Clutch failure after two years and 17,000 miles

My Hyundai i20 suffered a clutch failure after two years and 17,000 miles. The dealer and Hyundai have said this is not covered under warranty, as there was no fault with the mechanism. Instead, the dealer...

Looking for a good towing vehicle for horse-box or caravan?

We currently have a Touran 2.0 diesel and an old Sharan 2.0 petrol. The Sharan is due to be replaced, and I'd like to find a replacement that would be suitable for towing a horse box or caravan. As we...

Can you recommend a medium sized car?

I am replacing my 14 year old Toyota Corolla due to the fact the car is becoming uneconomical to keep on the road. I'm looking for a used medium sized car that will be reliable, safe and large enough to...

Would you recommend the Vauxhall Astra hatchback or the Hyundai i30 diesel hatchback?

I have to make a choice between a new Vauxhall Astra diesel hatchback 1.7 CDTI 16v (130PS) Ecoflex Exclusiv 5 door SS and a new Hyundai i30 diesel hatchback 1.6 CRDi (110PS) Blue Drive Active 5 door, and...

Which safe, cheap-to-insure car for my 18-year-old son?

My 18-year-old son has decided to take up driving lessons and will eventually have a car of his own. What would you recommend as his first car? My issue is obviously insurance costs but more importantly...

Are there any child-friendly reliable cars you can recommend?

My daughter is expecting her first child. Currently she drives an old Mini but is looking for something more reliable and more convenient for getting the baby in and out of. We have about £10,000-£12,000...

New car paint protection

It was nine years ago that I followed your advice and gave my brand new Citroen Berlingo a good 'seal' with Autoglym. I now need to downsize (and go petrol) so I've now acquired a new Hyundai ix20 and...

Audi or Hyundai - which is best?

I am considering buying a Audi Q3 (2.0d) or a Hyundai ix35 (1.7d Premium), which is best value for the money, reliability and comfort

Choosing a replacement hatchback

I live in deepest, darkest Wales and need to replace my diesel Volkswagen Golf. It will not pass the next MoT and I'm looking for a used (or possibly new) hatchback within a budget of £12,000. I drive...

Buying a reliable and economical car

I am retiring in a few weeks and want to change my car. I currently own a Volkswagen Passat diesel, but want something completely different after a run of horrific repair bills. I need something reasonably...