Buying a used MPV for £7k - what are my best options?

We currently run a 2007 C4 Grand Picasso 1. 6HDi, at only 78k the turbo has blown, fortunately a warranty company is supplying a new one but a local specialist told me that the PSA 1.6HDi is a mucky engine...

Mis-sold an Audi A4 TDI with an engine remap

I have just bought a 2007 Audi A4 TDI 170 which has been remapped, I bought it as a family car to go to work and take my son to and from nursery. I don't know a lot about cars and the trader I bought it...

Honda Civic 2015 - diesel or petrol?

I am looking to buy a Honda Civic 2015. I am currently doing fairly short trips to work 5 days a week with my Ford Focus diesel (around 15 mins in the city area) creating all sorts of engine troubles....

Mercedes-Benz S-Class - a good used buy?

I am looking to buy a 2006 S-Class W221 which has done 98K miles and comes with 1 year dealer warranty. it has been converted to LPG. Can I ask how expensive is it to maintain and service the car. Are...

Kia Venga automatic 6 speed

Is the Kia Venga automatic now available with 6 speed torque convertor autobox? Which car will be best on motorway among these compact autos - Kia Venga, Honda Jazz, Yaris Hybrid, Nissan Note? I have not...

Narrowing down sports car choice

I have been looking around and considering a new car and settled on a sports car/coupe/convertible. The ones that grab my attention the most are the BMW Z4 (newer model), Toyota GT86, Audi TT black edition...

Which SUV to buy?

I have around £35.000 to spend on a new 4x4 car. The ones I have looked at so far are Discovery Sport, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and BMW X1. I think I have seen so many, I am more confused than ever on which...

Buying a Jaguar F-Pace

I've waited months for the Jaguar F-Pace but can't afford the 3.0-litre petrol. In dealer queue for 2.0-litre diesel but nervous about bad reports on diesel engines. Is this such a bad option? To be used...

Medium size automatic

After 224000 miles my trusty Golf TDI auto is due for replacement. As much as I love the build quality of the Golf, I hesitate to go straight for another Volkswagen auto (possibly a 1.4 petrol) because...

Is now the time to choose petrol if buying a used car?

I have been a convert to diesel for 10 years on account of economy and torque. I am about to buy either a BMW 320i Touring or a BMW 118i. The reviews consistently place the diesel version as the best in...