Buying a cheap, robust car

I live in an area where parking is incredibly scarce and tight and where bumpers tend to get scraped or scratched on an above-average basis. I'm thinking of replacing my current car, a silver MK6 1.6...

9 points - cheapest car to insure?

I recently got another 3 points on my licence. I now have 9. I'm 27 with only 1 year of no claims. My current car is an Audi a4 1.9 TDI Avant (1999), which is great for fuel economy but I'm pretty sure...

Buying a used Mercedes-Benz

I can afford up to £13,000 and drive less than 3,000 miles a year and wish to upgrade to a Mercedes, can you recommended which model would be best to buy and keep for 10 years plus? Car used mainly for...

Tyres for BMW X3

I am considering buying a used X3 but have been told that all 4 tyres must be changed at the same time, every time. Something to do with 4wd transfer box (?). I find this very strange - but is it true.

BMW 320D Touring or A4 2.0 TDi Avant

I have been running a Passat 2.0 Tdi SE for 5 years, trouble free and doing 25k miles per year. I am now looking to replace it and am considering either a 12/18 month old 320D Touring or (from DriveTheDeal)...

Buying a used A4 Avant - what engine?

Thinking of buying an Audi A4 Avant around 3 to 4yrs old. I am faced with 1.9 TDI,2.0 TDI, 1.8 FSI or a 2.0 FSI. I cover about 8-10 thousand miles a year and would hold on to a car for 8 years or so....

Best quality small auto or semi auto?

We need a small (not city or super mini) quality petrol car for local lanes/town parking and 5000 mile p.a.(currently have 5 year old MB A150). Back and leg problem means need to consider auto or semi...

Reliability of a Ford Focus 1.6 and 2.0 tdci

I will soon buy a Ford Focus 1.6 or 2.0 TDCi, even though I drive only about 15,000 km/year. Which of these engines is more reliable? I'm thinking about problems with DPF, DMF, turbo, ... Or should...

Astra 1.9 diesel a good buy?

I have Nissan Almera 1.5 petrol, 64,000 miles and I pay about £30 per week to travel. I drive in town and on the motorway. I always wanted to have an automatic diesel so I found a car - Vauxhall Astra...

Can I fit Ford Focus wheels to my Volvo?

I wish to fit winter tyres(205/55/16) for my 2007 Volvo V70 onto used steel rims but steels for Volvo are difficult to source. Can I use wheels from a Ford Focus of similar age as these seem to be readily...