I want to buy a Ford Mondeo, but why do you advise petrol engines for my annual mileage?

I'm looking to replace both a 54-plate 2.0-litre automatic petrol Ford Mondeo and a 2007 1.4-litre manual Fiesta with a newer Mondeo, which will cover 8000 to 10,000 miles a year. I've noticed that you...

Does the Renault 1.5 Megane DCI have any common problems?

I am thinking of buying a 2004 Renault Megane 1.5 DCI Dynamique 100bhp, but I am being given mixed reports about this model. Can you advise me on any common problems with this car?

What are your thoughts on the Mercedes-Benz C220 Blue Efficiency?

I am thinking of changing my 2008 Skoda diesel estate (32,000 miles) for a nearly-new Mercedes-Benz C220 Blue Efficiency manual 6-speed SE Estate. Have you any views on the C220 (reliability etc)? Where...

How reliable is the Lexus GS300 and what's fuel consumption like?

I would like to enquire about the reliability of the Lexus GS300 2001 model. What is the average fuel consumption? Is there anything in particular I should be looking out for?

Is this MG ZT-T a good purchase?

I'm thinking of buying an MG ZT-T. What common problems are there? Are parts expensive? Running costs? Or are they to be avoided? Its a 2005 with 49,000 miles, 2.5-litre petrol for £3995.

My 2005 Volkswagen Passat is suffering lots of faults - are they notoriously unreliable?

In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year and I thought this would be a great car, but I have...

Jag X-Type or Mercedes-Benz C220?

I am planning to change my 2007 Mercedes-Benz C200CDI automatic as I have now done 65,000 miles. I am considering a 2009 Jag X-Type Sovereign auto or a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220 auto with satellite navigation....

Ford Kuga, Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage?

I have narrowed my search for what is possibly my last car to the Ford Kuga Zetec, Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage. I know that the Hyundai and Kia have long warranty periods but found the Kuga seemingly...

Are the Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI or SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.9 TDI prone to turbo failure?

How prone to turbo failure are the Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI and SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.9 TDI? Are there any other known problems with these two cars and what should I watch out for when buying either of these...

I'm looking for a reliable automatic car for £3500 - would you suggest the Honda Jazz?

I have been looking at buying a used car now for a few months and finally decided to go for a Corsa or a Fiesta, but when I was out today I saw a Honda Jazz and liked the look of it. What are they like...