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I need your assistance and opinion regarding the Renault Modus. We are planning to buy second car (used) and we are considering the Modus. We are in a dilemma in regards which one to choose. We have almost...
My late husband's 16 year old Volvo V70 finally needs replacing. I would like something similar, or slightly smaller in size with a petrol engine as I do a lot of short journeys and an automatic as I am...
We are looking to but a Ford Fiesta, but cannot decide on which petrol engine to choose. Is the 1.25 good for longer occasional journeys or should we look to 1.4/1.6?
I'm looking to buy a used Vauxhall Agila. I can afford a 2008 model and I've seen some with an EcoFlex badges and some without for the 1.0 engine. Were all the Agila's fitted with EcoFlex Engines? Are...
I need to replace our 2011 Seat Altea 1.4 TSI as it was written off by another driver in an accident. There aren't any petrol Altea for sale in our area so I'm looking for alternatives - what would you...
I am looking to buy a used (2014 model) Audi Q3, with a petrol engine and auto gearbox. Are the DSG gearboxes reliable? Which engine is best in the Q3?
We are looking to buy a 2.0-litre hatchback/coupe. It must be petrol and non-turbocharged. Do these cars exist anymore?
I currently have a Fiat Panda 1.2 with 60PS and it's great, but I'm looking for a newer car. Having read all your reviews on small city cars, I've found the Panda to be the best choice. The 1.2 engine...
Which gearbox in the Honda Civic 1.8 petrol would you recommend for reliability and a good drive - regular automatic or i-shift ?
I want to buy a nearly new car. The Ford Fiesta seems an interesting proposition, but there is a considerable price difference between the 1.25 engines and the 1.0-litre EcoBoost. Which one would you go...
 

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