Need a reliable and practical car for £5k

I currently own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI BlueMotion. The CAN unit has just been replaced and I am worried about future reliability issues. Work travel is 24 miles per day and I have £5500 to spend...

Buying a used family car for under £4000

A friend requires a reliable car to replace her Citroen Picasso which is no more. She has £3500-£4000 to spend on an estate or small MPV and has previously enjoyed a Renault Scenic as well as the Picasso....

What's the most reliable petrol hatchback?

What is the most reliable mid-sized automatic petrol driven hatch or estate I can get on a budget of £10k plus trade in of 15 reg Dacia Sandero Stepway?

Is the Ford Fiesta automatic any good?

I am thinking of buying a 2012 Ford Fiesta. What are your views of the automatic gearbox on this model?

Need a reliable car - should I buy a Skoda?

I am considering a skoda Octavia estate. I would use winter tyres in the winter. Do you think it would be a reliable car for me?

Buying a BMW - 320 or 328?

Over the years I have had BMW 320 diesels without to many problems. Now I have retired and my mileage is now less than 10.000 a year I would like to change to a petrol version, either a 320 or preferably...

£1500 budget for reliable 50 mile commuter car

I have a £1500 budget for 50 mile daily commute and occasional motorway work, hatchback. I have looked at the 1.4 and 1.8 TDCI Fiesta and Focus. I have also seen some BMW 320TD compact, but at this budget...

Is the Yaris CVT reliable?

I am thinking of buying used (65 plate) Toyota Yaris petrol with a CVT automatic gearbox. Are you aware of any problems with the Yaris CVT box - or anything else with the car?

Replacing 2008 VW Golf 1.6 FSI Match

We are looking to replace our Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI. We have narrowed our shortlist down to the Kia Ceed, Mazda CX-3 and the latest Volkswagen Golf. Which are the best for reliability?

Problematic Honda Jazz - repair or sell?

My Honda Jazz had a new clutch two months ago (£800) and has now developed problems with the throttle body, which will cost £550 to fix. It is 2005 model and has 105,000 miles on the clock. Should I keep...