Recommended small car

I am looking to replace my 2001 Ford KA, which is now for sale online. In the past I have tended to buy second hand cars that are a couple of years old, and sell when they start to get tired but still...

Automatic car, cheap to insure and safe

Following being involved in a collision deemed as my fault my insurance is about to rocket. I am still within my first year of driving and am so worried about what to get. I drive a lot and really...

Good cheap used car for rough roads

I own a Mercedes ML 2004 and I want something smaller, preferably an estate or hatch back as I have 2 small dogs. I live down an unmade road with 2 cattle grids, so something with a bit more ground clearance...

SEAT Ibiza warning light

I have a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport, the little spanner symbol has just appeared next to the mileage clock along with the word "oil" flashing. I have checked the oil level and it is fine. The car was only...

Small economical car with good rear leg room

I need to buy a small to medium used car that is less than 3.5 years old for less than £10k and I want something that is all singing and dancing i.e. it needs to have leg room in the back for 2 adults....

Replacement small car - diesel or petrol?

I do 36,000 miles a year commuting (95% motorway) and have been running a 2007 1.4 diesel Fiesta to keep fuel costs low. I've already had to replace the EGR valve and there are signs of further trouble...

Buying a used automatic

Is there a problem with the automatic gearbox of the Ford Fusion? Ford are not making any new Fusion automatics at present. I have a Fusion diesel at present 7 years old and I am looking for a automatic...

Car suitable for a dog

I need to change my Fiat Panda to something more suitable now I've got a labrador. He needs to be able to get in and out by himself. I need the car to be an auto and be easy to get in and out of as I have...

Are Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 auto and the Ford Fiesta 1.4 auto 'proper' automatics?

I am looking for a small automatic and am interested in the Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Fiesta, but want a 'proper' automatic box, not one of those that is a clutchless manual ( I have one on another car -...

Used manual car for under £1500

I currently hold an automatic license and have held it for about 1 year and have driven a 2000 (mk1) Ford Focus LX auto 1.6 for about 1 year now. I am 18 years of age, and I'm about to take my 2nd manual...