Why is the 508 RXH offered with such a big discount?

I have seen discounts of £7,500 offered on the 508 RXH - which should compensate for the likely heavy depreciation. I know that the gearchange is said to be jerky, but have you any information on the reliablity...

Is this 12-year-old, low mileage Mazda likely to cause me problems?

I've been offered a 12-year-old Mazda estate with just 12,000 miles on the clock. It's been used only for trips to the local shops. Please would you tell me what problems I might have as a result of this...

Is there a slightly smaller, more economical version of the Honda CR-V?

We are in our mid-seventies and have owned our 2003 Honda CR-V automatic since new. Apart from Honda servicing, it has cost us nothing except tyres and windscreen wiper blades. It is the best car we have...

Thanks for recommending the Mazda 2 - I'm really pleased with mine.

In October 2008, based your Car Review of the Mazda 2, I sold my 138,000 trouble-free mile Honda Jazz and bought a Mazda 2 TS2. This has been by far the best all round small car I have ever owned. The...

Suzuki Splash or Suzuki Swift?

I own a six-month-old Suzuki Swift which I bought VAT-free last year. My wife is now looking at a Suzuki Splash, which I think may be a mistake. They are currently available from £7777 (for a 1.0-litre)...

Should I keep my reliable Toyota Yaris?

I have owned a 2004 Toyota Yaris T-Spirit D-4D 5-door hatchback with 1.3-litre diesel engine since I bought it new. It's done 77,000 miles and gives about 65mpg. I think it has a chain cam (am I right?)...

Should I pre-empt my BMW 320d's turbo failure and replace the unit now?

My 2002 E46 BMW 320d Sport which I have owned since new has now done 168,000 miles. It is always serviced at the correct intervals. The car is still on its original turbo. People told me this would fail...

Which small car offers reliability and ease of access for a disabled passenger?

We need a reliable new car which should be five-door with a high seat for both driver and disabled front passenger. I have a 10-year-old Toyota Yaris that I have found really reliable so would like to...

Do I need to let the turbo on a Skoda Octavia cool down before switching off the engine?

Can you advise me please? I am thinking of getting a bigger car and have my eye on a Skoda Octavia. If I go for a model with the 1.4 TSI 122 BHP engine will I have to let the turbo 'spool' down before...

I'm really pleased with my Lexus IS 250, and I think it's superior to my old BMW 318i.

I was looking for the same thing as MH and was considering Audi, BMW and Mercedes, but I saw a nice Lexus IS 250 Multimedia going through unsold at BCA in November and took a closer look. So I decided...