Small automatic car - is it worth looking at the Mazda2 1.4 ASM?

I am learning driving automatic cars and thinking of buying a second hard small auto. I found that Mazda2 1.4 ASM seems cheaper than Toyata Yaris or Nissan Micra, and is keen to buy one. But the second...

Toyota Yaris Hybrid or Renault Zoe?

I'm looking to replace my car in next few months. My daily commute is about 10 miles each way. I play in a local orchestra (7 miles each way) and sometimes have to go to Milton Keynes (about 18miles...

First car for a taller person - any thoughts?

Buying a first car for a 17 year old who is 6 foot 7 inches. Any ideas for head/leg room and low insurance?

Turbo blown on a car bought two months ago - who covers costs?

I bought an 09 plate Audi A4 TDI two months ago from a non Audi garage but the turbo has blown already. The one thing that isn't covered by the warranty. Can I get my money back or the bill paid for...

New i30/ceed - diesels reliable?

You tend to advise against turbodiesels in general on reliability grounds on 3+ year timescales. However, in i30 and cee'd reviews you appear to recommend the diesel engine. Is this purely because of warranty,...

Rust on a used vehicle

Bought a Lexus RX300H from approved used Lexus dealer 6 weeks ago, about 200 miles from where I live. Upon cleaning for the first time noticed small patch of rust at bottom of rear door. Was advised...

Buying a new or second hand small car

My wife and I think its time to change our W Reg Ford Focus Zetec automatic. It has done only 67000 miles and serviced always with a ford dealer. We must have: a good no nonsence automatic and good seats,...

Help me in choosing my first new car. Needs to be low co2, powerful, smooth and economic

I am looking to buy my first car. After researching a lot, I've short listed these cars, as I am only interested in diesel hatchbacks: VW Golf Mk VI 1.6TDI Bluemotion Toyota Prius hybrid Skoda Octavia...

I need a new commuter car, but there's a catch...

Here my conundrum: I'm in the market for replacing my ageing Polo and am looking for something suited to my daily 55-mile round trip to work. With that in mind it needs to be comfortable, economical...

I was sold the wrong trim level

In Feb 2011 I bought what I thought was a pre-owned Mercedes C350 Estate CDI BlueEfficiency model. I emphasise BlueEfficiency because after owning the car for a year I renewed the tax and thought that...