How can I tell if my brake pads need changing?

At the last service (33K) my front brake pads were replaced and the rears reported to be 70% worn. Given the previous rate of wear, the rear pads will need replacing at a little over 43K miles; it's now...

What small auto?

Three years ago you advised an automatic X-Trail. I have loved it. I recently retired and now need an automatic supermini with good mpg and low tax. What's your advice?

Coccyx pain - what's a comfortable car?

I am currently driving a Kia Cee'd CRDI. With the current driving position and seat firmness I am getting more and more coccyx pain within 5min than I do sitting in an office chair for more than 8hrs. ...

Seven seater for family of five?

I need to replace our reasonably good C-Max with a seven seater for our family of two adults, plus three children (5, 3 and 1 year old right now) and occasional ferrying of their friends to school, clubs...

Reliable Broker to purchase a New Kia Venga?

I am having difficulty finding a broker through whom to purchase a Kia Venga 3, 1.6 petrol. drivethedeal.com do not handle Kia. Do you have any recommendations for a good outfit that does?

Small automatic for wife with baby

My wife is due to have our baby in October and we need a small automatic hatch which is reliable and around £6,000. Four door and space for baby things. Can you suggest one please?

Want to replace our two cars - what do you recommend?

We currently run two cars and would like to replace one or both in the next couple of months. My husband drives an 03 plate Toyota Corolla vvti 1.6 and commutes about 50 miles per day - half on pretty...

Buying a pre-registered car

I am in the process of buying a pre-registered Hyundai i30 from an authorised dealer. The salesman says that they have to keep the 'log book' for the first three months for accounting purposes. Is this...

Jaguar or SUV?

I’m retired, my mileage is only 5000-6000 per year and am considering buying a Jaguar XF. I wondered if you would advise the diesel or petrol version, as I vaguely remember you saying (ages ago) that diesel...

Which small, reliable four-door car?

My wife and I are looking for a smallish four-door car. Could you recommend one please? We do only about 6000 miles a year and, being pensioners, are looking for an economical and reliable car.