Is there anything to look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz SL350?

As a public servant shortly to retire after 40 years service, I quite fancied treating myself to a used convertible to go alongside the family car (a Ford Kuga). My best friend has a soft-topped Alfa Spider...

We're looking for a small SUV - is the Skoda Yeti the pick of the bunch?

I have been looking at the range of small SUVs, as we live in a rural area and the likes of Honda CR-V, Freelander and the Skoda Yeti, etc., appear to fit the bill. In regards to the Yeti I seem to recall...

I want to buy a convertible sports car - should I consider the Mercedes-Benz SLK?

I am approaching middle age, so naturally want a sports car. I am keen on a Boxter S, but am concerned about living with a soft top day-in, day-out - I have no garage. My (uneducated) belief is that a...

What do you think of the Mazda 5 1.6 diesel?

I was interested to read that you are currently running a Mazda 5 1.6 diesel. I sold my 5-year-old 63,000 mile Mazda 5 1.9d Sport prior to going on a long trip to New Zealand and am now looking to replace...

With what can I replace my faithful 17-year-old BMW E34 525SE Tourer?

I read your articles every week, and am constantly amused at all the problems readers have with their cars. Our family car is a fully loaded 1994 BMW E34 525SE Tourer with some 165,000 miles on the clock,...

What do you think of the current BMW 520 saloon?

It’s time to replace my noble BMW 520iSE manual saloon, now with 96,000 on the clock and it has not missed a beat. The big question is whether anything has arrived to rival the new model? I’m tempted to...

Would you recommend an ex-demo BMW X1 for its handling?

With a budget of about £25,000 what is the best handling medium sized car (with economy if possible)? I had been looking at ex-demo BMW X1 2.0 diesel manuals, though I prefer autos. I am biased against...

Recommend a replacement for our Mazda 2 with a high driving position and easy access?

We have a 2003 Mazda 2 TS2, owned from new, with under 50,000 miles on the clock. We wish to change this for a similar car, petrol, not diesel. We require a high driving position, ease of access and ease...

Can I fit my BMW 320d Sport with 235/40 runflat tyres?

My BMW 320d Sport is of course fitted with runflat tyres as original equipment, 235/40 R18 on the front wheels and 255/35 R18 on the rears. I have just replaced the fronts with Michelin Pilot Sport runflats...

Is the FIAT 500 TwinAir faster and better than the 1.2 FIAT 500?

We have the smaller engined FIAT 500 TwinAir. I think it’s a 900cc. The salesman put us off the 1.2 because he said the smaller car was faster and better. I could not see how a smaller-engined car could...