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I'm going to buy a new Audi Q5 S-Line Plus with a manual gearbox. The 2.0T FSI(225) and 2.0 TDI (177) engines have virtually identical list prices. I do 13-15,000 miles a year and will keep the car for...
I am thinking of buying a new BMW 3 Series diesel automatic, but I am a bit concerned about the long term reliability. I would ideally like to keep it for five years and would run up 100,000 miles in that...
I have owned a Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 Mpi from new in 2006. I have covered 95,000 miles and I have been offered a reasonable trade-in to upgrade to a new (current model) Skoda Superb Combi 1.6Tdi Ambition...
I'm looking to replace my Vauxhall Astra 1.4 turbo with a similar but probably automatic car. I'm considering the Mazda 3 auto, Volvo V40 auto or Peugeot 308 auto. However, my issue is that most of the...
I am looking to buy a small crossover. A Renault Captur looks the best bet, but I can't decide between petrol or diesel. Q1. On the basis of likely future legislation would a petrol be best? Q2. Is the...
Which would be the quietest for road noise, 1.25 Ford Fiesta Zetec or 1.2 SI SE Volkswagen Polo?
My 83 year old father lives on a steep hill that is often snow covered or muddy. He doesn't want a big 4x4 and feels that even on winter tyres his current Skoda Yeti would struggle, it is also unreliable....
I'm looking at purchasing a new car outright from an online broker. They inform me that I will be the registered first keeper, although the VC5 will be in my name (care of) and the address will be that...
After several years of excellent motoring it’s time to move on and replace my Audi A6 Avant 3.0 SE quattro. I normally make at least a couple of motoring trips to the Alps in the winter and have found...
I'm thinking of buying a new Porsche Macan, but can't decide between petrol or diesel powertrains. What do you recommend?
 

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