will be looking to buy a reliable and economical medium family car. I currently drive an 04 plate Golf TDi with 78,000 on...
Could you recommend a small, econonical automatic car? I would prefer diesel but would consider petrol if good mpg. The automatic is the critical factor.
Bought a Honda Jazz from 'The car shop megastore' in Doncaster, which was advertised online as having air con. When I went I didn't know what to look for but on getting home I checked the manual and found...
The website for Santana 4x4 comes up in Japanese. Is there another route to them?
We are a two car family (P-reg Ford Escort with 80k on clock and 04-reg Honda Accord with 110k on clock). Both cars have full service history and are excellent runners. We now want to buy two second-hand...
I want to trade in my 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec Petrol. My budget is £5000. Is there anything better than my current car in that price range (used cars)? I'm looking for a five-door hatch or a four-door...
Our old car, sadly, needs replacing, as its bodywork is showing its age. It is a 15-year-old Rover Kensington SE, 4 doors (or 5 if you count the boot), petrol engine, manual gear box. We purchased it...
Is it safe to buy from autousedcar.co.uk?
I am about to get rid of a 10-year-old Volvo V70T5SE Auto, which has been the most comfortable car I have ever had but with the most awful steering. I would like an AWD for the seating height but would...
I have seen the websites "autousedcar.co.uk" and "autoparks.co.uk" advertising used vehicles for sale online. They require payment upfront prior to delivery and. Could you advise if this is a "known" scam...
 

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