Which hatchback is best for £8000?

I am looking to buy a secondhand car and have about £8000 to spend. It's going to be a family car. Ideally I'd like a five-door hatchback, with a bit of performance. I like the look of the BMW 1 Series...

Need a good three-door diesel - any recommendations?

I need to buy 2.0-litre hatchback with three-doors. I have £15,000 to spend and quite like the Volkswagen Golf. Are there any other cars I should consider before biting the bullet?

Missing service history - should I demand a discount?

I bought a 2008 Honda CR-V last week. The dealer assured us it has a full service history. It now transpires there is no service history. The garage want us to return the car and refund in full. However...

Is the Ford Fusion a good used car?

I've been offered a Ford Fusion 1.6 petrol auto (2009 model) by a dealer for £3500. Considering that Ford fusion is not produced for couple of years, could it be a good buy? Is there anything that I should...

Buying a nearly new Fiesta - 1.25 or 1.0 EcoBoost?

I want to buy a nearly new car. The Ford Fiesta seems an interesting proposition, but there is a considerable price difference between the 1.25 engines and the 1.0-litre EcoBoost. Which one would you go...

BMW X3 - which wheel size is best for ride comfort ?

I'm thinking of buying a 12 month old BMW X3. However, I've noticed that lots of the cars have 19-inch wheels. Is this a no-no when it comes to ride quality? I've driven an SE with standard 17-inch wheels...

Which all-wheel drive is best for efficiency?

I am torn between a 2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 2.5 and a 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD 2.5. I want to know which is more fuel efficient; a constant AWD like the Subaru or a car which the driver can alternate...

Need a spacious family car for £13k - any suggestions?

I need a new(ish) family car. We have three kids (aged 13, 10 and 4) and the car must be economical, with lots of room in the back and decent ground clearance. My budget is around £13,000 and I don't want...

Does the Mazda 6 suffer from DPF problems?

I am looking to buy a Mazda 6 and have seen a 2009 deisel model for £7000 at a dealer with only 14,000 miles on the clock. The car is in immaclulate condition: is £7000 a lot for a 2009 car and should...

Buying a convertible for £4k

I'm thinking about buying a convertible. I want a diesel, preferably an auto, up to about £4000. I have had a few BMW diesel cars in the past and I like the fact that they are reliable and have a cam chain....