Problems with low-mileage Volkswagen estate

I bought an approved 2009 Volkswagen Golf estate 1.9 TDI DSG with only 190 miles on the clock. After a few days I was forced to return it because the cruise control stopped working and the dashboard was...

Which Golf is best?

Is there likely to be much difference in reliability between an early Volkswagen Golf 2009/2010 1.2 TSI engine and the later 2011/2012 version?

What's a fair price for a second hand Honda Jazz?

I'm in the market for a Honda Jazz, but have received conflicting information on what a fair price for a 2005 1.4i-DSI SE would be. I have spotted a car for sale with 75,000 miles on the clock, with one...

Looking for a budget 4x4

I'm looking to replace my Ford Focus with something that I can comfortably use on a bumpy and muddy tracks in all weathers. I only have £3500 to spent and was considering the Skoda Octavia Scout, do you...

Need a reliable and cheap car for a tall driver

I'm 27 and have just passed my driving test. I am looking for a cheap car to run, but have a slight problem in that I am six foot eight inches tall and don't seem to fit into many cars. It’s not the headroom...

Can you recommend a car for my commute?

I am searching for a used car for £7000. I commute 40-miles every day on national speed limit moorland roads and urban 30-40mph roads. All have a broken road surface and the closer to work I am, the more...

Toyota Corolla oil consumption issues

I've got a 1999 Toyota Corolla and it has been superbly reliable. I was going to buy a newer model (approx 2005), but have read that the VVT-i engines use large quantities of oil after 40,000 miles. Is...

Buying a first car for £800 - what do you recommend?

I’m searching for my first car; I am 18 years old and have around £800 to spend. I’ve narrowed down my search to two cars that fit my needs and insurance groups, a 1998 Peugeot 306 or a 1999 Vauxhall Astra....

OAP looking for a new car with easy access

I am an old age pensioner and I want to replace my Renault Vel Satis. I am over six foot in height and have had both hips replaced, so my next car must have easy access. I have £17,500 to spend and am...

Missing spare key and wheel locking nut

I recently bought a car at a small independent dealership. The dealer only had one key for my new car so I decided to contact the previous owner. The previous owner said he had left two keys with the dealer...