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Is hybrid technology reliable? I think thinking of buying a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Will it be better than the diesel version?
I have a Honda CR-V which has done 100,000 miles and is six years old. The seats are starting to wear and it has just failed its MoT due to the handbrake cable needing replacing. I think it could be about...
My wife drives a 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2 petrol. She starts a new job soon and wants to replace it with something more powerful to cope with rural hills. £13,000 to spend, plus the trade in on the Ford. What...
I am buying a new Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE. However, they only come with 17-inch wheels, would it be OK to fit 16s? I know they would give a softer ride.
I want to buy a compact and reliable people carrier. Can you recommend a reliable model? I want to run it for 10 years.
What's the best way to haggle for a deal at a car dealership? Realistically how much will they take off the price of a new car?
I have £10,000 and a trade in value for a 2004 Rover 75. I am looking for a reliable car with easy access and a smooth ride (I have a bad back). I do about 10,000 miles per year. I have been looking at...
I need a new small car. I'd like a five-door vehicle with a comfortable ride and plenty of ground clearance for occasional off-road use. The old Mitsubishi Pinin springs to mind, but long since out of...
As a low mileage family seeking a new seven-seater, our choices appear to be limited (assuming we would be well advised to avoid a diesel engine). We were tempted by a Ford Grand C-Max but having waited...
I want to buy a new Nissan Qashqai, but can't decide on which petrol engine to specify. Can you help?
 

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