Young driver: Looking for an economical commuter car

I am a young, male (aged 26) first time driver looking to get a new car for the commute to work (a daily 200 mile round trip, between 40-50k miles a year). I am looking to get something as economical as...

Buying new luxury small car - what would you recommend?

I am looking for a small car which is stylish outside and luxurious inside. It must have fully automatic transmission. My budget is about £20,000 and I am looking for a new - or nearly new - car. I have...

What should I replace my Peugeot 206 with?

I'm looking to replace my 2001 Peugeot 206. I’m looking for something no older than about four years and no more than £9000. I’m drawn to another 206 (now 207), but the Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz have...

Opinions on the Honda Civic?

My daughter and son in-law are looking to buy a Honda Civic, as it lots of room for the bits needed travelling with their young baby. They have around £8000 to spend - anything you would recommend or watch...

Buying my first car - which would you choose?

I would like to buy my first car. I have to choose between: Ford Focus 1.6 (2009) vs Opel Astra H 1.6 (2009) - or Ford Fiesta 1.4 (2010) vs Opel Corsa 1.4 (2010) Which car I should choose in each category?...

I'm after a hatchback/tailgate protector

Can you please give me the name of the maufacturer/supplier of the Hatchback Tailgate protectors that protect the car's bodywork when loading/unloading the boot? I have a 2008 Audi A3 and I know that...

Downsizing to a Focus (not a Fiesta)

Many thanks for the reply the other day about downsizing from a Vauxhall Zafira to a new shape Fiesta. Your advice most welcome but the wife has thrown a spanner in the works, and now quite fancies a 2008...

I'm looking for a new car to replace my Astra

I currently own a Vauxhall Astra CDTi (120) - it's lovely but is seven years old and needs to be replaced. I am currently considering a Ford Focus or Nissan Qashqai. I like a car with a bit of thrust,...

I'm looking for a replacement for my 2000 Daewoo Matiz

I need a small five-door manual, mainly for local runs but some longer drives, to replace a fantastic 12-year-old Daewoo Matiz SE which is showing its age. Used vehicle would be okay. Any suggestions?

Looking to buy a small automatic petrol hatchback as a second car.

I have recently bought a Mercedes-Benz C-Class auto, and in order to make things easier for my wife and I, it might make sense to purchase a small automatic as a second car for short trips. Annual mileage...