Buying a used seven seater - what would you recommend?

I'm looking to buy a used seven seater: it must be reliable as well as economical to run (fuel, insurance, road tax). What would you recommend?

Replacing a Honda Jazz

Seven years ago I bought a used Honda Jazz 1.4SE on your recommendation and have been very pleased with it. The time has come to replace it (the gearbox is failing), my budget is £7000, with 10,000 annual...

Best used estate for under £5k?

I’m after an estate to replace my 1996 Audi A4 Avant 1.9TDI. My priorities for the new car are reliability, low running costs and one or two driver comforts. I am not bothered by what badge it wears, nor...

Buying a used car - Kia, Ford or Vauxhall?

I am thinking of buying a Kia cee’d a Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra, all on a 2012 plate, 1.6 diesel and all the base model and average 10,000 miles. What would be the best buy?

Should I buy a Volkswagen Polo 1.4GTI?

I am seriously thinking of buying a Volkswagen Polo 1.4GTI DSG and have read a number of articles, none of which have been very forthcoming or informative. However, I was very interested in your comments...

Is the Ford Focus ST superior to the Audi Q3?

I have recently retired and will be moving to the country shortly. Sadly, I will need to sell my much-loved Audi TTS and get something more practical with a greater load bearing capacity. I don’t want...

Does the Ford Fiesta ST have a known problem with windscreen glare?

Having fallen out of love with a Clio Gordini Renaultsport, and needing a little more space than my MINI John Cooper Works, my husband was rather excited to see your video test of the Fiesta ST and, having...

Can I use a directional tyre on a spare wheel?

In January I purchased a Fiesta, which came without a spare wheel. I then purchased a suitable spare and tyre from a local tyre retailer in the village, which thankfully has never been used. Today the...

Clogged up C-MAX

My C-MAX, 11 Reg, 21,000 miles has gone into Limp Mode on a number of occasions. It is in warranty and serviced by Ford Agents since new. The local agent has diagnosed a fuel filter fault replacement at...

Best wheels and tyres for Ford Fiesta?

Can you tell me what's the best wheels and tyres combination for a 2010 Ford Fiesta?