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I've £8000 to spend and I'm tempted with the Kia Cee'd. How reliable are they? Is there another car model you would recommend instead?
I am considering buying an old CR-V for short journeys. There are two offerings locally, a 52 Plate SE Sport Vtec with 73k miles and another on a 55 plate with 134k miles. Both have full histories with...
I am thinking of buying a Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI. The car was built in 2010. Is this a reliable car?
I have £2000 - £3000 to spend and need a reliable car. I don't know if I want a diesel or petrol. I travel about 200-300 miles a week. I want a cheap car, with low running costs and affordable parts should...
I have the option of buying my company car - a BMW X3 2.0 diesel automatic for approx £20k. I have been extremely pleased with the car and it has been 100% reliable to date. I would intend to keep it for...
I like the look of the Audi Q5 3.0 diesel but can only afford secondhand (2009/10 plate). What things should I be wary of?
I'm looking to buy a secondhand diesel Mazda 3. Is this a reliable car? If so, which model should I get? I'm considering the Mk1 Mazda 3 1.6D or Mk2 Mazda 2.2D.
I need help in choosing my next car. I currently have a 2001 Volkswagen Bora 115 TDI. I would like to replace it with a reliable car and it has to either be Japanese or German. My budget is £5000
I'm looking to buy a used (2011 model) MINI Cooper diesel. I've seen a few for sale, with high mileage. Are these reliable cars or should I look elsewhere?
What is your general opinion of Toyota's 1.6 D4D engine? I hear it is BMW supplied and was wondering does it suffer from any DPF issues? I currently drive a Yaris Hybrid and fuel economy is dreadful in...
 

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