What replacement for an Astra?

I am 21 and have an Astra G 2004 1.6 SXI. I'm looking to update this with something similar with a £5000 budget, what would you recommend?

Heavy steering on a new car - what's the cause?

I have a brand new Hyundai IX35 that seems reluctant to steer away from the straight ahead posirion at normal road speed. At slow manouvering speed it's fine but on the motorways it just likes the straight...

Wheels and tyres on a Hyundai i30 or Kia Ceed - is this possible?

Considering buying a Kia ceed or Hyundai i30 and would prefer to buy top range model with leather seats but would like to avoid harsh ride and criticisms of 17-inch wheels. How easy is it to have them...

New Rear Discs and Pads after 7700 miles - is this right?

Just been told that my 2010 model Hyundai i30 requires to have new rear discs and pads after only 27800 miles and its third annual service. Nothing untoward was picked up in Years 1 and 2 and I have...

Buying a Hyundai i30 - are any of these worth a look?

I am looking to buy a used Hyundai i30 hatchback with a budget of around £8k. I drive 10,000 miles a year, mainly a 25 minute twice daily commute to & from work on a mix of minor & major roads. Three cars...

Which used automatic for £7000?

I am looking to but a used automatic hatch-back car in the range of £5000-7000 for my small family of three. I have few options in my mind as listed below. Would you please help me decide? Options in...

Which small car with high seating?

I own a Smart FourTwo auto. However, I now find that I need three passenger seats but also require a small car with high driver seating to assist easy entry and exit. Any suggestions please?

Amica or Getz?

Please help me choose which would be best - a Hyundai Amica (2006) with 42k miles or a Hyundai Getz (2004) with 74k miles, both around £1800. The Amica seems basic inside but I only do about 4k miles...

Buying an economical family car - what would you recommend for £8-10K?

Looking to buy an economical to run family car (we are replacing a Vectra) my husband currently travels an hour each way to work so we are looking for decent boot space and are thinking of buying a diesel...

Which car for a musician with lots of load space?

I love my Hyundai Coupe but it isn't a practical choice for a gigging musician. I really need more space for my gear but I hate estates and hatchbacks, and I can't bring myself to sell my beloved Coupe...