Are there any issues with the Citroen C4 Picasso?

I am about to buy a Citroen C4 Picasso petrol manual car. I travel about 10,000 miles a year with a few short trips and currently have a 2003 Renault Scenic. Is there anything that I should be aware of...

Where can I get the best deal on a Citroen C1?

My other half wants a new 2012 99g/km Citroen C1 VTR five door with metallic paint, ABS, air conditioning, self locking and power steering. Any ideas where I could get the best price?

Why are Volkswagen Beetles not imported into the UK in greater numbers?

Volkswagen has finally launched the 2012 Beetle, but it's limiting UK deliveries to 3000 this year, and is saying that the automatic version won't be available until next year. Searching the internet,...

Is buying on finance the best way of getting a good deal?

Does the Chevrolet Cruze have the same engine and automatic gearbox as an Astra, Suzuki, or SAAB? I went to a car dealer about a Honda Jazz and the finance manager tried to convince me that it's better...

New i30/ceed - diesels reliable?

You tend to advise against turbodiesels in general on reliability grounds on 3+ year timescales. However, in i30 and cee'd reviews you appear to recommend the diesel engine. Is this purely because of warranty,...

Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta or Citroen?

Our daughter is planning to buy a new car. She is considering a Toyota Yaris T2 3-door, a Ford Fiesta or a similar model Citroen. I would appreciate your advice. She will only be doing short journeys most...

Which Motability car to replace my Nissan Note?

In 2009 you recommended a Nissan Note auto on Motability for easy access and higher seating. Your advice was spot-on, thank you. Now I am looking to replace it, should I go for another Note or perhaps...

Is it time to say goodbye to our 100,000-mile-old Ford Focus?

We currently run a 2003 Ford Focus TDI which we have been reasonably happy with, some comfort issues apart. It has 108,000 miles on the clock and a few dents and scratches which we have not had fixed....

We want to replace our 2009 Ford Focus with something more powerful - what do you suggest?

We currently have a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 automatic. We find this car very underpowered and have been looking to change to a Volkswagen Golf. The sales people are trying to get us interested in a Golf...

Looking to replace my 2011 Skoda Octavia with a petrol car to avoid DPF problems - what do you suggest?

I have an 8000 mile 2011 Skoda diesel Octavia estate but now no longer do the miles needed to avoid DPF problems. I need a car (not necessarily an estate, but I wouldn't mind another) to cope with golf...