Do you recommend the 2002 Lexus IS?

I am considering buying a used Lexus IS 200. The car will be from around 2002, have under 100,000 miles on it and preferably have a full service history. Is this a good purchase or are there any possibile...

Should I keep my much-loved and underrated Safrane or sell it?

In November of 2010 I purchased, despite knowing the risks, a 1998 Renault Safrane 2.5-litre Automatic with 80,000 miles on the clock for just £400. I got it as a second, occasional use car from its only...

My BMW 5 Series' DPF fault also caused the turbocharger to fail - is this to be expected?

I own a 2007 5 Series BMW diesel automatic. The car has a full service history, but is high mileage at 85,000. The DPF light came on and the message said that the car was safe to continue driving, however...

Why does my Hyundai's ISG keep failing?

I bought a new Hyundai ix20 in May 2011. The ISG (Intelligent Stop and Go) stopped working after ten days and since then it's been back to the garage half a dozen times to be fixed. Each time, the car...

Should I buy a diesel Skoda Octavia to cope with my increased mileage?

My car is a petrol Skoda Octavia vRS, which I purchased new in May last year and I would say is one of the best cars I have owned. However my increased mileage of 25,000 per year is hurting my wallet and...

Which comfortable car offers good performance in snow?

I had a new 2008 A5 3.0TDI Quattro. However I was very disappointed with the car's performance in the December 2010 snow, compared to my wife's 2002 Audi 1.8t Quattro. So I intend purchasing a new vehicle...

A small, reliable car for a single mum

I'm a single mum and I need a new, not too small car to fit 2 teens with instruments. Fear reliability of low budget models - any suggestions? What should I avoid? Test drove the Mazda2 - a beautiful...

What do you think of the Honda Civic 1.8i?

I'm going to take some time to go out and test drive the replacement for my Focus TDCi, the most expensive car to run I have ever had. So I need some advice please. My budget is £8000 and I don't want...

What are the manufacturers doing to improve DPF technology?

Although living in a rural situation most of my journeys are short, which seems to suggest that my diesel engine and exhaust system does not reach the required temperature to enable the DPF to function...

Which small car to replace my 2003 Ford Fiesta?

I’m in my early 70s (but fit and agile). I think the time has come to change my 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 for a newer secondhand small car with a budget of £10,000. I do about 5000 miles a year, mainly local...