Is an engine flush really worth £30?

I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing oil (cost £30) before refilling. However, if I use...

Are used car prices likely to drop significantly after Xmas?

I am looking to buy a 2010 plate Hyundai Santa Fe and wondered if I should wait until after Xmas? Will prices drop as dealers look to keep their cash flow going in the quiet post-Xmas period?

Will Hyundai produce a hybrid SUV?

Following on from the Hyundai Ioniq, do you think that they will bring out an SUV version - along the lines of the Kia Niro?

Buying a used auto - Hyundai i10 or Toyota Yaris Hybrid?

I am looking to buy a used car with an automatic gearbox. I have shortlisted the Hyundai i10 and Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Both are 2014 models. Which would be more reliable in your opinion and better for travelling...

What is a reasonable discount to expect on an ex-demo vehicle?

I'm looking to buy an ex-demo car. I've seen a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDI Blue Drive Premium SE auto with seven-seats. The dealer is offering it at £32,500, an 18.7 per cent discount off the list price....

Best £10k car for a 600 mile commute?

Can you suggest a car around the £10-£12k mark that's suitable for long distance commuting. I'll be doing around 500-600 mile a week. I was considering a Ford 1.5 TDCi Econetic, although slightly concerned...

Need a comfortable car with a high seating position

I need to buy a car that my children can learn to drive in (affordably) and that I can use for my commute. However, my wife is a wheelchair user, so it needs a big boot and a high seating position. Oh,...

New petrol car with tow bar nose wight 90kg or more - recommendations please?

I currently drive a diesel Hyundai i30 Tourer, but due to a growing family and changing interests I am looking to change it. One of my main requirements for the replacement vehicle is that it needs to...

Kia and Hyundai hybrids - are they the same?

I know both the Kia and Hyundai companies are linked together. Now that kia have released the new Niro hybrid is the same technology going to be used on the Ioniq or will it be a completely new and independent...

Best commuter car for under £7500?

I'm looking to buy a secondhand small diesel car for around about £7500. It needs to be economical and reliable as I'll be doing over 15,000 miles a year just to and from work. What do you recommend?