Poor response from the major car ‘supermarkets’

It is surprising how many of the major car outlets, come supermarkets, fail to respond to enquiries through Autotrader regarding the service history of the car they’re trying to sell. Should this be an...

We're buying a second hand car for £4,000 and do lots of short journeys, what would you suggest?

We're looking to buy a car for around £4,000. Looking to do about 4,000 miles a year mainly short journeys with the odd long journey. Any suggestions of reliable models and makes that we should look at...

What should I look for when buying an imported Honda Jazz Hybrid?

My partner has seen a 61 plate Honda Jazz Hybrid online that has just been imported from Japan that she is interested in, it looks a very nice car and is high spec. Having just sold our Figaro, we're...

What is the best replacement for my Skoda Yeti?

I need to replace my 2012 Diesel Greenlife Skoda Yeti, mainly because of the ULEZ ruling and worries with the DPF due to low mileage. I have tentatively narrowed my choices down to the Ford Puma 1.0...

Is a Toyota Aygo suitable for motorway driving?

I am going to test drive a Toyota Aygo, automatic , 2014 registration; 15,000 miles .I currently have a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa automatic which I will look to part exchange. I do a short motorway run every...

What do Tiptronic and Kompressor mean?

I've been doing lots of research on Mercedes before I buy. What's Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? Currently investigating private sale, sounds good. 1.8 SLK Tiptronic 2008 £8995. Only 21500 miles 2 owners,...

I need to replacing my ancient Ford Fiesta, what should I choose?

We rather need to replace our high mileage and well worn 2004 Ford Fiesta. Still good to drive and almost completely reliable apart from troublesome front springs. Problem is we live in the sticks, nowhere...

What is the best used front wheel drive automatic?

I'm looking to buy a used front-wheel drive petrol automatic for between £15k and £20k. Please advise which small/medium sized cars I should be considering. I have always driven manuals and so know little...

Should I keep and restore my Land Rover Discovery 2, or swap it for a Discovery 3 or 4?

Looking for a LR Discovery derivative that will last me next 10 years with little bother, be able to tow caravan and easy to drive - autobox etc. Having saved up, I will shortly have £20k to £25k burning...

I need to replace two SUVs with a single 4x4 with a large boot, what would you suggest?

Currently I drive a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5 TD with 120,000 miles on the clock and my wife a 2002 2.0 Suzuki Grand Vitara which has done nearly 200,000 miles. We are both in our late 60s and soon...