Thanks for your recommendation for the Hyundai i10.

On April 17 2010 you advised a reader that a Hyundai i10 1.2 auto was a great little car. At that time I was 82 and with similar needs, so I took your advice and bought an i10 auto. It has proven to be...

Which SEAT Ibiza TSI has the 3-cylinder engine and is it reliable?

The only Ibiza TSIs on sale that I can find in 5-door SE version are two 2010/61s and they have the 3-cylinder engine, advertised as 1.2 TSI 105PS. Is this as good as the 4-cylinder version? Or do three...

What do you recommend to replace our Renault Clio?

We are looking for a new car, preferably a forecourt model or demonstrator with less than 5000 miles on the clock so we can avoid instant depreciation. We currently drive a 2003 Clio Billabong and have...

Will my Mercedes-Benz 220D benefit from Shell V-Power diesel?

I have been trying to decide whether my C-reg Mercedes-Benz 220D, extremely well looked after by a Mercedes specialist family in West Hampstead, would benefit from using Shell V-power diesel. Cost would...

Can you recommend a used car with good fuel economy?

I’m looking for a quiet and reliable car for long motorway work. I cover 15,000 – 20,000 miles a year. So far I have driven a 2012 Honda Civic 2.2 DTEC and a 2011 2.2 CTDI. I’ve also driven a SEAT Exeo...

Turbo boosted petrol engines - are they any good on the motorway?

The 1.0-litre 'Ecoboost' petrol engine in the Ford C-MAX is amazingly swift and responsive, can such an arrangement really deliver long-term on A-roads and motorways? I have never owned a turbo-boosted...

Can you recommend a 4x4 for carrying items to mainland Europe?

We require a 4x4 (either permanent or selectable) to carry household and other items to and from mainland Europe. New or secondhand. Our mileage is around 15,000 per annum, mainly longer journeys, and...

Best small car for commuting to work?

I'm looking to change the car to use for commuting to work. I have £5000 to spend and will do 15,000 miles a year. I’m considering a 2002 Ford Focus, but would like something smaller and cheaper to run....

Why doesn't my Mini One D return its quoted mpg figures?

I have recently bought a Mini One D Baker Street, quoted as capable of 74.3mpg. I struggle to get 52 even on a long run and so does my dealership. This is a 30 per cent shortfall from the quoted figures...

Why doesn't our Chevrolet Aveo return its quoted mpg figures?

I am writing to you regards the 1.2 Chevrolet Aveo LT we have just bought. We acquired it on 25 March and have now done 3000 miles but just don't seem to be getting anywhere near the 60.1mpg combined that...