Should I change the belt on my Land Rover Discovery now or wait?

I have been given differing advice on the belt change intervals for my 2011 61-plate Land Rover Discovery 4 TDV6 HSE. It has done 45,000 miles and someone has recommended a change due to the age of the...

Can you suggest a reliable crew-cab?

Currently looking at used crew cabs. Financial constraints aside, I generally prefer to look at options from a few 'generations' back - as a home mechanic, I prefer the simplicity, plus there's less to...

Which is more important for a high mileage car, efficiency or reliability?

I travel 130 miles per day, 5 days a week, and I'm currently in a Honda Jazz getting around 48mpg. I'm looking at getting a new car soon, and had considered getting a Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi ECOnetic for...

What reliable car should I replace my Honda Jazz with?

I currently have an almost six year old Honda Jazz 1.4 ES which I have had from new. It has been very reliable and I have been happy with it. I thought of replacing it with a new Jazz but noticed in one...

What do you think about the Kia Cee'd?

I'm thinking of buying a 2 year old Kia Cee'd. The nature of my motoring means I need either the 1.6 petrol or the 1.6 diesel. My preference would be for an automatic gearbox but that's not a deal breaker....

Is the Volkswagen dry clutch 7 speed DSG gearbox reliable now?

I have a 6 year old Skoda Roomster 1.2 TSI with the 7 speed DSG gearbox, which I like and has been reliable. I am aware of the conductive oil problem with this gearbox from reading your website. I now...

How reliable is the Citroen C4 Picasso?

I am considering the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.2 Puretech EAT6 as a long term proposition (up to 7 years) but would be interested in your thoughts as to reliability, particularly of the transmission, having...

What's the better option for me - SEAT Leon or Volkswagen Golf?

I'm looking at two estate options, both approximately £17,000. The choice is between a 2016 SEAT Leon ST FR 1.8 petrol, second a 2016 Volkswagen Golf TDI GT 2.0 diesel. Both cars have well under 10,000...

Can you suggest a small reliable hatchback for older drivers?

We are in our early eighties and want to buy a reliable 2-3 year old small 5 door hatchback. All we require is power steering, a chain cam, a heater, a radio and parking sensors. We mainly drive locally,...

Look for a similar car, with sunroof, to the Suzuki Wagon R - any ideas?

We will soon have to replace our 16 year old Suzuki Wagon R. Is there a similar car, equally reliable, available with a sun roof please? Up to £4000.