Can you recommend a small 4x4 or crossover to replace our Volvo V50?

We currently own a Volvo V50 automatic and are keen to change shortly for a smaller 4x4 car. We have always had good reliability with Volvos, with good safety features and comfort. Can you recommend a...

Can you recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4 with an automatic gearbox?

In an earlier email, looking for a replacement for my Volvo automatic, I asked you to recommend a small, reliable, comfortable and safe 4x4, but forgot to mention that it has to be an automatic.

Can I have my 2009 Ford Mondeo serviced at my local garage?

I have a 2009 Ford Mondeo which is due for an annual service. Do I need to go to a Ford main dealer or can I use my local garage?

Would you buy a Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia or Hyundai i30?

I am looking to purchase a new car. Which out of these three hatchbacks which would you think is the best option? 1. Ford Focus 1.6 petrol or diesel. 2. Skoda Octavia SE 1.4 petrol or 1.6 Diesel. 3. Hyundai...

What's causing my Ford C-Max alarm to go off intermittently for no apparent reason?

My Ford C-Max car alarm has been intermittently operating, mainly at night. I have single-click locked the car on the key fob so as to not set the internal motion sensors, but it is still happening. Do...

Commutity service

I have a daily commute to Birmingham. The rail service is expensive and takes longer than the car journey of 60 miles each way (half on empty minor roads and half on the M6). At present, I drive a boring...

Air display

I am sick to death with the tyres on my BMW 5 Series. They are run flats. I can’t tell you how many times I have had false alarm warning lights go off. It is very alarming to have to stop on the motorway...

Where can my son get a small, reliable car for £4000?

My son has a 1996 V6 Auto Omega, bought for a nominal sum from a friend of mine. It has given him 10 months' excellent service, and for about £500 it has just got through another MOT and been serviced....

Diesel Particulate Filters - Confused

I currently own a Toyota Auris T180 with the 2.2 D-Cat diesel. It is a great engine but the cabin is disappointing and, having recently become a grandfather, I need more boot/closed hatch space. I am tempted...

Which small cars are fairly quiet in terms of running noise and feature a high level of specification?

I wish to buy a small car/supermini that is not too noisy (in comparison to similar small cars) which has a high specification. Ideally with some of the specs as standard, unlike the Mini where nothing...