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I'm thinking of buying a used Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (122PS) in Elegance trim . Is the petrol engine strong enough to shift the Octavia with some 'zip'? Is it reliable? I've read some horror stories about...
Should I buy a five month old ex-demo 2015 Audi TT Quattro S-Tronic for £35k (RRP 43K) or should i go for a fully loaded low mileage 2012 Audi TTS for £25k? I plan to keep the car for three years and...
I am contemplating swapping my 20045 SUpercharged Range Rover for...a newer Range Rover. Is it worth swapping a 107,000 miler for a newer version (looking at the 5.0-litre Supercharged) with 50,000 miles....
I'm looking at buying a reliable sporty'ish hatchback with average/good fuel economy. I have £6000 to spend. Any suggestions?
Can you recommend a replacement car for my wife? She currently drives a Ford Fusion which she loves as she is only 5ft tall and finds the driving position and visibility perfect. Normally only used for...
I am thinking of buying a four year old Mazda 2. Is it worth buying an extended warranty at all for peace of mind?
I'm a married 36 year father of two young children and returning to the UK after 12 months in Australia. Our previous cars in the UK were an Audi TT and a BMW 523d but both are now costing money and in...
I am considering buying a nearly new car Volkswagen group car. I like the Golf Estate, Skoda Octavia and Superb, but I have a number of concerns regarding modern engines – DPF and DMF problems on diesels,...
I would like to know difference between 2004 BMW 320i SE and BMW 320i M Sport. Which would be a better option to buy at 80,000 miles? They do not have a BMW dealer history but serviced by independent garage.
I need to buy a used (up to five years old) family car. I have £6000 to spend and have narrowed my choices to Honda and Toyota. Which car would you recommend from the list below? Auris 1.33 VVTi petrol...
 

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