Should I buy a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper?

I am contemplating purchasing a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper convertible 1.6. It belongs to mature neighbour and is very much a second car for them. It has had one owner and done 63,000 miles. There are...

Should I buy a used Honda Insight?

I am looking at buying a used Honda Insight for around £9,000. Just wondered if I should be worried about the battery for this hybrid. I have heard reports of warning lights appearing on the dashboard....

Can you recommend a cheap used car?

I own a five-year-old Kia Venga petrol. The best I get from this car is 44mpg. So, with fuel prices increasing, I am looking to swap my car for something that's more efficient or electric. Can you suggest...

Is a used Skoda Fabia a good car?

I'm looking to buy a used Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI in SE L trim. The car is seven years old and has done 60,000 miles with two previous owners. It appears to have a full service history and is very clean and...

Buying a car online - why do I have to pay upfront?

I'm in the process of buying a car from a large car supermarket firm based in England.They have no outlets in Scotland so I have not yet physically seen the vehicle nor had a test drive. I'm now told that...

Ford Focus - how reliable is the PowerShift automatic gearbox?

How good or bad is the Powershift automatic transmission in comparison to a conventional torque converter transmission?

Can you suggest a ULEZ-friendly coupe for under £35,000?

I live in London and the impending ULEZ extension forces a reluctant sale of my much loved Euro5 BMW 640d. Everything about this car has been superb for the past five years but now is the time to move...

I need a reliable used car for £12,000 - should I buy a Toyota Prius?

I need a reliable used car. I only cover 5,000 miles a year, mostly local shopping trips and a monthly long journey to the Lake District from my home in North Yorkshire. I have seen a 2012 Prius for £12,000...

What documents do I need when buying a used car?

What documents are needed when buying a used car?

Should I buy a lower mileage, newish car or an older model that's high-spec?

Should I buy a higher spec or lower mileage/newer car?