Whiny Yaris?

I have noted in your Yaris article that the manual gearbox suffers from a whine. Is this whine something that is to be accepted or is it best to repair? Do you know what causes the whine?

The new Duster - 1.5 DCi okay for 10k miles per year?

I'm very tempted by the new Duster (I saw one in Renault Cardiff yesterday). I don't really do enough miles to warrant a diesel, but I would want the highest trim and diesel is the only engine available....

Buying a used family estate.

A Mazda 6 2004 estate bought just two months ago as a car that would give two-years trouble-free motoring turned out to be rotten underneath and a turbo fault led to camshaft damage. The car is not worth...

What comfortable mid-size car?

I need a reliable car that has soft/middling suspension, not the usual hard suspension of today. Also steering should not be heavy. I prefer Japanese but realise that I may have to leave them to get what...

Turbo problems with a Focus TDCi

I used to own a 2005 Focus 1.6tdci that had two turbo failures in quick sucession. I am aware that there is a problem with these cars and have disposed of mine. I liked the car and now want another Focus...

buying new car - recommendations for good mileage, environmentally sound, turbo feel, a bit funky

Have a 2003 Citroen C3 manual 1.4 diesel - which I love. However, it is getting a bit old and a bit small for our needs. I commute to work some 30 minutes each way, run errands, drive teens. Occasional...

What car for carrying a bicycle?

What is the best mid size estate or hatch back capable of carrying 1 bicycle. I like the reliability of Honda, the retained value of BMW and any technology which increases MPG and reduces VED.

Buying a new Honda Jazz- price

A main Honda dealer has quoted me the following for a new car. Do you think this is a good offer? Jazz 1.4 ES with metallic paint with a choice of colours. £13,431.00 on the road including the following:...

Decent buy for £7,500

I have been driving for 3 years now, owning a Peugeot 206 which has served me nicely. I have 3 years no claims with Aviva. Since my brother now drives, the time has come for me to buy a car of my own,...

Comfortable automatics

I have decided to empty the bank to get a good automatic car for my daily commute to work which is all done on motorways. I have a maximum budget of £8,000 but would preferably like to spend less. The...