Buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara - which model would you recommend?

I'm looking to buy a mid-size 4x4 which I will mostly drive in town. I like the look of the Suzuki Grand Vitara and have a budget of £5k-£10k. I would like to change the wheels, add spoilers and other...

New baby on the way, which car should we get for £13k?

We have our first child arriving in six months and have £13,000 to spend on a used car that needs to be safe, reliable, spacious and hopefully cheap to run/insure. We need a decent sized boot and are looking...

Buying a small auto - B-MAX or Jazz?

We currently own a Suzuki Swift with a manual gearbox on a 2007 plate. We are considering changing it for a 1.6 petrol Ford B-MAX (2013 model) with a PowerShift gearbox. Or a Honda Jazz 1.4 CVT on a 2012...

Buying a used auto - Hyundai i10 or Toyota Yaris Hybrid?

I am looking to buy a used car with an automatic gearbox. I have shortlisted the Hyundai i10 and Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Both are 2014 models. Which would be more reliable in your opinion and better for travelling...

Most reliable SUV/crossover for £5500?

I want to buy a second hand 4x4. I'd like an SUV or crossover that is reliable, as I travel a lot on motorways and country roads. The running costs also need to be low, along with affordable repair costs...

What should I look out for when buying a used SEAT Ibiza?

I am thinking of buying a used (2008 model) SEAT Ibiza diesel However, it has 97,000 miles on the clock, is this too much? What typical faults with this car I should look out for?

What is a reasonable discount to expect on an ex-demo vehicle?

I'm looking to buy an ex-demo car. I've seen a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDI Blue Drive Premium SE auto with seven-seats. The dealer is offering it at £32,500, an 18.7 per cent discount off the list price....

Do you recommend the 2011 Ford Mondeo?

I have a simple question because I do not understand a lot about cars. I did a lot of research and I really like the Ford Mondeo 2011 Titanium X automatic. I've seen one for sale with 50 000 miles for...

Is the Citroen C3 Picasso a good used buy?

My daughter is keen on buying a Citroen C3 Picasso VTR Plus for £3750. It has a petrol 1397cc engine with 53,000 miles on the clock. Can you please tell me if the price is fair and if the engine size is...

Best £10k car for a 600 mile commute?

Can you suggest a car around the £10-£12k mark that's suitable for long distance commuting. I'll be doing around 500-600 mile a week. I was considering a Ford 1.5 TDCi Econetic, although slightly concerned...