Buying new small car but want automatic gearbox.

I wish to replace my wife's Citroen C3 with a new similarly sized car but require an automatic gearbox. Whilst impressed by reviews of Ford Fiesta, it seems that the automatic box available in only certain...

Does the Citroen C3 have a DPF

I'm looking at buying a Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 70 Airdream+ (August 2009 model). I have heard some real scare stories about DPFs costing an arm and a leg to replace. Do you think the car will have a DPF?...

Should I change or keep my current car?

I am looking to change cars because I want to drive more economically following a change in my income. I drive a Mercedes B180 CDI Auto on an 08 plate. While I love the comfort this car provides the Maintenance...

Citroen C3 1.6 automatic - what do you think of them?

I am looking at a Sept 11 ,61 plate Citroen C3 1,6 automatic exclusive at £8995 from main dealer. Are you happy with this automatic? Test drive was good. However I hired by chance a Hyundai 130 1.4 manual...

New Panda - what do you think of the TwinAir?

I'm on the point of buying a new Panda Twinair and was wondering if there have been any issues, reliability or otherwise, with this new type of engine. The car will be used as a motorised shopping trolly...

Buying a new car – what would you recommend?

My car was recently written off in an accident where someone went into the back of me. My car was a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa Elegance 1.2. If my budget was around £2500-£3000 for a replacement, what would you...

Which of these represents the best buy?

Unfortunately I can't take too much time over the purchase as the car is needed soon so I would appreciate your help. I have narrowed a search down to 2 Nissan Notes with identical specifications and...

Buying a three-year-old Polo. What should I look for?

I am about to purchase a Polo 1.4 auto with less than 4,000 miles (it was an ex Motability car) what should I look out for as it has done such a small mileage for a 3 year old car? Will the tyres, battery...

Buying a secondhand small car - what would you recommend?

Given continual rises in train fares, its now become both cheaper and easier to buy a secondhand car. I live in London, and it would be used for travelling out of the capital on weekends. My council impose...

What is a safe small car?

My son was unfortunate to have an accident in his Mini One. We were impressed with the safety features of the Mini which enabled him to walk away from the accident. On looking for a replacement car...