V60 or 508

Whick car do you recommend? Volvo V60 DRIVe(powershift) or the Peugeot 508 EMG? I have tried them both, but read so many reviews about the bad 508 EMG! Is it really that bad? Should I rather go for the...

Why is Skyactiv tech unlikely to cause problems?

Why is the Skyactiv system less likely to cause problems than a 'regular' diesel. I am also aware of your recommendation to only buy a diesel if you do 15K or more miles a year. Does this still hold? I...

Stop/Start with a turbo engine - problems?

I am interested in buying the latest Ford Focus Titanium with the Turbo 150bhp engine has STOP technology. If as is suggested by Honest John Turbos must be idled after running at speed to allow them to...

Bought a car with a new engine without realising.

I've bought a used 2010 Skoda Octavia VRS. When purchased, I purchased on the assumption that at 21,000 miles the car was on its original engine. I later found out that only one month before purchase...

New Audi Q3 - cheapest way to buy?

I have decided to purchase a new Audi Q3 Automatic Diesel 177bhp SE and wondered what the cheapest way to purchase would be. I have the option to trade in my 2008 VW EOS or sell that privately and I also...

New car sat nav - shouldn't maps be up to date?

Surprised to find the maps on my new Range Rover's factory sat nav are more than three years out of date. New roads, changes to junctions etc in last few years are not reflected. Is this normal or reasonable?

Are Honda ever likely to offer a diesel CR-V in Thailand?

I live in Thailand and want to buy a new largeish vehicle such as Toyota Fortuner, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Pajero, Chevvy Captiva. I need something to seat 5 minimum and really prefer diesel. Do you think...

Changing to a Yeti from an Alfa 147?

I have a 10 year old Alfa 147 2.0 petrol owned from new, now with 64k miles on the clock and am thinking of changing for a Skoda Yeti 4X4 to make it easier for me to get to work in the winter - I run a...

Which trim level for my new Jazz?

We currently have a Mercedes A 170 but would like to change to a new Honda Jazz, but which model to buy for best value for money and most comfort economical driving? Quite interested in the hybrid model...

What extras are worth getting?

Many thanks for your suggestion of a Swift, Agila or i10 for an automatic. We've bought a Swift and are picking up on Thursday. We've been offered £299 gap insurance (which we'll get independently after...