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I am considering a new Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion for my next car, but am concerned that the low rolling resistance tyres fitted would spoil the usually good polo ride quality. Information on the internet...
My local Arnold Clark dealers are selling pre-registered Dacia Sandero hatchbacks Ambience trim for £5988. Is this a good deal or would you expect a bigger reduction against a new car?
Having finally settled on a new CX-3 I need to decide whether better to go for the 2WD and buy a set of winter wheels and tyres or just go for the AWD version (but no winter tyres) - I can do one or the...
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I commute 90 miles a day with motorway driving and plan to get a used cruiser as my main priorities are driving comfort, stability and safety. Being a used car (c. 50-60K) reliability is important. What...
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I'm looking to buy a car mainly for local running but it must be automatic. I'm struggling to decide between a two year old Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris. Both seem to be around the same price or for about...
My commute to work is four miles there and the same four miles back. I do this twice a day. I'm looking at buying an 09-ish Kia Soul but can't decide between petrol or diesel. Since this model I believe...
I have a Kia Sedona which has high seating, useful for night driving and bad backs. I used to have a Citroen Xsara Picasso which also had highish seats. Would like similar to citroen and with automatic...
Having always had diesel cars I worry about losing performance by way of reduced torque with an equivalent sized petrol engine. I have a BMW 420d xDrive. I want a petrol engined car that has good performance...
 

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