What medium hatchback?

I have a £10k (maybe a bit more) inheritance to spend on a nearly new car. Reliability, & fuel efficiency are most important. Sportiness/decent handling would be good, but not essential. Electric windows...

What cars match the E-Class but for less cash?

What other car matches the Mercedes-Benz E-class in terms of quality and reliability for less money?

Replacing an Insignia with what?

I am considering changing my car. I have had a diesel Insignia for four years but have had to replace cam belt, flywheel etc... which isn't cheap. The car has been fine other than that though but now has...

Adding anti-waxing agents to diesel?

What anti waxing agent can I add to diesel? I have had three blocked fuel filter problems this winter.

Buying an economical runabout for £5000

I inquired almost five years ago about what car (second hand so someone else had taken the depreciation hit) to buy for an £8,000 budget I was interested in low tax, fuel bills, insurance, that would ferry...

Downsizing from a 4x4

I am now at an age when, you will be pleased to hear, caravanning is losing its appeal for me, and therefore no longer require a large 4x4. As a pensioner I would like to have a more economical though...

Which petrol-engined family car with room for camping gear?

A Toyota Yaris 3-door hatchback with a small engine has given excellent service to my student children. The car has done 90,000 miles and as my daughter is married with a baby on the way it is time for...

Which reliable family car offers low maintenance and good safety?

I am considering buying a car, and I haven't owned a car in over 10 years. The last time I owned one was in America before the days of satnav, iPod connections, beep when you reverse, and all the other...

Misfuelled my Hyundai i30 diesel with petrol - should I drain the tank?

I got distracted this morning and put just over two litres of V-Power petrol into my Hyundai i30 diesel before I realised. There was already about a quarter of a tank of diesel in the car. I stopped and...

Which small saloons use a torque converter automatic gearbox?

I am 86 years young and my 12-year-old Honda Accord has a 'creep' type auto that is absolutely invaluable. Are there any small or medium size saloons that still use this type of automatic gearbox?