Buying a recent used automatic

I need a 2-3yr old small automatic to replace my trusty old X reg Micra. Can spend up to £6500. You have mentioned a jerky ride with some of the auto gearboxes - I am 78 and don't want to have to relearn...

Replacing low profile tyres with normal

I bought this used car (Premier model) a few months ago. I'm very pleased with it, except for the harshness of the ride. I presume this is the result of its low profile tyres (225/45R17). Once the current...

Family car for living 1km up

We're a family of two adults, a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old. We currently own a Hyundai i30 estate diesel (the best car we've ever had, and a complete bargain) and (on the basis of a good experience...

replacing a much loved Land Rover Discovery

Sadly, we feel we may have to replace our 55 reg (bought new Feb 2006) Discovery 3 due to increasing repair bills. My husband feels we ought to economise and although I would love to have another Discovery...

How do I measure my fuel economy?

How much fuel does each bar on the fuel gauge represent as I seem to only be getting 34mpg. Example I have done 115 miles on half a tank (3.5 gallons) which is really bad, the car is a few weeks old and...

Buying a crossover for winter

Want to find a 4x4 look alike with high driving position for my wife and then fit winter tyres in winter. Ideally front wheel drive auto. What would you recommend please? Currently she has a Hyundai Tucson...

Which car has the best autobox?

Which car has the best autobox: Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max or Hyundai i20?

Changing to a Hyundai i10?

My daughter wants to change her C3 which is now 7 years old. She would like something around the same size or smaller. The Hyundai i10 looks good as does the Picanto with perhaps the larger engine. Any...

Fuel economy is disappointing.

I have just bought a brand new Hyundai i20 1.1 75PS Active. The marketing documentation claims that the car will achieve 61.4 mpg (urban) 83.1 mpg (extra urban) or 74.3 (combined). If the car does not...

What comfy car?

We have a Honda Jazz on a 58 - great car but hard ride. How can we improve on this? Cars we are considering; Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, Audi A3, Hyundai i30 and Mazda 3. Our budget is £15K. Mileage...