What's the best small automatic?

What is the smallest car with an acceptable automatic? I was considering the Honda Jazz CVT, but read that the noise over 60mph is unacceptable.

What''s the best small auto for £8000?

My daughter owns a 10 year old Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 manual. It's given her totally reliable service driving in London since she bought it seven years ago. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago, she was hit by a...

Are new cars suitable for new drivers?

I'm a 29 year who has just passed my test and I'm looking to buy my first car. Is it a bad idea to buy a new car as my first car? I was thinking about a Hyundai i10.

Starting rattle on Hyundai ix35

I park my ix35 1.7D (2011) on my sloping drive (I back on). The slope means that the rear wheels are about two feet lower than the front wheels. Sometimes, on cold start, there is a terrible rattling noise...

Buying a new car - i30 or Golf?

I am about to buy a new car, but can’t choose between a pre-reg (14) 50 mile Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi (110) SE Go 5dr for £15,495 or to pay the extra and purchase a brand new unregistered 1.6 TDI (105) Volkswagen...

Problems with a pre-registered Hyundai i30 logbook

I have agreed to buy a pre-registered Hyundai i30 from a dealer on the new 64-plate. I was sent a AFRL form which I was asked to check and sign. This showed the registered keeper as me but as C/O of a...

Need a large, but narrow car

I have a Volvo XC70, which I love. It has lots of toys, is very comfortable and the boot is perfect for carrying a dog cage.large loads. I now want to buy something similar, but narrower. There are so...

Buying a new car - Kia Venga, Hyundai IX20 or Nissan Note?

I'm considering purchasing a Kida Venga, Hyundai ix20 or Nissan Note. Which would be the best petrol version considering value for money, fuel economy etc?

What's the best hatchback for £4000?

I'm looking to purchase a reasonable diesel five-door hatchback for between £4000- £5000. I'm a sucker for power so the sportier models are preferred. So far I've come to decide the best "bang for buck"...

Clutch failure after 4 months - should the dealer pay for repairs?

Six months ago I bought a used Hyundai Santa Fe from an independent garage. The car was sold with a full service history and also came with a 12 month warranty. The car suffered clutch failure after a...