Which used automatics for our retirement?

We wish to replace both our cars in retirement for used models preferably with auto boxes. We desire a chain cam engine with some punch and comfortable seats for long occasional long distance 500 mile...

Hyundai ix35 or Audi Q3 - which should I go for?

Which would you recomend: the 1.7D ix35 Premium or the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (base model)? Can you let me know why one is better than the other I want comfort, reliability, together with reasonable running...

Should I pick an Audi?

Current car: Toyota Avensis 1.8 T3x (2006 facelifted model) Current mileage: ~11000/year I am considering replacing my current car, I have been looking at an Audi A3 2.0 TDI SLine STronic (October 2008,...

Spring spacers left on front springs

Bought car in July 2011 from Ford Dealer, 3 weeks ago noticed suspension squeak on passenger side front. Had a look myself, prior to taking it to dealer. Whilst jacking up front end quickly noticed that...

Replacing 7 seater

Our 05 Galaxy tdi auto with 98k on the clock had an argument with the central reservation of the M1 in the snow. The insurance company has declared it a Cat D and offered us £4400 after deduction of excess...

Suitable used high-mileage small car - what would you recommend?

I'm looking for a replacement for my 10 year old Ford Fiesta. I cover around 18,000 miles a year. Need 4/5 seats. Relatively cheap to run, but reliable. I'm 6ft5, so need a fair bit of space. Would want...

Changing from a CR-V

I have 2010 Honda CR-V auto and would like to change to something similar but with 6/7 seats. I am retired and tow a caravan MTPLM 1500kg.

New or used?

I am looking to buy a car, but i can't decide to buy new or used? EVERYONE at works says buy used, 3 year old car can cost 40% less but a new car i will lose 20% of the value as soon as i drive it off...

Faulty new car

I bought new a 2011 Kia Carens diesel three weeks ago. In the first week I couldn’t get fifth gear so the garage dropped the gear box to correct . Two or three weeks later the problem returned with 1st...

Downsizing from a Golf

We have decided that it is time to change our Golf 1.9 TDI - a great car. We have a budget of around £10K; we do about 15K miles a year, very little of which is urban. Other than another Golf, we thought...