Buying a new car online - are there any hidden catches?

I have been given a quotation for a new C-Max 1.6 TDCI by Buyacar.co.uk at a substantial discount of £3687, as well as a reasonable p/x price on my existing car. The car will be made to order with a delivery...

Buying an economical car

I am currently running a Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTi. It's on an 07-plate with 6,500 on the clock. I would like your advice on the following; 1) As my commute to work is very short I wonder if I should go...

Need a car for two tall parents and two child seats

My husband and I are both tall (he's 6ft4 and I'm 5ft11) and with a second child on the way we need to find a second hand car with space for us and two car seats. We've got a Honda Accord at the moment...

Battery discharging

Every now and again my car battery discharges completely, sometimes after a long run of 150 miles. When I jump start it, the battery will function perfectly for several days or weeks until it discharges...

Cambelt snapped just after it was changed.

Ford recommend the cam belt be changed at 100,000 miles. As this seemed alot, I had it done today at 81,109 miles. I asked for the cambelt, tensioners, auxiliary belt and water pump to be changed as it...

Scratches on privacy glass

I have somehow got some pretty bad scraches on the rear window of my C-Max. Is this a stick-on film or is it darkened glass? Is there anything I can do to make them less obvious?

Imports

I am replacing a 2003 Mondeo Ghia diesel estate with over eleven months MoT and 175,000 miles on the clock which has been an excellent car, owned by myself since it was three months old. Motorpoint are...

Which safe, comfortable hatchback would you recommend to replace my Renault Laguna?

I may well change my car - can you make any suggestions please? We are both retired and travel abroad without the car several times a year so our annual mileage is fairly low. My ideal is - a good ride,...

Can you recommend cars of a larger size than the KIA Venga or Nissan Note?

Thank you for your suggestions of KIA Venga, Hyundai ix20, Nissan Note, Toyota Verso S and Honda Jazz. Can you suggest any bigger cars with good access?

Why are modern cars so complex and costly to run?

I am becoming increasingly alarmed at upgrading our cars to more recent models. My wife and I operate three petrol cars: a 1996 Ford Mondeo V6, a 2008 (original shape) Ford Ka and a 1971 MG Midget 1275cc....