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You responded to a query from T.H. of Gloucester by indicating MINI Cooper Mk IIs were selling for between £7,000 and £8,000. Please tell us where, as we are looking for one and the MINI site, Autotrader...
We need to buy a second-hand, small, wheelchair accessible mobility vehicle. Have you any specific advice about mobility vehicles please? We live in North West Kent: where is the best place to buy it please?
We have a 2004 SEAT Leon 1.6 SX which we have had since May 2004 and have been extremely pleased with. Current mileage on the SEAT is 39,000. We are now thinking of changing it for the current model...
I have 18 months left with my 1.8TDCI Focus on Ford options and although a great family car I do not want another diesel so will look at other alternative cars. I am a single dad and need to carry my 2...
Do you know if there are any New models of crewcab/5 seat pickups due out this year? Surely a facelifted Navara can't be too far away? Also, how do you rate the Ford Thunder 2.5 auto diesel? I test-drove...
I currently have a SEAT Cupra R, so enjoy a bit of decent motoring. My parents are 89 and 90 respectively, so the SEAT is a pain for them to get in and out of. I don’t want an MPV with 7 seats. I have...
I just read your recent post about the sterling exchange rate. Quite right. The thing I notice is that despite the obvious intellect of some contributors they are still very "Little England" in their...
I have been offered £14k for my 2005 BMW 525dM Sport Touring auto, mileage 40k, with leather, media pack, etc. against a 2008 Lexus RX400h with 26k miles (yes 26k) at an asking price of £22k, making a...
Given the number of 'new' cars sitting in fields, docks, etc., how can a potential new car buyer ensure that they are purchasing a new car as opposed to one that's been sitting around in the open air for...
I am considering the purchase of new car and would like to support British workers. Some time ago you published a list of makes and models produced here. Could you kindly send a copy? I did check...
 

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