Most recently answered reliability questions

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.

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?...

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...

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

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...

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...

I have been looking for a large estate or SUV - I have seen a 2007 Lexus RX 400h advertised with 45,000 on the clock for £14,600 by a Lexus dealer - full history with services having been carried out annually....

I am looking at buy a Hyundai Sante Fe (2008 model) with 70,000 miles on the clock. It's the rarer V6 2.7 Petrol engine. Is this reliable?

I have decided to sell my beloved Volvo S60 and get a smaller, more economical car. Could you help me to choose between Honda Jazz 2010 and the Honda Civic 2006?
I really like the practicality and reliability...

I am changing cars and am wondering if the Vauxhall Zafira (2007 model) is reliable. How often does the timing belt need changing and what is your opinion on them in general?