Is a small diesel suitable?

I really favour the Audi A1 1.6TDI diesel, but am concerned that with 5000 to 6000 miles per year it might be a problem. I do some motorway driving (about once a month) but the M6 is usually too busy...

Using a diesel for low mileages

I bought a Mazda 2 in mid-2007 and have only done about 14,000 miles, including a lot of short runs from cold. I am aware of the risk of clogging injectors and DPF etc, but it is difficult to do the...

Unused car

I have been given the chance to buy, from an elderly lady neighbour who is giving up driving, a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 115 Elite and I should like to know whether it would be a good buy, and, if so, what would...

Buying ultra low mileage cars

A very good friend has a 3 year old Honda Jazz for sale. It has only a few thosand miles on the clock and has remained virtually undriven since he had a stroke two years ago. What are the pitfalls of...

Could we postpone a full service on our Toyota Yaris due to its low mileage?

We have a 2009 Toyota Yaris with a mileage of only 2,400 on the clock after two years. The car received its first service at 1,023 miles. Although it would normally be due for a full service (quoted at...

Why are used Porsche Cayman prices way over the guide price valuations?

I am looking for a Porsche Cayman around £17,000 for my wife. We really like the car and I think we could afford one for doing around 6,000 miles a year. I am happy with a slightly higher mileage car if...

Petrol or diesel?

I am looking to buy a new small car, so far I like the Fiat Panda, good deals to be had, and good space for me as I am 6ft 4. The car will stand for 4 weeks at a time, and have mixed use for about a week...

New small cars

Have a Nissan Micra R reg and have only done 60,000 miles. She sadly needs to be replaced. What would you recommend for someone who usually only does town mileage, with occasional trips out in GB at...

Should I go for this car?

I've seen a Peugeot 206 from 2005, It's a Zest 1.1l with 10,400 on the clock. The condition is excellent, but I'm worried about the mileage, what problems might exist with 'low town mile' usage over...

Buying a Berlingo based motorhome

Should I buy the old, 31,000 mile Berlingo Motorhome I have found? The vehicle has had little or no servicing carried out in the last 8 years. Should I have a full 10 year service carried out, cam belt...