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I want to buy a new car with lower emissions. I travel about 30,000 miles a year, which includes my 80 mile round commute. I have £30,000 to spend and would like something fun, with low BIK tax and good...

I'm about to change jobs and give up my Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI Highline estate. I will need to purchase a car and will be doing circa 35,000 miles per year. I have a budget of around £10,000 and have...

My mother is looking to replace her old Volkswagen Golf. She has a budget of £12,000, but wants an automatic that is basic and economical. What do you suggest?

I am still looking for a 4wd pickup and have been impressed by the ‘Extra-cab’ versions of the Isuzu and Ford because they have a rear hinged doors into the space behind the front seats. I have driven...

I am considering buying a Ford Focus with a 1.0 EcoBoost engine, which has been engine of the year for two years running. However, the fuel consumption figures on your website and various road tests show...

I have been driving Honda Civics for about the last 15 years or so and have loved them. My current Civic is well overdue for a change. But what has Honda done to the rear window? I positively hate it and...

For the last three or so years I have dieseled up my Subaru Forester at our local Jet station. Recently, I had to do it at a Waitrose where I filled up with Shell. My average mpg on Jet had been around...

I need a large, economical and low tax group six seater. The car must have a low tail gate with the possibility of having three child-car seats across the back and feature sliding doors. Any ideas?

We are looking to replace our old Volkswagen Golf Plus, which we love to drive. The problem is we need a bigger boot and better fuel economy. We'd prefer chain driven as opposed to cambelt.
We have £12,000...

I'm looking to buy a used seven seater: it must be reliable as well as economical to run (fuel, insurance, road tax). What would you recommend?