I'm replacing my diesel Land Rover Evoque for a petrol SUV - what do you suggest?

I recently had the 'restricted performance' limitation appear on my 2013 diesel Land Rover Evoque (it has done 35,000 miles). I stopped and switched off, waited a short while, then restarted and it had...

We want a petrol automatic and decent acceleration - is the Audi Q2 or SEAT Ateca better?

My wife and I are 75 yrs old and torn between a SEAT Ateca and a Q2 Audi.We want a smallish SUV, petrol and automatic with 0-60mph acceleration time below 9 seconds.

Should I sell my six year old Volvo XC60 and buy a petrol replacement?

I am seriously concerned with all this talk about a diesel backlash coming from the government and motoring press. I have a six year old Volvo XC60 and I'm really worried that it could be heavily devalued...

What's the most economic petrol car I can get to do 20,000 miles per year?

I currently drive a 2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that has done 182,000 miles. What should I replace it with on a maximum budget of £12,000? I need a workhorse to do 20,000 miles a year (80 per cent...

With the backlash against diesel, can we expect to see more petrol engine cars?

With the upcoming tax changes and the potential backlash against diesel, can we expect to see more petrol engine cars? I would love to see a Ford Kuga with a 2.0-litre 240PS EcoBoost engine.

Should I buy my new SEAT Ateca through a broker who can negotiate a discount?

After having diesels for over thirty years, I'm now due for a new car which will be a petrol. My annual mileage is 10,000 and I think the Seat Ateca should fulfil our needs and we will go for the 1.4 Xcellence....

Should I get a Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic for a reliable auto?

I'm looking for a reliable torque converter hatchback, must be a petrol automatic. I've narrowed it down to either a Mazda 3 2.0 (2014 -) or a Honda Civic 1.8 (2012 -). Can you help me decide which to...

What's the cause of white smoke and emulsion on the on the inside of the oil filler cap?

What is the cause of white exhaust smoke, even when the car is warm, from my 2008 Renault Modus 1.2 petrol with 32,000 miles on? There is also a small amount of emulsion inside the oil filler cap but no...

What convertible should I buy for £20,000?

I currently have a BMW 318is which is getting on and have £20,000 to spend on a new car. I would like something used that's a nice, petrol, manual and possibly a convertible. The pedal positioning in my...

Should I replace my diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol or hybrid alternative?

My NHS lease car is due for replacement soon. I drive a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5, mainly on A and B roads in Devon, up to 17,000 miles a year. With uncertainty around diesels being taxed more in the future,...