What's the best small automatic for around £10k?

I have a 14 year old Ford Fiesta manual. It has been a great car but I need an automatic because of a hip and knee problem. I would like a similar sized car with a slightly higher driving position. I'm...

Does my car need a service every year?

We have had our Hyundai i10 main dealer serviced since new in 2010. This year it has only done 3500 miles so do I really need a service, or will the MoT pick up any problems?

Why do hybrids do a very small distance on just electric power compared to electric cars?

A 24Kw Nissan Leaf will do about 95 miles. Why does the 32Kw Hyundai Ioniq only do a very small distance on electric power only?

Is it worth spending more to get a manufacturer approved-used car?

My Hyundai i20 was written off recently. My insurer has offered me £3695 to find a replacement. I found one on the AA used car website from for that price, but it's not AA-approved. Can I buy it with confidence?...

Is buying a Euro6 diesel a sensible idea right now?

I'm looking to buy a 2016, second-hand, Euro6 diesel Hyundai Tucson for around £22,000. I want to keep it for five years or more. With all the confusion surrounding diesel cars, is this a sensible buy?

Is it unusual for a replacement DMF to last only 10,000 miles?

I had my clutch and DMF changed at Mr Clutch after the original one failed after 100,000 miles. The replacement lasted less than 10,000 miles, so Mr Clutch have now fitted a new replacement free of charge...

Why is my fuel economy 7mpg less in winter?

Why is my fuel economy 7mpg less in winter? Since the weather has got colder, my fuel economy has got a lot worse. From an average of 43mpg in summer, I’m now only getting 36mpg. Apparently it shouldn’t...

Could you recommend a good SUV that doesn't cost too much?

We moved to the North East of England from the South and would like to replace my wife’s 2016 Ford Fiesta (6500 miles, Titanium Ecoboost) with a small 4x4 SUV. She likes the look of a used BMW X1, Kia...

What's best: Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10?

We need to replace my wife's Toyota iQ, with a 2/3-year-old small car that's as reliable and easy to drive/park ( and with automatic transmission). I've read your used car reviews of the Kia Picanto and...

What used car for £10000 would you recommend?

I am trying to decide about which used car to buy for about £9000-£10000. After reading about Ford Focus, Seat Leon, Golf, Audi A3 and Hyundai i30 I am inclined towards the I30 as it seems to be a reliable...