Which engine for my Fiat 500?

I hope to buy a Fiat 500C Pop to replace a Smart ForTwo, for mainly short journeys. I generally like 'less is more' in a car. Should I choose the current 1.2 four-cylinder engine, or wait for the naturally...

Is the DPF blocked in our Fiat 500?

I would love some advice as I am desperate. I purchased a Fiat 500 Multijet Lounge in 2008. The car worked fine until 2012 when, every month or so, the filter light would keep flashing on. We were advised...

What's the DOT 3 reservoir for on my Panda?

Please could you tell me what the fluid reservoir that specifies Dot 3 Brake Fluid is for? Is it for the brakes or clutch? Also, would there be any problems if I topped this up with Dot 4 brake fluid...

Small car suitable for treacherous Dales roads?

I need a small car that can cope with dales roads that can flood easily and we are often snowed in. Parking is a problem so size is important.

Should I pay the extra for a Fiat 500 Abarth?

I am in the market for a convertible and know you extol the virtues of the FIAT 500. Would it be silly to pay the extra for an Abarth pokier version, or just go for a top engine ordinary FIAT 500C? My...

Which small car offers good fuel economy?

My wife has a Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Club which is three years old in August and has done about 15,000 miles. It cost just under £9000 new as it was the last of the old models. I am considering replacing...

Which small car to replace my wife's Citroen 2CV?

My wife, who has just turned 80, has been driving Citroen 2CVs for more than 30 years. Her present car has done 92,000 miles since it was new in 1989. During this time it has been maintained by a 2CV fanatic,...

Fiat Panda 4x4 or Ford Fiesta Ecoboost?

I've picked two quite different cars to be the choice for my next. They were picked on the basis of driving fun and charisma - Fiat Panda 2013 4x4 or Ford Fiesta Zetec S 125bhp Ecoboost. I've driven them...

Which BMW returns over 60mpg?

What is the BMW model you have that gives you nearly 60mpg? This coming September I will have owned my Volvo C30 three years and have an option to hand the car back to Volvo at a fixed price (£10,800 as...

What small car for £6,000?

I need a cheap, economical car. Thinking of Hyundai i10, KIA Picanto, Skoda Citigo or Fiat Panda and I have between £5000 and £6000 to spend. Can you suggest which one I should consider or if any other...