Buying a used Mercedes SL 320 - a wise move or not?

I have seen a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Edition for sale, with full history and 87,000 miles on the clock. The asking price is £9970. I have always lusted after this car but could never afford one. Now...

Buying a used executive car - what's best?

I am a weekend commuter and cover around 700 miles a week. I have a number of old back injuries and comfort is a priority for me. I don't have a huge budget, and have been running a 2006 BMW 5 Series which...

what's the best £1000 car for a new driver?

I am 25 years old and I want to buy cheap car for around £1000 or less. I don't have any NCB so need something that’s cheap to insure and maintain. What do you recommend?

What's the best small car for under £3000?

I'm looking to buy a car between £2000-3000; efficient and reliable as I plan to keep it till it coughs its last breath. I note you've recommended the Toyota Yaris 1.3, but it's a bit small for my needs....

Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D or 1.8 V-matic

I drive about 12,000 per year and am looking at a 2009 Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D TR with 70,000 from a main dealer (Toyota approved, 12 months warranty) or a 2010 1.8 V-matic TR with 56,000 from a 'supermarket'....

Which Fiat 500 should I buy?

I’m a 25 year old female about to buy a Fiat 500 for work. My commute is about 50 miles each way on the M56, so fairly flat ground. Originally I was considering the TwinAir engine, but I was concerned...

Peugeot 206 or Honda Civic - which is most reliable?

I have a budget of about £2000 and need a small automatic. I have seen a couple of Peugeot 206s for sale: a 2005 1.4 at £2595, (61,000 miles) and a2006 1.4 at £2795 (35,600 miles). I’ve also seen a 2000...

Best £5k car for economy?

I need to buy a car to get me to work and back. I travel around 20,000 miles (mainly on the motorway) a year so fuel economy is important and I also have to give clients a lift occasionally so want something...

Buying a Volkswagen Tiguan - will if suffer from DPF issues?

My wife is looking to purchase a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and will be doing approx. 14,000 miles a year. She will be doing some motorway driving, approx. 15 mins each way a day. Which would be the best diesel...

Best used estate for under £4?

We want to buy a used estate for £4000. We have two medium sized dogs, two grandchildren and need something that will be reliable and have around 40,000 miles on the clock. We’d also prefer a manual, what...