Are Halfords number plates legal?

I purchased a pair of number plates from Halfords, I believe it was the Hi Line option. I was reassured with this purchase that the plates were legal as they state on their website “We are registered...

What small automatic would you recommend for long and short trips?

I'm 75 and I need a car for both short journeys around London and long journeys in France. What would you recommend: the Honda Jazz hybrid which looks reliable and easy to get into, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid...

I do 15,000 miles per year - should I buy a diesel or hybrid to get the best economy and least trouble?

I'm currently running a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that I've had for almost five trouble-free years. It'll be at 90,000 miles soon and I think I should get out before I have to spend money on it....

What new, small hybrid should I get to replace my Toyota Yaris?

I only do up to 2000 miles a year. A hybrid seems like a good option but I don't think I'll make it before April - am I right that then the road tax exemption ends? I want reliability and am petite so...

Should I get a Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic for a reliable auto?

I'm looking for a reliable torque converter hatchback, must be a petrol automatic. I've narrowed it down to either a Mazda 3 2.0 (2014 -) or a Honda Civic 1.8 (2012 -). Can you help me decide which to...

Would an electric car cope with hilly terrain?

We currently have a Honda Jazz CVT. My my wife, who has limited mobility, really likes it. However, we feel that with the type of motoring that we do, journeys up to about 25 miles from home, that an electric...

Is Momentum premium petrol different to Shell V-Power?

I've recently seen you advise using Shell V- Power because it improves performance and mpg. We don't have a Shell garage here, but we do have a Tesco station which sells their premium brand, Momentum,...

Is the Honda Jazz any good for motorway driving?

The Honda Jazz fits the bill for me. It's spacious and well built, as well as being compact. The only thing holding me back is that the 1.3-litre petrol engine seems like it would get a bit breathless...

Can you recommend a car with good fuel economy on a budget of £6000?

I do approximately 20,000 miles per year, of which the majority is motorway driving. Can you recommend a car with good fuel economy on a budget of £6000?

Is it a crazy to buy a 2005 Honda Accord with 206,000 miles on the clock?

I'm looking at a 2005 petrol Honda Accord 2.0 i-VTEC Executive with 206,000 miles on the clock. It's had two owners, the first was a major football club and it appears to be mostly motorway miles. It appears...