Buying a medium sized hatchback - which is best for £6000?

I am looking for a small hatchback for my daughter in-law. She lives in London, but wants something with five doors. What would you recommend with a budget of £6000?

Can you recommend a reliable 4x4 for £5000?

We have a small farm and need to buy a used 4x4. It must to be reliable, versatile and able to cope with deeply rutted tracks in winter weather. We’d prefer a diesel, but fuel economy is not important....

Can you suggest an economical used car that can cover lots of motorway miles?

I currently drive a diesel Smart Passion car which is now approaching three years old and I wish to replace it with a second hand car of about six months old. I do not necessarily require a four seater,...

Should I buy an approved used car without seeing or driving it first?

I'm looking at buying a used Mazda. I’ve looked on the company’s used car finder and found a good Mazda 6 that meets the spec and price I want – the catch is it’s in the other side of the country. If this...

Which diesel is best for short journeys?

I'm looking at buying/leasing a new crossover. I play drums in a band so a small car is not an option. I work from home four days a week and drive a short urban journey once a week. Overall I cover 80...

Which used car is best for £4000?

My 65 year old mother needs to change her Peugeot 306 2.0 HDI estate. Can you recommend a replacement for £4000? It must be reliable and cheap to run, with reasonable storage. We like the Nissan Note,...

Bought a car but can't drive it due to missing paperwork - what can I do?

A few weeks ago I paid a deposit for a used Ford Focus ST. The car had a private registration, but the dealer said the paperwork was with the DVLA for the issue of a new plate. After a few days I grew...

Can you recommend a small and economical car for £4000?

My mother needs a small economical car that’s reliable. She drives around town most of the time and once a week she does a return trip of 100 miles to see her mother. Any suggestions? She has a budget...

How can I negotiate a discount on a secondhand car?

If I approach a dealer offering a secondhand car for £10,000 how much discount might I expect? What should be my starting bid?

Ford Fiesta or Fusion - which is best?

I’m looking to buy a used car and am considering either a Ford Fusion or a Fiesta, circa 2003-2004. I've read that the Fusion is more practical, but the extra weight makes it perform poorly with the 1.4...