What should I watch out for when buying a used MINI?

A friend in her early 20s is looking to buy a small car and her 'dream' is to get a MINI. However, her budget is likely to be only £2000 initially. There are examples in this price range available online...

Toyota Yaris - keep or sell?

I have a 2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3 with 72,000 on the clock. I'm looking for suggestions to replace in the future, either new or second hand. Currently only do 5000 miles per year, mainly urban but once-a-week...

Can you recommend a cheap second car?

I am looking for a second car for work/odd jobs that will otherwise ruin a new car. All it needs to be is cheap to run/buy and reliable. The top contenders are the last model Kia Rio 1.5 diesel and the...

Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI a problem engine?

I own a 2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI with a DSG gearbox. I am thinking of getting rid of it due to the numerous engine and DSG problems I have read about and its dated Volkswagen Polo rear suspension. I am...

Buying a used estate - Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring?

My son would like a "grown up car" he has two small children. He has £15,000. Should he go for a 2008 Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring? Which engine? Automatic preferred but not essential.

Renault Grand Scenic or Peugeot 5008?

I am in the process of buying a used car, but can't decide between a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 diesel and a 2010 Peugeot 5008 1.6 diesel, both are automatics. Is one car more reliable than the other?...

Is the Honda Civic a reliable used car?

I am looking to buy my first car and am debating buying used or investing in something nearly new. I need something reliable to get me to work each day, powerful enough petrol engine for motorway use...

Is it wise to buy a diesel Mondeo with 140,000 miles on the clock?

Would you buy a Ford Mondeo diesel with 140,000 miles on the clock? The car is 15 years old.

What are the pitfalls of buying a used hybrid?

My mother is looking to buy a Toyota Auris 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 CVT Auto (2011 model) with 43,000 miles on the clock. What are the pros and cons of a hybrid this age? She mainly drives around town on short...

Which car is best for £2k - Audi A2 or Toyota Yaris?

I would be grateful for your advice on buying a car on a budget of £2000 for mainly city driving but also the odd long-distance motorway journey. I would like a car that is cheap to run and maintain but...