Should I buy a Kia Niro hybrid?

Have you had any feedback on peoples' experience with the Kia Niro hybrid? I am replacing our diesel Venga as I require more refinement. I have had diesels for the past 30 years and like the torque and...

Will the new Honda Civic cause a drop in used (Civic) values?

I have been approached by a local Honda deal to sell my 2013 reg Honda Civic 1.4 i-VTEC SE five-door hatchback to increase their stock of used cars. Unsurprisingly at the same time they want to sell me...

Buying a Kia Niro - what paint protection, tyres and petrol would you recommend?

I've recently placed an order for a Kia Niro and am hoping it will be an economical, safe and reliable car for my family that won't be entirely lacking in driver satisfaction. I wanted to ask your advice...

Are the new Volvo 2.0-litre engines any good?

I understand that Volvo has updated its D2 engine in the past year and its is no longer a 1.6 but it is a 2.0 engine. Is there any data on how this has affected the Real MPG of the V40 and V60 models?

Buying a new SUV - SEAT Ateca or Mazda CX-3?

I read your review of SEAT Ateca and I was wondering what would you choose if you were in my position? I live in a place where winters can be very strong , with lots of snow , also the curvy roads do...

Need a family car capable of carrying bikes

I have recently retired and will be handing back my trusty Volvo V70 company car, which has doubled as our family car for the past few years. I am now running a 2006 Ford Fiesta as my family car as a temporary...

Downing sizing from Nissan Qashqai - what should I get?

My Nissan Qashqai diesel CVT will soon be three years old. While I love the comfortable driving position and safety kit, I no longer need such a large car. Can you tell me what I should replace it with?...

Ford Powershift - which models are torque converter?

Having lost patience with the continual problems with the dry-pack Powershift on my Ford Focus, I have decided to replace it with a 2016 Focus automatic. How can I tell on the forecourt whether the transmission...

Why are new BMWs supplied with summer tyres?

I have recently bought a BMW 1 Series. After checking the vehicle I have discovered that it has summer tyres, though it was never specified when ordering the car. Wouldn't it be better if BMW fitted all...

Best SUV for £12k?

I'm thing of getting a used SUV. I have £12,000 to spend and was something that's comfortable, reliable and economical. I do 12,000 miles a year. What should I buy?