Buying a 4x4 used car - what would you recommend?

I have a small budget of 3,500 - 5,000 and would like to buy a small 4x4. I have been looking around at these models: Toyota RAV4 (2003-5), Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail, KIA Sportage (2005). Two parts...

A four-seater cabriolet for £6K

I am about to spend £6K on a four seater convertible. For this money I can get a newer shape CLK, an Audi A4 or a SAAB 9-3. Out of these which would you go for and what model? I do not do high mileage...

Damage on nearly new Hyundai spotted one week after purchase

Last week I purchased a Hyundai ix35 from a Hyundai dealership. This weekend when giving it its first wash I noticed the area above the drivers door handle lots of small imperfections and bubbles in the...

Changing my wife's car - how does this sound?

Bought my wife a Xsara Picasso Desire 2.0l Diesel in 2006 - 05 plate with 500 miles - now done 41k and next May will be eight years old which you indicate might be when problems start. Apart from Citroen...

My boyfriend has just passed his test - what should he buy?

My boyfriend has just passed his driving test at 59 and now wants to buy a car for getting to work, about 15 miles a day and some leisure use. He only has about £3000 to spend and needs plenty of legroom...

Buying a new Ford Ranger Pick-up in Thailand. Can you help?

From regular reviews of your website, you obviously know a lot about car ownership in Thailand. I am from UK and I will be spending more time in Thailand. I want to buy in a cash deal a new Ford Ranger...

Secondhand Golf or new Focus?

I am in the market for a different car, sadly getting rid of my incredibly reliable, but old Corsa. I could get another cheap and cheerful car, but I probably need something a bit bigger and have looked...

Considering buying a Mercedes-Benz SL

I am considering buyind a Mercedes Benz SL 350/500 from 2002-2006. I recall from your column that there were lots of problems with Mercedes engines of this period where the gearbox oil was contaminated...

Alternative to Honda CRV?

We need to replace a Honda CR-V with an insurance payout (max £7000). We like the CR-V, but wondered if you could recommend an alternative which was less expensive to run. Need a large boot for carrying...

What do you think the chance is of a discount on a BMW X3 or Land Rover Freelander?

We are thinking about buying a BMW X3 or a Land Rover Freelander 2. There is £5000 off the old model, what discount should we try to get on a new car or a used one? Our trade in is very low, so a cash...