Why is a younger, higher mileage car a better buy than an older, lower mileage car?

In your answer to 'Three Pointed Tsar' on 6 October you said that it is better to buy a car with mileage too high than too low. Why?

Road tax - the bands seem unfair for two similarly-engined cars?

I have just retaxed my wife's Volkswagen Golf Mark 5 Bluemotion, and my own 1997 Audi A4 TDI 110, both of which we've owned from new. Despite the fact that they run on similar 1.9-litre TDI engines, I...

Tax hypocrisy - do you agree?

On the subject of the road fund do you have a view as to where it is going? I'm not a fan of road tolls for existing roads. I feel it is now highly unfair with owners of new efficient cars paying little...

What do you think of the Megane Sport Tourer engine?

I am considering changing my 2009 Renault Laguna 205GT Turbo for a Renault Megane Sport Tourer GT. The 1.2-litre turbo injection engine seems an interesting and economical development and is road tax exempt....

Is the road tax system unfair on owners of older vehicles?

I run a 1998 BMW 318 Touring, owned since new, with a mileage of 128,000. I pay £215 road tax and my annual mileage is about 7000. I feel the charge is unfair in that certain new models will pay nothing...

Can you suggest a replacement for our Smart Car?

I want to exchange my 2004 Smart Fortwo for a similar small car, predominately used for short in-town journeys. We have another car for longer trips when three or more seats are needed. It needs upright...

Road tax mix up on a BMW?

Can you tell me the technical reasons why a 2007 118d 3d is 123 g/km but after September it's 119 g/km when they seem identical cars? BMW could not say, only said cars manufactured after September 2007...

SORN problems of my own making

I am a bit of a prat. I have a 1972 MG midget 1275, the car has not run for 15 years. I moved house 10 years ago and with all the activity I did not regester it at our new address. I therefor do not have...

I have an old vehicle with a V5 which has been stored for 30 years. It has no SORN. Can I now get one without penalty?

I have have an old vehicle which I have stored for 30 years. I do have a V5 for it but no SORN. I have been abroad for many years and was not aware that I need to have one. Can I now obtain a SORN without...

Why can't a get a refund for my tax disc?

My wife & I both have personalised number plates & for the 3rd time I have lost out with DVLA when changing the registration to a new car. The total of the money involved is now approaching £350. We have...