I fancy a nicer car - what should I get?

Ive just turned 23 but I have had my licence since the age of 18 and now with 2 years no claims discount. I feel after driving my small little round around its time to find a nice stylish car. My usage...

Which small cars have a sunroof and plenty of headroom?

Hello John, We're looking to buy a new small car, 5 doors, with an opening glass sunroof. First I thought it would not be difficult to find plenty of cars that meet our requirements, but we can only find...

Alternative to Golf SV - what's out there?

My current '04 Golf 5 has come to the end of its time at 151,000 miles. We quite like the look of the new Golf SV 1.6 diesel which we can get locally for about £21,500 and about £1,500 p/ex. Is there...

Buying an SUV - is a new Tiguan on the way?

I am considering buying a new VW Tiguan. In today's column you said a new model is imminent. The local dealer says VW have announced the end of 2016. Is this correct? If not could you suggest a similar...

Which wheels for a V40?

I am considering buying the Volvo V40 XC D2 Powershift. 17-inch wheels appear to be standard although 16" wheels are available at no extra cost, which should I choose and why please?

Buying an Eos - does the roof tend to leak?

I am considering buying a Volkswagen Eos but I have heard that there have been problems with leaking roofs. This is also now quite an old model, shortly to be deleted. Any thoughts?

Honda Civic: 1.8 petrol vs 1.6 diesel?

Can the 1.6 diesel be driven like a normal car without causing dpf problems? How long a drive before the engine is hot enough to burn the exhaust soot? I do a lot of short 4.5mile trips in winter I find...

First car for 18 yr old - lease new or buy?

My 18 year old son has just passed his driving test and is looking to purchase his first car. Likes the idea of new, something like a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost. What are his best options, to buy or lease?...

Mazda diesel or petrol

I have done 90,000 trouble free miles over four years in a Mazda 6 163 hp diesel. I love the way it drives, especially the way the engine responds. I am now retiring and am looking to buy a new Mazda 3...

Which small SUV or family hatch?

I am looking to buy a small petrol suv/hatchback and am looking at the Renault Capture, Volkswagen Golf and Citroen Cactus. I will be doing about 8,000 miles per year made up of 5000 motorway 3000 town....