What's the best, most economical automatic for under £20,000?

What is the best economical automatic? I do about 20,000 miles a year so I would like a 'substantial' car. I am looking at at prices around £15-20,000.

Should I wait for the facelifted Ford Mondeo due in October 2010?

I am in the process of buying a new Ford Mondeo and wonder if the facelifted model due in October 2010 is worth waiting for. I know it will have daytime running lights but little else? Can you advise what...

Which fun, fast car is suitable for my son and his young family?

Sense and coming family committments have caught up with my 28-year-old son. The Porsche Boxster has gone and a replacement is required. Annual mileage is 6-8000 with some motorway drives to see family....

What should I pay for a Volkswagen Golf with 46,000 miles on the clock?

I'm looking at purchasing a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16v SE, 5-door with 46,000 miles on the clock. I am wondering what you think would generally be a good price. I am not really looking to spend more than...

Do you have any thoughts on my daughter's Ford S-Max starting problem?

My daughter is desperate. She has an 06 reg 2.0 TDCI Ford S-Max which intermittently takes several minutes to start from hot or cold. Her dealer has had the car several times, including whilst it was in...

Which comfortable, economical German car can I buy for £11,000?

As much as I love the comfort of the 520i BMW, it has a thirst greater than Dean Martin! I have decided, therefore that it has to go. I drive about 11,000 miles a year, a combination of town and motorway...

Comforting thoughts?

I have had a Citroen C1 for the last year, but am now looking for a slight upgrade that will provide a more comfortable ride without burning a hole in my pocket. I have been looking at the new Ka and Clio....

….and son

My son is soon to go into business for himself and will need a vehicle with room for carrying samples, but one that can be used for the family at weekends. It also needs to be reasonably economic. He saw...

Smiles per gallon

My daughter-in-law will very shortly be choosing another company car. Her current car is a Ford Focus 1.8 diesel (I think). However, she is now considering a hybrid because of VED band A zero tax. Her...

What should I pay for a one-year-old Ford Titanium TDI?

Can you advise what the target price should be for a one-year-old 59-plate Ford Titanium TDI (either 1.4/1.6) diesel? I am a cash buyer and I'm being given various offers from £11,500 to £15,000.