We need a car for towing a boat off a rough beach - is petrol or diesel best?

We now live in town and rarely use the car during the week, only every second weekend and holidays go to a cottage 100 miles away on mainly open roads - so probably only about 8000 miles a year. We are...

What will diesel car prices look like in 18 months?

I'm changing jobs and want to take the car allowance option. The role will mean driving 30k miles per year and I had planned on running the next car for 12-18 months until better electric options come...

Should I swap my old C220 CDI for a C350 petrol?

I own a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI. A friend is selling his 2011 C350 petrol. I only do 5000 miles per year and my diesel is more economical to run, but with the impending ULEZ expansion would it be prudent...

I get the impression that buying any other car but a hybrid or electric in today's market is risky - do you agree?

I bought a 1.5 TSI VW Passat Estate GT in September and I'm very happy with the buy. I moved from a 2.0 TDI to the mid-sized petrol engine due to the overall MPG and power. This move was mainly down to...

I want a diesel SUV but the future looks grim in terms of resale value for diesels - do you suggest I go for petrol instead?

I’ve just returned to the UK from New Zealand and planning to stay for three years. I was planning to buy a one or two-year-old Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento or Peugeot 5008 diesel. Good SUV with nice...

I have £13k to buy a new family car - what do you suggest?

I'm thinking about a new family car to replace our Saab 9-5 Estate as it's 10 years old and very expensive to run. But it's also very nice to travel over distance in and sufficiently swift. So what should...

Should I go for petrol or diesel with my next car?

I'm thinking of replacing my 2012 diesel Volvo V50 with a 3 or 4 year old Porsche Macan. Should I go for the 2.0 petrol rather than the diesel variant? We will not be towing anything so don't need the...

I'm retired and want to replace my diesel car - what do you suggest?

I'm thinking of changing my diesel Honda CR-V. My local dealer has a SEAT Tarraco 1.5 Evo SE Tech at £21k if registered before the end of October - which seems a very good deal. Also, what is your opinion...

I want a new Audi A6. My heart is saying petrol but the wallet is screaming diesel - which should I go for?

I’m considering buying a new Audi A6 next year, but I can’t make up my mind on which engine I should pick. I live in London and don’t do more than 6000 miles per year, I’d say 80% of which is city driving....

Should we go for a petrol or diesel as our next car?

We want to upgrade our family car which at the moment is a Hyundai i30. We were considering getting a diesel Volvo V40 but are confused whether this would be our best option? My partner drives a 44 mile...