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I am looking to replace my Audi A6 Avant diesel as I want to upgrade my racing car trailer, which would have a weight of 2000 to 2200kg when fully loaded. This is outside the towing capacity of the A6. I...
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Is The Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet diesel a good choice for a new small car?
I was thinking of going for a car. I have no trade in so I am a "cash buyer". Should I buy now or wait until January? Also, Hyundai have a three year service plan for £349.I know these get mixed reviews...
What newish car would you recommend that is like the Wagon R? I need one that's small, efficient, low road tax but that you could fit a wheelchair into the back of.
I spend a lot of time doing motorway driving with my job. Given that I have a wife, three teenage children and a dog, what family/compact exec car would you recommend? Whilst I appreciate I will have...
Last September I was considering buying a new automatic petrol Tourneo Connect and a local Ford Main Dealership told me the earliest Ford could deliver an auto was January, a five month delivery. I declined...
Why do all the new Korean cars (Kia, Hyundai) have such appalling CO2 and fuel consumption figures when an automatic 'box is fitted? I wrongly thought that when they progressed to dual-clutch boxes CO2...
I'm interested in buying a Suzuki Splash and wanted to find out if there are any common faults? I want to use it for commuting 30 miles to work and need something reliable.
Are there any problems with automatics Toyota RAV4a? I will not be going off road but do live in rural North Wales so do get snow in the winter.
 

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