Has the EcoBoost engine reported any problems yet?

I'm looking at a 12 to 18 month old Ford Focus or Cmax. The 1.0 EcoBoost has been around a while now, have any problems arisen in longevity or is it as good as it appears? Can't see diesel as an option...

Should I change from diesel to petrol?

I have a Nissan Qashqai DCi 1.5 diesel with 50,000 on the clock. I do 10,000 miles a year. I am 76 years of age, thought this car would see me out but diesel appears to be getting a bad name. We love it...

What car should an elderly driver get for £20,000?

An 80 year old friend is looking for a new car and has difficulty getting into cars which are too low down. She previously owned van like cars when her husband was alive to accommodate his wheelchair,...

Which 4-6 year old estate should I get for reliability and driving pleasure?

A while back you recommended a Honda Civic for my daily commute. I'm mightily happy with it but now I need a petrol Estate. Up to say 6 years old, capable of carrying 5 adults and two dogs. Fuel economy...

What are my chances of claiming against the dealer who sold me a faulty Jaguar XJ?

I bought a 2012 Jaguar XJ for £15,500 from a small dealer and it had done 111,000 miles. Took it for a service and cam belt (which I knew it would need) and was advised it needed a new gearbox! There was...

What family car should I buy with £9000?

I have a 2010 Audi Q5 but want to change it for a car that is a family car. I want something that's low tax, £20, and low group insurance but still a decent car. £9000 is my limit. Please help.

Should I get my Honda CR-V serviced sooner than my service plan requires?

We have a Honda Civic 1.8 and will be buying a diesel Honda CR-V 160PS soon. Both cars come with a 5 year annual service plan which seems to cover at least oil and filter changes but is at 12,500 miles...

Buying a new petrol car with sizeable boot for £22,000 - what would you recommend?

We want to change our Honda Jazz for something bigger and higher off the ground. We want a petrol engine and sizeable boot and have a budget of around £22,000. We are looking at the Peugeot 2008, Nissan...

What is your opinion of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf VII 1.4 as a long term buy?

What is your opinion of a 2016 Volkswagen Golf VII 1.4 as a long term buy (7/10 years) with less than 10,000 miles per year being driven? Probably starting with about 9-12,000 miles already on the clock?

Should I buy the Audi A4 Allroad in standard or sport?

I'm about to buy an Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 190 TDI S tronic and can't decide between standard and sport. I am concerned about the negative impact 18-inch wheels might have over comfort compared with 17-inch...