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...

Is this Citroen Saxo a good buy for £1495?

Hi John, I'm thinking of buying a Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6 on a 2000 plate from a dealer with 78,000 miles. The price is £1495. Is this a fair price for the car? Can you tell me any bad points to look for?

What should I look for when buying a BMW E36 323i/328i Touring?

I am looking at buying a BMW E36 323i or 328i Touring. What are the bad points and what do I have to watch for?

Thanks for recommending the Daihatsu Sirion.

Six years ago I bought, on your recommendation, a Daihatsu Sirion F-Speed. Yesterday, after six years of uneventful motoring, I part exchanged it for an Hyundai i10. All I have bought for the Daihatsu...

Can you recommend a reliable diesel for less than £1000?

I'm looking for a reliable diesel for £1000. Which is the best to go for? I need something that does roughly 50mpg and doesn't brake down very often, if not at all, as I travel a lot.

I need to buy a reliable estate car for 7000 miles per year - should I consider a diesel?

I need an estate car with good reliability, and I want an automatic with reasonable economy. I have about £10,000 plus my trade-in. I am thinking of a used Passat, Mazda 6 or Volvo V70 and I know from...

Audi A5 coupe quattro or BMW 330 xDrive?

I'm in the process of choosing my new car. I definitely want a four-wheel drive because I like to drive to the mountains in wintertime. My primary concern is great handling of the car for fast cornering....

Does the Volkswagen Jetta have a known oil pump defect?

I'm buying a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI sport and have read your review of it. I am a little concerned about the oil pump failure you mention. I have asked the dealer to check it, as the car has done...