Buying a used 4x4 for £15k - which model is best?

I am looking for a second hand 4x4 for about £15,000 as I spend a few months each year in the Alpes for skiing. I am considering the Nissan X-Trail or Hyundai Santa Fe. Both seem reasonable 4x4s, but I...

Why is the ride quality on my Kia cee'd so poor?

Whilst I realise day by day am getting much older, I am still of the opinion that the ride on my cee'd is getting worse. Never good, it is now so bad that I am very concerned. Irrespective of tyre pressures...

Buying a new SUV - what do you recommend?

I have owned Subaru Foresters for the past 15 years. The old adage of "Subarus don't break", has proved very true in my case. The Audi Q5 is on my short list as a replacement and I drive mostly on rural...

Buying a new SUV - which model is best?

I am replacing my 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis with a new car, but I am having hard time picking which one. The cars on my short list are: Volvo XC60 SE LUX NAV auto, Kia Soreno KX-3 Auto, Hyundai Santa Fe...

What's the best diesel for £10,000?

I'm about to change jobs and give up my Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI Highline estate. I will need to purchase a car and will be doing circa 35,000 miles per year. I have a budget of around £10,000 and have...

What's the best new car for £12,000?

My mother is looking to replace her old Volkswagen Golf. She has a budget of £12,000, but wants an automatic that is basic and economical. What do you suggest?

Which SUV offers luxury interior and easy access?

Thank you for your recent good advice on a replacement for my Jaguar XFS. However, being realistic, advancing years and stiffer joints tell me I should consider a car that I get up into and down out of....

Can you recommend an automatic alternative to the Honda Civic?

I have been driving Honda Civics for about the last 15 years or so and have loved them. My current Civic is well overdue for a change. But what has Honda done to the rear window? I positively hate it and...

Engine glitch on Hyundai i30

The engine on my Hyundai i30 diesel has started going into a limiter mode and will stick at 40mph. It is only rectified by stopping and restarting. No warning lights show and I can only fix the issue by...

Buying a new small car - what would you recommend?

My 17 year old daughter passed her test last week and we want to buy her a car. We have narrowed our choice to the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1, as they all look similar. Can you tell us which...