Most recently answered reliability questions

What's the catch with the Lexus IS250? Servicing cost? Realistic MPG?

I am about to change my car. I can spend in the region of £20,000 plus whatever I can get for my 2004 Mondeo Ghia X 2.0TDCI with 46,000 miles. I tow a small caravan occasionally and my current annual mileage...

I currently drive a 2005 Mk2 Octavia Estate and it's done 114,000 miles. It's now getting to the age/mileage that one thing after another is starting to go wrong, and coupled with general wear and tear...

My wife is thinking of changing her excellent Toyota RAV4 petrol automatic for a smaller vehicle which is a petrol automatic with a chain cam engine. Reliability is paramount, followed by ride quality...

I have ordered a new 1.0-litre basic Volkswagen 'Take Up'. My supplier advised that the camshaft is belt driven. My earlier history of cam belts that have failed before they reach the recommended mileage...

I'm thinking of spoiling myself and spending £40,000 or more on a retirement present. So which sports car would you recommend that will not lose money long-term? Perhaps going for something like a Porsche...

I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more, possibly double for the right vehicle. Obviously...

My question is do you have any comment to make about Volvo V50 Estates? I have had three 7-Series Volvo Estates and decided to downsize but my garage who looks after me very well has warned me off the...

Should I let my turbocharged SEAT Leon 1.2TSi's engine idle for a minute or so to allow it to cool so the oil doesn't carbonise due to the heat?

I am looking for a petrol manual 4/5 door car for 4K/5K miles. Reliability and economy are important to me. What models/manufacturers should I look at?