Buying a first car - what should I choose?

I’m 20 and am looking at my first car. I have two main options; a 2018/19 VW Polo or 2013-16 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. I like the A-Class for its beautiful interior but am concerned about expensive maintenance...

We're trying to reject a brand new car under the Consumer Rights Act. Do you think this will work?

We recently collected a new Ford Fiesta from a Ford dealership. On the drive home, an engine warning light appeared on the dashboard with the message "low oil pressure". We stopped driving and called the...

Should I use premium fuel?

Is it a good idea to use premium fuel in my 2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre?

What spec Ford Fiesta should I get?

How would you rate the specs of the Ford Fiesta? Is the Vignale the top spec? How does it rate with the Titanium X and the ST X Line? I'm looking at all three and would be grateful for your guidance.The...

Are there any cars with sliding doors that fit three child seats?

I want a car or MPV with sliding doors for a family of three kids and two adults. I currently have a Ford S-MAX and we can get three child seats in the middle row but obviously that doesn’t have sliding...

I just bought a 2012 car. Should I get a major or interim service?

I have just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 45,000 miles on the clock. It has always been serviced by a Ford dealer. The next service will be its eighth. Will that be a major or interim service?

I need to buy an diesel car on a £1000 budget. What's going to be reliable?

I'm looking to buy a Ford Focus diesel as I drive an average of 600 miles per week for my job. Budget of about £1000 so 2004 to 2009 model years. Which is the best, most reliable diesel engine at this...

Will a used Fiat 500 be reliable?

I’m looking for a new car as my last one was written off in an accident that wasn’t my fault. I have a fairly low budget of £4000. My friend has offered to sell me her 2013 Fiat 500 with around 60,000...

Do any small cars offer 4-wheel-drive?

Could you please recommend a small car that is both automatic and all wheel drive, with a high seat and driving assistance systems? It would be for use in a mountainous area with occasional snow on the...

We do 10,000 miles per year. Can you recommend a suitable 4WD SUV?

My wife and I have a 2015 Ford Kuga, which we are looking to replace it in the not too distant future. We enjoy the ride height and the practicalities of four wheel drive and we do not want an electric...