Try before you buy

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. Buying a secondhand car can be a tricky proposition. On the one hand, you could score a great deal on a pre-loved gem

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Hi, Botchi. I'm shopping for a vehicle that I can use for a 130km daily drive (from Santa Rita NLEX to Makati via EDSA, and back) on weekdays. My choices are the Chevrolet Trax, the Ford EcoSport, the Toyota Avanza, the

Our consumer editor helps a reader

Good day. I need help with choosing a pickup truck. I am a personal trainer doing freelance training at the park, at client's homes, and in private gyms. I bring along ropes, huge tires (for slamming), suspension-training straps, and a

We discuss the pros and cons

Hi, Botchi. Let me start by explaining my motoring situation. I am an OFW who comes home every two months for a 20-day vacation. Because my family owns several cars, I just borrow a car every time I'm in the

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Hi, Botchi. I'm an avid reader of your column, but this is my first time to write.We are planning to buy a second car (we have a Mitsubishi Montero Sport), and our budget is around P800,000 to P950,000.

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Hi, Botchi. I'm selling my 2012 Honda City and planning on buying the Mazda 3 2.0-liter hatchback. I have read and watched a ton of reviews of the car, and all of them have nothing but great things to