Replacement for a Focus?

We will be replacing our 2001 Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 (85,000 miles, average condition) soon. We’ve been quite happy with the Focus, so will by another Focus estate. We’re looking to spend £7 – 10K for...

Do I need a new car?

My Ford Mondeo diesel 05 ghia x has now got 198,000 on the clock, in the last year in spent £2000 on the steering starter motor and a few smaller bits and pieces. Now the clutch is failing and the ford...

High mileage newer car vs low mileage older car

My 1998 1.8 Ford Fiesta diesel has just clocked 200k miles. Sadly, the bodywork is now starting to corrode and I’d like to change it for another small 5-door diesel hatchback before the winter sets in....

Buying a reliable used family saloon

I'm helping a friend replace her car, she's a mum with two primary-school-aged children, doing average mileage, but mainly short local distances (1 to 5 miles). Currently drives W/2000 BMW 318, which...

Which used car should I buy?

I do a lot of motorway driving from Midlands to London at least twice a month, and back and fourth from Birmingham to Leicester. Have seen two golfs, one is petrol 7,000 miles one owner, the other is...

Warranty from dealers

I have just brought a Fiat Punto 06 from a dealer for £3000. On the drive home I noticed some rattling noise ,but thought it may be because of the way I was driving it, due to it being a different car. The...

Most economical car a for 160 mile daily commute

In the new year I will be starting a 160 round mile commute daily, so over 3k miles a month. Approx 30 miles of this will be motorway, the rest fast A roads. I need a super-economical sub £2k car that...

Replacing Audi A4 Avant 2.6

I'm looking to bid farewell to my trusty 1997 Audi A4 2.6 Estate which has 200k on the clock. I'm looking for something just as solid and the same size but with much better fuel economy. I will be buying...

Buying a family car - need advice

I am planning to buy a used car and I would like to ask for some advice. Here are the main constraints: - has to accommodate 2 adults (I am 6'3'') and 2 children and gear (large boot) comfortably - 2x15...

Buying a new used car car for my 20k a year commute

I drive 20k miles a year, on a good mix of motorway and urban routes. I commute in heavy traffic and need a car that meets lots of criteria: Comfortable (cruise control, heated seats / wing mirrors, good...