Replacement for Citroen C4

I will probably have to replace my 06 Citroen C4 1.6 HDI (110) due to recent hailstorm damage. Due to the things I have read in your pages regarding diesel engines for low mileage (I do about 8000), I...

iX35/Sportage ride comparison

I understand that these two cars are basically the same underneath. However, in the review of the Kia you comment that the ride could be better and that it is noisy at speed. Does this also apply to...

Odd tyre wear - what's the cause?

I've had my car since February and it has clocked up just over 32,000 miles, I assume the old tyres were the originals. Anyway - I noticed both front tyres were badly worn on the inside (almost slick),...

Best quality small auto or semi auto?

We need a small (not city or super mini) quality petrol car for local lanes/town parking and 5000 mile p.a.(currently have 5 year old MB A150). Back and leg problem means need to consider auto or semi...

Hyundai i30 - what discounts are out there?

My father (in his 70s) bought a new Hyundai i30 Comfort 1.4 petrol in September 2011. At the time the car was heavily discounted as the new model immanent. His annual mileage of 17,000 a year is greater...

Which easily-maintained car do you recommend for towing a caravan?

I tow a twin axle 1.8 tonne caravan in the UK and Europe with my 168,000mile 1999 Land Rover Discovery TD5. I really want to change it for something newer with less maintenance costs. I will spend up to...

Recommend a sports car capable of carrying two people and a large dog?

We have a new puppy that is going to grow into quite a large dog. Are there any two seat or 2+2 sports cars on the market that are in the mould of the old Reliant Scimitar GTE or Lancia HPE?

Which small car is suitable for one passenger and three dogs?

A 78 year old lady who currently drives a Hyundai wishes to buy a small new car having room for one passenger and three small dogs. She would really appreciate any suggested models you would mention.

X-Trail or Santa Fe?

I have up to about £6k to spend and I have narrowed my choice down to the newer 06 2.2 Crd Santa Fe and a cheaper 04-05 Xtrail 2.2 Dci I like the look of both, I prefer the seven seater option of the...

Make me a shortlist?

Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting to drive, economical and reliable