Mercedes C200 CDI - loss of power

We purchased a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C200 CDI last year from a car supermarket in Sheffield. It has covered 46,000 miles and was serviced by the manufacturer up to 31,000 miles. It may be my imagination,...

Citroen C3 Picasso or Skoda Yeti?

I’m thinking of buying a nearly new car for my retirement, but can’t decide between the Citroen C3 Picasso or Skoda Yeti. I will only drive on short journeys and cover 5000 miles in a year. Which car should...

Buying a family friendly diesel estate for £6000

We are looking to buy a family diesel estate for around £6000. We are not rich people so reliability, practicality and fuel economy is very important; however, we do want prestige and all the things you...

Can you recommend a used compact 4x4?

What in your opinion is the best used smallish 4x4? It must be automatic (for my wife to drive), but we don’t mind which fuel type. At present we use a 1995 Toyota Rav4 automatic, but we feel we could...

Replacing a used Octavia - good idea?

I’m thinking of replacing my 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance hatchback 1.9 TDi. The car is great and tows a 1140Kg caravan with no problem, but I want to replace it with something that’s just three or four...

I want a petrol SUV - am I daft?

I am replacing my CR-V, and am actively looking at the Q3, Tiguan, Yeti & CX-5. All these sales people look at my strangely when I say I want a petrol model. I am retired, expect to do around 5K miles...

Which second hand roadster should I buy?

I want to buy a second hand roadster and have narrowed down my choice to the following two cars: 1) 2002 Porsche Boxster S 2) 2003 BMW Z4 What’s your opinion on these cars?

Buying a second hand car, but registration isn’t recognised on car valuation sites

I've put a deposit on a 10 year old Ford Focus with full history and HPI clear. When I put the registration number into various internet valuation sites however, they don't recognise the registration number....

Which Ford Mondeo should I buy, 1.8 TDCI or 2.0 TDCI

I'm looking for a used Ford Mondeo, my budget will probably get me something registered in 2008 or 2009. I notice that when new, the price differential between a 1.8 TDCI and 2.0 TDCI was only £400. When...

I have paid a deposit on a car, but what obligation does the dealer have to provide it?

I paid £1000 deposit on a car advertised at £6998 and the salesman confirmed zero per cent finance for the balance. The garage then put the car through its MoT and it "blew up", meaning it required a new...