Buying small car- what would you recommend?

I am about start work as a junior doctor and am looking to buy my own first car. I can spend up to £4000 and I was wondering what you would recommend? I will be driving short distances regularly, but also...

Buying second hand - do I have to pay for a fix?

Recently I purchased Fiat 500 second hand from a Toyota dealership that was a part ex. It was advertised as having excellent bodywork. Had a look round the car and thought was all OK then went away to...

Can you recommend a good petrol-engined SUV to replace our Toyota RAV4?

As my wife and I will both be retired next year we are looking to run one car instead of two. We currently have a 2008 RAV4 D-4D, which was used for towing and an elderly Golf estate, both diesel. We live...

Does the Fiat 500's engine stop system cause any damage from constant restarts?

This year I have bought myself a Fiat 500. I love it. When at traffic lights and I put the car into neutral, with the hand brake on, the engine cuts out. It is designed to do this to save petrol used while...

Looking for a budget 4x4

I'm looking to replace my Ford Focus with something that I can comfortably use on a bumpy and muddy tracks in all weathers. I only have £3500 to spent and was considering the Skoda Octavia Scout, do you...

Which small, stylish, safe car do you recommend for my daughter?

My 23-year-old daughter is buying her first car. She wants something about two years old that is small, reliable and above all safe. What do you recommend?

Which safe, cheap-to-insure car for my 18-year-old son?

My 18-year-old son has decided to take up driving lessons and will eventually have a car of his own. What would you recommend as his first car? My issue is obviously insurance costs but more importantly...

Buying a car with the lowest running costs - which is best?

I need to buy a car with low running costs, but which is still comfortable for long journeys. I am also a little picky on style, but the running costs are my main priority. I know the Toyota Aygo is...

What should I buy as a first car?

I asked earlier what would be a good attractive first car to buy and you guys recommended a Dacia Sandero Ambiance. I spoke to a friend who said the Dacia is for old people, can you recommend any more...

Which stylish, child-friendly car to replace our Fiat 500?

I have owned a Fiat 500 1.2 Sport since 2008 – bought as an ex-demo and have been very happy with it. I like the way it looks and drives. However, due to being pregnant with our first child I have accepted...