I want a fun sports car and have been recommended the Mazda MX-5 - what do you think?

I would like to buy a secondhand sports car for occasional fun use. I have a budget of £3000 - £3500. The Mazda MX-5 has been suggested. What is your opinion and are there any other possibilities that...

Would you buy a Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia or Hyundai i30?

I am looking to purchase a new car. Which out of these three hatchbacks which would you think is the best option? 1. Ford Focus 1.6 petrol or diesel. 2. Skoda Octavia SE 1.4 petrol or 1.6 Diesel. 3. Hyundai...

Which model of Audi A4 would you recommend for economical maintenance?

I just passed my driving test and was considering buying a car. I'm 30 years old and an IT technician. I have always wanted to drive an Audi A4 but which year would you recommend? After reading up Audi...

Is there a reliable car my 19-year-old daughter can learn to drive in for under £6000?

I am looking for a good, reliable secondhand car for my daughter to learn to drive in. She is 19 years old. I live in Kingston upon Thames and my budget is £5-6000. I was thinking of a Volkswagen Polo...

Which reliable, economical manual car would you recommend for my 18-year-old daughter?

I am looking to buy a secondhand car for my daughter (she will be 18 in July) who is presently having driving lessons. I am looking for good reliability, good visibility, economical, 5-door, low insurance...

What's the most reliable and cheapest car I could buy for £1500?

I have been spoilt and been able to own mostly new cars in my motoring life. However, due to present circumstances, I require to purchase the best possible car, ie the most reliable, cheapest to run and...

Can you recommend a car with 4-5 seats and plenty of space for use as a laundry delivery vehicle?

I'm setting up an ironing service and want a vehicle that is economical to run and reliable. I will be picking up baskets and delivering ironed laundry. Ideally the vehicle should have space to allow me...

Would you recommend a high mileage BMW 3 Series E46 as a first car?

I am 24 years old with only named driver insurance and am now in the position to purchase my first car. I am looking for a car which is fun to drive, safe, with acceptable insurance and economical. I have...

Can you recommend a car with better economy and lower tax than our Renault Laguna 150dCi?

We have a Renault Laguna 150dCi as we currently do some long journeys in Europe. This will cease soon and we want something else with lower tax, better economy, lower insurance, and suitable for normal...

Recommend a long-lasting family car with room for five and a dog, with low running costs?

We are a family of 5 looking for a safe car that will last at least 10 very economical years and which can be serviced by our fantastic local backstreet garage. We need to get four of us in it regularly,...