Buying a new car - Focus, 1 Series or A3?

I am in the processing of buying a car for the first time under the Motability Scheme. I am looking for a small hatchback, but it must be an automatic. So far I feel I have narrowed down my list to the...

Need a new family car that can take three child seats in the back - what do you suggest?

I need a car which will take three child seats in the back. It must have a minimum kerb weight of 1400kg and engine power of at least 140ps. I’m happy with either a petrol or diesel and can spend up to...

New family car - Ford Mondeo or SEAT Toledo?

My daughter is looking at purchasing either a Ford Mondeo or SEAT Toledo as a family car. I would value your opinion on which would be the best overall car?

Which tyres give the best ride on a Ford Mondeo estate?

I need to minimise tyre replacement costs and improve the ride comfort on my Ford Mondeo estate 2.2 TDI. It’s currently on 18-inch wheels and 235/40 ZR18 tyres, but needs a new set. Which should I buy?...

What's the best vehicle for a family of four adults and two children?

Can you please advise which is the best 7-seater car or SUV for a family of four adults and two kids?

Would you recommend a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix30?

I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix30 and would welcome your advice, based on reliability records. Even the Ford Kuga is a possibility, but I am limited on garage...

Can I fit a spare wheel to my Ford Ka?

My Ford Ka has no spare wheel (which worried me as an arthritic 79-year-old who could normally get help in changing a wheel). When I asked my Ford dealer about runflats, I was told that without TPMS they...

Can you recommend a vehicle which allows for three ISOFIX child seat fitments across the back seat?

My son has a BMW 530d Touring which suits his needs well, but his wife is expecting a third baby and he is concerned that the BMW does not have room for a third ISOFIX seat in the back. His children are...

I'd like to buy a Golf, but should I go for petrol or diesel and are the DSG automatics reliable?

I want to change my 10-year-old BMW for a hatchback with automatic transmission such as the Golf or Focus. The Volkswagen dealer is trying to sell me a 2.0-litre diesel, but I would prefer the 1.4 TSI...

Should I downgrade my Grand C Max 1.6 diesel for a 1.0T Ecoboost petrol?

I’m considering swapping my Ford Grand C-Max for a newer edition with the 1.0T Ecoboost engine. Is this a good idea and will it really save me money?