New vs nearly new - what should I do?

I've e-mailed you a few times about buying my next car and narrowed it down to a nearly new (6k miles, 1yr old) BMW 118d SE, a Hyundai i30 Style (126 hp), Kia Cee'd 4 (same engine as the Hyundai). After...

Damage on nearly new Hyundai spotted one week after purchase

Last week I purchased a Hyundai ix35 from a Hyundai dealership. This weekend when giving it its first wash I noticed the area above the drivers door handle lots of small imperfections and bubbles in the...

Advice on claiming costs from a Main Dealer for serious problem with a used car

On 13 July purchased 2006 Hyundai Santa fe from local Hyundai main dealer for £12500 described as 1 owner 43241 miles with 12 month warranty. 0n 28 August car broke down in Belgium at 44435 miles taken...

Is the Hyundai ix20 petrol model suitable for 10,000 miles per year?

I am thinking of buying a Hyundai 1.6 auto ix20. I only drive 10,000 miles each year and petrol, I believe, is the best choice for lower mileages. Is this a good choice or do you have other suggestions?...

Which SUV for light off-road use in South Africa?

We need to buy a new car when we emigrate to South Africa. We will need a tough car as there will be a certain amount of light off-road use. Most South Africans drive the Toyota Fortuner, which is not...

Which tyres offer low road noise?

After 45,000 miles I am looking into replacing the noisy Hankook tyres on my Hyundai i30. I would appreciate any advice you have on a quieter choice of tyre.

I want a diesel car for my driving school without a DPF. What do you recommend?

I am considering changing one of my driving school cars. Ideally, I would like to purchase a comfortable, quiet diesel car with a cam chain engine and without a DPF. My budget is £9000 plus the old car,...

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...

Should I have my lights on all the time?

As my car does not have daytime running lights do you recommend the use of side lights instead?