I need a cheap, reliable car to cover a big mileage - what do you recommend?

I am due to start a new job in Lincolnshire which involves covering 30,000 miles a year, 200 miles a day. Which car would you recommend as the cheapest option? I can't afford a new car and, given the high...

Have I bought a lemon?

Having been impressed by my husband's i20 I test drove (twice) a used Hyundai ix20 1.4 CDTi Style on 15 October 2012 as I was looking for a suitable replacement for an 8 year old Vauxhall Meriva. After...

What should I buy instead of a Skoda Fabia?

My wife has a new Skoda Fabia SE estate with the 1.2TSI engine and 7 speed DSG on order with the local dealer and with a £2500 part exchange for her Citroen C3 (reg Sept 2007) with 39000 mileage. We are...

Replacing an Audi Avant?

Have an old Audi Avant. I'm looking for a newer (12 months old perhaps) medium sized saloon/hatch. I want to avoid DSG gearboxes and electronic/ pedal handbrakes. I also want a car that has good visibility...

Car not available for a test drive?

My wife was interested in buying a Hyundai i20 with automatic transmission, but we could not find any garage able to provide one to try out. I phoned Hyundai but they couldn't help find a car. It was...

Buying a smallish auto petrol MPV or SUV?

I'm writing on behalf of my Aunty who is going to change her 6 year old diesel C-Max and is looking for a new car. She is looking for a petrol (less than 4k mpa) auto small/ medium MPV or SUV with ease...

Which engine for an i40 Tourer

Considering purchasing an i40 and unsure which engine to get. Extra space required for growing family. I want to ensure best value and cheapest running costs so was wondering if you could suggest a specific...

Replacement car for the in-laws

I have been tasked with identifying a replacement car for my parents-in-law. Their budget is roughly £13k and whilst they would prefer a new car, they may be persuaded by a good 2nd hand model, as long...

Which small automatic car to replace a Toyota Yaris?

My wife and I are considering replacing our cars. My wife is 67 and is currently on her second Toyota Yaris, a T-Spirit with MMT transmission, which she does not find as easy as her first, fully automatic...

Crossover or true 4X4?

I drive on some really potholed tarmac roads, as well as normal roads and motorway. The new trend of crossover vehicles can have this electronic 4wd system, but are they then just jacked up cars with normal...