Ex Hire cars - what's the problem?

If as you have stated, there is nothing to worry about when buying an Ex Hire vehicle then why don't car dealers state the fact that they are ex hire when selling a car? I can only think that they are...

Looking for decent car under £6k - any ideas?

After a pretty disastrous experience with my Hyundai i10 and the main dealers, I'm sick to death of it after 19 months and want to trade it for something around the £6k mark. I'm not too fussed about...

New Skoda Octavia - which petrol engine?

I am looking for a new family car, with size (boot and rear), practicality, comfort and reliability in mind, to keep for 5-7 years (budget 15-20k). With this in mind, the Skoda Octavia seems to offer the...

New car for retirement - please recommend

I am retiring in 6 weeks. I want a vehicle to transport wife, grandchildren, dogs and lots of luggage on holiday. I may also want to tow a small caravan. I have been looking at a Berlingo and a Dacia...

What van to use as an electrician? Must be small to medium size diesel for £750-£2000

I'm looking to try buy a small/medium van to use as a electrician diesel £750-£2000 budget What van is likely to be fairly cheap to run and maintain? Two seats is fine, an option with three seats would...

When will there be a new turbo petrol engine in the Peugeot 2008?

I read sometime ago that Peugeot were developing a new small turbo petrol engine and that it would be fitted to the 2008. Are you able to find out from your contacts whether this is true, please and, if...

My BMW has the wrong seats - what can I do?

I bought a BMW 520d from Halliwell-Jones and have found the front seats do not have lumbar support. The BMW and dealer websites describe the car as having part electric seats as standard. The handbook...

Should I sell my Jaguar S-Type now?

I have a 2006 Jaguar S-Type [manual] on a 55 plate with 32,000 long distance miles on it (no short trips). It has the sport interior, heated windscreen, CD Autochanger plus all the other nice standard...

Best diesel estate for £8000?

I am looking to buy an economical and reliable estate with good rear leg room, but only looking to spend up to £8000. I travel around 20,000 miles a year with a mixture of motorway, A & B roads and town...

Which Octavia - or do I buy the Hyundai i30?

I'm looking at a 2010 2.0 PD diesel Skoda Octavia L&K with 122,000 miles for £6750 or a 2008 1.8-litre L&K petrol Skoda Octavia with 22,000 miles for £5950. Normally you would advise the newer car with...