Buying a used hatchback - what would you recommend?

I am looking to buy a used car and want to spend £5000. I want something that’s cheap to fix/run and boasts good fuel economy. What would you recommend?

Can you recommend a small 1.2- or 1.4-litre petrol manual car?

Which cars in the 1.2/1.4 petrol category (manual gearbox) would you recommend?

Downsizing from a Mercedes C-class - what should I buy?

I want to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI as I head towards retirement. I want a car that is smaller, but provides me with a similar quality of ride, economy and comfort. My only spec requirements...

Buying a new car - Volkswagen or Skoda?

I need to replace 16-year-old, seven-seater Volvo estate. I want to buy something that will be comfortable on the motorway, but provide good fuel economy. I’ll be driving up to 15,000 miles a year and...

Buying used 4x4 for £12k - what would you recommend?

I currently own a Saab 9-5 and I am looking to replace it with a 4x4 for country roads, bad weather, steep hills and a largish boot for a dog. What would you recommend for £12,000?

Where can I get a towbar for my Honda Civic?

I live in the Isle of Man. Please recommend from where in UK I should buy a tow bar for my Honda Civic 2.2i-DTEC ES. I have a very good mechanic ready to fit it.

Buying a car with lower emissions - what's best?

I want to buy a new car with lower emissions. I travel about 30,000 miles a year, which includes my 80 mile round commute. I have £30,000 to spend and would like something fun, with low BIK tax and good...

Where should I sell my Honda Civic Type R?

I own November 2005 Honda Civic Type R (original shape) in good condition with just 30,000 miles. I love it but I am reluctantly considering selling it as, for various reasons, I need a car with five doors...

Should we pass our 10-year-old Honda Jazz to our granddaughter?

My wife and I own a 2003 Honda Jazz manual in which we driven about 50,000 miles without trouble. Our granddaughter will be old enough to drive in two years and we were planning to pass it on to her. In...

Is the Toyota Prius hybrid's plug-in charge just a gimmick?

After an enjoyable test drive, I am considering the purchase of a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid to replace my trusty Honda Civic Hybrid which is no longer is entitled to Congestion Charge exemption. I drive...