What is a good cheap petrol family hatchback?

I’ve got around £6000 to spend on a used car. I need a five door family sized car and it be petrol. I looked at the Focus Ecoboost but am put off by the wet belt. What other motors can I look at with reliability?

What's the best Japanese automatic family car?

I want suggestions on which used Japanese automatic family car for £10,000?

Is there an easy way to turn of lane departure warnings?

I bought a Civic new in February 2026. It is a great car generally, but the Road Departure Mitigation System is an absolute pain. It is fine on dual carriageways and wide roads, but on narrow roads - both...

Can I get a reliable car for £5000?

After owning a 2010 BMW 335i and it becoming a money pit in recent years (as much fun as the car is) I'm looking for something inexpensive and reliable to switch to. Can a budget of £3000-£5000 achieve...

What small car has good boot access and space for a mobility scooter?

What is the best small car that has an easy load boot for my mobility scooter for a budget of approx £20,000?

I'm 70 and no longer very mobile - what car should I buy?

I'm 70 and no longer very mobile. What do you suggest that is easy to get into, very quiet and good for someone who hasn't driven for a very long time? My budget is around £20k but can go higher.

What is a good trickle charger for a hybrid?

I am driving too many short journeys in my 2021 Honda Jazz hybrid. Having had to call out the AA to start the vehicle, should I use a trickle charger to top up the 12V battery. If so which charger would...

What is wrong with my Honda Jazz's ignition switch?

We have a 2016 Honda Jazz 1.3 CVT with 45,000 miles. It has keyless entry with push button start. Everything works but the orange warning light showing tyre inflation always comes on as does an orange...

Do I really need new spark plugs and fuel filter at my next service?

My 2019 Honda CR-V EX is due a service. It's done 53k miles, being serviced regularly. The franchised dealer recommends replacing the fuel filter and the spark plugs. I've used Shell V-Power fuel since...

Can I power an electric blanket from my car's accessory socket?

We have a Honda 2020 CR-V with non-standard outlet for tablets, etc. What type of adapter can I buy? I’m trying to plug in an electric blanket.