Slugs an snails

I wrote to you several weeks ago regarding trading in my 5 year old X-Type Jaguar 2.0 diesel estate for a smaller car. You helpfully suggested a Mazda and I am currently looking at a Mazda 3. Doing a...

Quiet family car

My current Honda Civic is due for change & I'm wondering which of the current similar models (Focus, etc) are the quietest, especially in respect of road noise. The Civic is great on good surfaces but...

Main at traction

We are looking for a small 4-wheel-drive vehicle, 4/5 doors, low emissions, good mpg, new or second hand in price range £18,000 - £20,000. Your advice would be welcomed, please.

Petrol or diesel?

I am looking to upgrade from my 2003 VW Polo to something a little bit bigger. I commute 50 miles a day (round trip) but undertake short journeys during the day. Would I be better buying a Petrol or a...

What new hatchback?

I have a 12-year old 5-door Rover 420Gsi and my wife has a 10-year old 3-door RAV4. We want to sell both cars and get one new petrol 5-door medium-size hatchback, eg Golf or similar size. We are both...

I need a smallish automatic car, but comfortable for a 6ft 4 in man

I need to buy a small-ish automatic car, second hand. It needs to be comfortable for a 6ft 4in man and have 5 doors. I've driven the VW Golf and Ford Focus automatics, both diesel and quite like them....

Trading a Land Rover Freelander for a used small family car

I have a Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 XS, full black leather, bought new by me in June 2008, 27,000 miles in grey, aprox £18K trade in. I want to save on my motoring costs. I'm a single mum, no longer...

Buying a Toyota Corolla T Sport Compressor

Any comments on a Toyota Corolla T Sport Compressor, 06 plate, 45000 miles? Is it worth buying? Anything in particular to watch out for? Price is £7250, main dealer.

Buying a small family car, automatic, with good fuel economy for under £10k. What would you suggest?

I have up to £10,000 to spend on a used car. My wife, who will do most of the driving, can only use automatics. We will do less than 8000 miles per year, but fuel economy (both urban and motorway) is very...

New Ford Focus - could you let me know about the handling

I wanted to ask you a favor, I have read few 2012 Ford Focus reviews and everyone say it's comfortable and the build quality is fantastic, but almost everyone say that old car was more engaging to drive. I...