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What happens to all the ex-Motabilty cars after the time comes when they have to be handed back? I am looking to replace our currant car and need a medium sized car that must be an automatic, make and...
I am looking for a suitable new car with automatic transmission for my wife. Annual mileage will be about 6000. Current models being considered are Astra 1.6 auto, Corsa 1.4 auto, and Fiesta 1.4 auto....
I am thinking of buying a 2010 Avensis tourer 1.8L with CVT gearbox. Having browsed your reviews and other sites I can not find a long term reliability review for the Toyota CVT. Some say CVTs are good...
Advice on a small auto through Motability. I was thinking of Fiat this time or Mitsubishi.
I'm thinking of buying a Hyundai i30 auto, 2007. The car has only done 33,000 miles, had one lady owner, and has been regularly serviced at Hyundai. Is there anything in particular I should watch out for?
I have a 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia with automatic transmission. Purchased from new, it has covered 60,000 miles and is in very good condition. Yesterday a flashing warning light showed "O/D Off". I telephoned...
I have only had my brand new Honda Civic 1.8 Si 5 speed torque converter Auto for 10 days but I agree that the handling and grip are fantastic, even on wet roads. I think the Bridgestone tyres help, as...
I have a 1.6 petrol Ford Focus automatic. It struggles to get past first gear into the upper range. I've been told this could be a gearbox solenoid. Problem is which one? There are six in the gearbox.
As a long time reader of your column I do not recall anyone asking this question: Both my wife and I have leg trouble and need a car with a 'flat floor', i.e. one with virtually no door sill and an upright...
I would be grateful for your opinion and advice with a problem I have with my Jazz. It is an automatic purchased new in September 2003, with 33,000 on the clock. It is driven mainly around town and monthly...
 

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