What's the best used car for carrying bikes?

I will soon need to replace a 1998 Mazda 323 that I have had from new. I would be happy with something similar in size noting that we do little town driving, it is mostly round trips of 180 miles (mostly...

What's the best 4x4 for £20,000?

I am about to purchase a replacement car. It needs to be able to carry skis for my annual runs to the French Alps and cost around £20,000 (new or used). I would prefer a 4x4, but am also aware that winter...

Swapping a Hyundai ix35 for an Audi Q3 - good move?

I have a 2011 1.7D Premium Hyundai ix35 and do approx 12,000 miles per year. I am considering a change to an Audi Q3 1.4 petrol, what is your opinion please?

Which sports car for £3000

My current car is a little banged up and I'm thinking of getting a new one but need some advice. I am a small business owner working from home as a web designer. I rarely drive other than for the occasional...

Which economical diesel for £7500?

I need to replace my 2003 Clio DCI with a larger car to accommodate my expanding family. I do 35,000 miles a year, 90% of that motorway. Therefore, fuel economy to roughly match the 60mpg I am getting...

'Running in' a new Santa Fe

I am picking up a new Hyundai Santa Fe next week from Nice, France. I had planned to drive back up the Autoroute, via Paris, to the tunnel and back home to Dorset. Looking at your previous advice on...

Turbo failure at 100k - should the dealer pay for repairs?

I have a 2009 Hyundai i30 1.6 TDCI, which I bought from a main dealer four years ago.The car has been serviced and MoT'd by the dealer. I have complained from 50,000 miles on that the turbo is noisy and...

Can you suggest a used car with low depreciation?

I am in the Forces and will be posted abroad next summer. Between now and then I have to commute 400 miles per week and want to buy a medium sized family car that I can sell after a year (before we leave...

What's the best used 4X4 for £6500?

I am looking for a used 4x4 for under £6500. It would ideally be an automatic and diesel. No towing or off-roading. To be honest it is the height which makes it easier for me to get in and out of as I...

Can you recommend a small car with low running costs?

We currently have a Lexus RX 400h, but the kids have left home and we now want to downgrade to a smaller car with lower costs. We need it to be reliable, automatic and have fog lights as a minumum. Cruise...