Can you recommend three reliable cars for under £2000?

Can you suggest the top three cars for a penniless student? Budget £2000, low insurance and reliability are important, but space would be useful as I carry a lot of kit around. C1, 106 etc seem so small....

Can you help me to buy a new car for £15,000?

I am teacher, therefore I know very little about buying a car. I'm looking to buy a new car for around £15,000. Looking for car like the Golf or a Focus but do not which one to buy or where to start from...

My 25-year-old son wants a Golf TD GTi - what else could he consider?

My son, aged 25, is interested in buying a secondhand Golf TD GTi. His budget is about £14,000. Can you suggest any alternatives that would give him the same level of reliability and street cred?

Which reliable, economical manual car would you recommend for my 18-year-old daughter?

I am looking to buy a secondhand car for my daughter (she will be 18 in July) who is presently having driving lessons. I am looking for good reliability, good visibility, economical, 5-door, low insurance...

I'd like a convertible sports car - what would you recommend, and what time of year is best for buying?

Is September or October the best time to buy a convertible or is it more dependent on the weather at the time? I'm looking at a BMW 3.0 Z4 but I'm a little put off by what I've read about the steering...

What's the most reliable and cheapest car I could buy for £1500?

I have been spoilt and been able to own mostly new cars in my motoring life. However, due to present circumstances, I require to purchase the best possible car, ie the most reliable, cheapest to run and...

Is there a reliable car my 19-year-old daughter can learn to drive in for under £6000?

I am looking for a good, reliable secondhand car for my daughter to learn to drive in. She is 19 years old. I live in Kingston upon Thames and my budget is £5-6000. I was thinking of a Volkswagen Polo...

Can you recommend a solid, reliable family estate car for £10,000?

Which car would you recommend as good, solid, reliable family estate that is comfortable and will go on forever? I have in mind Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. I am looking at secondhand with a maximum £10,000...

Which mid-size estate would you recommend for £8000?

I have £8000 to spend on a mid-size estate. I have narrowed it down to the Mondeo, Passat or Vectra. I will get more for my money with Ford or Vauxhall, but will I get better reliability? Should it be...

Should I buy this 2002 Mercedes-Benz C220 with 89,000 miles?

I have been considering purchasing a 2002 C220 Mercedes-Benz CDI Avantgarde Estate. It has FSH, has completed 89,000 miles and is being sold by a reputable dealer for £6495. I have just retired and do...